Families can now experience The Retreat together, with overnight stays at The Big Cat Sanctuary available to guests aged 11 and over.
Set in the peaceful Kent countryside, The Retreat offers a unique opportunity to combine a luxury overnight stay with an unforgettable wildlife experience, whilst supporting the vital conservation and rescue work of The Big Cat Sanctuary.
For families with a shared passion for wildlife, it is a chance to get closer to the world of wild cats and discover what it takes to protect and care for some of the planet’s most endangered species.
Book NowThe Retreat provides an opportunity to experience the work of The Big Cat Sanctuary first-hand.
During your stay, you will have access to the Sanctuary and be able to join an expert-guided tour, learning about the individual cats in our care, their stories and personalities, and the challenges facing cats in the wild.
For younger guests, this can be a particularly powerful experience. Seeing these incredible animals up close, whilst learning about the threats they face, can help inspire the next generation of conservationists. This connection creates a deeper understanding of why protecting wildlife matters.
At the Sanctuary, we have seven single-room lodges, available with the option of a double or twin bed. We also have the Jaguar Lodge, which can accommodates up to four guests.
Although The Retreat offers guests a unique perspective on the Sanctuary, everything we do is guided by the welfare of the animals in our care.
Our cats are individuals with their own unique needs, behaviours and personalities, and their welfare will always take priority.
Our expert team provides high standards of care every day, while our wider work supports rescue, conservation and carefully managed breeding programmes designed to contribute to the future of threatened species.
After exploring the Sanctuary, guests can return to the tranquillity of their private lodge and enjoy time together surrounded by the Kent countryside.
With comfortable accommodation, breakfast & dinner included at Heritage Restaurant, expert-led Sanctuary access and opportunities to relax around our fire pits, The Retreat offers a very different kind of family getaway.
It is a chance to slow down, reconnect and experience something together that goes beyond a traditional overnight stay.
Whether you are planning a special family celebration, looking for a unique wildlife adventure or simply want to spend time together somewhere truly different, The Retreat offers the opportunity to make memories whilst making a meaningful difference for every wildcat.
The Retreat is now welcoming families with children aged 11+. Book your overnight experience with us today.
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