A homely group accommodation hostel near Dover and Deal on the edge of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just two kilometers from the sea Rippledown house is the ideal venue to explore East Kent. With the White Cliffs, Dover Castle and nearby Canterbury you are spoilt for choice. Not to mention the buzzing towns of Deal, Sandwich, Margate, Ramsgate & Broadstairs further up the coastline. Rated 3 star by Enjoy England, Rippledown is newly refurbished throughout. Clean and comfortable and above all homely! We have safe and secure outdoor facilities on site for your pupils to explore and thrive.

We offer Catered Accommodation and Self Catered Accommodation, The Head of House and team will prepare home cooked meals, using fresh local ingredients where possible and are happy to cater for any special needs. Groups have the use of our fully equipped kitchen and you can bring your own food or organise deliveries from local suppliers.

The Main House
 Sleeps 53 with 6 Shared Bunk Rooms, 1 Single Room, 1 Twin Room. Bathrooms
comprises of 3 Shared shower rooms, 7 toilets. The Main houses no wheelchair access. The Annex
 Sleeps 19 with 5 single beds, Bedrooms have between 2-8 beds. Bathrooms have 2 shared shower rooms with toilets. There is 1 wheelchair access toilet and shower room. The Annex has wheelchair access.

Outdoor Facilities include a delightful 3 Acre Garden complete with Tunnel Play Area, Fenced Wildlife Pond, Picnic Area, Straw Bale Covered Campfire Area, Kitchen Garden, Games Shed, Woodland Trail, Walled Garden and Outdoor Ovens

Local

Eat and Drink

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See and Do

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Shopping

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