
For Camping, Self Catered or Catered Accommodation
Rippledown is a perfect venue for Cub Scout accommodation near Dover in Kent. A homely converted Victorian rectory set in three acres of landscaped grounds on the East Coast of Kent. An ideal place where you can have your base for a couple of nights and
- explore the outdoors
- go camping
- make friends
- play games
- try new things
- and above all enjoy yourselves …
Did you know that at Rippledown we can help you achieve your badges? You can design and make a model e.g Bird House, you can find out how energy can be saved and how things can be recycled and sleep over and have a residential experience.
Hostel capacity for large groups
The Main House
- 50 beds
- 2-4 staff rooms
- 5 toilet and shower areas.
The Annex
- 17 beds
- 2 staff rooms
- 3 toilet and shower areas.
Full breakdown of rooms available on request
Hostel facilities for Cub Scout groups
- Newly refurbished dorms with matching linen for the Beavers
- Separate boys and girls rooms & facilities
- Dedicated leader’s rooms
- Hot showers
- Home cooked food and hearty breakfasts, packed lunches available
- Help yourself to tea and coffee all day long
- Cosy lounge with TV and reading corner
- Large grounds for games & teambuilding
- Sheltered outdoor campfire and storytelling area.
- Mini coach parking
- Organised set up, safe and secure
- Ideal for winter camps
- Badge work
- Special activities can be arranged with Rippledown staff
- Direct access to countryside and in walking distance of St. Margaret’s Bay and South Foreland Lighthouse, Kingsdown and the iconic White Cliffs of Dover
- Closely situated to three Henry VIII castles, Dover, Deal and Walmer
- A home away from home with 30 years commitment to providing a fun & safe outdoor learning experience for children of all ages and from all walks of life – so the ideal house & grounds for the Beavers to spend the night.
Booking a Cub Scout visit
Fees
- £15.00 per person per night (indoors) – room only
- £30.00 per person per night (indoors) – full board
- Activities by Rippledown: Price on request
- Activities in the surrounding area: Price on request
Payment terms
- Deposit: 25% of invoice value to confirm booking
- 50% of invoice value to be settled 8 weeks prior to visit
- 25% invoice balance to be settled 4 weeks prior to visit
- Final invoice after visit for any incidentals or additional costs
Cancellation terms
- Between 4 months and 8 weeks – Deposit non-refundable
- Between 8 weeks and 4 weeks – 75% of invoice value non-refundable
- Within 4 weeks of visit – 100% non-refundable