Bartley Mill
About the home
This beautiful period 4-bedroom converted watermill dates back earlier than the 18th century, yet has been sympathetically and stylishly refurbished to give a high level of comfort and luxury. The home is very well furnished and has an open plan kitchen with Aga. There are beamed rooms, glimpses of the medieval structure yet we have equipped the house with all the modern equipment you might reasonably expect to find in a comfortable family home.
The farmhouse is on a quiet C road between three small villages on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells, and is surrounded by nature and wildlife in the wooded valley of the River Teise. Besides the wonderful views of the millpond and distant fields, guests can see kingfishers, herons and mallards in the water meadows. The local pub at Bells Yew Green, the Brecknock, is a pleasant 30 minute walk through quiet country lanes or the Elephants Head at Hook Green does a wonderful Sunday lunch (5 minute drive and reserve in advance).
The house is a good size with a large open plan kitchen and dining room, the heart of which is the gas fired 2 oven Aga. There is a stripped wooden floor, wooden kitchen units and worktops and a large French wooden dining table which seats 8 +. There is a cosy sitting room with old oak beams and comfy sofas, with attached snug/study with bookshelves. There is also wireless broadband access.
A particular feature of the Mill is the garden and the surrounding fields. Despite being a five minute drive from Tunbridge Wells, there is the feeling that you are deep in the countryside.
Bartley Mill is the perfect base for exploring the castles and gardens of South East England and having a relaxing family holiday.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Bexhill on Sea, 20km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 2km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, Telephone, Table tennis, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom, 1 en suite and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Childrens pool, Private garden, Private fishing lake / river |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
*Cot and highchair available with prior arrangement, plus lots of other baby and child equipment and toys.
*Additional camp bed available with prior arrangement - so we can sleep an additional person at extra cost of £25 per week should you require this.
Further details outdoors:
*Garden is fully fenced, but rear garden overlooks millpond.
Further details
** Please note that unless you wish to pay by BACS or bank transfer, cheque or cash, any Paypal or credit card payments will attract a fee at the current rate (2% as at 1.4.11) as per our Terms and Conditions - please ask for details.
*Pets accepted, but restricted to kitchen/dining room and hallway and not allowed on furniture.
*Non smoking accommodation
Conditions
There is an extra charge of £50 per week in the winter for heating and the Aga; this applies October 1st through April 31st each year.
A refundable security deposit of £200 is payable for lettings of less than 4 weeks at the time of booking.
There is no booking fee to be paid, but guests must provide proof of cancellation insurance or buy our insurance at the time of the initial booking.
Booking deposits of 50% are accepted to secure the accommodation; the balance and security deposit is payable at least 8 weeks before the start of the booking. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.
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The South East England / Kent region


When you think of a relaxing British country holiday, do you envisage going for long walks through incredibly beautiful fields, collecting mushrooms or sloes, watching the local wildlife and returning to a warm Aga and toast and crumpets in front of a roaring fire? Windsurfing or sailing on one of the South East's favourite reservoirs or riding through bluebell woods? Watching village cricket with friends, a bottle of wine and a tasty picnic? Exploring Kent's world famous oldest houses and most beautiful gardens?
You will soon discover why Kent is widely known as “The Garden of England”. Be sure to visit Great Dixter House and Gardens, which dates back to 1220; Pashley Manor Gardens especially for its Tulip Festival in May; and Knole House, one of England's finest Tudor houses set within a 1,000-acre deer park, as well as take advantage of our lovely situation in such beautiful countryside.
The Tunbridge Wells / Bells Yew Green area
Bartley Mill is just 3 miles from Bewl Water, the largest area of open water in South East England. The area is beautiful and has a wide variety of wildlife. Bewl Water is perfect for active individuals with plenty of outdoor pursuits. Some of the activities include windsurfing, sailing, fishing, canoeing, rowing, and an adventure playground for the children.
Tunbridge Wells is an excellent shopping area and is a five minute drive from the Mill. You'll find most of what you might need, and there is excellent parking.
In addition, you can go horse-riding, clay-pigeon shooting, fishing and cycling locally, some of this from the back door! We are close by a footpath and bridleway, and set in beautiful countryside.
In the summer you can visit Glyndebourne for the opera, go to the Hop Farm for the Monster truck weekend, or visit Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens when their world-famous wisteria blooms. There is something for all tastes here.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Gatwick: 40 km |
| Railway: | Frant: 2 km |
| Ferry: | Dover: 50 km |
The house is situated on our organic farm off the B2169 between Lamberhurst and Bells Yew Green villages, and is 3 miles South East of the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Driving directions from the M25: take junction 5 southbound towards Hastings on the A21. Follow directions to Lamberhurst village, leaving the A21 at the first Scotney Castle roundabout. In Lamberhurst village, following signs to Tunbridge Wells, turn onto the B2169 on the green at Lamberhurst. Passing the vineyard and Swan pub on your right, and later going through Hook Green and passing the Elephants Head pub on your left, after approximately 3 miles from Lamberhurst you will pass through the hamlet of Little Bayham. Half a mile further take the narrow turning down to the left signposted to Cousley Wood. At the bottom of this lane (Bartley Mill Lane) turn left on Bartley Mill Road for Bartley Mill. 200 yards on, you will see that the Mill is the third driveway on the right after the small river bridge on Bartley Mill Road, with a sign on the gate marked Bartley Mill and a large car park/farm yard behind.
By train: Take the South Eastern line from London Charing Cross, Cannon Street or Waterloo East mainline stations to Frant. If necessary, change at Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells. 50 minutes from London.
Activities near Tunbridge Wells
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Rental prices
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| 20 May 11 | 27 May 11 | £ 950 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 27 May 11 | 3 Jun 11 | £ 1150 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 3 Jun 11 | 10 Jun 11 | £ 1150 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 10 Jun 11 | 17 Jun 11 | £ 950 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 17 Jun 11 | 24 Jun 11 | £ 950 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 24 Jun 11 | 1 Jul 11 | £ 950 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Jul 11 | 8 Jul 11 | £ 1050 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 8 Jul 11 | 15 Jul 11 | £ 1050 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 15 Jul 11 | 22 Jul 11 | £ 1450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 22 Jul 11 | 29 Jul 11 | £ 1450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Jul 11 | 5 Aug 11 | £ 1450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 5 Aug 11 | 12 Aug 11 | £ 1450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 12 Aug 11 | 19 Aug 11 | £ 1450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 19 Aug 11 | 26 Aug 11 | £ 1450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 26 Aug 11 | 2 Sep 11 | £ 1350 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Sep 11 | 9 Sep 11 | £ 1250 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 9 Sep 11 | 21 Oct 11 | £ 950 | 155 | 175 | 3 Nights | |
| 21 Oct 11 | 11 Nov 11 | £ 1250 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 11 Nov 11 | 16 Dec 11 | £ 950 | 155 | 175 | 3 Nights | |
| 16 Dec 11 | 6 Jan 12 | £ 1450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 6 Jan 12 | 17 Feb 12 | £ 995 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 17 Feb 12 | 24 Feb 12 | £ 1100 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 24 Feb 12 | 23 Mar 12 | £ 995 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 23 Mar 12 | 27 Apr 12 | £ 1250 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 27 Apr 12 | 25 May 12 | £ 950 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 25 May 12 | 8 Jun 12 | £ 1195 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 8 Jun 12 | 29 Jun 12 | £ 1100 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Jun 12 | 13 Jul 12 | £ 1200 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 13 Jul 12 | 27 Jul 12 | £ 1100 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 27 Jul 12 | 13 Aug 12 | £ 1650 | - | - | 2 Weeks | |
| 13 Aug 12 | 7 Sep 12 | £ 1500 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Sep 12 | 19 Oct 12 | £ 1200 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 19 Oct 12 | 9 Nov 12 | £ 1450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 9 Nov 12 | 21 Dec 12 | £ 1200 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 21 Dec 12 | 4 Jan 13 | £ 1650 | - | - | 1 Week | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
During the winter months of October to April, enjoy a four night stay for the price of 3 nights. Bookable last minute only - within 7 days of the start date. Discounts for smaller parties. Ask for details.
Winter fuel surcharge of £50 per week during winter months 1st October to 30th April inclusive.
Refundable Security £200 deposit required with final booking payment.
We accept payment via secure PayPal website by credit card or debit card, by Bank Transfer in Euros, Dollars and other currencies, as well as GB Pounds.
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