Entire Farm Stay
Hand-built wooden showperson's wagon on a veganic forest farm
Faversham, Kent, GB
4 guests
1 bedroom
4 beds
1 bathroom
Vegan Kitchen
Meet Your Host
Jo
FAVERSHAM, Kent, UK · Joined December 2021
Jo and Rosa are mother and daughter and run a small, veganic, forest (agroforestry/syntopic) farm in East Kent - @treeoflifeveganics. We've been doing this since 2018. Jo has been vegan since 2003. Rosa has been vegan all her life (since 2011!). We went vegan for the animals but are very happy about all the other benefits too - environmental, food security, health and spiritual. We have had beautiful former street companion animals living with us and we feed them vegan too. We have recently adopted a street cat, Vincent. We live off-grid and are very keen on low impact building and appropriate tech. We have also set up and run other eco, vegan projects locally, including the Abbot's Mill Project in Canterbury (www.abbotsmillproject.co.uk) and Kent Vegan Events (www.facebook.com/KentVeganEvents) We are non-drinkers and non-smokers and try to live as compassionately, cleanly and ethically as possible. We look forward to welcoming you to our farm :)
My Lifestyle
Ethical vegan, veganic, living as close to wild nature as possible.
Fun Facts About Me
I lived in Turkey for a year in my twenties. I have just got into interrailing - in my 50s!
Hobbies & Interests
Agroecology, growing, farming, travelling,hiking, yoga, reading, skiing.
Favorite Quote
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead.
Amenities
Everything to make you feel at home
Refrigerator
Heat
Hot water
Stove
Coffee / tea
Vegan breakfast
Vegan snacks
Cookware
Closet / drawers
Large salad bowls
Water filter
Essentials (towels, sheets, soap, toilet paper and pillows)
Living room
Garden
Kitchen
Library
Meditation / yoga space
Balcony
Private entrance
Free parking on premises
Backyard
Scenic views
Hiking trails
Additional Services
Extras your host offers
Meal Preparation
Transportation
Tour Guide
Other
All additional services need booking at least two weeks in advance. Pick up from Faversham or Selling station is an additional £5. Children and dogs (as long as they like cats) welcome :) Seasonal workshops also on offer, including for children: willow basketry, foraging, veganic growing, forest gardening/agroforestry, forest bathing, vegan permaculture, natural arts/crafts.
Overview
Capacity
4 guests
Booking
Request to book
Kitchen
Vegan
Minimum stay
2 nights
Maximum stay
28 nights
Check-in
0PM - 9PM
Booking window
Available year-round
Weekly discount
15% off (7+ nights)
Monthly discount
35% off (28+ nights)
Sleeping Arrangements
Where guests will sleep
Single
3 beds
King
1 bed
Neighborhood
Getting around the area
We are located in East Kent in the heart of the 'Garden of England' and in the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). We are surrounded by orchards and hop gardens. Our farm is 7.5 hectares (4.65ha at the site where you will stay) and is 100% veganic, using forest farming approaches throughout. It is a haven for wildlife. Our favourite local places are Perry Woods, our local 'Fairy' woods, The Blean and King's Wood (all ancient woodlands with beautiful trails). We also love the Sondes Tearoom, which is 30mins walk away and Mount Ephraim Gardens which is 1 hour walk away. We are 10 mins walk from the centre of Selling, 45 minutes walk from Boughton-under-Blean and 2 miles from the lovely market town of Faversham. We are 15 minutes drive or 10 minute train journey or 20 minutes bus journey from the historic UNESCO city of Canterbury. We are 25 mins drive from the coastal towns of Whitstable and Herne Bay and 45 minutes drive or train from the sandy beaches of Thanet (Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate). Our closest train station (Selling) is 25 mins walk away and is on the Victoria line. There are regular buses through Boughton village. We are 50 mins high speed train from London. East Kent has a huge variety of vegan places to shop and eat.
Neighborhood map
Location
Faversham, Kent, GB
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About This Space
A closer look at the stay
About
We are a small, veganic forest farm in the Kent Downs National Landscape (formerly called AONB). We are off-grid and live close to the rest of nature. You will enjoy staying with us if you are seeking an escape from the hectic pace of urban living and if you wish to reconnect within nature. Our space is a cosy, warm hand-built wooden showperson's wagon. She is built from scratch from locally coppiced chestnut and other reclaimed materials. She is insulated with hemp. She is called Wilma and, once inside, you can feel her breathing with you :)
The space
Wilma has two main rooms; a kitchen/dining and lounge space and a large bedroom. She has 4 large bunk beds, two of which can be made into a large double if more than one person is staying. She has her own separate shower and compost toilet block (for your use only). She has a wood burner, hot water, electricity (powered by our solar panels) and all water is harvested from the rain. You have your own outdoor seating and cooking space with a fire pit, tables and chairs. You are welcome to pick herbs and other veg when available from the farm - we can show you where when you arrive.
The kitchen
The kitchen includes a fridge and small freezer, hob and hot water. There are two large wooden counters for food prep. We provide vegan staples such as porridge, our own heritage flour, spreads, teas and plant milks. We are 100% veganic, so, allow no non-vegan food onto the farm.
Other things to note
Children and dogs who are friendly with cats and children are welcome. We have parking on site. We have no WiFi on site. We charge an additional 10% per additional person per stay to cover extra cleaning/bedding change etc. So one person, two nights (minimum stay) = £140 (including cleaning fee). Two people, two nights = £140 + £14 = £154. Three people, two nights = £140 + £42 = £182 Three people, three nights = £210 + £63 = £273 etc... We also offer discounts for weekly and monthly stays. We offer an additional 5% discount on total price (on top of any other discounts) if you arrive independently by foot, pedal or public transport. Please message me for more details :)
Safety Features
Ensuring your safety first
Smoke detector
Carbon monoxide detector
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Lock on bedroom door
Physical distancing practiced
Compliance with VV’s COVID-19 Cleaning Protocol
24-hour period between two bookings
Cancellations
Clear expectations if plans change
Moderate
Cancel up to 5 days before your trip and get a full refund minus service fees back.
House Rules
Shared expectations for the stay
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Suitable for infants (Under 2 years)
Companion animals allowed
No parties or events
No smoking
Long-term stays allowed
Vegan-only cooking / food storage
Only vegan food and drink, including for companion animals. No alcohol or smoking. We have a box for boots and shoes to keep Wilma mud-free :)