Your UK road trip · Start with a slower stay

From Europe.
Into the Kent
countryside.

Make Cherry Tree Dome a countryside stop at the beginning or end of your UK road trip, or stay for a short break exploring Kent. Our glamping dome in Smeeth, near Ashford, has a wood-fired hot tub, a king-size bed and a private bathroom.

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The dome with its hot tub and outdoor seating

Choose your Channel crossing.

Book your crossing separately from your stay. Use the operators’ websites for live schedules, fares, vehicle conditions and check-in information.

LeShuttle: Calais to Folkestone

Travel with your vehicle through the Channel Tunnel. LeShuttle advertises a 35-minute crossing. This is the train journey only: allow additional time for check-in, boarding and driving from the terminal to Smeeth.

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Ferries: Calais or Dunkirk to Dover

DFDS operates ferry routes from Calais and Dunkirk to Dover. Compare the available sailings and plan your onward drive from Dover to Cherry Tree Dome.

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Arriving at Cherry Tree Dome.

The dome is on Lilyvale Road in Smeeth, near Ashford, Kent, TN25 6RB. Parking is available on-site. Follow the access and check-in instructions provided with your reservation, and check your arrival arrangements with your hosts before travelling.

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Plan the full door-to-door journey, including border checks and onward driving. If travelling with a dog, check the carrier’s current pet requirements before booking your crossing.

A two-night Kent escape.

Day one · Arrive and settle in
Unpack, get comfortable and enjoy the dome. Allow time to heat the wood-fired hot tub, or arrange pre-heating as an extra before you arrive.
Day two · Pick your kind of day
Choose a vineyard visit, Port Lympne or a coastal walk. Return for a quieter evening at the dome; ask your hosts about pizza and fire pit options.
Departure · Continue your adventure
Follow your agreed checkout arrangements, then continue your UK road trip or head back towards your Channel crossing.

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Before you book.

Who can stay?

The dome accommodates two adults and one child. Confirm your group and sleeping arrangements before booking.

Can we bring our dog?

Yes, Cherry Tree Dome is dog friendly. Add your pet to your reservation and check the current stay and travel conditions.

How do we see prices and availability?

Check your chosen dates on Airbnb for the current price and reservation terms. Accommodation and Channel crossings are booked separately.

Does the hot tub heat instantly?

No. It is heated by a wood fire, so allow time for heating. Pre-heating can be arranged as an extra before your arrival.

Your countryside stop.
Your own little escape.

Check your dates on Airbnb and make Cherry Tree part of your time in England.