Snuggle up by the outside log burner in your private seating area and watch the sun set over your own little corner of the safari.
Cosy shepherd’s huts on the edge of the Asian Experience. stay opposite the watering hole and observe the wild locals in their vast habitat.
What's included?
Entrance to Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
Entrance to Howletts Wild Animal Park
Short Break Safari experience
Use of a golf buggy from check in to check out (drivers license to be shown upon arrival)
Free Wi-Fi
Free on-site parking
A TRULY NATURAL HOLIDAY RETREAT
Situated at the heart of our Asian Experience, your shepherd’s hut has outdoor seating on your private balcony, with a chimenea, perfect for relaxing in the evening and watching the sunset.
THE EXPERIENCE
Enjoy the sweeping views over the reserve and observe your wild neighbours as they relax at the watering hole.
The shepherd’s huts are perfect for a romantic treat or a family getaway. Devote the day to exploring Port Lympne in your personal golf buggy and then unwind by the log burner as you watch the sun go down over the beautiful landscape.
THE ACCOMODATION
Elegant shepherd’s huts with rustic finishing touches for the ultimate rural retreat.
Wake up in your comfortable double bed with the animals on your doorstep. All of the huts include an ensuite with monsoon showers and complimentary Bamford toiletries. Unwind in your secluded sanctuary.
Exclusive Access
HOG DEER CREEK
Safari Experience
HOG DEER CREEK
Eat & Drink
HOG DEER CREEK
Exclusive Access
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS
Admission to Howletts Wild Animal Park, nr Canterbury, is also included in your stay - from 9.30am to closure. Guests have access to a golf buggy for the duration of their stay to explore Port Lympne Reserve (with a valid driving license).
The check-in time for your stay is at 3pm and the check-out time is at 11am.
Safari Experience
SAFARI EXPERIENCE
All of our short breaks guests have a safari included in the cost of their stay. What’s more, guests can enjoy their stay knowing that they are directly helping conservation, in collaboration with our partner charity, The Aspinall Foundation.
Eat & Drink
EAT & DRINK
Whether you're in the mood for family favourites, authentic Italian cuisine or something a little more fancy for a special occasion, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is a culinary adventure in the heart of the Kent countryside. All our restaurants take great pride in sourcing the finest quality local ingredients. Seasonal vegetables are picked fresh from our market garden near Howletts, while Kent artisans deliver delicious dairy, meats and fish. Being in the heart of English wine country, local wines and Kentish brews wonderfully compliment our tasty dishes.
Location
The shepherd’s huts are ideally located on the edge of the Asian experience. Guests can explore Port Lympne in their complimentary golf buggy and make use of any of the onsite restaurants. Book a candlelit dinner at The Garden Room Restaurant & Bar or perhaps an afternoon tea to finish your stay with a touch of elegance.
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Frequently
asked questions
All short breaks at Port Lympne include our iconic truck safari. Enhanced safari experiences are available to book with the concierge.
No, the animals are in large enclosures designed to resemble their natural habitat as closely as possible.
Gift shops, play areas, experience days & enrichment workshops, keeper talks, and other seasonal activities are available. Make sure to visit Dinosaur Forest at Port Lympne.
STAY AT HOG DEER CREEK
PORT LYMPNE RESERVE
Port Lympne Reserve is home to over 800 animals and 73 species. See these magnificent animals during your stay. With Asian animals right on your doorstep there's plenty to keep you occupied but you can also see wolves, bears, tigers, gorillas, giraffes, zebras and many more.
PORT LYMPNE RESERVE
Journey through the African and Asian experiences, all included free in your short break, to see rhinos, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras and many more. There are plenty of attractions to keep the kids occupied and for that quiet time, enjoy our walks and views, then visit the 4* Port Lympne Hotel bar to unwind.
Port Lympne supports The Aspinall Foundation and together we fund the protection, breeding, and rewilding of rare & endangered species. Since 1984 over 320 animals have successfully been returned to the wild including 70 gorillas, 8 rhino and hundreds of Javan primates.