Great Higham Barn Complex
Doddington
13
8
44
5
This group accommodation is quite literally breathtaking with huge rooms, heavily beamed contemporary touches and a bespoke table to seat all your guests in the wonderful dining hall. The complex consists of 4 properties in a courtyard setting with ample parking for all. They are in excellent condition throughout with several outside seating areas, games area with PlayStation, enormous kitchen and dining space in the main barn, swimming pool, tennis court and a large garden.
These self catering holiday homes in Kent have been beautifully converted to provide excellent quality accommodation ideal for large groups. The rooms of this impressive country barn make the most of the wonderful oak beams found throughout the buildings, and the layout has been especially designed to enhance the lofty heights and cathedral like proportions of the historic country accommodation. The owners of this Kent holiday barn have made very clever use of light with contemporary glass wood and steel staircases and bannisters shedding light right down through the layers of this wonderful barn.
A mixture of contemporary and antique furniture adds a quirky but comfortable touch to the interior of this period barn in Kent. This barn has large comfortable sofas abound in the seating areas so that however large your group there is room for all. Approached up a long private drive this stunning complex affords complete privacy and seclusion, with views across the surrounding Kent farmland.
Each self catering holiday homes has its own kitchen, but the very spacious kitchen of the main English country barn would be ideal for catering for large groups. A particular feature is the enormous dining hall with seating for all around the bespoke table.
The self catering barns are surrounded by Kent woodland and fields with lovely views of the Kent countryside from many of the rooms. There is ample parking on the driveway with a private garden surrounding each holiday house, and a private heated swimming pool and tennis court to enjoy during your stay in these Kent barns.
All in all a truly stunning English country property in Doddington Kent ideal for the larger parties, with enough space to give everyone the chance to relax unwind and above all enjoy.
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About the House
13
8
44
5
Great Higham Barn Complex - sleeps 32 + (12 on sofa beds, futons for added fee) Max 44. There is a Barn, an Oast and two small cottages all sharing the estate exclusively.
The Barn: sleeps 18 (+ an extra 8 on sofa beds / futons for a supplement - in the living areas) 7 bedrooms, 1 family bathroom, 4 en suite bath or shower rooms and 1 WC. Outside there is a large private garden views over the fields with large patio area and seating and private off road parking for several cars on the driveway or undercover.
The property is entered via the double height barn door which leads into a double height glass walled atrium.
Main dining area seats 18 with French doors leading to the rear patio area.
Ground Floor:
Kitchen: split into three ’rooms’ - the main cooking area, with sink, double range electric oven and extractor fan, two dishwashers and a large fridge. A second dining area overlooking the garden seats 12.
The utility room has a washing machine and separate dryer.
Upper floor on via stairs over the glass mezzanine:
Snug / Sofa areas for 6 / 8. Plus TV and DVD and playstation (no games)
Main sitting area: seats 14 with beanbags, 75" Smart TV / DVD
Georgia (sleeps 2) king size double bed, en-suite bathroom with bath and integral shower.
Penney (sleeps 2) double bed, en-suite shower room.
Regina (sleeps 2) twin beds (can be pushed together to make kings size bed on request)
Stela (sleeps 2) twin beds (can be pushed together to make kings size bed on request)
Samba (sleeps 2) twin beds
Family bathroom with bath and separate shower, WC
Colney (sleeps 2) access down via a spiral staircase from the first floor or directly via own exterior front door. Twin beds (can be pushed together to make kings size bed on request), en-suite bathroom with bath and shower over
Cloakroom/WC
First Floor
Sasha (sleeps 6) six single beds (4 can be pushed together to make kings size bed on request), en-suite bathroom with walk in shower and bath
Other sleeping arrangements via a supplement include:
Snug/play area (sleeps 8) 2 double sofa beds and 4 futon beds sleep the extra 8 guests. £475 paid directly to the agency upon booking.
Outside
Beautiful open gardens with plenty of space open to fields and adjoining woodland
Private use of hot tub within the woodland
The private exclusive outdoor swimming pool and tennis court for the estate.
Services
Underfloor heating throughout
Wi-Fi
All forms of digital music are catered for with USB links for most MP3 players. DAB radio and CD player also available. (Docking stations may not be compatible with some older iPods). DAB radio and CD, iPod, iPhone, iPad, docking station may not be compatible with some iPod classics.
Great Higham Oast: Sleeps 10 in 4 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite) and 1 WC.
Entered through the hallway with room for coats and boots, leading to the spacious open plan living area.
Ground Floor
Sitting Area: Open plan with seating for 10, TV / DVD player and Sky TV are available.
Kitchen: Equipped with dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine, electric oven and hob, microwave and extractor fan, the adjoining dining table seats 10.
Satina (sleeps 4) - 4 single beds (2 can be pushed together to make a king size on request)
WC with wash hand basin
Second Floor
Vanda (sleeps 2) double bed, en-suite with shower
Zoe(sleeps 2) single beds (can be pushed together to make a king size on request)
Tamara (sleeps 2) single beds (can be pushed together to make a king size on request)
Family bathroom with bath and shower over
Outside
Outside there is a south facing patio which seats 10 and a BBQ and further outside space to the rear. Undercover car parking for two cars is available.
Cherry Cottage and Plum Cottages: both sleep 4 (twin beds and sofa bed), interconnecting doors from one cottage to the other.
Sitting room: French doors lead to patio area, wood burning stove with an ample supply of logs, sofas (1 sofa bed), TV/DVD, WiFi
Kitchen: breakfast bar, washing machine, fridge, electric oven, electric hobs, microwave oven and kettle. Dining table seats four.
Karina - Galleried bedroom (sleeps 2), 2 single beds (can be pushed together to make a king size on request)
Family bathroom on the ground floor with bath and shower over
Secluded garden (not enclosed) with BBQ, patio and seating for 4.
Private covered off road parking for two cars by the cottages.
Weddings and large events of 60 - 120 people may be considered but must be discussed at a separate rate. No additional guests over the capacity booked are permitted unless agreed in writing.
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Facilities
BBQ - CoalBBQ - GasBoard GamesChild FriendlyCotCountry16 Miles To The Beach2 Miles To The Pub5 Miles To The ShopsGardenHighchairHot TubLarge Holiday HomesLinenPet FriendlyPrivate Swimming PoolSmart TVSmoke DetectorsTennisTennis CourtTowelsTumble DryerWashing Machine10Mbps Wi-Fi -
Things You Need to Know
Towels and linen provided.
This is a carbon neutral development and all heating is supplied by the estates own coppiced woodland at no charge to the holidaymaker. In addition much of the electricity comes from a renewable source.
Dogs are welcome as long as they behave themselves! Please note additional pet charges are £30 per pet per week (or part of) will be charged.
Please note the pool is heated, and available from Good Friday to 31st October, but is weather dependent.
Hot tub
Pool towels are provided.
Please note that the gardens are not fully enclosed (except Plum Cottage).
Cots and high chairs available upon request.
BBQ's - The Barn has a gas BBQ, the Oast and Cottages have coal BBQ's (coal not supplied).
Please note check in is 3pm and check out is 10am.
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House Rules
We would respectfully ask that the following house rules are adhered to, to avoid any damages to our beautiful holiday home. Should any damages arise please note charges may be taken from your security deposit.
Please ensure you vacate on time to allow our housekeepers to enter the property and prepare it for the next guests.
Smoking is not permitted in the property at any time.
Please note for insurance purposes the number of guests must not exceed the total occupancy of the house.
For fire safety reasons please do not use any candles in the property.
Fireworks and chinese lanterns are not permitted due to thatched roof.
Quiet hours are between 11pm and 9am. Please be respectful to our neighbours.
Please note the pool is heated, and available from Good Friday to 31st October, but is weather dependent.
In the Area
If you can tear yourselves away from this wonderful spot and all on offer at the barn, then there is lots to see and do in the area. Leeds Castle with Go Ape, Segway and the stunning grounds itself is within 20 minutes, Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine's Abbey are also within easy reach, and if you fancy a brewery tour, Shepherd Neame is based in nearby Faversham.
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