Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
Awesome autumn staycations for families, groups and couples
Autumn is the perfect time to stay a while at Port Lympne Reserve: the leaves are turning, there's a crispness to the air and the entire Reserve is looking more stunning than ever. Join us for an autumnal getaway this season from just £159* and enjoy an unforgettable retreat where you can relax around the firepit with family and friends, listen to the sounds of wildlife on a misty morning and enjoy the sunset over 600 acres of ancient parkland.
Explore the wooded walkways and winding paths to discover the 900 rare and endangered animals or transform your stay into an adventure by booking one of our VIP ranger safaris or animal encounters. Foodies will adore the three on-site restaurants serving classic family favourites, authentic Italian cuisine or something a little more refined for a special evening.
With 14 different ways to stay including glamping under the stars and relaxing in exclusive luxury lodges with wild neighbours, a staycation at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is the ideal holiday destination for families, couples or groups this autumn.
*Based on midweek stay in a standard Pinewood pod.
Check availabilityGlamping staycations
Discover autumn glamping at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve in Kent. Stay in safari tents, cosy huts, or rustic cabins and wake up to breathtaking views and incredible wildlife. Glamping at Port Lympne combines the magic of outdoor living with the excitement of a safari experience, right here in the heart of Kent.
Luxury Lodges
Our luxury lodges allow you to get even closer to the wonderful wildlife at Port Lympne Reserve while remaining snug in the comfort of your lodge! A stay at one of our immersive lodges or our collection of historic former gatehouses and keeper’s cottages includes your own private golf buggy to explore the reserve at your leisure.
Best staycations for families
Create special memories with your family at our fun and affordable glamping accommodations. Bear Lodge, Pinewood and Hog Deer Creek are a fantastic choice for a family staycation, with bears, lions and tigers or cheeky hog deer as your neighbours!
Best staycations for couples
Relax and reconnect with your loved one on a romantic break at one of the UK’s most historic hidden gems. Once the opulent country estate of Sir Philip Sassoon, Port Lympne’s 600 acres of private parkland are perfect for strolling hand in hand amongst the fallen leaves with your loved one before sipping champagne or hot toddies while watching the wildlife from your cosy accommodation.
Best staycations for groups
Gather your tribe for an unforgettable autumn staycation! Big families and groups will receive a warm welcome to join the fun with a glamping adventure at Bear Lodge or an exclusive stay at Giraffe Cottage with a private chef and spectacular views of the free roaming giraffes, rhinos, wildebeest and more!
Where to eat
From family favourites and authentic Italian cuisine to fine dining and traditional roasts, you’ll find something for everyone at our variety of on-site restaurants. We use only the finest, locally sourced ingredients accompanied by local wines and Kentish brews.
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What to do
Access to Port Lympne Reserve is included in your staycation, so you’re free to roam all day as well as before and after visitor opening hours, either on foot or on your private golf buggy (included with most of our accommodations. Excludes Pinewood, Bear Lodge, Giraffe Lodge and Giraffe Cottage).
Explore the many pathways to discover over 900 animals, wander the landscaped gardens and take in the stunning panoramic views. Don’t forget to take a trip back in time when you enter Dinosaur Forest. Encounter life sized prehistoric creatures, lurking amongst the undergrowth in the 3 acre woodland! Free admission to Howletts Wild Animal Park, just a short drive away is also included for the duration of your stay (seasonal opening hours apply).
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Upgrade your staycation
Brighten a chilly day by getting even closer to your favourite animals with our range of animal experiences for all ages, including special feeds and animal encounters where you could even get to hand feed the animals! For a more relaxing experience, wrap up warm and head out on a safari with our expert rangers who will guide you to the very best spots to view the more elusive species and get a closer look at some of your favourite animals!
Choose your adventure
Your stay means more
Simply by enjoying a short break with us, you are directly contributing to the care of the animals in our parks here in the UK and supporting the trailblazing overseas work of our partner charity, The Aspinall Foundation (charity number 326567). Thanks to the generosity of guests like you, The Aspinall Foundation has released more than 75 gorillas, 41 Javan gibbons, 14 Javan grizzled langurs, 125 Javan ebony langurs, 12 European bison, 8 black rhinos and many more animals back to the wild!
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Where to find us
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the South East of England, just 5 minutes from J11 of the M20 in Kent. The reserve is easily reachable by train, just an hour from London St Pancras International on the high speed service to Ashford International. The Eurotunnel terminal Folkestone is a short 6 minute drive away or a 20 minutes from the Port of Dover.
