A seven-bedroom farmhouse in the High Weald, with step-free access throughout the ground floor, including two en suite bedrooms. Wood-fired hot tub, fire pit, trampoline and a separate games room, in a fully enclosed garden behind electric gates. Mid-century furnishings and a full set of modern facilities. Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Tenterden and the High Weald countryside are on your doorstep. Sleeps up to 18.
The Space
The ground floor is step-free throughout: an open-plan kitchen and dining area seating 16, a living room with a wood burner, a second living room, a playroom, a library, a downstairs toilet and two en suite bedrooms.
Bedroom 2, downstairs, has a double bed and a sofa bed, with a corner sofa, coffee table, tea-making facilities, its own smart TV and an en suite.
The kitchen has a dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, induction hob, two Neff ovens and a microwave. Gas central heating throughout. 500Mbps fibre Wi-Fi, smart TVs and a Bluetooth music system. Hotel bed linen, towels and essential toiletries are provided. You also have private use of the games room and summer house.
The garden is fully enclosed, with electric gates. It has a wood-fired 8-person hot tub, a fire pit, a BBQ, a trampoline and garden games.
Downstairs: Bedroom 1, 1 double bed, en suite. Bedroom 2, 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed, en suite.
Upstairs: Bedroom 3, 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed. Bedroom 4, 2 single beds. Bedroom 5, 1 double bed. Bedroom 6, 1 double bed and 1 single bed. Bedroom 7, 1 double bed and 1 single bed.
2 optional fold-out single beds. The bedrooms sleep up to 18 guests.
Guest access
Exclusive use of the entire farmhouse, enclosed garden, wood-fired hot tub, fire pit, BBQ, games room, summer house, and parking area.
The Neighbourhood
Tollgate Farm sits in the rural Weald of Kent between Cranbrook and Sissinghurst, home to Sissinghurst Castle Gardens (National Trust). Nearby: Great Dixter House and Gardens, Scotney Castle, Bodiam Castle and Bewl Water. Rye, Camber Sands and the Kent coast are within easy reach. Cranbrook High Street has independent bakers, delicatessens, cafes and pubs.
Getting around
The nearest train station is Staplehurst on the Southeastern line from London, approximately a 10-minute drive; we recommend pre-booking a taxi. The property is best accessed by car and is well connected via the A229 and A262. Free secure parking for up to 8 cars is provided on site. Postcode: TN17 3NX.
Good to know
The hot tub is wood-fired and takes about three hours to heat. We offer an additional pre-heating service, so get in touch and we'll have it ready when you arrive. Please shower before use. No pets in the hot tub. Dogs are welcome (max 2, by arrangement).
Not suitable for stag/hen parties. Please ask us about events planned prior to booking. There is a family home nearby, and we ask that guests act considerately and respectfully in light of this. Quiet hours: please keep noise to a minimum after 11pm. Before then, music and general noise should be kept at a low, considerate level out of respect for neighbours.