Lower Standen Farm by Bloom stays that sleeps 24 guests in 9 bedrooms
Lower Standen Farm - sleeps 24 in total (maximum 18 adults)
Comprises 3 properties - a farmhouse with 5 bedrooms, granary with 3 bedrooms and dairy with 1 bedroom. Large gravelled driveway with parking for approximately 8 car
Main Farmhouse (sleeps 13 - max 10 adults) in 5 bedrooms
Entry hall, with seating. From here the main staircase to the first and second floors
Drawing room, one side with central seating on plump sofas and armchairs seating 8 / 10. Large open fireplace with guard. To the other side in front of the French doors to the gardens are two seating areas each seating four to six each with a mix of sofas and chairs. A Smart TV is also located here and the resident board games
The Snug/TV room - corner sofa seating for six with some casual chairs for a few more. Large smart screen TV. Speaker.
Downstairs cloakroom
Kitchen / Dining room - magnificent generous open plan contemporary kitchen. Central island with five stools to dine at the counter. Equipment includes an American pantry style fridge freezer with ice machine and water dispenser, dishwasher and range cooker with six gas rings, twin electric oven, plate warming drawer, microwave, two dishwashers and all your usual gadgets. Fully kitted kitchen for large groups
Dining area includes a bespoke hand made table - created from a fallen oak tree and seats 20
Nook seating area for four to six on sofa seating and a coffee table
Wrap around glazed doors to the garden patio with seating
Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, sink and plenty of cupboards - ideal for catering preparation. Additional fridge and freezer. Cloakroom and hooks, side access to the gardens and the front driveway, WC
First Floor
Master Bedroom (sleeps 2) super king sized bed, seating area with views over the lawns for 2, chest of drawers. En-suite full bathroom and separate shower. Dressing table and seat. Wardrobe.
Bedroom 2 (sleeps 2+1), twin beds, wardrobe, chest of drawers. (can be made up as a super king on request, optional pull out trundle bed on request)
Bedroom 3 (sleeps 2) king size bed, en-suite hidden bathroom (no shower) wardrobe chest of drawers.
Generous family bathroom with separate bath and shower
Second Floor - Eaves bedrooms
Bedroom 4 (sleeps 2+1) twin beds, storage, (additional fold out bed for child available on request)
Den area with bean bags for children to enjoy
Bedroom 5 (sleeps 2+1) twin beds, storage, (additional fold out bed for child available on request)
Outside there are several lawned areas to the rear of the Farmhouse, rope swings, outdoor table, chairs and sofas seating 8-12
Swimming pool area with gated entry. The pool house has changing rooms, shower and WC, sun loungers and seating.
The driveway is gravelled and includes an undercover ping pong table and gas BBQ.
Hen parties, stag parties and all adults groups of ages under 30 are not permitted. Lower Standen Farm is suited to family groups only Towels and Linen provided Wifi Central heating Gas BBQ Pool towels supplied in the pool house The swimming pool is enclosed with a low access gate, heated to approx 25 / 27 degrees weather permitting (late May through to late September) Three dogs welcome. Please note additional pet charges are £35 per pet per week (or part of) will be charged Private off road parking for up to 8 cars Please note: this property is strictly a family home. Parties/events are not permitted. Strictly no stag or hen groups, or all adult groups under 30 CCTV is on site for security Meet and greet on arrival by appointment
The Granary - sleeps 9 (max 6 adults) in 3 bedrooms
Entrance hall with stairs to first floor
Downstairs shower room with WC and wash hand basin
Open plan sitting room/dining room with comfortable seating for 6, dining table seating 4. Sofa bed available for 2 children on request
Fully equipped kitchen with induction hob and oven, fridge and freezer.
First Floor
Master bedroom (sleeps 2) in king size bed, storage
Family bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash hand basin.
Bedroom 2 (sleeps 2) in double bed, storage
Bedroom 3 (sleeps 3 - max 2 adults) in bunk bed with large single bed on bottom, and single bed above
Enclosed garden to the rear mainly laid to lawn with shrubs and plants.
The Dairy - sleeps 2 in 1 bedroom
An independent cottage situated beside the main house
1 bedroom King size, wardrobe, chest of drawers, casual seating for two
En-suite full bathroom and shower
Small sunny terrace with seating for two overlooking the driveway
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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
About the area
Cranbrook
Located in Cranbrook, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hole Park Gardens and Bodiam Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cranbrook Golf Club and Biddenden Vineyards. Travelling with kids? Consider The American Garden and Kent and East Sussex Railway.
Royal Tunbridge Wells Frant Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
The Milk House - 9 min drive
The Eight Bells - 11 min drive
The Queen's Inn - 10 min drive
Hawkhurst Cafe - 10 min drive
The Great House - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lower Standen Farm by Bloom stays that sleeps 24 guests in 9 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lower Standen Farm by Bloom stays that sleeps 24 guests in 9 bedrooms?
As of 13 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lower Standen Farm by Bloom stays that sleeps 24 guests in 9 bedrooms on 15 May 2026 start from NZ$3,623, 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.
How much is parking at Lower Standen Farm by Bloom stays that sleeps 24 guests in 9 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lower Standen Farm by Bloom stays that sleeps 24 guests in 9 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lower Standen Farm by Bloom stays that sleeps 24 guests in 9 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lower Standen Farm by Bloom stays that sleeps 24 guests in 9 bedrooms located?
This family-friendly Cranbrook holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Hole Park Gardens, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The American Garden and Kent and East Sussex Railway. High Weald and Cranbrook Golf Club 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.
Had the best time , especially enjoyed the lovely big kitchen had everything we needed and more. Was the perfect getaway from London for a big group. We would love to come back again in the summer when we can use the pool.
Erin M.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2025
Dear Erin,
Thank you for writing this lovely review of your stay at Lower Standen Farm.
We are so glad you enjoyed the property, and very much hope to host you again soon.
Best Wishes,
Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
13 August 2025
Lovely house
We really enjoyed our stay at the house. The kitchen is lovely and had lots of equipment. All the rooms were perfect!
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, Christina. We are so pleased to hear that you and the group had a wonderful stay and Lower Standen Farm was perfect for your group. 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
Gordon E.
8 September 2025
Perfect for a Family 80th Birthday
A beautiful home, elegantly incorporating traditional with modern, with a huge kitchen/dining area and fine views over a field of grazing sheep. Everything was immaculate and fitted out to the highest quality. A standout house for my 80th birthday family celebration.
Gordon E.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2025
Dear Gordon,
Thank you for taking the time to write this review on your stay at Lower Standen Farm. We are very glad to hear you enjoyed the property, and the surrounding landscape.
We very much hope to host you again soon.
Best Wishes,
Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
17 June 2025
Stunning house
We have just returned from a fabulous weekend at Lower Standen Farm.
Both the house and garden are beautiful, with stunning decor, fully equipped kitchen and very clean throughout. The pool was such a bonus with the glorious weather we had.
This is our second visit here celebrating more big birthdays, we hope to come back again!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2025
Dear Lucy,
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review on Lower Standen Farm. We are so glad you enjoyed the pool, the property, and made good use of the kitchen.
We very much hope to host you again soon.
Best Wishes,
Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ian W.
20 October 2025
Beautiful accommodation in rural setting for 18 adults
I booked a surprise weekend for my wife's 50th birthday & couldn't have been happier with the property. It ticked all of the boxes and had everything we needed for 18 of us. Being autumn the swimming poo was not available but would definitely be back in warmer times to take advantage of that. The beds were supper comfy and the water was extremely hot and in abundance.
Communication with the property manager was seamless and instant. All in all this house had everything & more so couldn't fault anything
Ian W.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, Ian. It was a pleasure to help you plan the Birthday surprise for your Wife and we are so pleased that you had a great stay. Thank you for being great guests with us and we would love to welcome you back again. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
We had a wonderful stay, ages 6-75! Perfect for everyone.
Equipped with everything you need. 2 dishwashers with lots of people is a godsend.
We enjoyed the open fire and the generous supply of wood.
Would highly recommend
Lucy O.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2024
We are so very glad you had a wonderful stay, and made good use of the open fire. We very much hope to host you again .
Best Wishes,
Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
22 November 2024
Amazing house in a fabulous location, perfect for a gathering of friends or family
What an amazing venue for a special occasion. The service and responsiveness of Lindsay and the Bloomstays Team was excellent. The house was beautifully furnished and the kitchen a fabulous space for a special gathering. The surrounding countryside provided us with wonderful views and walks. The local Woodcock Inn is also a great find for some delicious food and wonderful hospitality
Response from VrboOwner on 22 November 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, Karen. We are so pleased to hear you had a wonderful stay and great to hear you were able to enjoy your Birthday celebrations. Thank you for being great guests with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
7 October 2022
Stunning!!
Great house and grounds..Everything you could ever want with a party of adults,teenagers and toddlers..we all loved it,had the wow factor
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2022
Thank you Jane for your lovely review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Lower Standen Farm and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Chantelle M.
3 July 2023
A brilliant home for families
Lower Standen Farm surpassed all expectations. It caters for large groups, with a fantastic kitchen/dining social area; beautiful gardens and a great pool to enjoy the English summer. Highly recommended!
Chantelle M.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thank you Chantelle for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at The Lower Standen Farm. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 November 2022
Lower Standen Farm is Absolutely Beautiful
We stayed at Lower Standen Farm to celebrate a special birthday with family for the weekend. The house and garden is absolutely stunning, it was spotlessly clean and is so well stocked it has everything you could ever need!
We are hoping to return in warmer weather so we can use the pool!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2022
Thank you Lucy for your lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Lower Standen and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best wishes Bloom Stays.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 November 2022
Perfect house
Excellent house in a fantastic location! An easy walk to the pub which was great for a stroll. The kitchen was fully fitted and excellent table for socialising. Wouldn’t change a thing!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2022
Thank you for your lovely review of your stay at Lower Standen Farm, we are delighted to hear you had a fantastic time.
We are a group of university friends who meet annually for a long weekend with our families. The property was just fantastic: clean, loads of character, gorgeous setting and well equipped. We will be back most definitely!
Olivier H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Thank you Olivier for being a great guest at Lower Standen Farm. We hope you enjoyed your time away and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best Wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Caroline T.
12 February 2024
Relaxing Weekend Stay
Beautiful comfortable home with all the mod cons. Stunning open plan kitchen with wonderful views of the garden and beyond. We enjoyed a log fire in the cosy living room and had a film night in the cinema room. Perfect for a winter weekend get away. Very quiet location and great for walks straight from the garden. Would definitely come again.
Caroline T.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 February 2024
Thank you Caroline for being a great guest at Lower Standen Farm. We are glad you enjoyed your time away and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best Wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
30 July 2024
AMAZING !!
Lower Standen Farm is one of the most fantastic houses we have ever stayed in. It is perfect for large groups and has absolutely everything you would need including an incredibly well equipped kitchen. The garden is also gorgeous and the pool was so lovely too! We have already recommended the house to everyone and want to rebook for a winter weekend ourselves so that we can make use of the inside space as well!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Lower Standen Farm. We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful stay and were able to enjoy everything the house has to offer. Thank you for being great guests with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lauren H.
5 September 2023
beautiful stay
lovely place, so much space and great for families. two tvs didn't work during our time, and one oven, and one of the gardens was flooded a bit so out of use. I think some discount would have been good to offer as couldn't fully use the property
overall the place is very special and we had a good time
Lauren H.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2023
We are so pleased you had a lovely time, the house manager's contact is always available during your stay to rectify these issues when raised during you stay but we have passed on all comments of course. We do hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Heather B.
7 May 2024
Fantastic weekend
We had an amazing weekend at this property. It was fantastically clean and the whole house was perfect for our get together of 18 friends. The garden and grounds were lovely and the pool was brilliant. The kitchen was well equipped and the living room area was lovely and cosy. Everything in the house was of high quality, from the bed linen to the towels. Our welcome pack was a lovely surprise and we were utterly spoiled.
Heather B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
blandine a.
12 May 2024
An amazing stay
Amazing stay in this very well decorated and spacious house where we felt at home !
Beautiful bedrooms and amazing kitchen with plenty of fridges, dishwashers, ...
Everything is well conceived and the swimming pool and its house such a good size! We had a wonderful Time !
To say something, the swimming pool and the BBQ were not cleaned , (the agency very quickly sent someone to clean the pool) and the grass wasn't cut..
A bit cold in the granary..
blandine a.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, Blandine. We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful stay at Lower Standen Farm. Thank you for being great guests with us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
7 August 2023
Beautiful!!
We stayed out in Lower Standen Farm, and it is amazing! There were 18 of us and there was plenty of space! One of the best UK staycations we’ve had. The pool is heated and very spacious, the garden is perfect for any sports activities, and the home is well kept and beautiful! We had caterers in who had ample space to prepare and serve. Bloom Stays were incredibly helpful with any queries we had, and we are already looking at planning our next get together here! I would recommend this to anyone with a big family!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2023
Thank you Manvir for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Lower Standen Farm. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mary S.
22 March 2024
Perfect House for a large family gathering
This lovely house worked very well for our family of 15 adults and 4 toddlers/ babes. The main kitchen dining area was where we all gathered and there was plenty of room. The kitchen was very well equipped and we had memorable evenings at that long dining table. There was ample fridge/ freezer space for all the food and drink necessary for such a large party. The living area had enough seating to accommodate us all after dinner and was very cosy.
The young ones loved the outdoor area with a few attractions such as the swing etc.
Mary S.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your stay and we are so happy to hear you had a wonderful time. Thank you for being great guests with us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site
8/10 Good
23 September 2025
Lower Standen Farm
The property was beautifully appointed and very well equipped. My only negative comments would be that in some areas the property was showing its age ie. the pool was tired and full of leaves as the cover is ripped in parts, the smaller barn was dated with some of the electrics and sockets coming away from the wall and not particularly safe and in some areas lamps were not working.
However the location and outlook were superb and made up for any niggles.
One instruction that could be made clearer is the door access on entry - ie. the key pad that took us ages to work out where it was!
We recently stayed at a Bloom Stays property - Lower Standen Farm, for a long weekend to celebrate our wedding with our close family. The property is absolutely stunning and was beautifully clean and tidy when we arrived. The kitchen was particularly well equipped to cater for a large group and having 2 dishwashers was a luxury we didn't know we needed!The communication from Bloom Stays was excellent throughout the process. They gave us a great recommendation for a caterer who came in and cooked a bbq for us all which was just perfect.We also managed to arrange to drop some things off at the property the evening before our booking which made our actual wedding day go much more smoothly without worrying about doing multiple trips.We had beautiful weather over the weekend which meant we were able to make full use of the lovely garden and surprisingly warm swimming pool.We will certainly look to book with Bloom Stays again in the future.Thank you.
Adam W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, Adam. We are so pleased that you and the family had a wonderful stay. Congratulations on your wedding and we wish you the best. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
This property is just amazing. Full of character and charm and so very well suited to the large group that we were. From under 2’s to grandparents in their 80’s, it was spot on
Offering high chairs, potty’s, travel cots and plastic child friendly plates etc, as well as swings and garden toys, our great niece and nephew were very well catered for
The house is full of nooks and crannies, so it was easy to find a quiet spot to sit and read or have forty winks!
And what can we say about that fabulous kitchen? Drawer after drawer and cupboard after cupboard of gadgets and everything you’d ever need to cater for large groups
Honestly, we’ve had the best weekend! Thanks Bloom Stays and thanks to Rupert and Madlin Sadler for opening up their home x
Jane G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2023
Thank you for such a lovely review, it is so nice to read and know it gave you everything you needed for a lovely family break away! We really hope to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
26 July 2023
Beautiful stay in a stunning country house
We had a wonderful stay at Lower Standen Farm. The house looks even better in pictures and has ample space for larger parties. Everything is in great condition. The kitchen is a dream, it has everything you could think to need and makes for a great social space. The house is perfect for good weather but also makes for a cozy retreat when the weather is not playing along. We also loved the view to the sheep field every evening, it was stunning. We would highly recommend Lower Standen Farm for large families and will be back to Kent soon.
Feedback for improvement: Some of the pool furniture is in shabby condition and rusty nails were sticking out making it dangerous to sit and relax on. The pool area has a lot of potential, but as it is today it didn't meet the standard of the rest of the house. We would recommend adding polsterting to the pool furniture otherwise guests are lying on hard wood. This would be an easy thing to add that would make a big difference to guests enjoying the pool.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2023
Thank you for your feedback, we are delighted you had a wonderful stay at Lower Standen Farm. We have passed your feedback directly to the owners who will be looking into further.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Samantha A.
13 December 2022
Just wow!!
What an amazing house!! We stayed for a friends 40th and it was perfect. Amazing entertaining space and all of the bedrooms were beautiful. We had 9 couple in our group and some rooms are better than others if you have couple staying as not all rooms have a double bed (some have 2 singles) Saying that it’s a place to lay your head and this house is just incredible. Great customer services from the team at Blooms constantly keeping me updated. We will definitely be back! Would recommend over and over again!