

Elmley, Exclusive Hire
Elmley Nature Reserve, Kings Hill Farm, Elmley, Minster on Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3RW -
Up to
250 guestsOffers
cateringInternal Catering
allowed
A vast wilderness, yet, only an hour from London. Based on an island Elmley feels a world away from the city. With huge skies, miles of wilderness and incredible wildlife all around, you can completely disconnect and immerse in nature.
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Elmley’s wildlife is of international importance and our priority is to restore and regenerate the nature in this special estate in the South-East of England. This philosophy runs through everything we do, from how we farm to how we generate our electricity and how we engage with and support our local community Elmley is a family run business, with a long standing and experienced team. We have all been captured by Elmley and are constantly inspired by how special a setting it is. We love to welcome groups to Elmley and help them make the most of their time in this unique estate.
Elmley’s range of beautiful spaces provide an ideal backdrop for your business needs, from brand events, conferences, and meetings, to training and away days. There are a selection of spaces, for any number, for you to present, discuss, breakout and have fun. All spaces are offered for your exclusive use and with bespoke service. Along with everything you’d normally expect (wi-fi, drinks and snacks, pens & paper, projector, screen, flip chart and PA system), each space provides privacy and quiet for your event, and incredible nature views.
Elmley is a 3,300 acre family estate and national nature reserve on an island on the Kent coast, just 40 miles from London. A vast wilderness. The spectacular landscape, soul stirring skies and breath-taking wildlife provide a truly inspirational escape. We provide an extraordinary setting for a off-sites, retreats, special events and luxury stays or simply to immerse yourself in fresh air, space and nature.
We have a range of spaces to use:
• Kingshill Barn - an amazing rustic cathedral like space with amazing views and large outdoor area for events, parties, weddings, and meetings.
• Kingshill Farmhouse is a wonderfully restored Georgian house in a stunning setting sleeping 12 in six bedrooms with en-suites.
• Elmley Cottage is a modern, open plan scandi-haus sleeping 10 with panoramic views of the Reserve.
• We also offer six cabin and shepherds huts each sleep two with kingsize beds, en-suites, fire pits and stunning views.
• The Reserve - 3000 acres of wetland wilderness, flower rich meadows and abundant wildlife
Each event at Elmley is bespoke. You can choose to hire a single space for a half day meeting or hire Kingshill Farm in its entirety for an exclusive residential event. Whatever you’d like to do our team will ensure everything is perfect so that you can focus on your business and your guests.
Day meeting or workshop
To include:
• Dedicated coordinator
• Room/s set-up according to your specific requirements
• Pens, pads, projector and screen, flip chart, PA system, yoga equipment
• Water and fresh fruit
• Teas and coffee
• Morning and afternoon snacks
• Light lunch
For overnight events:
24 hour delegate rates start from £150 (EX VAT) and include:
• Meeting and activity spaces as above
• Teas, coffees and snacks throughout
• All meals
• Set-up for meetings and activities as required
• Event coordination
• Housekeeping service
• Entry to Nature Reserve
• Fire pits with hay bale seating, blankets and marshmallows
• Tree planting for each guest – we have recently established a 7 hectare woodland and to off-set the carbon created during your stay we offer to plant a tree per person. Alternatively you can use this as a focus activity – please let us know in good time to arrange tree stock and equipment.
• And a welcome and nature talk from Elmley’s owner and Reserve Manager
Exclusive Hire
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 250
Pricing
& opening hours
Weekly schedule
monday
0:00 - 24:00
tuesday
0:00 - 24:00
wednesday
0:00 - 24:00
thursday
0:00 - 24:00
friday
0:00 - 24:00
saturday
0:00 - 24:00
sunday
0:00 - 24:00
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Heating
Natural light
Outdoor / Garden / Beach
Table / chairs included
Public transport
Premises parking
Overnight accommodation
Breakout rooms
Audio & visual
Microphone
WiFi
Space rules
Allowed events
Wedding ceremony licence
Licensed for alcohol
Cancellation policy
100% refundable 14 days before the event
Location
Reviews
Waving Back
January 2025I've stayed here only once (it was great), but I've been here on day visits many many times. Truly a place to get away from it all, whilst observing owls, kestrels, marsh harrier, lap wings and much more besides. A treasure of a place. Become a friend of Elmley - fantastic value that encourages you to regularly leave the distractions of modern life behind and reconnect with nature.
Lucy Brouwer
December 2024We stayed in a shepherds hut for the night. The hut was cosy and was lovely to stay in. The service of the staff was excellent. Even though there were strong winds and rain, they still delivered our dinner and breakfast. The experience had a very homely and personal touch. Would stay again!
Ann Karin Solheim
October 2024The place is nice, and sometimes great things to see. But..after driving for a few hours you won't have much time there as it close far too early. Even when sun still is quite high they close . That means not much chance to see the owls. For that you have to book a minimum 2 nights stay which is not cheap. Especially after paying petrol and more to get there. A previous visit there several short eared Owls came out few minutes before closing time. And all who were not booked in had to leave. After that we decided not to go back. But today we were there again. On 20 minutes before closing we were asked to leave. Driving along the road to the gate, a Bittern were all out in the open. We stopped shortly, but a serious person chased us off, not giving any chance. Most other places have a automatic gate to let people out, or close at decent times. So this leave a bad taste. Not everyone can afford to book a stay
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