Family Retreat in Kent. All-year pool. Sleeps 12 + 2. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms.

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Hop Farm's amazing all-weather swimming pool

Hop Farm's amazing heated (28 degrees) swimming pool

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Explore the area

Near Sandwich, Kent

Wingham Wildlife Park3 min drive
Howletts Wild Animal Park9 min drive
Dreamland16 min drive
London (LGW-Gatwick)104 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Twin Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Hop Farm is a charming farmhouse with all modern amenities, dated 1715 with its own, exclusive and astonishing, full-size heated indoor pool, which ranges from 3ft to 6ft in depth, 6 bedrooms, four bathrooms and parking for 6 cars.

Hop Farm offers accommodation normally for 12 persons. Up to two extra persons are allowed and are charged at a nominal rate of £50 per person per night for which they are provided with sleepover beds. Babies in arms are free of course.

Hop Farm is brilliantly situated in the back-of-beyond real farming country of East Kent, yet it is less than 2 hours from London by car, 1 hour by high-speed train, within 30 minutes of the Channel Tunnel and Ferry ports, and 45 minutes from Ashford for Eurostar (Paris or Brussels 2 hours).

Hop Farm has a beautiful all-weather heated swimming pool for your exclusive use, Wi-Fi, barbecue, with seating up to 14 and two table tennis tables.

There is also a 5-a-side football pitch.

Next to Hop Farm is our beautiful, private grass tennis court which we can share with you. Just ask when booking should you wish to use it. Hours available are 11am to 1pm daily. You will need to bring your own racquets, tennis balls and tennis shoes. Being grass, the court is closed in the autumn and winter, normally October to May.

Hop Farm is surrounded by fields and lovely Kent orchards which are ideal for country walks. Coppers Bistro in the nearby village of Preston, the Anchor Inn, Wingham and the Duke William, Ickham we can recommend for family meals.

Interesting places to visit nearby include historic Sandwich (with several golf courses including the world-famous Royal St George's Golf Club), Canterbury with its world-renowned Cathedral, city walls and designer shopping and the nearby vineyards for Kent wine.

There are many children's attractions very near, including Wingham Wildlife Park, the famous Howletts Zoo, Roman Richborough Castle and Ramsgate, Margate and Deal beaches. Dover Castle, the second-biggest fully-intact castle after Windsor, is always a hit with children. And then there is the astonishing Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park at nearby Sandwich, just the thing for the young - as well as those of us not so young who would just like to experience the thrill of childhood once again! (whitemillswake.co.uk)

When booking please remember to let us know your reason for booking and the number of guests in your party. Thank you!

Property manager

Vaughan Grylls

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Stair gates.

Events

No events allowed

Permission required for those not staying.

Pets

Pets allowed

Maximum two dogs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Strictly No Parties (weddings, stags, hen dos) Please inquire for all male or all female groups.

Swimming pool hours of opening - 8am to 8pm

No alcohol, smoking, unsupervised non-swimmers and unsupervised persons under 18 in the pool conservatory. See full pool regs in rental agreement.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Permission required for those not staying.

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Canterbury

Located in Canterbury, this farm stay is in a rural area and by the sea. Canterbury Cathedral and Dover Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Margate Beach and White Cliffs of Dover. Traveling with kids? Consider Dreamland and Wingham Wildlife Park. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.

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Near Sandwich, Kent

What's nearby

Wingham Wildlife Park - 3 min drive
Howletts Wild Animal Park - 9 min drive
Dreamland - 16 min drive
Canterbury Cathedral - 17 min drive
Margate Beach - 30 min drive

Getting around

Canterbury Adisham Station - 8 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

The Bell Inn - 8 min drive
The New Inn - 10 min drive
Time & Tide Taphouse - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
The Rose Inn - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Retreat in Kent. All-year pool. Sleeps 12 + 2. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Family Retreat in Kent. All-year pool. Sleeps 12 + 2. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Retreat in Kent. All-year pool. Sleeps 12 + 2. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Retreat in Kent. All-year pool. Sleeps 12 + 2. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Retreat in Kent. All-year pool. Sleeps 12 + 2. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. located?

This family-friendly Canterbury farm stay is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Wingham Wildlife Park and Isle of Thanet. Secret Gardens of Sandwich and Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris L., Larchamp TINCHEBRAY Bocage Normandy

Dec 27, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay for a large group

Easy to rent from the start right through. Quick responses to questions, friendly welcome. The house was great for our combination of ages, couples and teenagers. The pool was wonderful. Kitchen is fully equipped. We had everything we needed. The setting is idyllic and the dogs had great fun. Definitely recommend this lovely place.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

alicia p.

Aug 3, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place, wonderful owners!!

Truly a special place! We will come back at our first opportunity! 5 stars in every way!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

joyce mclean

May 27, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We had a lovely few days and really did not want to leave. The house,pool and grounds were amazing and Vaughan and Jenny were so so helpful and friendly. They made us very welcome and certainly will try and book again Joyce and Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

erik r.

Jan 23, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering 3 nights

Comfortable stay in well equipped and spacious home Minor malfunctions A good time was had by all 12 guests

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Peter M.

Aug 9, 2017

Excellent place for a multi-generation family holiday

The facilities are very good, particularly the large indoor heated pool which provided much fun for all the family. The grass tennis court was also a great asset. The furnishings seemed a little tired and the bed linen and towels were not luxurious, but in general we would highly recommend this property for a family holiday as everyone in our party (ages 3 to 71) really enjoyed themselves. We would certainly like to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Vaughan Grylls

Vaughan is an artist and writer and retired head of the University for the Creative Arts where he serves as emeritus professor. Polly is the owner of a publishing company in London. Two grown-up offspring, one rescue cat, Jasper, who murders small animals. One greedy but always charming Be the Beagle.

We divide our time between our house in London, our house in Kent, which is near Hop Farm and La Spinosa in Italy
( No: 429689) which we have rented out successfully as a holiday home - lots of reviews! - for several years.

Why they chose this property

A charming country house with its own, exclusive use swimming pool, near the sea, within striking distance of London and the continent yet completely away from it all and with plenty of room and great country walks for humans and dogs - and our fabulous private grass tennis court, open May to September, which you can use. Just let us know in advance if you are interested. Oh yes, if any in your party are interested in old cars, feel free to take a look at Vaughan's collection in the black garage nearby!