Cub Scout accommodation near Dover

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

 

To place a booking please call Emma at Rippledown on 01304 364854 or email emma@rippledown.com

Fees

  1. £15.00 per person per night (indoors) – room only
  2. £30.00 per person per night (indoors) – full board
  3. Activities by Rippledown: Price on request
  4. Activities in the surrounding area: Price on request

Payment terms

  1. Deposit: 25% of invoice value to confirm booking
  2. 50% of invoice value to be settled 8 weeks prior to visit
  3. 25% invoice balance to be settled 4 weeks prior to visit
  4. Final invoice after visit for any incidentals or additional costs

Cancellation terms

  1. Between 4 months and 8 weeks – Deposit non-refundable
  2. Between 8 weeks and 4 weeks – 75% of invoice value non-refundable
  3. Within 4 weeks of visit – 100% non-refundable