Rural activities

Boughton-Under-Blean, Selling and Faversham offer a range of walking and cycling routes. Faversham is a market town and hosts markets on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Visiting Mount Ephraim Gardens, Perry Woods and Oare Nature Reserve are also recommended.

For those interested in hop-picking and agriculture, staying at The Hopper Huts during the hop harvest season in September is a must!

Food & drink

The Sondes Tea House is The Hopper Huts local store and provides plenty of local produce, alongside an array of warming teas and coffees. For a larger shop and a bite to eat Macknade Fine Foods can be reached by car in five minutes. Head into Faversham, Whitstable or Canterbury for a good selection of restaurants, cafes and pubs.

The Shepherd Neame Brewery Tour in Faversham gives a fascinating insight into what happens to the hops once they leave the farms.

Sporting activities

Boughton golf course is just on the doorstep and Faversham indoor and outdoor pools are just a short drive away.

Cultural experiences

Visit Canterbury Cathedral and the Marlowe Theatre or come during festival season for Faversham Hop Festival and Whitstable Oyster Festival.

Local towns

The seaside town of Whitstable is a fifteen minute drive, with Tankerton promenade close by. A little further afield are Margate, Broadstairs and Folkestone.

Canterbury has a good selection of high street shops, alongside river punting and a variety of eateries.

Rest, relax, reconnect

Elite Mobile Massage offer a range of pampering treatments including rejuvenating massages and facials. No need to leave The Hopper Huts as Melanie and her team will come to you; just be sure to contact Melanie in advance of your stay to make a booking.

Simone at The Kent Mindfulness Centre is our amazing Mindfulness Yoga instructor who can be booked to teach groups or individuals at The Hopper Huts. Please contact and book Simone in advance of your stay.