Converted Barn in a peaceful rural setting, family friendly, Collier Street TN12
This is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom converted barn tucked away down a quiet country lane yet within easy reach of many tourist attractions. Recently extended, completely modernised and refurbished it will comfortably sleep six (plus a cot). Upstairs there is a large double bedroom with a built in wardrobe and cupboard, a twin room (the bed zips together to become a super king on request) and a bathroom with integrated shower over the bath. Downstairs there is another double bedroom, shower room with toilet and sink, a bright kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. There is a large living and dining area with a TV, DVD player, games and books. The Barn is south-facing but for colder weather there is underfloor heating downstairs and gas-fired radiators upstairs. There is limitless hot water! It is in a very peaceful location with access to a large private garden and woods full of wildlife and a few paces from countryside walks. Guests are welcome to wander in the grounds (Elvis the very friendly resident black Labrador will be most happy to accompany you if invited!!). but you also have your own seating area. Your hosts will encourage you to inspect the vegetable garden and help yourself to anything that is ripe (depending on the seasons)! Our free range hens provide eggs (usually!) on arrival & on request during your stay. Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, Cranbrook and Tonbridge are all less than half an hour's drive away and there are a vast number of historic sites and famous gardens easy to reach including Sissinghurst. Eurotunnel is less than an hour away if you fancy a day trip to the continent. Your hosts (& Elvis) live next door to give any advice or help needed.
Property manager
Liz Simmonds
Premier Host
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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The Barn is to be left as clean and tidy as it is found.
Only Saturday to Saturday bookings from Easter through to mid- Sept
Important information
You need to know
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Tonbridge
Located in Tonbridge, this holiday home is in a rural area. Leeds Castle and Teston Bridge Country Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at High Weald and Vinters Valley Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Hop Farm Family Park, or check out an event or a game at Gallagher Stadium. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Collier Street, Kent
What's nearby
Hop Farm Family Park - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
Balfour Winery - 15 min drive - 11.0 km
Mote Park - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
Kent Life - 19 min drive - 18.5 km
Leeds Castle - 27 min drive - 27.6 km
Getting around
Maidstone Yalding Station - 5 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
The Spice Lounge - 11 min drive
John Brunt Public House - 11 min drive
The Bull Inn - 11 min drive
Red Fort Tandoori - 8 min drive
Costa Coffee - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Converted Barn in a peaceful rural setting, family friendly, Collier Street TN12 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Converted Barn in a peaceful rural setting, family friendly, Collier Street TN12?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Converted Barn in a peaceful rural setting, family friendly, Collier Street TN12?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Converted Barn in a peaceful rural setting, family friendly, Collier Street TN12 located?
This family-friendly Tonbridge holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Teapot Island, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hop Farm Family Park and Santa's Magical Kingdom. Teston Bridge Country Park and High Weald are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wonderful Oast barn on a lovely property. The hosts are lovely, friendly and helpful people and made sure we had everything we needed. Definately recommending this place!
I can thoroughly recommend this as a place to stay. Liz and Paul are the perfect hosts. We were made to feel very welcome. The barn is clean, comfortable and well equipped. We would definitely consider staying here again.
Liz, Paul and Elvis couldn’t have been more welcoming. The cottage was very comfortable, and convenient as a base to explore the region. Thanks so much!
Liz and the entire family were so wonderful to us. They helped us with everything we needed and were incredibly generous and kind. The house was perfect for us. We would absolutely stay there again!
We spent 2 weeks here, in what turned out to be a perfect base for visiting family and many of the beautiful places in Kent. The cottage was cosy, clean and comfortable with everything we needed and in a lovely, quiet location. The children loved playing in the woods. Thank you Liz and Paul for being such attentive hosts, from the initial booking and right through our stay.
Comfortable, well equipped and spacious 3 bedroom cottage in a lovely part of the Kent countryside. The owners made us very welcome and have obviously spent a lot of time and care in maintaining the property. Would happily stay again, and can definitely recommend.
Comfortable, clean and well-equipped barn conversion next to the owner’s property in a large acreage.
Wonderful garden with chickens, veg patch and woods to explore. A Great Adventure for supervised children to enjoy. Very hospitable owners. Highly recommended.
With great equipped kitchen and living room and a huge lovely garden to sit outside. in the environment we found nice footpaths
Best of all were the very friendly and helpful owners who enabled a good recreation for us. thank to them for every thing we will come back
It was such a wonderful and peaceful place to stay! Lovely setting and surroundings. Beautiful barn and very comfortable. And the hosts go out of their way to help you in all your needs. The barn has all the utilities you need and more. If possible I would surely come back. Coming from the mainland it is only a one hour drive from the Eurotunnel and you arrive in beautiful Kent. In one word Perfect!
We had a wonderful stay at this Kentish property! We enjoyed walking around the several acres, and sitting near the apple orchard. Liz was kind enough to share her vegetable garden with us so we had fresh tomatoes and peppers in our salad. It was also very handy to have two bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs, the latter of which had accommodations to assist my elderly father. Thanks Liz!! Would definitely visit you again!
Just what we needed. A comfortable place with everything you need for a quiet stay in the country.
We had several pleasant, interesting chats with our hosts but it was clear they never wanted to feel intrusive.
A bit off the beaten track as pretty much everywhere is at least a twenty minute drive. Beware: the local roads have plenty of potholes.
And then there's Elvis, the very friendly black Labrador.
Definitely coming back if circumstances allow.
Ein schönes, liebevoll eingerichtetes Häuschen in sehr ruhiger und ländlicher Umgebung.
Sehr zuvorkommende und freundliche Vermieter.
Ein insgesamt hervorragender Urlaub mit vielen tollen Erlebnissen...
DANKE!!!
Our stay was so much better than expected! A cosy retreat, perfectly well-equipped. Many sights we wanted to visit were within a 30 to 45 minute driving distance. Liz and Paul are the nicest hosts - what more can you ask for for a week in lovely Kent! Thank you so much, Liz and Paul!
What a beautiful property! Tastfully decorated, lovely comfortable beds and excellent showers! Downstairs bedroom was just right for my 90 year old Mum, with shower room and toilet just next door. Two bedrooms upstairs were roomy with beautiful views. Underfloor heating downstairs and radiators upstairs kept the cottage super cosy and warm. Really well equipped kichen with dishwasher, washing machine (i think) and plenty of crockery, glasses etc. Lovely rural position in beautiful grounds. Liz and Paul were excellent hosts. We had a super time.
You can just relax in this cozy barn. The kitchen was very well organised. We enjoyed ten days with tips from Liz and Paul to get around. They were exceptionally friendly and helpful. We loved the garden and the surprises in the barn. Just marvellous. Early in the mornings and late in the afternoon you can watch some rabbits. We didn’t need the books or the TV - but it would have been great options. Liz made sure everyone of us was happy and had everything. A perfect holiday. Thank you.
Wunderbare Gastgeber. Hervorragender Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge. Dinge, die man braucht gibt es in der Nähe. Ansonsten Ruhe und Entspannung direkt vor der Haustüre. Obst und Gemüse zum selber pflücken. Toller Urlaub.
Myself, my husband and our 2 children stayed for 4 nights to visit friends locally. The cottage was very clean and extremely well equiped, it had everything we needed and more. My children loved visiting the chickens and exploring the woodland. There are plenty attractions locally to visit, we went to some lovely national trust properties, and the cottage itself is rural and peaceful. We would highly recommend a stay here.
We verbleven voor de tweede keer in de vakantiewoning. Het was wederom een erg aangename week. De woning is heel schoon en up to date, aan alles is gedacht.
Liz en Paul zijn erg fijne mensen, gastvrij en heel vriendelijk naar onze kinderen toe.
We hebben genoten van de prachtige omgeving. Vanuit het huis zijn er tal van mogelijkheden om interessante uitstapjes te maken naar mooie stadjes of kastelen.
Marit K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
About the host
Hosted by Liz Simmonds
The Simmonds family have lived at Den Farm Oast (next to the Barn) for 20+ years. We thoroughly enjoy meeting and greeting people from all over the world and helping guests make the most of their time in Kent. We are very relaxed about sharing our grounds and facilities with visitors and have many repeat visitors including regular ones from Australia and Germany. We have a very kind & friendly black Labrador called Elvis who adores meeting people and is very good with nervous people. We respect the fact not all people are doggy people but please respect the fact this this is his home & he will spend time outdoors! There is usually somebody at home to answer any questions guests might have. We have tried to make the Barn as comfortable as possible and take pride in its appearance. Having experienced a few dodgy self-catering holidays we know what we would like (or not like) to find in a holiday home inc. a comfortable bed(!), plenty of crockery, a dishwasher so you're not always washing up, good cooking facilities and a decent shower and bath to name a few!
Why they chose this property
We fell in love with the property as we came up the drive. It is peaceful but not too remote, close enough to all the facilities but with plenty of space and virtually no traffic except the very occasional car or tractor. Our home, Den Farm Oast, consists of part of a barn, 1 round roundel and one square roundel. The kitchen is round as is the master bedroom! The property is surrounded by orchards (beautiful in the spring) and hop fields. It is rural but so easy to get to towns either by car, bus or train. London is only about 50 mins away by train. The neighbours are all friendly, it is safe for children and great for walking and cycling. What more could we ask for! Den Farm Oast Barn is close by but detached. You have the choice of relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet or hopping in your car and visiting one of the many famous sites around here including the Hop Farm at Beltring, Sissinghurst Gardens, Leeds Castle, Bedgebury Pinetum & Scotney Castle to name a few. A day trip to France is also easy to organise!
What makes this property unique
We have received many compliments over the years but the majority have been about the peace and comfort of the Barn, the warm welcome visitors receive from the Simmonds, the pick and eat invitation as well as its close proximity to so many wonderful sights. The number of repeat visitors is a testimony to how hard we try to make this a memorable visit for everybody! There are many lanes here for cycling and footpaths for exploring so plenty to do literally on your doorstep. This location is wonderful - in the middle of the countryside but very close to lots of famous sites and main line stations if you fancy a trip up to London.
Languages:
English, French
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