Down a lane at Ham, between Sandwich and Deal. Rural east Kent — close enough to the coast to feel the weather, far enough inland to be quiet.
The Blazing DonkeyHay HillHam, Eastry, SandwichKentCT14 0EDRoughly how far
SandwichThe nearest town, and the nearest railway station. A few minutes along the lanes.
DealA short drive south-east, out past Finglesham.
CanterburyA straight run inland; well within reach for a day.
DoverClose enough to be practical for anyone arriving by ferry.
LondonAbout an hour by car, or high-speed rail to Sandwich and a short taxi.
Ask us if your group is arriving together and we will help you plan it — we would rather talk you through the lanes than publish drive times that depend on the day.
Practicalities
ParkingOn site, on gravel, and normally plenty of it. Most people arrive by car; the lanes are narrow but manageable.
AccessOld buildings, mostly single-storey — level thresholds in some places, steps in others. Tell us your needs and we will walk the actual route rather than make a general claim.
Staying overRooms on site from its years as a country hotel, plus accommodation in the grounds. What is available depends on the dates, so we are not selling rooms through this website yet.
Our neighbourPROMIS Hay Farm is on the adjoining site — useful mostly to practitioners. Separate organisations; a booking here is a booking with us.Visiting firstBy arrangement, since the building is often in use. Send a couple of times that work.