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Elmley, Exclusive Hire

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Elmley Nature Reserve, Kings Hill Farm, Elmley, Minster on Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3RW - 

  • Users

    Up to
    250 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    Internal 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

Capacity & layout

Standing

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 arrangements

Catering facilities

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Heating

Heating

Natural light

Natural light

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Public transport

Public transport

Premises parking

Premises parking

Overnight accommodation

Overnight accommodation

Breakout rooms

Breakout rooms

Audio & visual

Microphone

Microphone

WiFi

WiFi

Space rules

Allowed events

wedding

Wedding ceremony licence

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

100% refundable 14 days before the event

Location

Reviews

  • Karen Newby

    August 2024

    Spent a very enjoyable, comfortable few days at Elmley Cottage for a friend's birthday. An ideal spot to get away from it all and connect with nature. Great for wildlife watching too. Highly recommended.

  • dawne davis

    September 2024

    Stayed in a Shepherd's hut for 3 nights. Great adventure as first time we've stayed in a shepherd's hut. It's incredibly special here as we were in the middle of a nature reserve so surrounded by wildlife. Did our own cooking in the camp kitchen which was fine. Log burner in shepherd's hut kept us very cosy. Bed super comfy & shower/bathroom had plenty of hot water, though as you would expect it's small. The walking wonder tour with Fiona was wonderful (we watched the rare red footed falcon) & the wildlife safari with Simon in a land rover was great. Learnt & saw so much from our knowledgeable guides. Loads of marsh harriers & barn owl hunting, hares, lapwings, marsh frogs - our list of sightings goes on and on. Our visit has been a magical & memorable experience - highly recommend.

  • Keith Roberts

    July 2024

    We went as day visitors for a walk and to do some bird photography. I was fortunate to snap a Bittern in flight on the drive from the gate to the main lodge, see pics. It's really worth the trip but there are no food or drink facilities for day visitors which is a shame as this would be a real bonus. There is an enormous variety of birds for those patient enough to watch and wait. Worth a visit or preferably an overnight stay.

  • Helene Ganer

    October 2024

    The reserve is stunningly beautiful however I’d have to say the accommodation is too run down for the steep London prices. The cabin was in need of a refresh as well as the outdoor furniture. I also feel like there should be more healthy food options including a basket of local produce upon arrival (would be happy to pay an extra charge). I also booked a massage which was excellent.