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Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Outdoor dining
Exterior
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 26463 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Sittingbourne, Kent
  • Popular LocationKent Science Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway9 min drive
  • Popular LocationLeeds Castle14 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LCY-London City)86 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms

Great Higham Barn: Sleeps 18 (+ a further 8 with fee) 7 bedrooms, 1 family bathroom, 4 en suite bath or shower rooms and 1 WC. Outside there is a private garden with large patio area and seating and private off road parking for several cars on the driveway or undercover. Use of shared outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts. A further 8 guests can stay for an added supplement of £475 (on 2 sofa beds and 4 futon beds in reception rooms)



The property is entered via the double height barn door which leads into a double height glass walled atrium.

Main dining area seats 18 with French doors leading to the rear patio area.



Ground Floor

Kitchen: split into three 'rooms' - the main cooking area, with sink, double range electric oven and extractor fan, two dishwashers and a large fridge. A second dining area overlooking the garden seats 12.

The utility room has a washing machine and separate dryer.



Upper Floor on via stairs over the glass mezzanine:



Snug / Sofa areas for 6 / 8. Plus TV and DVD and playstation (no games)

Main sitting area: seats 14 with beanbags, TV / DVD



Georgia (sleeps 2) king size double bed, en-suite bathroom with bath and integral shower.

Penney (sleeps 2) double bed, en-suite shower room.

Regina (sleeps 2) twin beds (can be pushed together to make kings size bed on request)

Stela (sleeps 2) twin beds (can be pushed together to make kings size bed on request)

Samba (sleeps 2) twin beds

Family bathroom with bath and separate shower, WC

Colney (sleeps 2) access down via a spiral staircase from the first floor or directly via own exterior front door. Twin beds (can be pushed together to make kings size bed on request), en-suite bathroom with bath and shower over



Cloakroom/WC



First Floor

Sasha (sleeps 6) six single beds (4 can be pushed together to make kings size bed on request), en-suite bathroom with walk in shower and bath



Other sleeping arrangements via a supplement include:



Snug/play area (sleeps 8) 2 double sofa beds and 4 futon beds sleep the extra 8 guests. £475 paid directly to the agency upon booking.



Outside

Beautiful open gardens with plenty of space open to fields and adjoining woodland

Private use of hot tub within the woodland

Shared use of heated outdoor swimming pool and tennis court



Services



Underfloor heating throughout.

Wi-Fi

All forms of digital music are catered for with USB links for most MP3 players. DAB radio and CD player also available. (Docking stations may not be compatible with some older iPods). DAB radio and CD, iPod, iPhone, iPad, docking station may not be compatible with some iPod classics.

This is a carbon neutral development and all heating is supplied by the estates own coppiced woodland at no charge to the holidaymaker. In addition, much of the electricity comes from a renewable source.
All logs for the wood burner are provided free of charge.
Guests use the hot tub and pool facilities at their own risk, and due to harsh chemicals used for maintenance purposes some skin types may react. Please note the pool is heated, and available from Good Friday to 31st October, but is weather dependent.
Pool towels are provided.
Gas BBQ.
Pets are welcome. Please note additional pet charges are £30 per pet per week (or part of) will be charged.
Please note check in is 3pm and check out is 10am.


If you have more than 18-26 guests we also have The Oast and two cottages on site. Please get in touch for further details.

Property manager

Bloom Stays Holiday Letting Agency

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • Private spa tub
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available (fee applies)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Video game console
  • Games
  • CD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Tennis on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 4984 sq ft (463 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Great Higham Barn a Rural That Sleeps 26 Guests in 7 Bedrooms
570581

About the neighborhood

Sittingbourne

Located in Sittingbourne, this vacation home is in a rural area. Kent Science Park and Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway and Faversham Stone Chapel. Traveling with kids? Consider The Hawking Centre, or check out an event or a game at Silver Blades Ice Rink.

What's nearby

  • Kent Science Park - 5 min drive
  • Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway - 9 min drive
  • Leeds Castle - 14 min drive
  • Mote Park - 16 min drive
  • Whitstable Beach - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Teynham Station - 8 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • Empress of India - 7 min drive
  • The Sun Inn - 5 min drive
  • Dover Castle Inn - 6 min drive
  • The Beauty of Bath - 8 min drive
  • Bp - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Sittingbourne vacation home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of St John the Baptist, Doddington and The Hawking Centre. Kent Science Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family
Review Great Higham Barn Our family spent a memorable five days at Great Higham Barn which was the perfect accommodation for our family gathering. Our party consisted of 8 adults and 9 children and my only concern beforehand was that 6 grandchildren would have to share one bedroom. The cousins loved it and after the first night when everyone was far too excited to sleep, with some careful organising of bedtime by age, everyone got some rest. Excited children early in the morning was slightly more problematical but it worked well for us. The barn is spacious with plenty of room for everyone, comfortably furnished, clean and amazingly well equipped. There are masses of glasses, plates (all sizes), cutlery and every cooking aid you could wish for. The main problem was finding everything, remembering where it was and then remembering where to put it back. I’m not sure we succeeded there. There are two of every appliance – cooker, microwaves, dishwashers (constantly on the go), three fridges and two freezers, masses of saucepans and serving dishes and a washer and tumble dryer. All bedding is supplied as well as towels both for bathrooms and the swimming pool and hot tub. Downstairs is laid out for mass dining and games on the two dining tables. The main one is huge but the smaller – only seats about 12 - was ideal for breakfast and smaller card games. Upstairs are two main areas joined by a walkway which overlooks the ground floor and there are two seating areas and a huge t
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mrs
We had family stay overseas for our wedding and it was absolutely perfect! All amenities you could think of, and suitable for all ages. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hen Weekend
Perfect setting for our long weekend, adequate storage for food and drink to allow us to spend the whole weekend inside the property. Fantastic setting with incredible views. Would definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house for large groups
We celebrated an 80th birthday at the property and it was the perfect place for our family. Communication with the property manager Mandy was excellent and they were flexible where possible. The property itself is kitted out for large groups so cleverly - from the layout, to the crockery and glasses and even 26 pool towels, they had thought of everything. We were thoroughly impressed with the property overall and would highly recommend it for big families of all ages.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Barn
We had a lovely weekend in this beautiful barn. It is very well equipped in the kitchen with plenty of everything including glasses and having two dishwashers was a real bonus. The huge table was amazing and 20 of us fitted round it easily, great space for socialising. The hot tub was well enjoyed by all. All in all great accommodation for a big group and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow!
We have rented a large number of properties over the years to be able to bring our growing family together. Everyone agreed this was the best place we've stayed. I can't think of anything that would have improved it- everything we could possibly need was supplied-and then some! The staff we met or spoke to were friendly and professional. I would thoroughly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021