One lucky loveEXPLORING reader and their guest could win a charming stay in the Garden of England in 2021 courtesy of Romney Marsh Shepherds Huts. Read on and enter below.
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There’s no doubt we all need something fabulous to look forward to right now – and a getaway to the heart of the Kent countryside is sure to provide a boost for both mind and body.
That’s why we’ve teamed up with Romney Marsh Shepherds Huts to offer a short break at one of two stunning shepherd's huts, set in a bucolic location in the south of the county.
Shepherd’s delight
Romney Marsh Shepherds Huts are located on a family farm on Kent’s Romney Marsh, a wetland area that's a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the perfect spot for enjoying stargazing and sunsets.
The two traditional shepherds' huts – Lookerer or Rumwold – are equipped with a double bed, kitchen including hob and outdoor fire pit, toilet and shower room and toiletries from the family's sister company Romney Marsh Wools.
On arrival, guests can also opt to have their hut stocked with locally-sourced products for breakfast.
And with no TV and limited Wi-Fi they’re also the perfect place to get back to nature and enjoy some screen-free time.
The prize
Our winner can claim a three-night break in either the Lookerer or Rumwold Hut valid for mid-week travel during April, May, September, October, November or December in 2021 (subject to availability) for two adults (valued at £377 for a stay in April).
Not only will the winner scoop a stay in this unique bolt hole, they'll also receive:
- Three breakfast boxes (valued at £37.50)
- A half-day jeep safari on the Romney Marsh for two including lunch with Channel Bike Hire (valued at £90)
- A three-course meal for two from Kentish Home Feasts please (valued at £60).
- A virtual vineyard tasting tour with Wine Tours of Kent (valued at £150)
- One Romney Marsh Wool throw (valued at £70)
- One Romney Marsh Wool hat and wrist warmer set (valued at £35)
What to see and do
While this quiet corner of Kent is certainly idyllic, visitors here won't be short of things to do.
Kristina and Paul Boulden who own the huts, have worked to build relationships with local business owners offering a range of adventurous activities or even the chance to learn a new skill. Guests can pick from a Marsh jeep safari, bike hire, virtual and in-person vineyard tours, photography classes and craft sessions with a local textile designer (not included in the prize).
And for those guests visiting in spring, there is the opportunity to help bottle feed lambs on the farm, subject to availability.
Plus there are plenty of walking opportunities on the nearby Kent Downs and High Weald.
What’s to eat?
Guests staying in the huts can dine on a pre-ordered three-course Gourmet Dinner Service from Kentish Home Feasts. Made locally by experienced caterer Sinead Bailey, meals are delivered directly to the guests’ hut ready to be heated up.
BBQ packs and picnic hampers are also available on request.
Enter the competition here
Simply fill out this form and click done to submit your entry.
Competition closes 23:59 GMT on 21 February 2021.
Terms & conditions
1. No purchase necessary to enter the prize draw.
2. This prize draw is open to residents of the United Kingdom, aged 18 years or over, with the exception of employees of the Promoter and Romney Marsh Shepherds Huts and and their families, agents and anyone else connected with this promotion.
3. Entries must be received by 23:59 GMT on 21 February 2021. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any entries that are incomplete, illegible, corrupted or fail to reach the Promoter by the relevant closing date for any reason. Proof of posting or sending is not proof of receipt. Automatically generated entries or entries via agents or third parties are invalid and shall not be considered. Entries become the property of the Promoter.
4. Only one entry per person.
5. To enter fill out the form on this page.
6. All correctly completed entries will be entered into a prize draw, which will take place by 24 February 2021. The first entry drawn will be the winner.
7. The prize includes enjoy a three-night stay in Lookerer or Rumwold Hut valid for mid-week travel in April/May/September/October/November/December 2021 (subject to availability) for two adults (valued at £377); three breakfast boxes (valued at £37.50); a three-course meal for two from Kentish Home Feasts please (valued at £60); a half-day jeep safari on the Romney Marsh for two including lunch with Channel Bike Hire (valued at £90); a virtual vineyard tasting tour with Wine Tours of Kent (valued at £150); one Romney Marsh Wool throw (valued at £70); one Romney Marsh Wool hat and wrist warmer set (valued at £35). The winner must claim their prize within 14 days of being notified by the Promoter. Bookings are subject to availability. The prize does not include travel to Kent or the cost of any visas. The prize is non-transferable and non-refundable. No cash alternative is available. Other than as specified, the Promoter shall not be liable for any costs or expenses arising out of or in any way connected with this prize and does not accept any responsibility for any damage, loss or disappointment suffered by the winner as a result of accepting this prize.
8. It is the responsibility of the winner to ensure they have adequate travel insurance.
9. The winner must not travel if they have any coronavirus symptoms, see the NHS for more details.
10. Prizes are subject to availability. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the Promoter reserves the right (a) to substitute alternative prizes of equivalent or greater value and (b) in exceptional circumstances to amend or foreclose the promotion without notice. No correspondence will be entered into.
11. The winner will be notified via email by 26 February 2021. The winner must claim their prize within 14 days of being notified by the Promoter and must respond to the notification email with their postal address, email, and telephone phone number. If the prize is unclaimed after this time, it will lapse and the Promoter reserves the right to offer the unclaimed prize to a substitute winner selected in accordance with these rules.
12. The Promoter will use any data submitted by entrants only for the purposes of running the prize draw, unless otherwise stated in the entry form. By entering this prize draw, all entrants consent to the use of their personal data by the Promoter for the purposes of the administration of this prize draw and any other purposes to which the entrant has consented.
13. The winners agree to take part in reasonable post event publicity and to the use of their names and photographs in such publicity.
14. By entering this prize draw each entrant confirms that his/her entry is their wholly-owned creation and to the extent that such entry makes use of any third-party materials that these have been fully cleared unless they are no longer protected by copyright or other intellectual property rights. Entrants will keep the Promoter harmless from any claims in relation to their entry that the entry infringes the personal or proprietary right of any other person. By submitting an entry, each entrant grants to the Promoter and Romney Marsh Shepherds Huts a perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive licence use, broadcast, publish and otherwise use the entrant’s name and statements regarding this prize draw for advertising, promotional and/or any other purpose in any and all media now or hereafter devised worldwide in perpetuity without additional compensation, notification or permission, unless prohibited by law.
15. Promoter may disqualify any entrant whose entry does not comply with these terms and conditions (in Promoter’s sole opinion) or who, in Promoter’s sole determination, has acted in a manner that is fraudulent, dishonest or unjust to other entrants including, without limitation, tampering with the operation of the prize draw, manipulating or rigging votes, hacking, deceiving, cheating or by harassing or threatening other entrants or a representative of Promoter.
16. By entering the prize draw each entrant agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions.
17. The Promoter is Love Incorporated, 36 Featherstone Street, London, EC1Y 8AE.
18. These terms and conditions are governed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
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