A welcoming country house with glorious gardens and a big farmhouse kitchen but only a short drive from Canterbury and the coast.
- Charming English Farmhouse, close to Canterbury
- Ready for a celebration
- Riding stables a mile up the road
About Higham Farmhouse
Overlooking rolling fields of the Kent countryside and set on a working cattle farmstead, is where you will find this impressive large family farmhouse, with acres of land plus private pretty gardens to enjoy.
Complete peace and privacy can be enjoyed upon the farm, with many choosing to park directly outside the property and not to get back in the car again for the rest of their well-deserved break.
Cook up a storm in the family kitchen and serve a feast for friends and family beside one of the many log burning stoves. Whilst in summer enjoy some alfresco fun around the BBQ, watching as the children play, and later sitting back under the parasol with a tall fresh glass of Pimms!
The home provides all the modern day creature comforts including WiFi and central heating, whilst set within a modest and traditional backdrop with beams, wood and tile floors. The large holiday accommodation provides three reception rooms and five bedrooms over two floors, some with views directly to Daisy and her friends beside in the cattle shed.
Higham Farmhouse provides that something for everyone, you can enjoy the fresh poppy scented air on those long strolls through the country trails surrounding the property, and equally dress up for the evening and head to the theatre in Canterbury for a quality West End show or get into your swimming costume for a bit of time beside the seaside and all within a few miles of the farm.
Higham cottage was perfect for our needs. Perfect for a large family party. The owner Clare was very helpful and accommodating.
Vendor Comment:Thank you for your lovely feedback on Higham Farmhouse, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the near future.
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Service rating : Great house. Could have been more updated/modern (i.e. wonky stairs / very old & noisy windows / very noisy hot water system)
Would definitely stay there again for the location
Product : Would have been 5 stars if house had few modernizations / or cost reflected the downsides
Thank you for your feedback. I am sure you will appreciate with period properties these do often have some quirks! Higham Farmhouse dates back to the 17th Century and therefore as it is listed the windows cannot be changed. The owners have advised they have installed a switch so the pump can be turned off to limit the noise. Despite these issues, we are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Service rating : Friendly service
Product : Easy, not much else to say
Thank you for your feedback!
We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Mulberry Cottages and that your stay at the home was just as excellent.
We hope you'll be returning again in the near future.
Service rating : Kind client service, lovely selection of houses and accurate descriptions. I'd simply make the communication a bit more personalised, focusing on the "experience" rather than the logistics. For instance, communicating a bit more along the personality of each house / host and sending customised paper work and instructions rather than the generic Mulberry contract.
But generally very happy with the service provided
Product : Clare has been a marvellous host, letting us in her house rather late on the friday night and helping us very kindly with an Ocado food delivery. The house is gorgeous and offers a very cosy living room and dining room.
Nice walks around as well. We would all stay here again. Thank you Clare!
Service rating : Very helpful when phoning with questions and advice
Product : Everything was there we wanted
Service rating : Easy-to-use website and clear communication
Product : This is a really lovely property and the owner is very helpful.
The kitchen is great with lots of helpful bits and pieces (oil, salt and pepper etc) and the dining room is really good for a large group. The bedrooms are all decent sizes and all doubles have en-suites.
As the property is quite old, it is a little chilly but there are blankets, extra duvets and log fires to keep you warm.
The property is on a farm (so expect a bit of noise from the cows!) and is not far from villages with local amenities and Canterbury.
We agree Higham Farmhouse is a delightful property, ideal for large group gatherings. We are very happy you were able to enjoy your stay.
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"The house is lovely, with large bedrooms (some with en-suite bathrooms), a cosy living room and a big dining room with enough space to fit 12 people around the table. All rooms downstairs have a wood stove which make them even cosier. Would definitely recommend to everyone"
December 2017"The cottage was fantastic.. Great location lovely owner.. Very spacious everything we needed was there."
December 2014 - T. Green"Excellent location and accommodation."
July 2014- Mrs R. Padfield"Very good accommodation, ideal for a family celebration. 6 adults and 4 children plenty of space inside and out. Lovely welcome cake and wine which was very much appreciated!"
April 2014"House was fantastic, and many thanks to the owners for a lovely stay. Our group had a great weekend away, and we will certainly consider Higham Farmhouse again for future events!"
May 2013"Great company. Friendly staff. Answered questions about property as if they knew the house."
March 2013"Beautiful house helped to make the occasion of our sons wedding really perfect."
June 2012"What a wonderful spot to explore the Kent coast. The house is wonderful, very comfortable and refurnished to a high standard. We enjoyed dining outdoors and watching the calves at play"
Mr S July 2010"Lovely house, friendly owner, would love to go again."
Mrs H.M 30.7.2010"I have stayed on this farm, and I can testify that it is very comfortable and extremely well equipped. It is also a real haven of peace and tranquility, with wonderful rural views. I have enjoyed watching birds and have been impressed by the variety that there are to see. Higham Farmhouse is set in a wonderful area, with historic sites ranging from the Roman sites at Dover and Richborough to marvellous villages like Fordwich and Sandwich, very near by. Higham Farmhouse is the place for a very happy holiday at any time of the year, but it is especially good in the summer, when meals outside on the patio are a special treat."
Mrs M.P July 2010
What makes this area
So special...
Stodmarsh is close by, famous for its wonderful nature reserve. Watch the wild birds land on the marshes to look for food. Peace and tranquillity abound.
Property details
Higham Farmhouse: sleeps 12, distributed over 3 floors, 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 bath / shower-rooms (3 en-suite) inglenook fireplace. WiFi access
Ground Floor
Sitting room, sofa bed (also sleeps 2), flat screen TV, Freeview and fireplace with log burner
Dining room, table seats 12 with large inglenook fireplace with log burner.
French doors to the garden and family room seats 9, books, games, TV / DVD and Freeview.
Kitchen, galley style connecting family room to diner, with dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, electric hob, double electric oven, extractor fan. Door to the side garden from the utility area and a further guest cloakroom.
There are two staircases to the first floor one from the family room and the main staircase is from the hallway.
First Floor
Master bedroom: Kingsize bed (sleeps 2) plus cot, en-suite bathroom with bath and shower cubicle
Bedroom 2: Two single beds (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 3: Double bed (sleeps 2) en-suite walk-in shower room
Family bathroom with bath and walk-in shower
Second Floor
Double bedroom (sleeps 2) double bed, en-suite bathroom with bath
Twin room (sleeps 2) two single beds, low eaves.
Services
Fully carpeted and oil central heating throughout.
Logs provided.
Outside
Terrace and garden seating to dine for 12, Charcoal BBQ and parasol
Parking for several cars to the front of the house.
What you need to know
Welcome pack provided.
Cot and highchairs available.
Dogs may be accepted, based on the discretion of the owner.
Wi-Fi
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