Guests say
Autumn Barn Annexe in Pluckley, Kent, is highly praised for its welcoming hosts, Amanda and Chris, and their adorable Westies. Guests appreciate the beautiful, peaceful setting and the well-equipped, comfortable cottage. The garden is a highlight for relaxation, and the location is central for exploring Kent's attractions. The property is clean, and a generous welcome pack of local produce is mentioned, adding a personal touch to the stay.
The cottage is consistently described as very clean, with no negative comments on cleanliness, indicating a high standard maintained by the hosts.
The location is praised for its peacefulness and convenience for exploring Kent, with easy access to shops and attractions, suggesting a very satisfactory setting for guests.
Guests mention a 'huge comfy bed', 'comfortable seating', and air conditioning, reflecting a high level of comfort provided in the cottage.
The property is described as well-equipped with quality equipment, though one mention of a 'bijou' bathroom suggests a slight deduction for facilities and maintenance.
The hosts' friendliness and helpfulness, along with a generous welcome pack, demonstrate thoughtfulness. However, it should be noted that such personal touches, while common, may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This spacious property is perfect for a couple or a solo traveller to enjoy a relaxing holiday in the Kent countryside. It is located just outside the charming village of Pluckley, which is believed to be one of the most haunted villages in Kent, but also famous for the TV series, The Darling Buds of May. It is a great area for walking and cycling, and the local pub, The Rose and Crown, in Mundy Bois can be reached on foot in just under a mile. Slightly further afield (1.4 miles) is The Dering Arms, which specialises in seafood and serves a traditional as well as tapas menu. There is local shopping in the village store and at the Pluckley Farm Shop. Dering Woods (1 mile) is an ancient semi-natural woodland and is a nature lover’s dream with an amazing array of plants and wildlife. Further afield, Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens is 9 miles away, or visit Leeds Castle (12 miles). For local wines, ciders, and apple juice, pop over to Biddenden Vineyards (8 miles) for a tour and tasting.
This property is in the owner’s garden, next to their barn, but enjoys its own patio and garden space. The front door opens into the spacious open plan living room and dining area and is dominated by a 65’ Smart TV. Settle back into the sumptuous, curved sofa with reclining chairs at each end and curl up and watch your favourite movie after an enjoyable day out. There is also a velvet chair and footstool, perfect for a quiet read, and a dining table with chairs in front of the bifolding doors opening out into the lovely garden with far reaching countryside views. The kitchen has fitted units and is well equipped for preparing meals, and even has a dual air fryer. The bathroom is on the ground floor and has a large rainfall shower head over a bath and WC. Upstairs, you will find the bedroom with a king-size bed, shuttered windows and great views. There is a built-in wardrobe and a chest of drawers, and a full-length mirror.
Step out the front door and in to the garden, where you will find a rattan lounge set with a coffee table on the patio. There is also a table and chairs for outside dining, and a Weber charcoal BBQ, perfect for enjoying the tranquil garden setting. Your garden area and the owner’s garden share a gate and are linked. This property has a dedicated off road electric vehicle charger available at no extra charge to guests. It is a 7 pin, 3kw, tethered charger.
1 king-size bedroom
1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, dual air fryer, fridge, freezer, washing machine and a Nespresso coffee machine
Travel cot available
Panasonic wall-mounted heating and air-conditioning units in the living room and bedroom
65' Smart TV with sound bar
Shared garden with owners but with own patio and lawn area with rattan lounge set and coffee table, dining table and chairs and a Weber charcoal BBQ
Private parking for 2 cars
Shop 1.3 miles, pub 0.8 miles, beach 21 miles
Please note, the owners have three friendly, small dogs, but the owner will keep the dogs away if guests request. The dogs never go into the holiday annexe.
CCTV is in operation 24/7 covering the main gate, approximately 100m from property
A Ring doorbell is in operation at the double gate facing the main driveway
No smoking allowed at the property
Accommodation
Nearby points of interest
- Ashford Designer Outlet
- Maidstone Museum
- Kent Life
- Leeds Castle
- Stoneacre (National Trust)
Reviews (10)
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Mr Boyle
We had a lovely week at Autumn Barn annexe, Chris and Amanda made us feel very welcome. We were very lucky with the weather and absolutely loved sitting in the various seating areas in the beautifully kept garden. The longe area was a bit of us with nice large tv and very comfy sofa, had more than one snooze of an evening. Upstairs the bed was so comfortable and after being used to early morning starts we had some of the best sleeps ever. Can highly recommend the Sunday lunch at the Rose and Crown literally 5 mins away.
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Mrs Stretch
Excellent place to stay in the peaceful Kent countryside! The owners have thought of everything that you may need for a home from home holiday.
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Mr Balk
We were really happy we chose this location as it was ideally situated in the heart of the Kent countryside and was the perfect base to explore the rest of the county. It was also easy to get to shops, takeaways and pubs for any food or provisions that we needed. The property itself was everything we could have hoped for. The cottage was comfortable and very well equipped, and the garden was a great place to relax and enjoy the good weather that we had. This all came at we thought was a very reasonable price, and compared very well with alternative properties that we considered. Finally we have to say a huge thank you to Chris and Amanda, the owners, who were exceptionally warm and welcoming, and extremely helpful. They made sure that our stay at the cottage was thoroughly enjoyable. We wholeheartedly recommend this property. Ged and Jackie Balk, Lancashire.