Cottage to rent in Smarden, near Ashford - sleeps 6

Romden Barn Cottage 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6

Nestled in attractive Kent countryside, characterful Romden Barn with its large lawned garden is perfect for families looking for a relaxing break.

Accommodation details

3 steps to entrance. Beamed throughout.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: With 55" Freeview Smart TV, DVD player, wooden floor and French doors leading to garden.
Snug: With double sofa bed (for flexible sleeping arrangements) and a selection of books and games.
Kitchen: With electric range, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and stone floor.
Utility room: With washing machine.
Separate toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: With super kingsize bed.
Bedroom 2: With double bed.
Bedroom 3: With twin beds.
Bathroom: With bath, shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.

Oil central heating (underfloor in kitchen), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Large, enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue. 1-acre grounds (shared with owner, available on request). Bike store. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced deep pond in the grounds. There is a low beam on the first floor.

Extra Amenities

This delightful detached barn conversion is on a working farm, nestled in the village of Smarden, surrounded by beautiful countryside in Kent. Romden Barn is a large three bedroom property, perfect for large families and groups to enjoy a relaxing holiday in the countryside. This property is full of character and charm with wooden floors, large spacious rooms and exposed beams prominent throughout, with a low beam on the first floor. The large living/dining room is perfect for entertaining and has French door access to the garden. The kitchen is well equipped and has a range of appliances and facilities including a cloakroom with downstairs toilet. Romden Barn is adjacent to the owner’s home and has been lovingly decorated and furnished to a very good standard.

A fantastic feature of this property is the large, enclosed lawned garden, complete with a sitting-out area, garden furniture and a BBQ for the summer months. The option to explore over an acre of land is also available with access to a large unfenced pond where fishing for carp and rainbow trout is available by arrangement with the owner.
Smarden was once a village thriving on the wool industry, and is now a sleepy backwater of old England, so classically Kentish that it is sometimes in film sets. In the heart of the village is a cluster of half-timbered houses with Kent peg tiled roofs. For day trips, Sissinghurst Castle Gardens are well worth a visit, as are the vineyards at Biddenden.

Leeds Castle is easily accessible and it closely resembles a fairytale palace, rather than a fortress. The fine aviary and maze are also sure to keep children interested and amused. Golf can be found locally at Chart Hills. One of England’s world heritage cities, Canterbury has much to offer, with many shops, restaurants and theatres. A former church, now called The Canterbury Tales, has guided tours which lead through galleries and recount Chaucer’s tales. There is easy access to Ashford, from where the Eurotunnel can be taken over to Paris or Brussels. Beach 20 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub 2 miles and restaurant 10 miles.