As part of its natural evolution, our family-fun farm on the Kent/Sussex borders is quietly adapting in a way that protects and enhances its wildlife, while still being home to our small flock of sheep that lamb in April.Near to the pretty copse where the Feather Down tents are located is Rocky Field, home to our naturewatch hideout, where badgers, foxes and deer can be spotted and, further on, where you’ll find our pond for net-fishing, building a raft, or launching the rowboats. This is also the setting for the Brunch Adventure, where you receive the ingredients for a peaceful, filling meal. Beyond is the Brooks, a meadow carpeted with bluebells in spring that’s divided by the upper reaches of the River Teise. Our farm is set in the High Weald of Kent on the Kent/Sussex borders, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We are just 20 minutes from the M25 and 30 from the coast. Known itself as ‘the garden of England’, this part of Kent is also home to some of the country’s finest gardens, including Penshurst Place and Gardens, and Sissinghurst Castle Garden, which are each within an easy half-hour of Sunninglye. Right on our doorstep, and renowned for its shopping is the historic spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Although there is plenty do to at the farm itself, there is a wealth of relaxing, beautiful places to visit nearby, including Bewl Water reservoir for outdoor education and activity courses, Bedgebury Pinetum and Groombridge Place Gardens and Enchanted Forest – the setting of ‘Pride & Prejudice’ and the keeper of endless magical possibilities for play and discovery. Sunninglye is a very special place to us, and it has been our much loved home for over 40 years. We hope you’ll accept our invitation to come and enjoy it with us. Jo, Jill and Rob Miles |
HIGHLIGHTS 1. Tents in a hilltop copse 2. Naturewatch Hideout 3. Raft-building on the pond 4. Brunch Adventure 5. Homemade cakes 6. Within easy reach of London ![]() |