About this guide
Welcome! Whether you're new to The Hithe or have been here for years, we hope this guide feels like a friendly companion — something you can dip into whenever you need a reminder of how things work, or simply want to know more about the special place we all call home.
We're lucky to live somewhere truly remarkable. Our 34 homes sit within more than 800 acres of National Trust land that has been carefully nurtured over more than half a century. There are no telegraph poles or overhead cables here — just peaceful, natural surroundings that feel wonderfully removed from the hustle of modern life.
We all share a genuine desire to look after The Hithe — not just for ourselves, but for everyone who will live here in the future. This guide is a reminder of what makes our community special and the values we've agreed to uphold together.
The Covenants we've all signed can sometimes feel a little dry and legalistic, so we've done our best to explain them in plain language and put them into the context of life today. The spirit behind them is as clear and relevant as ever, and we hope you'll find our interpretations helpful.
If you think something is missing from this guide, or have a suggestion for the next revision, please do get in touch — we'd love to hear from you. You can reach any of us through the residents only section.
Above all, we want you to know that The Hithe is a genuinely warm and cooperative community. We look out for one another, we care about our environment, and we're always happy to welcome new neighbours. We hope you feel that from the moment you arrive.
If there are any specific points you wish to discuss, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Chairman or another member of the committee.
— The Hithe Residents' Association