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Great Higham Barn Complex by Bloom Stays - sleeps 44 in 13 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 living area with a high ceiling and exposed wooden beams, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a wooden island, and a built-in oven.
A modern living room with a sofa, TV, dining table, and kitchen area.
A spacious room with a high ceiling and exposed wooden beams, featuring a bed, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kent Downs

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Electric vehicle charging point

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
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪97 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 44)

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Sittingbourne

Located in Sittingbourne, this holiday home is in a rural area. Leeds Castle and Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kent Science Park and Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway. Faversham Miniature Railway and Stoneacre are also worth visiting.
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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 - 32.1 km
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre - 46 min drive - 52.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chaucer Fish Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Yellow Stocks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chequers Inn - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Higham Barn Complex by Bloom Stays - sleeps 44 in 13 bedrooms have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Higham Barn Complex by Bloom Stays - sleeps 44 in 13 bedrooms?

As of 9 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Higham Barn Complex by Bloom Stays - sleeps 44 in 13 bedrooms on 19 March 2027 start from NZ$13,174, 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 Complex by Bloom Stays - sleeps 44 in 13 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great Higham Barn Complex by Bloom Stays - sleeps 44 in 13 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great Higham Barn Complex by Bloom Stays - sleeps 44 in 13 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Higham Barn Complex by Bloom Stays - sleeps 44 in 13 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Higham Barn Complex by Bloom Stays - sleeps 44 in 13 bedrooms located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Kent Science Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway and Sittingbourne Golf Centre. Sittingbourne Heritage Museum and Bayford Meadows are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A fab weekend.

A wonderful weekend at the complex for a family and friends gathering. Children and adults amused all weekend in the wonderful and beautiful facilities. Highly recommended for big groups but also very cosy and enabling us to all be together.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2026
Dear Tara, Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review of your stay at the Great Higham Barn Complex. We are so glad you had a wonderful stay at the property, and enjoyed the cosy nature of the Barn. We very much hope to host you again soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place for a week with our team

We had an excellent stay and will be booking our companies next offsite there again. It was spacious, clean and just a beautiful property.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2023
Thank you Alex for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Great Higham Barn Complex. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hen at Great Higham Barn

We recently booked this barn complex for a hen weekend, and overall it was a fantastic choice for a group celebration. The setting is beautiful—peaceful, scenic, and perfect for getting away from it all while still having plenty of space to relax and socialise. The accommodation itself was ideal for a larger group. The communal areas were spacious enough for everyone to gather comfortably, whether for meals, games, or just catching up. The bedrooms were well laid out, giving a good mix of shared and private spaces, which worked really well for our group dynamic. Having access to a swimming pool, hot tub, and even tennis facilities really made the weekend feel special and gave us plenty to do without needing to leave the property. It added a bit of luxury and fun that everyone appreciated. Overall, it’s a brilliant venue for a hen do—relaxed, spacious, and with great amenities like the pool, hot tub, and tennis that really elevate the experience. We had a great time and would definitely recommend it to other groups looking for a memorable weekend.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2026
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review, Molly. We are so pleased to hear that you and the group had a wonderful stay and the perfect celebration for the Hen. Thank you for being great guests with us and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic property in a stunning location

We stayed at this property for a weekend as a part of our corporate retreat. Both the property and the location are absolutely stunning, and the photos do not do it justice. There are so many things and activities to do and so much space for large groups. We are planning to book the same property again for our next trip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

70th Birthday long weekend

Excellent location Plenty of room everywhere. Kids enjoyed to run around Only unfortunate problem was there was no one available to be contactable as there was no gas in bbq. Tried to call the only mobile number we had but not reachable. If there was emergency, a Secondary contact number would be useful Overall we all had a fab time.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 December 2025
Dear Paresh, Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review of your stay at the Great Higham Barn Complex. We are so glad you enjoyed the property, and it is truly a lovely place to spend time with family. We will pass along your feedback directly to the owners to review, and we very much hope to host you again soon. Best Wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Christmas

Our second year on the trot - can’t find anything better in the area for our traditional family Christmas celebrations - ideal location both for us from the Netherlands and family from Plymouth
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2023
Thank you Nicki for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Great Higham Barn Complex. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future, best wishes Bloom Stays
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

The pictures don’t do this place justice. The complex has some great buildings. The barn is a great hangout space with some fab amenities.Some of the sofa beds are a bit tired (cottages) and lighting to and around the hot tub would work really well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic large group weekend

Excellent! As a group of 23 we had a fantastic long weekend on the complex, between the main barn, the cottages and the oast we had everything we could have needed and all to a high standard. This is our second time staying at the property and we will be back for a third I am sure!! Thanks for a great weekend
Response from VrboOwner on 31 January 2024
So pleased you had a great return stay and we look forward to welcoming you back again! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Higham Complex

We had a wonderful weekend stay at Great Higham with family and friends to celebrate our 50th wedding Anniversary. It was perfect for a large family and friends get together. The grounds and pools were well maintained and rooms were very clean and comfortable. I would strongly recommend. Bloom stays.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2023
Thank you Carolyn for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Great Higham Barn Complex. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a wonderful place

We have a traditional family Christmas weekend every year- this is the 10th and the best. The whole complex suited our needs down to a tee and as half the family lives in the Netherlands the journey was easy.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2022
Thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to enjoyed a special Christmas break at Great Higham. We hope you can come back again in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Hen Party

We stayed at Great Higham Barn for a friends hen do. Across the main barn, oast, cherry and plum cottages we had the perfect venue for a hen party of 38. Mandy was very accommodating, relaxed and helpful. The venue itself is stunning, good amount of space in the kitchen, snug area was perfect for ‘downtime’ and the rooms were all good sizes. It would be helpful to know upfront that the futons are included in the no. of people to sleep in the barn. Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2023
Thank you for you lovely feedback, we are so pleased you had a wonderful stay at Great Higham Barn. The price does vary according to the number of guests, and the additional charges for larger groups are mentioned in the listing so we are sorry if this was missed. We do hope you can stay with Bloom Stays again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family celebration weekend

We rented the complex for 29 family members to celebrate a birthday. Age ranges from & 8 months to 70 years. We had a fantastic time and the good weather allowed us to use every facility. We used outside catering, some recommended by Bloom Stays. The Barn is so well equipped and clean. The fridges could prob do with updating to include an ice and water facility. The cottages were great. The Oast house was very clean comfortable but probably in need of some updating. If the weather wasn’t great, the indoor space is really good in the Barn. A big comfortable snug area and lots of dining space. The gardens were very well kept and the pool clean. Contact with the housekeeper was very easy and very prompt responses to any queries. We had a brilliant time there and would thoroughly recommend it for a large group.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Dear Paul, Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review on the Great Higham Barn Complex. We are very glad you had a lovely stay, and enjoyed the property as well as the pool. We hope to host you again soon. Best Wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Fabulous Place to relax!

We absolutely loved our time at The Great Higham Barn Complex! We had our registry office wedding a few weeks before and then booked Great Higham for the (very low-key, homemade!) family celebration. No catering, no band, no decorations (not that any were needed in such a beautiful place!) and just a small group of people. It was so special! What a place to get dressed up and do our vows! Staff at Bloom Stays and the Housekeeper Mandy were super friendly and relaxed and very helpful. Very quick to sort out an issue with the heating in the Oast (fixed within the hour!) and everything was fully stocked, clean and lovely. The pool is amazing and the hot tub heavenly! The outside space is just fabulous, we loved sitting at the big table at the side of the barn. The living room area is huge and warm and comfy. Such a great place to hang out with friends no family! I didn’t stay in the cottages personally but our guests love them and the gardens are so charming! The Oast is a bit creaky and feels like an older property but it’s still lovely, clean and charming. But the Barn was honestly a dream come true! Exceptionally good value for such an amazing place. There were only a few minor things that would make this holiday an absolute 5 star in every category, and they’re easily fixed! The master bedroom in the Barn (Georgia on the new floor plans!) needs a new shower head as the limescale has stopped the current one working properly. The mattresses in the largest room with the shared bathroom (Regina!) are mainly springs so weren’t comfortable compared to others in the property. It would also be extremely helpful to have an inventory available for customers of what is in the kitchen and bathrooms. We took lots of stuff down with us that we didn’t need because they were provided, but forgot other bits that weren’t provided, so an inventory would be super helpful. There were loads of speakers too so we didn’t really need the ones we took unless we were outside. With the exception of the dodgy mattress all the other issues were super minor, and didn’t take away from a truly fabulous holiday! I can’t imagine having another excuse to rent such a large place again (although I wish we could!), but we will certainly check Bloom stays out again for smaller holidays!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2022
Thank you Cassandra for your really, lovely detailed review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your wedding prior to your stay at Great Higham and that your time at Great Higham was so memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic property in a stunning location

We stayed at this property for a weekend as a part of our corporate retreat. Both the property and the location are absolutely stunning, and the photos do not do it justice. There are so many things and activities to do and so much space for large groups. We are planning to book the same property again for our next trip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic property in a stunning location

We stayed at this property for a weekend as a part of our corporate retreat. Both the property and the location are absolutely stunning, and the photos do not do it justice. There are so many things and activities to do and so much space for large groups. We are planning to book the same property again for our next trip!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, Alina. We are so pleased to hear that the team had a wonderful stay and enjoyed all the facilities that the complex has to offer. Thank you for being great guests with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again next year. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Corporate Xmas meeting and meal

We all had an amazing stay and couldn`t really fault anything. Just a slight issue with one of the doors but likely due to the weather. Location a bit tricky to get to due to snow and ice but once arrived views very spectacular. Really ideal for a large group as you have separate areas to go to so not on top of everyone. Looking to return next year during the summer so we can enjoy the outside
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Family Celebration!

Our stay at Great Higham was just perfect. We had a lovely few days celebrating big family milestones - a 50th Wedding Anniversary, and 18th and 21st birthdays with family and friends. The accommodation is stunning, very clean and comfortable and the facilities are amazing - we all made good use of the swimming pool and hot tub and lovely gardens, as well as enjoying local walks with our dogs. This place exudes relaxation and you'll find you won't want to leave!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Corporate Stay at Great Higham Barn

We stayed at Great Higham for a corporate event and enjoyed all that the complex has to offer offer. The accommodation is clean, comfortable, peaceful and relaxing all set within a beautiful countryside setting. For large friends and family groups the complex is ideal offering a range of accommodation with lots of space for all - plus the delights of the heated swimming pool, tennis court and hot tub. We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Posiitive

All was excellent.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review of your stay at Great Higham Barn, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope you can return again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What an amazing place!

We hired the whole complex to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary with family and close friends. On initial arrival and throughout our 2 night stay everyone commented enthusiastically about the complex and the facilities and several availed themselves of the hot tub, swimming pool and tennis courts. Facilities for catering and entertaining are excellent with a well equipped kitchen, plenty of fridge and freezer space as well as more than adequate glasses, crockery and cutlery. We enjoyed the outside seating area before dinner and the large lounge area on the 1st floor easily coped with our post meal digestives and coffees. Sincere thanks to Mandy and her team for ensure the complex was set up and ready for us and for all her help and support in the weeks before our visit. Thoroughly recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Thank you Louise for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Great Higham Complex and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The really GREAT Higham Barns Complex

What a wonderful weekend, fantatsic people fantastic food fantastic venue....Great Higham Barns is wonderful, the grounds and every room were perfect and made my special weekend exactly that. My family and I looking at rebooking as soon as possible. The Bloom Stays team Liz and Rowena are amazing.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2022
Thank you Chris for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Great Higham Complex and we look forward to welcoming you back very soon. Best Wishes Bloom Stays.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Incredible venue, beautifully presented

We were so impressed with great higham barn, it felt so luxurious and beautifully presented. Such a warm, inviting, beautifully lit retreat in the countryside but not much over an hour from London. Perfect!
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2022
Thank you Rachel for being a great guest and for looking after Great Higham Complex during your stay. We hope you enjoyed your time away and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best Wishes Bloom Stays
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication

Terrible end to my stay

The property itself was lovely and the only issue we had was a bird coming through a hole in one of the ceilings, meaning we couldn’t use one of the bedrooms. I had informed the property manager that I would be having a birthday brunch the morning of the day we were meant to check out. The check out time (10am) was extremely early so I paid to extend this as much as I could (to 12pm). Unfortunately, the chef was running behind schedule which meant brunch was delayed. I messaged the property manager asking if we could have an extra 30 minutes to an hour to finish but they still came in to start clearing up. I understood that they needed us out of the building, however, I did not expect to be kicked out in such a rude manner. I was told that I had “overstayed my welcome” and I walked in on the property manager and another person clearing up saying I had “ruined everything for them”. I later had to pay a fee for extra cleaning. In summary, the property was lovely but I did not have a good experience with Bloom Stay and their property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 January 2022
Thank you for your review. Unfortunately as discussed the house was left in a terrible state following your party, with decorations, food and rubbish not cleared away. This caused significant additional cleaning for the housekeeping team who were already on a tight schedule given your agreed late checkout. The house had to be prepared for further guests arriving the same day and therefore the team had to enter at12pm, despite you not having departed at that time. It was very disappointing that you did not adhere to the House Rules and late departure time as agreed and treat the house with the respect it deserves.
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