Old Shires Barn

ID: S1330394

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 8
  • ・ Pets 2

Guests say

Old Shires Barn receives glowing praise for its charming character, beautiful décor, and peaceful rural setting. Guests consistently highlight the well-equipped kitchen, luxurious hot tub, and generous welcome touches. The property is described as cosy, spotless, and perfect for families, groups, and dog owners. While the steep stairs and some minor practicalities are noted, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return and recommend to others.

Multiple reviews describe the barn as spotless, beautifully maintained, and very clean, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.

Guests appreciate the peaceful, rural location surrounded by countryside, with easy access to local pubs, walks, and nearby attractions. The setting is frequently described as tranquil and ideal for relaxation.

The barn is repeatedly described as cosy, warm, and comfortable, with high-quality bedding and thoughtful amenities. Some mention the steep stairs and creaky floors, but these are minor compared to the overall comfort.

Facilities are highly praised, including the hot tub, outdoor dining area, well-equipped kitchen, and secure garden. Minor suggestions include an extra oven shelf and improved lighting, but guests overwhelmingly find the amenities excellent.

Guests consistently mention generous welcome hampers, robes, slippers, and other thoughtful touches. While these gifts are frequently highlighted, it should be noted that such extras are not guaranteed for every stay.

About this property

A truly unique countryside retreat, The Old Shire Barn has been beautifully converted from a farm building into a stunning and luxurious holiday home..

Ground Floor:

Living/dining room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner

Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Gas Hob, Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine, Bi-Fold Doors Leading To Garden

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Bathroom: Slipper Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

First Floor:

Bedroom 2: Galleried, 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Double (4ft 6in) Bed, TV, Playstation 4, (Double Bed Acessed From Rear)

Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed.

Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and high chair. Welcome pack. Enclosed garden, patio, garden furniture, firepit, barbecue and table tennis. Hot tub (private). Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: The double bed in bedroom 3 is accessed at the rear only by open-tread stairs and has limited headroom.. Full of original features, the beamed ceilings and walls have been brought back to life with striking furniture and exquisitely hand-crafted finishes to create a boutique holiday home for a restful break in the Kent countryside.

The living/dining room features a double sided wood burner, creating the perfect ambience for cosy evenings in, whether you are sitting at the dining table planning the week’s activities with a glass of wine or relaxing on the beautiful sofas that bring a vibrant pop of colour against the rustic wooden walls. The countryside kitchen boasts hand built wooden units, original barn flooring and chunky wooden worktops, with a butchers block island ideal for socialising whilst a hearty meal is being prepared. Here, Bi-folding doors lead out to the undercover gazebo and then out to the garden.

After a day of exploring the countryside, what better way to unwind than in the stunning freestanding bath, or warming walk-in rain shower. Split over two floors are 3 individually styled bedrooms, ideal for couples or extended families holidaying together. On the ground floor, is a peaceful double bedroom, with rustic beamed walls complimented with a splash of deep green paint and sumptuous padded headboard. Upstairs, the further bedrooms are each accessed by their own separate staircase from the living area. Behind wooden shutter doors sits a navy padded double bed; lit with industrial, hanging bedside lights, whilst on the other side of the living area steps lead up to a quirky family suite. Here, two single pods and a double bed sitting above on a mezzanine level, accessed from the rear via open-tread steps. There is also a games area in this room, complete with PlayStation 4.

Come summer or winter, the covered and spacious outside courtyard features a Kadai firepit, the ideal spot for a warming glass of red/hot chocolate, cooking a BBQ or even a curry for an all year round al fresco dining experience. An additional charcoal barbecue is also available for further relaxation in the sunshine during the summer. For those competitive members of the family, the table tennis will be sure to provide hours of entertainment. This is the perfect place for a special party, and although the property only sleeps 8, the owner is happy to welcome extra guests during the day to celebrate with those who are staying.

Nestled in a picturesque spot in the Kent countryside, the historic market town of Faversham can be reached in 15-minutes by car and offers creekside walks and an array of independent shops and restaurants. The Old Shire Barn is set amongst rolling farmland and countryside, surrounded by apple, pear and cherry orchards. Peaceful countryside walks await, with a choice of circular walks nearby each leading to friendly pubs; all of which welcome four legged friends. The renowned coastal town of Whitstable and the cobbled streets of Canterbury are within a 30-minute drive. Beach 12 miles. Shop 4 miles. The George pub is a 5 minute/ 20 minute walk, The Carpenters pub is 40 minute walk/ 5 minute drive - both good locally sourced food, log fires and great ambience.

The Old Shire Barn can be booked together with Will Arch Lodge (M521214) to accommodate up to 12 guests.

Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

Free WiFi

There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

Security Deposit: A security deposit of £250 is required at this property. This will be collected automatically 7 days prior to arrival and refunded (unless a damage claim is received) 7 days after the end of your stay. Please note that your refunded security deposit will take 3-5 days to appear in your account. For your convenience, we’ll take this payment from the last card used to make payment to us. If you would prefer to use a different method of payment, please let us know before the security deposit is due.

Suitable for up to 2 pets

Nearby points of interest

  • Ashford Designer Outlet
  • Kent Life

Reviews (27)

  • Confirmed Guest

    Fabulous stay!Everything was perfect.Beautiful home, grounds, interior.🌟

  • Judith Read

    We had a lovely holiday at Old Shires Barn and would definitely recommend. The barn was very clean and had everything you need and more. The outside area is also well equiped for both humans and also excellent for dogs with lots of safe space for exercise. Generous welcome hamper and barn prepared lovingly on arrival. So much thought has gone into making the holiday special including candles, fairy lights, games for inside and out, outside heaters, availability of logs for fire and so much more. Lovely friendly owner and housekeeper who were always on hand should you need anything. Would definitely return without hesitation.

  • Sophie Brudenell

    We had the most wonderful long weekend at The Old Shire Barn, arriving to a gorgeous ambiance, thoughtful welcome hamper and prosecco on ice which was a wonderful touch and started off the weekend perfectly. The barn and grounds are stunning and were enjoyed by all in our family, was great to have the animals to look at too. We loved the outside seating area which was where we spent most of our time as we were lucky to have lovely weather. The kitchen opening with bi-folds onto this area was great! The hot tub was a lovely addition, as was the slipper bath! Everything had been thought of on the highest level, the decor is perfect, the barn is so well equipped. Sarah, the owner was lovely and a pleasure to talk to. Highly recommend a visit to the Carpenters Arms pub, great food, we had the Sunday roast, lovely desserts too ! A trip to Favesham quay for a mooch was a nice way to spend a morning too!Highly recommend The Old Shire Barn.

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