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Converted Barn in a peaceful rural setting, family friendly, Collier Street TN12

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Charming location!
Kentish cowl
The front of the Barn
Private kitchen
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Collier Street, Kent
  • Hop Farm Family Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Mote Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Leeds Castle
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Rochester (RCS)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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.
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Collier Street, Kent

What's nearby

  • Hop Farm Family Park - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Mote Park - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Kent Life - 18 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 22 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Leeds Castle - 26 min drive - 23.5 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

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Idyllic setting in the Kent countryside

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beryl C.

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

Peaceful

Beautiful spot with downstairs facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Great holiday in Tonbridge

The property was perfect for our holiday, great hosts, great location and brilliant facilities in the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Quiet, delightful, hideaway property

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Rural Tranquility

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Some time away from it all

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Comfort and convenience

Hosts have considered everything. We were warm, comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Very nice property, top marks

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria J.

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

Perfect cottage for a family!

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

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

Great location in the Kent countryside

Delightful, well appointed property located in the owners garden. Liz and Paul were very welcoming and helpful. The house was very clean and tidy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

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

Great stay

We had a fabulous time last week. The house was lovely, in beautiful grounds, rural, but with easy access to towns and attractions. The owners were next door; they were very friendly and welcoming and fixed a minor issue very quickly. Would definitely recommend

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

Ideal Spot

Some members of our family enjoyed a short 3 night break in the converted barn. It was an ideal location to be based for our son's wedding at The Gardens in Yalding. Liz was kind enough to exchange emails prior to the stay to help with our preparations and our family were pleased to tell me that the owners were very friendly and helpful. The accommodation was clean and well equipped. Unfortunately they didn't get the opportunity to explore the grounds due to the heavy rainfall that weekend but they really liked what they saw. Our family would recommend a stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A., Yateley, Hampshire

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

Wonderful Spot

Throughly enjoyable stay. The Barn at Den Farm Oast had everything we needed and whilst we were only there a few days would have happily stayed longer. Liz, the owner, is lovely - as is her homemade Jam - and couldn’t have been more helpful and communicative pre, during and post our stay. Highly recommended !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary W., Maidstone

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

Great few days in Kent

Great stay at a lovely well presented 3 bedroom Barn with all that you could wish for. Home from home with great host thanks Liz
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geoff E., Bidford On Avon

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

Man of Kent returns to The Garden of England

The property was very well designed for our occupation given the wide age range and mobility of the guests and presented in Excellent condition. The location was good for our trips out, it was quiet and most relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosie C.

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

Comfortable property with friendly hosts

The property was beautifully clean and Liz and Paul really helpful and generous. It was nice to pick fresh raspberries and wander in the garden. Very peaceful setting. We had a septuagenarian relative with us and downstairs bathroom very suitable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen R., Otley

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

A really lovely property in a great location. The owners are so helpful and friendly.

Great communication with the owners. The property was very comfortable and practical for our family with lots of outdoor space. Lots to visit in the area, would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki O.

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

Lovely, quiet getaway

Had a lovely week's stay in the Oast Barn. The hosts were very welcoming, and it was lovely to have some home-made treats waiting for us (the raspberry jam was delicious!). There was a nice outside space to sit when the weather allowed and plenty of space for the kids to explore on their own and a nice invitation to pick any produce which were available. The cottage is right next to the main door of the owners property. The cottage is in a good location for trips into Tunbridge Wells, Leeds Castle and almost an hour south to the coast. The George in the village did delicious takeaway pizzas which were enormous! The property was very clean and well-equipped. There wasn't anything we needed that wasn't provided. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

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

Collier Street

A beautiful property in a lovely setting. Immaculately clean, with all the Covid precautions in place. The owners where very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adrian S.

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

Lovely home from home

A lovely, comfortable property in a beautiful location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pema B.

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

Nice stay near Yalding in Kent

A nice warm holiday cottage to stay in winter months as plenty of space for family of 5 and underfloor heating. A warm welcome with complimentary touches and my 3 yr old loved the chickens he could view overwintering in the greenhouse. We were welcomed into Yalding Church on a rainy day where we had a lesson in how bells ring and were lucky enough to be shown up the bell tower to see wonderful views thus my overall positive rating in spite of needing to drive to the areas of Kent we hoped to visit.

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Comfortable stay

The property has been quite recently renovated to a high standard and is surprisingly spacious. Liz and Paul are very helpful and easy to contact being next door, should the need arise. Quiet location with woods and produce available for guests to use. Overall, very comfortable and enjoyable stay.

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

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

Summer holidays in Kent

We had a lovely time and were made to feel very welcome. Being able to pick fruit and wander in the woods was a bonus and made our little girl happy. The cottage was a perfect base for visiting various parts of Kent including Canterbury and Leeds Castle. Even the rain didn't ruin our stay. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Shirley T.

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

A relaxing stay

We enjoyed three very relaxing weeks at Den Farm Oast barn. Our hosts did everything possible to make us feel welcome happily sharing the garden and woods with ourselves ,our daughter and grandchildren visiting from Italy.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary T.

A little gem in a beautiful location

We are 3 generations of the same family aged from 27 to 93. This cottage suited us perfectly. It is situated in rural Kent within easy reach of the M25 and other major routes. There is a downstairs double bedroom and toilet/shower. Upstairs there is a twin room a double room and a family bathroom. The property is superbly maintained and has everything you could possibly need. The lovely owners live in the adjacent house and are on hand for anything you may require. They are genuinely concerned that everything runs smoothly for your holiday and they both made us feel very welcome. Around the barn there are woods and grassy areas and also lots of home grown produce which you are invited to use if you wish. All in all a wonderful well run welcoming rural retreat suitable for all the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Liz Simmonds

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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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