Holiday Cottage in Upstreet, Kent
from £1,600 pwSleeps 8+4 | Pet Friendly
Recently completely renovated, with a host of traditional features and some uber modern additions. Tastefully furnished in a modern contemporary style, this Kent holiday home has been finished to an extremely high standard. Just a short drive from the historic City of Canterbury and the Kent coast with towns such as Sandwich, Deal and Whitstable. The Barn at Port Farm is a very special holiday home in Kent and would make an ideal destination for long vacations and short breaks throughout the year.
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The Barn at Port Farm: sleeps 12 within 4 bedrooms and upon 2 sofa beds, 1 open plan reception area, 1 family bathroom, 2 en-suites shower-rooms, secluded grounds, views of the countryside, driveway parking for six cars, outdoor terrace areas seating 12, bbq.
Ground floor entry, directly into a high vaulted hall and living space,
Hall way area, low sofas and two sofa beds, centrally located to seat 10, staircase leads to the first floor.
Main living area, central wood-burner, corner sofa and sofa bed to seat 6/8, TV, Dvd and freeview. Large double doors open to terrace and garden.
Dining area, within the living area, large table, seating 8-10.
Kitchen, fridge/freezer, drinks fridge, dishwasher, large electric oven, 5 ring gas hob with extractor fan over, large central worktop with Granito sink.
Utility room along from hall way, housing washing machine and tumble dryer.
Guests cloakroom with WC and rectangular basin.
Upper Floor:
Landing doubles up as a library with open plan seating area.
1 x Family bathroom has a bath with power shower over, WC and rectangular basin.
Bed Configuration:
1 x Master bedroom, (sleeps 2), 6ft super king size bed (can be divided as a twin), bedside tables, dressing room layout of fitted wardrobes that divide the room to the landing, TV, Dvd player, chaise long. En-suite wet room, massage shower, wc, bidet and hand basin.
1 x Double room (sleeps 2) 6ft super king size bed, can be a twin, great views, bedside tables with coordinating lamps, a tall chest of drawers, hanging pegs, en-suite shower - room, power shower rectangular basin and WC.
1 x Twin room (sleeps 2) to single beds, bedside tables, chest of drawers, hanging pegs, picture window.
1 x Double room (sleeps 2) queen size low bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers and hanging pegs.
2 x sofabeds (sleep 2 each) within the living area
Broadband wifi and I Pod Docking station.
Central heating throughout
Lawned gardens, surrounding fields and orchards, furnished sitting areas to upper garden, patio and terrace, all with lovely views.
The Barn at Port Farm is accessed by a country lane and surrounded by open farmland with easy access to reclaimed marshland in particular The Saxon Shore Way. This area is ideal for walking and cycling and there are regular sightings of heron, marsh harrier and egrets on the close by Stodmash Nature Reserve. The Cathedral City of Canterbury is close by as well as the costal towns of Whitstable, Sandwich and Herne Bay.
Canterbury is a medieval city which is surrounded by the original city walls. Here you can visit the famous Cathedral and St Augustine's Abbey, both of which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A whole day can be spent just exploring the Cathedral, Crypt and Cloisters. Canterbury also offers many other tourist attractions including, Historic River Tours, the Canterbury Tales attraction, and extensive shopping especially in the new Whitefriars centre.
Surrounding Canterbury there are many other attractions - for children the wild animal parks at Howletts and Port Lympne are great locations for days out. For garden lovers Kent and East Sussex boast many famous and beautiful gardens to visit. Gardens include Goodnestone Park Gardens, Mount Ephraim, Great Dixter in Northiam and the famous Sissinghurst Castle Gardens. A lovely afternoon can be spent exploring these gardens and enjoying tea and cakes in the tea room afterwards.
With the proximity of the Channel Tunnel and the port of Dover, day trips to France are so easy - you can also take the Eurostar to Paris which only takes 2 hours.
For golfers there is an 18 hole course on the outskirts of Canterbury, also the links course at Royal St George's in Sandwich and the Royal Cinque Ports in Deal. For fishermen, Marshside Fishing Lakes where a day ticket cost £6 is just a mile away.
There is a fabulous family friendly sandy beach about 6 miles away in the coastal village of Birchington.
Looking to wine and dine? Or keen to know what the best restaurants in the area are?!
Meal Mole is an exciting food website that attracts all food lovers and travellers. Please see the link below to see their reviews on places to dine at in Canterbury.
http://mealmole.com/country/united-kingdom/canterbury/
For more ideas please visit our 'things to do' section on the website.
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Very efficient service, hassle-free and convenient...thank you!
July 2012
The house and location are amazing. We had a truly wonderful time. Thank you!
May 2012
The Barn is beautiful and we had a very comfortable and relaxing stay. We truly had a wonderful holiday. Thank you.
Mrs R.O., July 2011
Thanks for the use of your beautiful house - it is obviously lucky for us and we hope to stay the next time the Open comes to Sandwich!
Ms L.L., July 2011
Great for large groups, enjoyed the surroundings and the local pub, The Grove Ferry.
Miss D.V., July 2011
We spent a lovely time in your barn and we loved everything about our experience. I wish we could have stayed longer. The design of the place is just amazing. Many thanks.
Mr Y.A., June 2011
Great house. We had a truly wonderful time, thank you.
Mr A.R., May 2011
Great house, great location and the British weather was fantastic!!
Mr P.R., April 2011
We all had a really good time and thoroughly enjoyed the barn which is a great spot for family and friends to get together. Thanks!
Mr I.W., Jan 2011
We had the most amazing stay in The Barn. So much so we all want to go back as soon as possible!! The setting is beautiful, The Barn itself was amazing and felt like the treat we all needed, and wanted, from our stay and at the same time very homely. The Barn was just perfect.
H.Murray, May 2011
Mulberry Cottages for themselves and for holidaymakers in this property whose agents they are give notice that:
(i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended holidaymakers.
(ii) all descriptions (including photographs), dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and believed to be correct, but any intending holidaymakers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact.
(iii) no person in the employment of Mulberry Cottages has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.