Woods Meadow Holiday Lodges is situated on our family farm, Church Farm in the Kentish village of Ryarsh. The family has been farming here for over 40 years and it continues to be a working arable farm. After taking over the running of the farm in 2020 Richard and Liesl sought a diversification scheme to support it. Various options were considered but opening luxury holiday lodges was the preference. The scheme has taken almost three years to come to fruition and we now look forward to welcoming guests to Woods Meadow!

Woods Meadow Holiday lodges comprises four unique and charming, luxury lodges overlooking a grassy meadow and the fields and woodland beyond. Each lodge has its own kitchenette, en suite shower room and sleeping for up to five or six people so is the perfect spot for families who are looking to get away from their to-do lists and find some time to bond in a peaceful setting (whilst maintaining the ability to enjoy free wifi and smart TV if required). Outside, each lodge has parking, a fire pit for barbecues and a decking area with outdoor furniture where you can relax and enjoy the view. 2 of the lodges are pet friendly so do contact us if you would like to bring your four-legged friend as additional charges apply. Hidden away behind the lodges is our woodland area for children to explore with a rustic fort, tyre play, slide, mud kitchen, play farm shop and a swing as well as a scavenger hunt footpath through the trees. Our site is located near multiple country walks and cycling routes which lead to beautiful villages, comfortable cafes, fine dining restaurants or rural pubs. There are also numerous sites of interest to visit nearby including Rochester castle and cathedral, St Andrews Lakes, Diggerland, Leeds Castle, Go Ape and various National Trust properties including Ightham Mote.

Woods Meadow Holiday Lodges is a convenient base for exploring London and the South-East. Trains from West Malling (1 mile away) will take you to London Victoria and Charing Cross in less than an hour. The Channel Ports of Dover and Folkestone and the historic city of Canterbury are all less than an hour’s drive away. The town of Rochester, 30 minutes away, is famous for its Dickensian high street, Castle and Cathedral. Nearby, the market town of West Malling has a good selection of shops and restaurants. The county town of Maidstone is 6 miles away. Ryarsh is a pretty village and has its own pub "The Duke of Wellington" which serves meals and also a weekend cafe with optional pottery activities called "The Nuttery". Nearby Leybourne Chase is a short walk through the woods and has a termtime cafe called "Bulunga", a Costcutter shop for all those last minute needs and a sourdough bakery and cafe called the "Average Doughs Bakery". There is also a children's play area in Leybourne Chase as well as a circular walking route for the whole family (and the dog) to enjoy. The local Spa and Petrol Station half a mile away on the main road has its own Butchers and bakers too and just as close in the opposite direction is Hernewell farm shop for all your fruit and vegetable needs. There are lots of activities and parks for families to enjoy locally from Go Ape to Paddleboarding, Castles, Art Galleries and Museums.