Fisherman’s Lodges

Tucked into private woodland beside two stocked fishing lakes on a family farm near Woodchurch, Kent — these seven timber lodges are for anglers, nature lovers, walkers, and anyone who needs to properly switch off. French doors open straight onto your own deck at the water's edge. Rye, Camber Sands, and the Kent and East Sussex coast are all within easy reach when you feel like venturing out.

The space

Each lodge is a cosy, timber-built cabin sleeping up to six guests across three bedrooms: two ground-floor twins and a double mezzanine bedroom accessed by a sturdy ladder. There's a shower room, a fully equipped kitchen, and an open-plan dining and seating area with large French doors opening directly onto your private deck with outdoor seating — and the lake just beyond. Larger groups can book multiple lodges together — see group bookings.

Guests often tell us they love how quiet it is. Just birdsong, the odd splash from the water, and the kind of peace that’s hard to find. Whether you're here to fish, spot wildlife, walk the countryside lanes, or just decompress, the lodges make an easy base for all of it.

Private lake access

Each lodge sits directly beside one of our two private fishing lakes. Access is exclusively for guests. Just you, the water, and however long you want to spend there. Read more about what’s in the lakes and fishing rules here.

Amenities

• Access to two private fishing lakes (exclusive to guests)

• Fully equipped kitchen

• Shower room

• Comfortable lounge with large French windows opening onto a private terrace

• Outdoor seating on private deck

• Free WiFi (holiday guests)

• TV, hairdryer Washing machine

• One dog welcome per lodge (supplement applies)

• Non-smoking indoors (smoking permitted outside)

What's nearby

The lodges sit just outside Woodchurch village — a 5-minute drive or a 30-minute countryside walk. From there it's easy to reach:

• Rye, the Cinque Port town (approx. 20 minutes)

• Camber Sands and Greatstone beaches (approx. 25 minutes)

• Tenterden market town

• Local vineyards, gardens, and walking trails

Shop: 1.4 miles · Pub: 1.6 miles · Coast: 13 miles

Transport and parking

• 1 allocated parking space per lodge, plus overflow car park

• Nearest stations: Appledore and Hamstreet (services to Ashford and Brighton)

• Ashford International: high-speed trains to London in under 40 minutes

• Buses from Woodchurch to Ashford and Tenterden

• Local taxi services available

Accessibility

Each lodge has two ground-floor twin bedrooms and a downstairs shower room. Please note:

• The double bedroom is on a mezzanine floor, accessed by a ladder

• There are steps from the car park to the lodges

• Lakeside paths are natural, with some uneven ground and tree roots

A designated accessible swim for disabled anglers is available to reserve on request.

Practical notes

• If you have booked bed linen please let us know which beds you'd like made up before arrival

• One well-behaved dog welcome per lodge (additional charge applies)

• Fishing available for guests — rod licence required

• For bookings of more than 4 people, there is an additional charge of £20 per person per week for the 5th and 6th guests.

• Coming as a group? The lodges can be booked together to sleep up to 42 guests across the site. Find out more about group stays →

Book

Looking for alternative accommodation?

If the lodges are fully booked for your preferred dates, Roughlands Bungalow is just next door and offers easy access to the fishing lakes.

Please note: If the Lodges are not available for your preferred dates Roughlands bungalow is just next door to the Fisherman’s Lodges site and it only takes a few minutes to get to the fishing lakes from there.