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Honeywell Barn & Cottage - Ashford, Kent, England

large group holiday cottage Ashford Kent

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Price range from £2450 to £3450 per week
Number of units of accommodation: 1
Sleeps from 6 to 30 people in 6 bedrooms
Number of bathrooms: 5
Short Breaks: Yes - The minimum number of days for a short break is 2
Suitable for the disabled:

Children are welcome:

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Honeywell Barn provides ideal self-catering holiday accommodation for large groups. It is a rare renovated 13th Century Kentish Barn, which combines a traditional feel with an interior-designed internal layout and landscaped gardens.

Situated in the heart of Kent - the Garden of England - Honeywell Barn has light, modern, spacious accommodation on two floors and in a separate self-catering Cottage, with far reaching views of the Kent countryside.

This owner/agency has featured on this Country Cottages site since 2009

Booking and Enquiries

	07880 546206 or
	Click here to email owner
	http://www.honeywellbarn.co.uk
	Payment Options: cheque, bank transfer Contact: Mrs. Lee Buttercup

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Parking		Bath
Television		Indoor Hot Tub
Sky Television		Outdoor Hot Tub
Video or DVD		Shower
Microwave		Power Shower
Dishwasher		Open Fire
Ensuite Bathroom		Wood Stove
Central heating		Laundry facilities
Games Room		Swimming Pool
Garden		Tennis Court
Freezer		Jacuzzi Bath
Balcony/Patio		Coffee Maker
Sauna		Internet
Air conditioning
Linen
Towels provided		Bed linen provided

Honeywell barn is a stunning 13th century Kentish holiday barn and cottage for up to 30 people in an Area of Outstanding National Beauty. The location is beautiful, close to a conservation village at the foot of the North Downs with a village pub and cricket green. Ancient beech woods with deer and fabulous walks are also nearby.

Designed by McCurdy & Co and rebuilt using many of the original beams, all rooms are of generous proportions. Under-floor heating has been used throughout, with striking flagstone flooring on the ground floor,neutral carpets and natural limestone bathrooms.

The overall atmosphere is one of extreme light, warmth and family-friendliness.Creative touches include a wall of ceiling-to-floor glass doors, which fold back completely giving access to the terrace and garden,which face south.

Guests can sit and sunbathe out here in hot weather, or enjoy evening drinks with unspoilt views across the garden to the fields beyond.

A gravel drive at the front leads into a secure courtyard-style parking area which is gated, and the whole boundary is fenced for the safety of children and dogs.The gardens are landscaped and a York stone terrace to the rear can be floodlit at night.
A 17th century one-bedroom cottage across the courtyard also has under-floor heating, an integrated oak kitchen, a bathroom with a shower, and French doors leading to its own secluded terrace.

A traditional 4-bay oak cart shed and the gravel drive provide secure parking for up to 10 cars.

Honeywell Barn can sleep an absolute maximum of 30 in 6 bedrooms.

Our rooms are well designed for family groups, as each bedroom has a double bed, plus 1, 2, or 3 single beds. We also have 4 double sofa beds. Please see the bedroom configuration below:

Bedrooms

The Barn - Ground floor:
Daffodil: 1 double bed + 1 single bed with en-suite bathroom
Bluebell: 1 double bed + 1 single bed with en-suite bathroom
Snowdrop: 2 single beds ( can be made up to create 1 king-size bed )Primrose (accessed through Snowdrop):1 single bed, Living room: 1 double sofa bed

The Barn – First floor:>
Buttercup: 1 double bed + 3 single beds with en-suite bathroom
Foxglove: 1 double bed + 3 single beds with en-suite shower room
Gallery living room: 2 double sofa bedsCottage:
1 double bed + 1 single bed. Living room: 1 double sofa bed, Bathroom with bath and shower, but not en-suite.All the bedrooms are spacious - The first floor rooms especially so:
Foxglove bedroom has a very high vaulted ceiling with beams exposed,
and it has a wet room with a beautiful, slate-lined shower.
There is plenty of storage in the bedrooms, in built-in wardrobes
and huge French armoires.

Linen:
Bed linen, towels and kitchen tea towels included.
Beds made for arrival, with one bath towel per person.

Bathrooms:
4 en-suite bathrooms/shower( 2 have power showers ).
1 cloakroom with lavatory.

Kitchen in The Barn:
Fully equipped, high spec granite & oak kitchen
with 2 tall fridge freezers, dishwasher, 1 oven + 1 Quantum oven / microwave,
Large ceramic hob.

Utility Room:
There is a separate utility room with washer dryer.

Kitchen in the Cottage:
Gas hob and electric oven, microwave, and fridge with freezer compartment

Dining Room in Barn:
Can seat 18-31 people. Cottage has table for 4 or 5.

Sitting Room:
Downstairs sitting room has huge glass doors which open onto large terrace & garden.
Upstairs sitting room has vaulted ceiling and countryside view.

TV and Music Facilities:
3 TVs and DVD player.
Large wall areas in rooms can accommodate own 80" projector.

Heating:
Weather controlled, high spec underfloor heating throughout.
The Barn has 350 litres of pressurised hot water for showers.

EXTRA NEEDS - LOCAL FACILITIES

Overspill guests:
can be accommodated at Eastwell Manor Hotel, a quarter of a mile away.

Disabled Facilities:
Please phone for information.

Children's Facilities:
Children most welcome 2 travel cots, 4 high chairs, 1 stair gate if required.

Outdoor Facilities:

Large charcoal burning Barbeque.
Glass wall opens onto terrace for al-fresco dining or meetings.
Large grass area. Walking through surrounding fields.
Golf & tennis available locally.

Swimming Pool:
Eastwell Manor Park hotel
has a large indoor swimming pool and spa, 5 minutes away.

Parking:
Private secure parking for up to 12 cars.

Telecom Facilities:
Mobile coverage and Broadband available shortly.

Smoking:
No smoking.

Pets:
Well behaved dogs are welcome at a rate of £20 per week.
Dogs must not be left unsupervised in the property at any time.

Games Room:
Use of outdoor undercover cart shed for games.

Nearest Shop:
Farm shop 3 minutes away, Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsburywithin 10 minutes. Local farmers markets
Nearest Pub/Eatery:
The Flying Horse Inn on the village green, a 5 minute walk.
Good food, fine ales, welcoming log fire and large garden.
more local food here

Nearest Airport:
Gatwick International Airport 55 mins
London City Airport 1.25 hours
London Stansted 1.30 hours
London Heathrow 2.30 hours

Nearest Train Station: Channel Tunnel terminal 15 minutes.
Ashford International Train Station has regular direct connections to Europe and London.

Please visit http://www.honeywellbarn.co.uk to find out more about the holiday cottage, amenities, surrounding area and places to visit in Kent.

Changeover Day: Flexible

Check availability and prices on the cottage web site http://www.honeywellbarn.co.uk

Leeds Castle, near Maidstone, is "possibly the most beautiful castle in the world". Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, a visit to Leeds Castle in the garden of England is full of discovery. Open all year round, its special blend of heritage and history, glorious gardens, attractions, programme of events, and licensed restaurant make it the perfect choice for a day out. With lots of events and activities for children including an adventure playground, falconry displays, annual jousting tournaments, and more. Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Steam Railway (RH&D) - possibly the World’s smallest public railway! Perfect for all ages, including groups of adults without children. Ask if the ‘Bar Car’ is travelling, and sit in the carriage if it is, so that you can have a drink on the journey! www.rhdr.org.uk Zoos: Howlett’s Animal Park or ‘Port Lympne’ - both founded by John Aspinall many years ago. Superb zoo experiences, whichever one you choose. www.totallywild.net Hop Farm Family Park, Maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge Tel: 01622 872 068. Outdoor action, indoor entertainment, big fun for little ones, Animal Encounters, Heritage Trail and special events. www.thehopfarm.co.uk Groombridge Place Gardens & Enchanted Forest, Tunbridge Wells Tel: 01892 861 444 Winner of many awards for Visitor Attraction of the Year and similar. Magical for children and adults of all ages. www.groombridge.co.uk Go Ape! - In the grounds of Leeds Castle, Nr. Maidstone. High-wire adventure through the tree tops. Minimum age 10. www.goape.co.uk Diggerland, Roman Way, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Strood, Kent. Just off the M2. Drive and race real JCBs and dumper trucks! Tel: 0871 2277 007 www.diggerland.com Chislehurst Caves - www.chislehurstcaves.co.uk Canterbury Tales, St. Margaret's Street, Canterbury www.canterburytales.org.uk Dicken’s World, Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime Tel: 0870 241 1415 www.dickensworld.co.uk Chatham Historic Dockyards - 400 years of British maritime history. www.chdt.org.uk

Travel: Wye Station 2km. Ashford International Station 8km

Good places to visit: Beaches: Camber Sands (in E.Sussex) near Rye. White sand and masses of dunes to play in. Half an hour in the car. Whitstable seaside is extremely pretty for walking, discovering antique shops, watching artists at work on the seashore, or seeing the Daily Catch being landed and buying a fresh sea bass to cook at home! Go to France for the day via Eurotunnel! Just drive your car onto the train in Folkestone and roll off the other end! For reservations, ticket information & queries Tel: 08443 353535 from the UK. All fares include car plus up to 9 passengers www.eurotunnel.com DON’T FORGET YOUR PASSPORTS! Shepherd Neame Brewery Tours - 17 Court St, Faversham, ME13 7AX. Tel: 01795 532206 Beer brewing has taken place in the historic market town of Faversham for over 850 years and the independent family owned ‘Shepherd Neame’ brewery continues the tradition to this day. Shepherd Neame is today Britain’s oldest beer brewer. The brewery in the heart of Faversham holds regular tours of the facilities. See and smell the process in action on the tour. www.shepherd-neame.co.uk Whacky Sports - Park House Farm, Lenham Rd, Headcorn. Tel: 0845 3300 431. For quad biking, grass autotesting and Honda Pilots. Our more leisurely, country-side based pursuits include archery, falconry and clay pigeon shooting. www.whackysports.com Great Chart Golf & Leisure - Driving Range, Pitch ’n’ Putt, 9 hole golf, Beach volleyball, Archery, Turn-up-and-play £5 Paintballing. The only Zorbing in Kent! Packages, deals & parties available. Tel: 01233 645858. www.shoottheboss.co.uk Land Rover Experience South East - Eastwell Park, Lenacre St, Ashford TN25 4JT. Tel: 0844 8484467 www.lrexperience.co.uk Brands Hatch Day Racing - Brands Hatch Circuit, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent DA3 8NG. Tel: 01474 872331 Fax: 01474 874766 www.motorsportvision.co.uk Biddenden Vineyard Tour & Tasting, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Ashford TN27 8DF. Tel: 01580 291726 - Kent's oldest commercial vineyard was established by the Barnes family in 1969. The vineyards are set in 22 acres on a gentle, 1.2 miles from the lovely village of Biddenden. Ten varieties of grapes are grown to produce White, Red, Rosé and Quality Sparkling wines. Also Kentish cider made. Tours available. www.biddendenvineyards.com

Annual Events:

Good places to eat: These first 3 are Michelin 1* restaurants: Read's in Faversham The Sportsman at Seasalter The West House at Biddenden The following 2 are Michelin ‘Bib Gourmand’ (less expensive than Michelin star but excellent quality): The Granville at Lower Hardres The Marquis at Alkham All these are extremely good, and also highly recommended: Eastwell manor, Boughton Aluph (half a mile away) The Wife of Bath in Wye (5 mins drive) The Wheel Inn, Westwell (5 mins drive) Michael Caine’s in Canterbury The Tiger Inn at Stowting The Black Horse at Monk’s Horton The White Horse at Chilham The Good’s Shed in Canterbury Froggies at The Timber Batts, in Bodsham

Local Sports: Golf, Paintballing, Horse Riding, Fishing

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