Cave Hotel and Golf Resort

Cave Hotel and Golf Resort

In Boughton-under-Blean, on the edge of Faversham and within easy reach of Canterbury, Cave Hotel and Golf Resort delivers a modern take on the British countryside escape. This striking destination in the heart of Kent offers a blend of boutique hotel comforts and a culinary adventure at its Firepit Restaurant. Guests come for gourmet weekends, spa downtime and rounds on the onsite championship golf course, all in a setting that feels both exclusive and inviting. Whether you’re food-focused, a keen golfer or simply after a sleek rural break, Cave Hotel and Golf Resort promises a distinctly contemporary weekend retreat.

At a glance

• Accommodation: 41 rooms
• Primary restaurant: Firepit Restaurant
• Google guest rating: 4.2/5 from 928 reviews

Why we like it

Cave Hotel and Golf Resort works especially well for a Gourmet Getaway because the restaurant keeps dinner naturally connected to the overnight stay, while golf and leisure add depth beyond the dining room.

Eat

Firepit

Firepit is Cave Hotel's bold, globally influenced restaurant, led by Group Executive Chef John Bingley. The concept blends the smoky barbecue flavours of the American West with the spice and technique of the Far East, making it one of the least traditional restaurants in this set of hotels.

The menu is built around sharing plates and tasting formats. Signature examples include Voodoo Shrimp with Cajun bisque, sticky fried rice with fried egg and the theatrical Firepit sharing dessert. A chef-curated tasting menu is also available.

Dinner is served daily from 5pm to 10pm, with weekend lunch services. Firepit is on site; the atmosphere is lively, contemporary and deliberately less formal than a classic country-house dining room.

Sleep

The hotel features sleek, modern rooms that contrast beautifully with the surrounding country greens. Each room includes plush bedding, rainfall showers, and private balconies or terraces, while suites add freestanding baths and extra space for lounging. The overall design is urban and sensorial, catering to couples, friends and solo travellers looking for both comfort and a touch of cool. For those seeking something special in Kent besides the standard country house, Cave’s bedrooms have a distinct boutique edge.

Retreat

Beyond the Firepit Restaurant, Cave Hotel’s on-site facilities support a full two-night stay. Golfers can make the most of the 18-hole course, while spa fans will find relaxation options to ensure proper downtime. The hotel bar serves creative cocktails in a stylish setting, perfect for leisurely evenings. For outdoor explorers, the North Downs and Kent coast are within a short drive, while Canterbury’s cobbled streets and Faversham’s historic market town are each about 15 minutes by car. London is roughly 90 minutes away, making Cave Hotel an accessible yet immersive Kentish escape for a gourmet break year-round.

The Gourmet Getaway

Indicative build-your-own Gourmet Getaway: the live price panel combines our current accommodation-and-breakfast benchmark with the selected restaurant's dining cost for two. It is designed for comparison and is not an official hotel package price. Because room and menu prices can change, use the price panel as the current indicative figure.

Rest and Recharge Retreat from £425: Dinner (£45pp credit). Drink on arrival, pool/gym/sauna, £45pp restaurant credit and £30pp breakfast credit.

Firepit Discovery from £415: dinner. One night plus Firepit tasting menu per person and leisure facilities; Sep-Oct 2026.

Worth knowing

• The current Firepit Discovery stay is listed for Sunday to Thursday, so weekend availability should not be assumed from the package description.

Best for

Food-led short breaks · Countryside weekends · Dog-friendly stays · Golf breaks

What guests say

Google reviews currently average 4.2/5 from 928 reviews. The strongest recurring praise centres on the atmosphere, contemporary property, pool, rooms and leisure facilities.

Feedback is more mixed around service, dining, spa/wellness and bathrooms. Guests appear to buy into the design-led concept, but the experience is less uniform across service and wellness touchpoints.

Gourmet Getaways view

Cave Hotel is a very different proposition from a traditional country-house break, and that is part of its appeal. The design-led hotel, golf setting and fire-led dining at Firepit make it a good fit for couples or friends who want a more contemporary, experience-driven overnight stay.