Luxury Countryside Stays in Kent – Welcome to Shepherds Close
If you’re looking for a luxury countryside stay in Kent that feels private, intentional, and genuinely beautiful, Shepherds Close is for you.
Set in the Kent countryside near Canterbury, Shepherds Close is not a hotel, not a glamping field, and not a generic Airbnb. It’s a small, carefully built rural retreat designed for people who want quiet, nature, comfort, and space to breathe.
This is a place to slow down properly
Our Stays
Wisteria Lodge - A Boutique Countryside Hideaway in Kent
Wisteria Lodge is our first completed stay: a boutique lodge near Canterbury designed for rest, romance, and deep comfort.
It offers:
A private entrance and garden
Beautifully styled interiors
A calm, natural colour palette
A luxury bed and linens
A full bathroom with quality finishes
A kitchen for slow, simple cooking
Views into garden and countryside
This is a romantic getaway in Kent that feels grown-up, quiet, and grounding. No kitsch. No clutter. Just space that works.
More stays are coming—each different, each built around the same values: beauty, privacy, and connection to land.
The Shepherds Close Experience
This is not about “things to do.” It’s about how you feel while you’re here.
Shepherds Close is built around:
Fire and food
Gardens and animals
Long walks and slow mornings
Reading, writing, resting
Watching the light change
Seasonal living
In winter: fires, dark evenings, slow food, deep rest.
In spring: flowers, planting, light returning.
In summer: long days, outdoor meals, bird song, warm air.
In autumn: harvest, colour, grounding back into yourself.
This is slow travel in Kent—done properly. Life unplugged.
Location
Shepherds Close is in the Kent countryside, close to Canterbury.
You’re:
Near historic Canterbury
Close to the Kent coast
Within reach of vineyards, walks, and villages
Easy to reach for weekend breaks from London
Close to the port of Dover and EuroTunnel - an easy place to land on your way to or from Europe.
It’s rural, but not remote. Quiet, but not isolated.
Canterbury is a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its cathedral, medieval streets, riverside walks, independent shops, cafés, and easy access to the Kent coast and countryside — a historic city that feels alive, walkable, and full of character.
Who It’s For
Shepherds Close is for people who want:
A romantic break in Kent
A peaceful getaway near London
A creative retreat in England
A reset from busy life
Real quiet, not curated noise
It’s ideal for:
Couples
Solo travellers
Creatives and thinkers
Burnt-out professionals
Anyone who needs space to come back to themselves
Young families who want to enjoy a working small holding and see the animals
Dogs who need to stretch their legs and get some fresh countryside sniffs.
If you want crowds, noise, and entertainment schedules—this is not for you.
If you want space, beauty, and calm—it is. If you like farm shops, pub walks, and kicking off your muddy boots to sit with a glass of wine by the fire in the evening, this is your place.
Book Your Stay
Shepherds Close offers a small number of stays, so availability is limited by design.
To book:
Check availability
Reserve your stay
Or get in touch for longer or special visits
This is luxury countryside living in Kent—quiet, intentional, and built to last.
