Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms

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A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, a red sofa, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious room with large windows, wooden beams, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A spacious room with a high ceiling and exposed wooden beams, featuring a bed, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.
A large, thatched-roof building surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel driveway.
A poolside table with a bowl of strawberries, two glasses, and a book titled "The Murdos in Her Name" by Edgar Allen Poe.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Private spa tub
    A rare find - unwind in your own luxurious private space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kent Downs
Sleeps 267 bedrooms14 beds

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Private spa pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Sittingbourne, Kent
  • Place, Kent Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Leeds Castle
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Bedroom #4

1 King Bed

Bedroom #5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #7

+2
6 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms

Great Higham Barn: Sleeps 18 (+ a further 8 with fee) 7 bedrooms, 1 family bathroom, 4 en suite bath or shower rooms and 1 WC. Outside there is a private garden with large patio area and seating and private off road parking for several cars on the driveway or undercover. Use of shared outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts. A further 8 guests can stay for an added supplement of £475 (on 2 sofa beds and 4 futon beds in reception rooms)



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, 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

Shared use of heated outdoor swimming pool and tennis court



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.

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.
All logs for the wood burner are provided free of charge.
Guests use the hot tub and pool facilities at their own risk, and due to harsh chemicals used for maintenance purposes some skin types may react. Please note the pool is heated, and available from Good Friday to 31st October, but is weather dependent.
Pool towels are provided.
Gas BBQ.
Pets are welcome. Please note additional pet charges are £35 per pet per week (or part of) will be charged.
Please note check in is 3pm and check out is 10am.


If you have more than 18-26 guests we also have The Oast and two cottages on site. Please get in touch for further details.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10683884
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Sittingbourne

Located in Sittingbourne, this holiday home is in a rural area. Kent Science Park and Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Leeds Castle and Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway. Travelling with kids? Consider The Hawking Centre, or check out an event or a game at Silver Blades Ice Rink.
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Sittingbourne, Kent

What's nearby

  • Kent Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Leeds Castle - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 28 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Whitstable Beach - 29 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Whitstable Harbour - 30 min drive - 32.5 km

Getting around

  • Maidstone Harrietsham Station - 10 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sentado Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fruiterers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Vineyard Sittingbourne - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms?

As of 22 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms on 12 October 2026 start from NZ$5,656, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Sittingbourne holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of St John the Baptist, Doddington and The Hawking Centre. Kent Science Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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