Batts Barn, Chiddingstone Hoath near Markbeech, Kent, TN8

Tucked away in the leafy Hoath Estate is Batts Barn, a contemporary barn conversion in Chiddingstone Hoath, Kent.

Family-friendly, pet-friendly and filled with character, this holiday home is ideal for a family gathering or for a group of friends to come together amongst beautiful countryside.

As you arrive, ample parking makes unloading a breeze; make your way through the garden, home to furniture and a firepit, perfect for hosting, and step straight into the open-plan living space.

The social hub of the home, this space has everything you need for a self-catered stay, including a fully-equipped kitchen with a handy dishwasher to help clean up, and a large dining table for up to twelve dinner guests.

Here, you can also unwind on the sofa, or you can head through to the sitting room to cosy up in front of the woodburning stove with a book from the collection.

Completing the ground floor is a king-size bedroom with a convenient en-suite which is ideal for any members of the family with limited mobility.

Take the stairs up to the mezzanine landing, where you can find the remaining bedrooms, a super-king-size with a zip/link feature and en-suite, a king-size, and a twin, allowing for flexible sleeping arrangements.

When it’s time to explore, make your way into Royal Tunbridge Wells where you can stroll along The Pantiles or treat loved ones to a light lunch at Juliet’s Café, or a traditional French meal at Coco Retro, finishing off with a drink at Fuggles Beer Café.

For a day out, head to the nearby Chiddingstone Village, one of the oldest villages in England, or you can wander your way through Penshurst Place & Gardens.

For a fun-filled day out with the children, take a trip to Groombridge Place and discover the Enchanted Forest & Gardens, and you can also leave your little ones to play Grosvenor & Hilbert Park while you enjoy a picnic.

A stunning property in a picture-perfect area, choose Batts Barn.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £450.

Summary

• Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin
• Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
• Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
• Utility
• Sitting room with woodburning stove
• Electric central heating
• Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher
• 3 x TVs, WiFi, and a selection of books
• Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
• Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
• Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available
• Ample off-road parking
• Garden with lawn, patio, fire pit, and furniture
• Shared use with the two other properties on-site of a heated outdoor swimming pool (10m x 5m) available 9am to 6pm, all year round
• Exclusive use of swimming pool can be arranged directly with the owner, this being a maximum of 3 hours per property, per day consisting of periods of no more than 90 minutes at a time
• Two well-behaved pets welcome
• Sorry, no smoking
• Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.7 miles.