Introduction
"Newly renovated in 2019 this beautiful Victorian red brick barn is situated on the Romney Marsh Ridge in the grounds of the owner’s farmhouse in a rural hamlet known as Court-at-Street in between the villages of Lympne and Aldington. In a rural setting it is close to many beautiful beaches Lympne Castle and the Port Lympne Animal Park. The barn benefits from a spacious garden area to the rear and at the front are uninterrupted views across the fields towards the North Downs. You can also enjoy these beautiful views from all of the bedrooms.\n\nThe large open plan living area loans itself to long lazy lunches or cosy dinners with the wood burner glowing with friends and family – an ideal destination for all seasons. All bedrooms have beds and mattresses from Harrison Spinks as supplied to Harrods. Aldington village once boasted a notorious gang of smugglers around 1820 who regularly landed contraband from Sandgate Castle to Rye and Deal. The ring leader was eventually captured and was then transported to Tasmania The village now has a useful shop pub and post office and the Point-to-Point Aldington races usually take place on Easter Monday. Bring bikes and cycle around the haunting Romney marshes with just the sheep for company. Explore the shingle desert at Dungeness climb the steps to the top of the lighthouse and stop for fish and chips on your way back home. The Romney Hythe and Dymchurch steam train also goes there.\n\nTake a boat out on the Royal Military Canal at Hythe build sand castles at St Mary’s Bay and Dymchurch or take a walk on the wild side and enjoy a safari adventure at Port Lympne Animal Park where you’ll spot the only giraffes in Kent. Enjoy an outdoor summer concert at Leeds Castle bring your passport and take a ferry to France or take a trip on the Eurostar. Retail therapy can be enjoyed at McArthur Glen designer outlet centre where you’ll get a great bargain or venture to Canterbury with its large stores and boutiques stunning cathedral and Canterbury Tales. Good rail connections also provide sightseeing opportunities in London. Whitstable Margate and Broadstairs are all within a 45-minute drive. Beach 5½ miles. Shop pub and restaurant 1¾ miles. "
Summary
The Cowshed: Sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (of which 2 are en-suite) Garden area, parking for 3 cars.
Ground Floor
Open plan living space: With vaulted ceiling.
Living area: With wood burner, Smart TV and DVD player.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
Step to...
Bedroom 1: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request) and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Bedroom 2: With kingsize bed and en-suite with shower over bath, toilet and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3: With zip and link kingsize bed (can be 2ft 6in twin beds on request).
Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.
First Floor
Bedroom 4: With twin beds and Smart TV.
Services.
Underfloor heating
Wood burner
Outside.
Lawned garden with terrace and BBQ, tennis court, swimming pool.
Parking for 3 cars
Fenced pond
Step to entrance.
Ground Floor.
Open plan living space: With vaulted ceiling.
Living area: With wood burner, Smart TV and DVD player.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
Step to...
Bedroom 1: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request) and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Bedroom 2: With kingsize bed and en-suite with shower over bath, toilet and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3: With zip and link kingsize bed (can be 2ft 6in twin beds on request).
Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.
First Floor.
Bedroom 4: With twin beds and Smart TV.
Oil underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Large enclosed lawned garden with terrace, gas BBQ and tennis court (by arrangement with owner). Outdoor swimming pool (open May - Sep, by arrangement with owner). Tennis court. Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced pond in the garden, 30 yards away. This property has a security deposit of £250.
What you need to know
There is a £250 security deposit payable to the owner by bank transfer 2 weeks prior to your holiday. Please contact the owner to arrange this payment.
There is a step to the entrance. There is a fenced pond in the garden, 50 yards away and 3 steps down from the living room. There is a step up to the bedrooms. Tennis court, swimming pool (available May-Sep) and photography are by prior arrangement with the owner. One bedroom has a 6ft zip and link bed which can be converted into 3ft singles. One Bedroom has a 5ft zip and link bed which can be converted into 2ft 6in singles. Please request at time of booking.
Properties in England - Current government guidance states that in England, outdoor restaurants and takeaway options, as well as swimming pools are permitted to open in Step 2 (expected to be 12 April – 16 May 2021), subject to social distancing rules. Indoor entertainment and areas of hospitality will not be permitted to open until Step 3 (expected to be 17 May – 20 June 2021).
Wales: The latest Welsh government guidance states that outdoor attractions and outdoor hospitality, including at cafes, pubs and restaurants can reopen on Monday 26 April 2021. Gyms, leisure facilities and fitness facilities can reopen on 3 May 2021.
Scotland: The latest Scottish government guidance states that gyms and swimming pools can reopen for individual exercise on 26 April 2021. On the same day, outdoor hospitality (which can serve alcohol and stay open until 10pm) and indoor hospitality (without alcohol and closing at 8pm) can reopen.
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