How much does Borden Bees cost?

Premium pricing. Check the owner's site for current rates.

Borden Bees

Six bell tents on a quiet Kent acre, run by hands-on host Esther with a grazing-board welcome and enough quirkiness to feel genuinely personal.

Borden Bees sits in the village of Borden on the edge of the Kent Downs AONB, about an hour from London by road or rail. Six generously sized bell tents are spaced across two acres of paddock, each with its own private seating and barbecue area. The view from the tents takes in the paddocks and a sweeping valley beyond.

The communal space is an open-sided barn housing a shared kitchen, fridges, and bathrooms fitted out with the kind of details that signal genuine care: watering-can shower heads, wooden-barrel basin sinks, tea and coffee laid on. Esther runs the site herself and the reviews confirm what the setup implies: attentive, present, and accommodating without being intrusive.

The site draws couples for quiet weekends and groups for hen dos and milestone celebrations in roughly equal measure. The barn makes communal cooking and eating easy; the separate pitch areas mean couples don't lose their privacy. Children are well-catered for, with toys and bikes available on site. The nearby nature reserve is worth a wet-weather morning. Sittingbourne is a short drive for anything you've forgotten.

Before you book

No dogs on site.
Glamping-only, no tent or hardstanding pitches.

“A genuinely looked-after small glampsite in the Kent Downs AONB where the host's attention to detail earns the premium price. Book early for hen-do weekends.”

Why it made the cut

Esther's hands-on hosting and personal touches lift this well above the templated glampsite
Six well-spaced bell tents with private outdoor areas and a beautifully equipped communal barn
Kent Downs AONB setting with valley views across the paddocks
Flexible for couples, families, and groups without losing intimacy

The Feeling

Quietly glamorous · Mixed tempo

Watering can shower headsGrazing boards at arrivalValley views from the tent doorCommunal barn eveningsHomemade meringues

Good For

Date
Family
Hen or stag
Big group

Best For

Luxury bell tent glamping across 2 acres of Kent countryside
Couples and families seeking premium camping with easy London access
Weddings and group bookings in a rural village setting

In Campr's collections

Quietly glamorousSix bell tents with watering-can shower heads and grazing boards from the host, understated comfort done with real intention.
Date night campingPrivate BBQ area per tent, valley views, and a host who leaves you to it: a quiet weekend from London without effort.
Hen and stag approvedWhole-site hire for groups, a communal barn built for long evenings together, and a host who makes it work.

Quick answers

What kind of stays does Borden Bees offer?: Glamping, in a field.
How much does Borden Bees cost?: Premium pricing. Check the owner's site for current rates.
Where is Borden Bees?: 4 sunnyhill cottages, Munsgore Ln, Sittingbourne ME9 8JT, UK.