# The Ultimate Royal Retreat, Sandwich, Kent Luxury holiday houses near Sandwich sleeping up to 20 with hot tubs and swim spas for family special occasions and golfing weekends ## At a Glance - Sleeps 8 - 20 - 8 bedrooms - Dining for 12 ## Images - Total images stored: 45 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/the-ultimate-royal-retreat-sandwich-kent-2025-07-01-10-35-44.jpg - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR4987-Edit.jpg - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR5034-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam luxury swim spa; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam luxury swim spa) - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR4081-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam dining for up to 20 guests; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam dining for up to 20 guests) - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR3800-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam spacious open plan living; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam spacious open plan living) - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR3916.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam private gymnasium; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam private gymnasium) - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR3931-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - quadruple family room; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - quadruple family room) - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR3607-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam large individually designed bedrooms; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam large individually designed bedrooms) - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR3660-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - beautiful soft furnishings; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - beautiful soft furnishings) - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR3679-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - boutique style bathroom; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - boutique style bathroom) - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR3703-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - windows on 2 walls to allow light to flood in; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - windows on 2 walls to allow light to flood in) - 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR3735-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - large TV for family viewing with BT package; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - large TV for family viewing with BT package) - 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR3788-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - fully equipped kitchen with all appliances; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - fully equipped kitchen with all appliances) - 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR3817-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - lounge diner; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - lounge diner) - 15. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR3903-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - bar stools at breakfast bar; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - bar stools at breakfast bar) - 16. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR3842-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - ambient space for communal dining; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - ambient space for communal dining) - 17. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR4114.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - table set up; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - table set up) - 18. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR4158.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - table laid for a special celebration; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - table laid for a special celebration) - 19. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR4022-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - lovely use of colour in bedroom design; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - lovely use of colour in bedroom design) - 20. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR3946-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - fluffy towels; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - fluffy towels) - 21. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR4005-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - bathroom with bath and Jack and Jill sinks; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - bathroom with bath and Jack and Jill sinks) - 22. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR4271-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - bunk room; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - bunk room) - 23. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Birnam-_MAR4280-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - dual aspect with views; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - dual aspect with views) - 24. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4173-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - outside dining; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - outside dining) - 25. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4854.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - outside dining in enclosed garden; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - outside dining in enclosed garden) - 26. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4216-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - undercover swim spa; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - undercover swim spa) - 27. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4913.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Birnam - children's play area; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - children's play area) - 28. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4594-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - lounge; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - lounge) - 29. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4608-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - dining for 8 guests; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - dining for 8 guests) - 30. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4579-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove spacious living areas; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove spacious living areas) - 31. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4366-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - luxury velvet bedstead and headboard; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - luxury velvet bedstead and headboard) - 32. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4425.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - attractive design features; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - attractive design features) - 33. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4475-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - quad room ideal for families; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - quad room ideal for families) - 34. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4339-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove modern bathroom with large shower; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove modern bathroom with large shower) - 35. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4660-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - comfortable seating; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - comfortable seating) - 36. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4672-Edit.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - well equipped kitchen; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - well equipped kitchen) - 37. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4740.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - table laid for a special meal; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - table laid for a special meal) - 38. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4817.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove hot tub; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove hot tub) - 39. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4837.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove undercover hot tub bubbles; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove undercover hot tub bubbles) - 40. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4805.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - decked outside dining area; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - decked outside dining area) - 41. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4845.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - table decorated for a lovely meal outside; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - table decorated for a lovely meal outside) - 42. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4911.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - lawned area; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - lawned area) - 43. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ultimate-Royal-Retreat-Olive-Grove-_MAR4972.jpg (caption: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - each bedroom individually designed; alt: Ultimate Royal Retreat - Olive Grove - each bedroom individually designed) - 44. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/the-ultimate-royal-retreat-sandwich-kent-2024-07-22-13-19-53.jpg (caption: Drone view Birnam) - 45. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/the-ultimate-royal-retreat-sandwich-kent-2024-07-22-13-20-00.jpg (caption: Drone view ultimate royal retreat) ## Floor Plans - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/the-ultimate-royal-retreat-sandwich-kent-2025-07-01-10-33-34.jpg - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/the-ultimate-royal-retreat-sandwich-kent-2025-07-01-10-34-17.jpg ## About The Property The Ultimate Royal Retreat sleeps 20: Birnam sleeps 12 (+ 2 folding beds and 2 cots) with hot tub/swim spa - 4 Star VisitEngland Olive Grove sleeps 8 (+ 1 cot) with hot tub/swim spa - 5 Star VisitEngland These 2 family holiday houses near Sandwich and just 20 minutes from the coast make for a fantastic weekend or longer break or a brilliant venue for a large celebration. Both ground floor properties, Birnam and Olive Grove offer luxury open plan living along with fantastic facilities to guarantee guests have a great time. Both houses have been designed with sociability and comfort in mind. Each house seats for dinner the number that it sleeps, and there is plenty of space outside for the guests at both to get together for barbecues or al fresco meals. Open plan living ensures flexibility with corners to chill out and watch a movie or play a board game. The emphasis is on light and airy with large windows and French door access to the garden. Outdoor heated swim spa pools provides a focal point for family fun and with luxury hot tub features for total indulgence and complete relaxation. After dark guests can enjoy a night time swim or a soak in the inviting bubbles. Outdoor seating areas abound, lovely places to settle down for an evening drink in the Kent micro-climate. And the children can let off plenty of steam in the playground. Bedrooms have all been furnished with opulence and luxury at the forefront, with velvet headboards, attractive occasional furniture and high end soft furnishings. Set up as doubles, a quad and a bunk room, the bedrooms in these houses provide everything that a mixed gathering might want in terms of space and privacy. Boutique style contemporary bathrooms with big shower cubicles complete the story. The location is perfect for visitors travelling from London and the south east with the A2 being readily accessible. Birnam and Olive Grove occupy a brilliant position for taking full advantage of this amazing area. Great beaches include Whitstable and Margate or,  for those who want to explore further, head to the Kent Downs for walking and cycling routes. Howletts Wildlife Park is a good day out for all of the family and Whitemills Wakeboarding and Aqua Park a magnet for those looking for a little more adventure. Deal Castle is an interesting historic attraction for a day visit, and golf enthusiasts are spoilt for choice. ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** Assistance dogs only. - **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible an all on ground floor. - **Hot Tub:** Swim spa and hot tub at Birnam and 5 metre hot tub/pool spa at Olive Grove. - **WiFi:** WiFi is available throughout. - **Swimming Pool:** Both houses have a heated outdoor swim spa. - **Dining Room:** 12 guests can dine inside at Birnam. Olive Grove has inside dining for 8. Outside dining for 20 at both properties. - **Kitchen:** Birnam has a fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and stools. Olive Grove has a well equipped kitchen. Washing machine and tumble dryer. - **Sitting Room:** Birnam has open plan lounge with plenty of comfy sofas and a large TV. Olive Grove has comfy seating, a large TV and French door access outside. - **Games Room:** Private gymnasium. - **Outdoor:** 1 acre of landscaped gardens. Outdoor heated swim spas and hot tubs. Good sized gas barbecues. - **Bedrooms:** Birnam has 5 bedrooms with doubles and 1 sleeping 4. Olive Grove has 3 bedrooms, 2 doubles and 1 quadruple. Ground floor properties. - **Bathrooms:** 8 bathrooms across both properties including shower rooms on ground floor. - **TV and Music Facilities:** BT TV package. TVs in lounges. - **Children's Facilities:** High chairs, cots and children's plates available. Family friendly. Outdoor play area. - **Heating and Open Fires:** Both properties are centrally heated. - **Linen:** Bedding and bathroom towels are included. - **Parking:** Plenty of off road secure parking. - **Smoking:** No smoking please. - **Electric Vehicle Charging:** EV charging at both houses. ## Rental Rates ### Headline rates - From **£5760** per week - From **£3240** for a 3-night weekend - From **£2700** for a 2-night weekend ### Additional rates | Period | Weekly | 3 Night Weekend | 2 Night Weekend | Midweek per night | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ultimate Royal Retreat Low Season 2025 | £5760 | £3240 | £2700 | - | | Ultimate Royal Retreat Mid Season 2025 | £7110 | £4040 | £3060 | - | | Ultimate Royal Retreat High Season 2025 | £9000 | £5197 | £4383 | - | | Birnam Low Season 2025 | £3600 | £2150 | £1750 | - | | Birnam Mid Season 2025 | £4400 | £3200 | £2250 | - | | Birnam High Season 2025 | £5600 | £3600 | £3120 | - | | Olive Grove Low Season 2025 | £2800 | £1450 | £1250 | - | | Olive Grove Mid Season 2025 | £3500 | £1850 | £1550 | - | | Olive Grove High Season 2025 | £4400 | £2175 | £1750 | - | | Ultimate Royal Retreat Low Season 2026 | £6336 | £3564 | £2970 | - | | Ultimate Royal Retreat Mid Season 2026 | £7821 | £4444 | £3366 | - | | Ultimate Royal Retreat High Season 2026 | £9900 | - | - | - | | Birnam Low Season 2026 | £3960 | £2365 | £1925 | - | | Birnam Mid Season 2026 | £4840 | £3520 | £2475 | - | | Birnam High Season 2026 | £6160 | - | - | - | | Olive Grove Low Season 2026 | £3080 | - | - | - | | Olive Grove Mid Season 2026 | £3850 | - | - | - | | Olive Grove High Season 2026 | £4840 | - | - | - | Prices shown in GBP. ## Booking Information - Minimum 2 night stay. 25% deposit payable on booking, balance due 6 weeks prior to stay. Damage deposit of £500. Check in from 4pm, check out by 10am but it may be possible to extend this to 4pm on a Sunday – please ask. Key safe at each house. ## Availability Please contact the owner for availability dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/the-ultimate-royal-retreat-sandwich-kent#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/england) > [South East England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/south-east-england) > [Kent](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/kent) > [Sandwich](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/sandwich) ### Address Address: Birnam Hammill Road, Sandwich, England, CT13 0PR, GB Latitude: 51.2605992 Longitude: 1.2934208 ### About The Area Located in the village of Woodnesborough and under 5 minutes from Sandwich. Under 30 minutes from Cantebury and 20 minutes to Dover. Kent Downs are 40 minutes and the south coast 20 minutes. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** Woodnesborough near Sandwich. - **Shop:** Londis in Woodnesborough, Sandwich has a Co-op Food. - **Food and Drink:** Frog and Scot Deal, Belle Vue Tavern Ramsgate and The Five Bells Eastry. - **Airport:** London Airports. - **Train:** Sandwich. - **Car:** Woodnesborough to Sandwich regular bus service. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: michael de jong - Phone: +44 (0)7938 627 171 - Email: beth@royaleretreat.co.uk - Website: http://www.royaleretreat.co.uk