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Barn |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 10

Charing in Ashford, Kent

From £1200 per week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car advised, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

Swan Street Barn is a Period Barn set within the grounds of 15th century hall house, set in idyllic Kent countryside, it has been awarded 5 Stars by Enjoy England.com(Visit England) and has achieved a Gold Award in Customer service,. The historic villages of Charing and Lenham are only minutes away with numerous restaurants and local shops.Just a few miles from the most romantic castle in the world at Leeds and the cathedral city of Canterbury. Take a short drive into the heart of the weald with its charming villages and historic attractions. www.swanstreetbarn.com

Both Kent coasts can be reached within 20 minutes, including the fishing town of Whitstable famed for its oysters, to the north, and Dover with its historic castle and white cliffs to the south.

Our Small holding of 15 acres is yours to explore, all our animals are free range including our rare breed pigs,sheep,minature ponies (scooby & scrappy),dairy goats,pygmy goats,geese,ducks,chickens and of course Elvis and Ringo our beautiful Peacocks. If you would like to join in some of the farm activities this can sometimes be arranged. We also provide some of our own sausages and bacon to go with our own free range eggs, duck/chicken or in early spring a delicious goose egg...

This year has also seen the arrival on the pond of 3 gorgeous Black Swans which are wonderful to watch and can be fed along with the other birds. The children might also enjoy the play area on the farm which has a slide,swing,climbing rope, and see saw, of course a picnic bench is also there for the adults to enjoy a cup of tea and relax..

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Period features
Vaulted galleried reception
Countryside views
Formal dining area
Kitchen/Family room
Casual dining area
Large comfortable lounge
Utility room
Bedroom four is a 2nd floor bedroom accessed via 1st floor bedroom.

Further details outdoors:
2 outdoor seating areas
Traditional secluded English cottage garden
Courtyard outdoor eating area which seats 10
Country walks from the door
Parking for a minimum 4 cars
Peaceful location

Further details

Seasonal welcome pack provided on arrival
Good local knowledge
Swan Street Barn produce available seasonally
Access to 10 acres of grounds and farm animals

Please note that whilst the Barn is a great venue for a celebration or get together it is not designed as a party venue, we welcome all groups to enjoy their stay but advise that to respect our neighbours and the peaceful location loud music or over exuberance and drunkeness will not be permitted.

Conditions

A well-behaved dog is allowed but sorry, no cats.
Strictly no smoking
Refundable breakages deposit of £250.00 required, to be refunded within 14days of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
25% of rental fee due on booking.
Remainder of rental fee due 6 weeks prior to arrival

Please note that whilst the Barn is a great venue for a celebration or get together it is not designed as a party venue, we welcome all groups to enjoy their stay but advise that to respect our neighbours and the peaceful location loud music or over exuberance and drunkeness will not be permitted.

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Vaulted galleried reception

 

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Fully equipped kitchen

The South East England / Kent region

Kent is full of distinctive, contrasting attractions: from the romantic castles and historic houses full of treasures in the Heart of Kent, to the imposing castles built as coastal defences, from secret gardens and stately sweeps to maritime adventures aboard warships and lamplit tours of ancient caves. Discover the captivating essence of the Garden of England wending along lanes past lavender fields, orchards, vineyards and oast houses. Be enriched by England's oldest county, alive with its exciting past: visiting Canterbury with Chaucer's pilgrims and Rochester with Dickens, following the maritime adventures that have shaped Kent from Roman invasion to World War II. Quintessential England. But also bang up to date with leading-edge galleries and theatre, Michelin-starred dining and entertaining nightlife .

Relax over a drink in an oak-beamed pub. Taste freshly caught fish. Discover Kent’s fascinating maritime history, which has been so intricately bound into the county’s life for hundreds of years. Let the sea breezes refresh you as you walk along coastal paths or be enchanted by country villages and colourful gardens.

The Ashford, Kent / Charing area

Beautiful tranquil 'Darling Buds of May' countryside, hop gardens, oast houses, apple orchards, picture-postcard villages and historic buildings give this part of Kent its own unique flavour.

Nostalgic steam railways, windmills, vineyards, beautiful gardens and historic National Trust properties mix easily with first class shopping and excellent places to eat.

Charing is situated between Maidstone and Ashford.

Follow Charings village trail and discover the former Archbishop's Palace, visited by Henry's VII and VIII and the numerous historic buildings and footpaths leading to the Pilgrims Way.
Away from the coast are the five towns known as the Heart of Kent. Discover the area’s past and present in Maidstone, in Ashford, in Tonbridge, in Sevenoaks and in Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Maidstone has a colourful history shaped by battles, revolts, witches, mad priests and later, industrialists, brewers and Victorian benefactors.
Despite many changes throughout the centuries, the ambience of old Maidstone can still be captured when walking through the town. .
Take a walk along the River Medway ,or join a boat trip along the river to the to the museum of Kent Life where you can learn about the people who lived and worked in this lovely area. Visit the near perfect Leeds Castle it’s everything you want a Castle to be.

Ashford’s excellent road and rail connections, along with its international Eurostar station, make it an ideal base from which to explore the Garden of England , and it's all no more than an hour from London and the M25.
Visit the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet where around 100 stores offer designer brands at rock bottom prices.

Mediaeval and 17th century buildings line the main street of Biddenden making it one of the prettiest and most unspoilt villages in the county. Smarden boasts a wealth of period houses and more than 100 listed buildings, while Pluckley is said to be Kent's most haunted village.

Charing is an ideal base from which walkers can explore the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty .
The perfectly -preserved 15th century village of Chilham with its castle, church and pub set around a central village square is often used as a film set, while Appledore, at the edge of the atmospheric Romney Marsh, is an ideal place for lunch followed by a leisurely stroll along the Royal Military Canal.

The cathedral city of Canterbury, Dover's famous white cliffs and castle, the cobbled streets of smuggler's Rye and attractions such as Leeds Castle, Chartwell home of Winston Churchill and Hever Castle the home of Anne Boleyn, and Sissinghurst Castle Gardens the creation of Vita Sackville-West who lived in Knole House in Sevenoaks, the largest private house in the country are all within easy reach.

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Reviews

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17 Jul 2011

“Gorgeous Property, Fab Location” I stayed at Swan Street with my family in April 2011. The barn is well equiped and beautifully decorated. I've stayed in lots of self-catering properties over the years and this is easily the... more

07 Jun 2011

“Beautiful accomodation in wonderful surroundings” A group of adults and young children spent a long weekend at the Barn. The accommodation is 5 start quality and facilities - kitchen utensils etc are plentiful and very suitable to large groups.... more

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What a brilliant relaxing weekend in a beautiful setting. Hoping to return very soon, Thank you very much Joanna.- Global Honeys & Buddies – US, UK, China

The weekend was brilliant, mostly because of this amazing place. The décor is fantastic and it was nice for the boys to visit the animals, everyone had a brilliant time. The sausages were also amazing. We will defiantly be returning. It was nice and sunny which made having the farm area perfect. Thank you Joanna, this is very friendly place. – Gemma, Kwanele and bots – Portsmouth.


The accommodation is superb- without doubt 5 star luxury. The setting is wonderful with the added interest of the animals. We had a fantastic holiday and we will return. – The Martins – Northumberland

Thank you for a fab long weekend. This is an amazing barn, will defo love to come back again. Also thanks for the lovely welcome hamper, all was delicious, especially the sausages. – Andrea

Joanna, we all had a fantastic weekend! The barn is beautiful (& so are the animals)! Thank you for all your help in organizing. – Carly & Richard Clapham

Thank you Joanna for everything, the barn is stunning and you immediately made us feel very welcome. The girls had a fabulous time with the animals, mainly Anna was their favourite. The goodies were delicious, Thank you very much – Klienbergs, Groen’s and Van Den Yssei’s - Netherlands

Rental prices

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	6 Sep 11	1 Nov 11	1300£ 1300	0-	280280	3 Nights
	1 Nov 11	18 Dec 11	1200£ 1200	0-	260260	3 Nights
	18 Dec 11	8 Jan 12	1800£ 1800	0-	0-	1 Week
	8 Jan 12	30 Mar 12	1200£ 1200	0-	260260	3 Nights
	30 Mar 12	24 Apr 12	1500£ 1500	0-	325325	3 Nights
	24 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	1300£ 1300	0-	280280	3 Nights
	1 Jul 12	4 Sep 12	1600£ 1600	0-	325325	3 Nights
	4 Sep 12	1 Nov 12	1300£ 1300	0-	280280	3 Nights
	1 Nov 12	22 Dec 12	1200£ 1200	0-	260260	3 Nights
	22 Dec 12	3 Jan 13	1800£ 1800	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Pricing for short breaks is calculated as follows, Minimum stay 3 nights: 3 Nights = 65% of weekly rent, 4 Nights = 75% of weekly rent (unless otherwise stated).

Non refundable booking deposit of 25% of rental to secure booking. Balance due 6 weeks before arrival.

Winter heating charge £50 per week

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3 years listed You are contacting Joanna Stokes Landline +44 01233 712674 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This barn has received 2 reviews from previous guests.

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