Guests say
Batts Barn is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and modern amenities. Guests enjoyed the swimming pool and the property's beautiful setting. The cosy living areas and well-equipped kitchen were highlights, contributing to a comfortable and memorable stay. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, but overall, the property provided a delightful retreat.
Guests consistently described the property as clean and inviting upon arrival. There were some mentions of cobwebs and bugs in hard-to-reach areas, but these were minor compared to the overall positive feedback on cleanliness.
The location of Batts Barn is highly regarded, with guests appreciating the stunning setting and proximity to local attractions. The peaceful countryside and availability of nearby amenities contributed to a positive experience.
The property is generally considered comfortable, with a cosy living room and ample space. However, some guests mentioned issues with mattresses and noise disturbances, suggesting room for improvement in this category.
The facilities, including a well-stocked kitchen and swimming pool, were appreciated by guests. Nonetheless, there were several comments about maintenance issues such as problems with locks, smoke alarms, and appliances that need addressing.
While guests were pleased with the property's amenities, there is insufficient information regarding the provision of gifts or welcome packs to accurately assess thoughtfulness. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
Markbeech 1.2 miles. Tucked away in the leafy Hoath Estate is Batts Barn, a contemporary barn conversion in Chiddingstone Hoath, Kent. Family-friendly, pet-friendly and filled with character, this holiday home is ideal for a family gathering or for a group of friends to come together amongst beautiful countryside. As you arrive, ample parking makes unloading a breeze; make your way through the garden, home to furniture and a firepit, perfect for hosting, and step straight into the open-plan living space. The social hub of the home, this space has everything you need for a self-catered stay, including a fully-equipped kitchen with a handy dishwasher to help clean up, and a large dining table for up to twelve dinner guests. Here, you can also unwind on the sofa, or you can head through to the sitting room to cosy up in front of the woodburning stove with a book from the collection. Completing the ground floor is a king-size bedroom with a convenient en-suite which is ideal for any members of the family with limited mobility. Take the stairs up to the mezzanine landing, where you can find the remaining bedrooms, a super-king-size with a zip/link feature and en-suite, a king-size, and a twin, allowing for flexible sleeping arrangements. When it’s time to explore, make your way into Royal Tunbridge Wells where you can stroll along The Pantiles or treat loved ones to a light lunch at Juliet's Café, or a traditional French meal at Coco Retro, finishing off with a drink at Fuggles Beer Café. For a day out, head to the nearby Chiddingstone Village, one of the oldest villages in England, or you can wander your way through Penshurst Place & Gardens. For a fun-filled day out with the children, take a trip to Groombridge Place and discover the Enchanted Forest & Gardens, and you can also leave your little ones to play Grosvenor & Hilbert Park while you enjoy a picnic. A stunning property in a picture-perfect area, choose Batts Barn.
Markbeech is a lovely village on the northern fringe of Kent's High Weald aonb. The community has a country pub and a farm shop, perfect for enjoying a countryside getaway. Royal Tunbridge Wells is nearby and noted for its gorgeous architecture, majestic manor homes, and lush rolling countryside. Tunbridge Wells also offers shopping, restaurants, and supermarkets for the basics. Hever Castle & Gardens, a 13th-century castle with picturesque gardens, is also nearby, as well as Chiddingstone Village, noted for its Tudor architecture and half-timbered buildings. Markbeech is a great Kent base.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Electric central heating.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
3 x TVs, WiFi, and a selection of books.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available.
Ample off-road parking.
Garden with lawn, patio, fire pit, and furniture.
Shared use with the two other properties on-site of a heated outdoor swimming pool (10m x 5m) available 9am to 6pm, all year round.
Exclusive use of swimming pool can be arranged directly with the owner, this being a maximum of 3 hours per property, per day consisting of periods of no more than 90 minutes at a time.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.7 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Hever Castle & Gardens
- Tonbridge Castle
- Ouse Valley Viaduct
Reviews (21)
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Ray
The design of the house is lovely, very large, clean, spacious and made you feel kind of special. The pool was warm and inviting and my Grandson nigh on lived in there. So if you're looking for some peaceful time deep in the countryside, I can highly recommend this beautiful house, the week flew by and the whole family loved it. We will return at some date and a special mention to Priscila, who welcomed us on arrival she was lovely, helpful and just a short walk away.
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Marc
Beautiful Barn in a beautiful location. The only negatives were the bugs/spiders in the hard to reach spots of the house due to high vaulted ceilings and the liberty taking from other cottages using the swimming pool when there is allocated time slots (but not really the owners fault. Maybe think of a better or fairer system). Good chance we are booking again.
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Bethany
This property was above expectations! The property is beautiful with ample space for everything needed. The grounds are stunning, the people that we did have the pleasure of meeting from the Estate were lovely & it made for a really great, much needed relaxing stay. We look forward to visiting again in the hopefully near future!