Lodging near Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens

"Our shepherd hut in Pinewood was spotlessly clean and refreshed every day. Staff were always on hand if needed and really helpful at checkin (the process for checking in and out was seamless). Marshmallows, skewers, logs for the indoor and outdoor wood burners, and upmarket tea bags all complimentary; only let down by basic Nescafé coffee sachets and pots of UHT milk. A small fridge would be useful to allow for proper fresh milk and keeping drinks cool. Beds were comfy and the separated bunk beds over the main double an ingenious use of space. Nice toiletries. Excellent location within the park, right next to the lions and tigers as well as the entrance footbridge from the car park making for easy loading/unloading of luggage and getting in and out of the resort (only downside to this is it is right on the road so while you are well separated and can’t see the road there is traffic noise). Quick stroll to the park Base Camp, and an easy downhill walk through the animal enclosures to our favourite eatery Baby Dolls for surprisingly excellent pizza - but especially with children you’ll probably want one of their smart Black Cabs to take you back up the steep hill and they can take a long time to come so plan ahead!"