ID: S372632
Guests consistently praise The Barn at Sandhole Cottage for its cleanliness, comfort, and peaceful location, ideal for exploring Kent. The welcome basket and friendly hosts add a personal touch, while the well-equipped kitchenette and lovely gardens enhance the stay. Some guests note the small kitchen and limited seating for larger groups, but the property is highly recommended for couples and smaller parties.
Reviewers frequently mention the property's cleanliness, describing it as spotless and well-maintained, which reflects a high standard of hygiene and care.
The property's location is often highlighted as quiet and perfect for visiting local attractions, though some guests mention caution is needed when accessing the nearby A21.
Comfort is a strong point, with guests finding the beds very comfortable and the en-suite bathrooms spacious. However, a few guests felt that the space might be tight for larger groups.
Facilities are generally well-received, especially the en-suite bathrooms and outside seating. Some guests mention the lack of an oven and issues with the TV signal, which suggests room for improvement in this category.
The hosts are commended for their thoughtfulness, particularly the welcome basket. However, as gifts are subject to change and not guaranteed, this score reflects the positive mentions without setting expectations.
Royal Tunbridge Wells 4.8 miles. The Barn at Sandhole Cottage is a detached property resting near the pretty villages of Matfield and Brenchley in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Set over the ground floor and sleeping four guests, The Barn is a comfortable home for your next trip to Kent, within easy reach of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and the beautiful villages of the Weald. You are greeted to the property by ample parking space on a private gravel driveway, before heading to the furnished front patio, ready for you to enjoy an evening under the stars with a bottle of wine, or your morning coffee in the sunshine, and a pretty lawned, orchard area with picnic table for your use. Stepping into the property, there is a small kitchen where you can prepare a picnic or rustle up an evening meal, with cupboard space for coats, and a mat for muddy boots. To the left, there is a large king-size bedroom (which can be twin on request, to allow flexible sleeping arrangements) with a sofa and television for those relaxing evenings, and a dining table to enjoy an evening meal as you toast a wonderful holiday, there is an attractive and spacious en-suite wet room. To the right of the kitchen area is another double bedroom with French doors leading onto the patio area which makes it a really bright and airy bedroom, this room also has an en-suite shower room, allowing for extra privacy and convenience. The villages of Matfield and Brenchley are just a short drive, where you can enjoy pretty local pubs, a fine-dining restaurant and a local cafés, surrounded by quaint cottages and 16th century buildings, or wander through orchards and pastures taking in fabulous views. The Spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells is just 4.5 miles away, which has great amenities: a train station, art galleries, wonderful restaurants and cafes in the historic Pantiles area, a golf club, and beautiful parks including one with a boating lake. Alternatively, you can explore the market town of Tonbridge which is home to an 11th century castle with moat, which now does guided tours if you want a slice of history, or take advantage of the golf course, shops, bars and eateries which centre around the River Medway. Also nearby are the National Trust properties of Scotney Castle, a Victorian mansion with romantic castle ruins, and Sissinghurst Castle with its beautiful gardens, the historic home of Vita Sackville-West. Family attractions include The Hop Farm, water sports and bike hire at Bewl Water, and woodland cycle trails and stunning landscaped walks at Bedgebury Pinetum, all just a short drive, the Weald also offers fabulous walking, with the High Weald Landscape Trail accessible from the door. For an enchanting getaway to Kent, choose The Barn at Sandhole Cottage as your base.
Set amongst the rural backdrop of Kent is the quaint village of Pembury. The village is home to multiple convenience stores, thriving pubs, a village green, a garden centre and more. Visitors will enjoy touring the village's historic buildings that date back to the 11th century, before a real ale and gastropub dining at the Black Horse. The village has easy access to the thriving towns of Tonbridge and Royal Tunbridge Wells.
All-ground-floor.
Open-plan living space with king-size bed (zip/link, can be twin on request) dining area, sitting area with Smart TV and en-suite wet room with shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchenette
Central heating.
Electric hob, microwave, fridge, Smart TV and free WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Enclosed front garden with patio and furniture.
One well-behaved dog allowed, supplement of £20.
No smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 1.4 miles
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We enjoyed our stay.
Lin
One of our party had an operation the previous day so all we were looking for was a peaceful, comfortable stay with no distractions. Parking was just a few feet from the front door so perfect for moving in. Everything we needed was provided. The beds were extremely comfortable and the shower rooms were huge and spotless. We were able to visit Scotney Castle and Bewl Water, both very nearby. The Star pub in Matfield is perfect for a decent meal. We would highly recommend the Barn.
Fiona
It's beautifully decorated, very clean, has everything needed for a short vacation/stay and is a place that inspires peace and tranquility. The patio and surrounding garden make for a wonderful place to sit outside and enjoy the beauty and bird song.
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