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A unique rural eco-friendly retreat, ideal for events, meetings, seminars, retreats and workshops.

About

Our beautiful setting and aura of being away from it all is the perfect environment to inspire fresh thinking. Situated just 35 miles from London in peaceful Kent countryside, our sustainable and eco-friendly principles are at the heart of everything we do. We regularly welcome public bodies, social enterprises, commercial businesses, as well as writers, artists and musicians. 


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Our aim is to provide you with the setting and space to enable you to hold a truly special event that fosters creativity and effective working. With access to the wider 500-acre estate, as well as beautiful gardens, Bore Place is an ideal venue for those looking to feel the benefits of nature.

Experiences

We offer a selection of inspiring and different activities and workshops. From yoghurt making to wildlife walks to den building to yoga, we offer something for everyone. Choose whether you want to be indoors or outdoors, all our experiences can be tailor made to suit your group’s requirements. These are ideal for teambuilding, as well as great fun! The activities are designed to help you get the most out of your stay as well as enabling you to find out a bit about Bore Place.

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Food

Our kitchen serves locally sourced food, organic where possible. Our own market garden supplies many of the vegetables and we work with other local farms and growers to ensure that the menu reflects the seasonality of Kent. Our menus are often plant based but we are also happy to serve carefully selected organic or local meat as well. We cater for all dietary requirements, including vegans and vegetarians. 

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Running your event

We have a dedicated and experienced team who will make sure your event runs smoothly. We are happy to set up spaces as required, and work to your designated schedule. Get in touch to discuss your requirements. 

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Day Bookings

Most groups choose to stay with us overnight but we also welcome day bookings.  Pricing will depend on your group size and requirements.  Our standard package which includes meeting space, a 2 course lunch and teas/coffees throughout starts from £85/head exc vat for a group of 30+ attendees.  Please do contact us for a more detailed quote.

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Spaces

Bore Place offers flexible spaces that suit both smaller and larger groups. You may take the whole site or choose which buildings meet your needs. The historic house and nearby converted farm buildings can be hired individually or in combination and you will have exclusive use of the space you have booked.

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The Large Barn

Most large groups staying with us hire our Large Barn which is ideal for group practice and large meetings. Warm, yet spacious with high ceilings and original beams, the barn can easily accommodate 20 people practising yoga and up to 150 people conference style. The barn is equipped with a basic kitchen as well as toilets. It overlooks our courtyard area and is adjacent to the Old Stable.

Download the floorplan here.

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Overnight Accommodation

Bore Place can accommodate 30 people single occupancy or 50-60 sharing rooms. You can choose whether your event is self-catered or whether we provide food for you. All of the accommodation is very comfortable with an outlook on to the Bore Place gardens. Nine of our bedrooms have private bathrooms, the others share (approx. 2-3 rooms to a bathroom). 

Bore Place House
Perfect for large groups

  • Sleeps: 24
  • Bedrooms: 12
  • Bathrooms: 6

The Old Stable
Perfect for large groups

  • Sleeps: 25
  • Bedrooms: 11
  • Bathrooms: 4

Mulberry Cottage
Perfect for small groups

  • Sleeps: 5
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2

Cedar Cottage
Perfect for small groups

  • Sleeps: 4
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2

The Small Barn
Perfect for small groups

  • Sleeps: 4
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2

Sustainability at Bore Place

Bore Place is a regenerative site, and our farm has been certified organic for over 20 years. We are working towards improving the estate’s biodiversity, reducing carbon emissions to zero by 2030, as well as minimising our energy and water consumption. We generate our own electricity on-site through PV panels and a wind turbine and we are committed to recycling our waste and water. By choosing Bore Place you are contributing towards our wider work as well as minimising the impact of your retreat.

Testimonials

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Thanks for a great stay, we had a wonderful time. The event went well, our guests really enjoyed Bore Place - especially the vending machine!  

Thanks to all the friendly and helpful staff that were available to support us the entire weekend. 

Noni and Guppi, Decolonising Economics, February 2024
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The attention to detail that the Bore Place team brings to everything they do is a joy to behold, and brings with it a wonderful sense of purpose, care and welcome that creates the perfect space for inspired, creative learning. Having run an organic hotel and retreat space in St.Davids for 25 years, I know how hard it is to hold space well and really appreciate when others do it so well.

 Thank you once again for everything that you and the team have done to make our visits such a success.

Andy, The TYF Group Ltd, April 2024
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Our stay with you was transformational and unforgettable. It simply HAS to be repeated for some of my other practitioners. Once again thank you for an amazing stay and having such a very special place.

Dr Melanie A J Salmon MB BCh(Rand), Quantum Energy Coaching founder and trainer, May 2024
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I’m emailing to thank you and the whole Team at Bore Place for such a brilliant day on Monday. Everyone really enjoyed themselves, and we were all impressed by the knowledge and enthusiasm of the whole team in making us welcome and sharing so much information about how the farm runs, it was a really useful insight.  The lunch was amazing.

The Food Foundation, June 2024
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Just a fantastic experience from beginning to end. The team at Bore Place were friendly and organised and supported us in organising our entire day. This meant no stress or worry in the lead up to the day or on the day itself. I'd highly recommend Bore Place for anyone looking for a charmingly beautiful escape for their team(s).

Cognviate Rehab, June 2024
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Our team and students were once again extremely happy with Bore Place. Here are some of the highlights that stood out to everyone:

  • The food — nourishing, inclusive, and thoughtfully prepared
  • The space — meaningfully supported gathering as a group
  • The staff — warm, welcoming, and accommodating

Overall Bore Place deeply aligns with the values of our program; everything felt intentional and purpose-driven.

Stephanie, University of Victoria, April 2025
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We book Bore Place every year for our staff retreat! We absolutely love the space, which is great for getting us all out in nature and away from our desks in central London. Bore Place House is particularly nice, with a lovely area to sit outside in the summer by the firepit. The staff are always incredibly attentive, helpful, and quick at responding to any queries. The catered lunches and dinner were also delicious (as were the cakes!) and perfectly catered for our specific dietaries. We all came away full and wishing we could stay for longer!

Green Alliance, September 2023
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I just wanted to say what a wonderful weekend we had and a massive thank you to you both for making it perfect for us. We had so many wonderful comments from the choir about how amazing Bore House was and the whole site. 

Kirsty, Quire Voices, June 2023
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...our sincere gratitude for such a fantastic stay at Bore Place... this was my first experience of Bore Place and I was overwhelmed both by the beauty of the location and by the hospitality shown by the staff...this event took a lot of planning on your side, particularly as our guest list and requirements were in flux.  At every stage of the process, you were unfailingly helpful and responsive in your communications.  All the meals were superb and everyone that attended commented on the great quality.... a huge thank you for your support, hospitality and the generosity of spirit of all your team. 

Maynard Leigh Associates, October 2023
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This was our second visit to the wonderful Bore Place, it gets better every time! We are an inner-London youth group supporting young people with disabilities. The staff team were amazingly supportive and on hand to answer any queries. We went on a night walk and had a willow workshop delivered by the amazing John Waller – we even took a bundle back to South London to see if we can build our skills. Thanks, Bore Place we will be back!

Catherine Keevil, Disability Coordinator – Wandsworth Council

OUR PARTNERS

Bore Place is home to the Commonwork Trust (reg. charity 1160725) and Commonwork Organic Farms Ltd

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