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Elegant country family home near Sissinghurst, Scotney and Bodiam Castle

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A wooden deck with chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A spacious living room with a beige sofa set, a red armchair, and a patterned rug. A fireplace is visible on the right, and a large window provides natural light.
A wooden bench overlooking a lush garden with various trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A white house with a dark roof surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table surrounded by eight chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a garden through a glass door.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to High Weald

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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hawkhurst, kent
  • Place, High Weald
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bodiam Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Leeds Castle
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Cranbrook

Located in Cranbrook, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Cranbrook Museum and Morgan Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cranbrook Union Mill and Pashley Manor Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider The American Garden and Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
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hawkhurst, kent

What's nearby

  • High Weald - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bodiam Castle - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Camber Sands - 36 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Leeds Castle - 38 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Eastbourne Pier - 44 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

  • Robertsbridge Station - 10 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ostrich Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Cucina - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Salehurst Halt - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Judges Bakery Robertsbridge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bedgebury Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant country family home near Sissinghurst, Scotney and Bodiam Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elegant country family home near Sissinghurst, Scotney and Bodiam Castle ?

As of 30 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegant country family home near Sissinghurst, Scotney and Bodiam Castle on 3 Jan, 2027 start from S$3,658, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Elegant country family home near Sissinghurst, Scotney and Bodiam Castle ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegant country family home near Sissinghurst, Scotney and Bodiam Castle ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant country family home near Sissinghurst, Scotney and Bodiam Castle ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant country family home near Sissinghurst, Scotney and Bodiam Castle located?

This family-friendly Cranbrook holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Merriments Gardens and Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest. The American Garden and Pashley Manor Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Idyllic Vacation

My family and I spent an idyllic week at Barnfield House over the Christmas period. The house is spacious with all of the amenities we required for a party of eight. The views are breathtaking. We were extremely lucky with the weather and were even able to enjoy a Christmas breakfast on the terrace! The village with two supermarkets and a charming cinema/coffeehouse was just a short walk from the house. We have some wonderful memories of being all together in a comfortable, beautiful, and relaxing home.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfection.

My family and I, 7 adults and 3 children had a truly amazing holiday in this beautiful house. Penny is a wonderful host before, during and after our stay. A great communicator. From the moment we stepped through the front door we were made to feel home from home. Everything was there to make our retreat perfect. The weather was kind to us so we had fun in the garden with its large table and chairs and great BBQ equipment. The children loved playing with the ball games especially the badminton equipment. Highly recommended!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Richard......we're delighted you think of your stay at Barnfield House as 'perfection'! (But I have only just realised that I can respond to reviews...so much for good communication!). Best wishes to you all. Jenny
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful few days

Communication with Jenny from start to finish was friendly and excellent She continually checked everything was ok. The house and location were beautiful. Everything we could possibly need was there. The best equipped kitchen we have ever had. As a group of 9 friends we felt very comfortable and at home at Barnfield house. Thank you Jenny for allowing us to share your beautiful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend reunion of old friends

A beautiful house in a beautiful place full of beautiful things.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortabel huid

Groot, comfortabel huis met enorme tuin met fraai uitzicht. Ruimte genoeg voor 10 personen! Keuken volledig ingericht, maar 8 stoelen rond de tafel is beetje weinig. Zo ook in de eetkamer, maar is makkelijk op te lossen. Gezellige zitkamers en voor kids aparte speelkamer met veel spelletjes! Al met al aanrader voor grote familie.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a large family

We were a group ranging from 2 to 8 people, ages 21 to 62, meeting for the 90th Birthday week of an Aunt who lives in Biddenden. Many birthday activities and three generations coming and going. The house, the responsiveness of Jenny and Phillip, the clarity of directions and instructions, could not have been better. We had a dinner here one night where one cousin, a professional chef, loved the kitchen. Beds spectacular, plenty of room for togetherness or solitude, countryside quiet, flowers and plantings gorgeous, and just watching the rabbits, and watching the fox watch the rabbits yet not catch any—a happy happy house! And the books! Don’t bother to lug your own, a dream selection. We’ll be back.
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10/10 Excellent

A wonderful property with everything you need for a comfortable stay

This is beautiful place to stay, feels like home from home. There were 9 friends staying there was plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen is well equipped and there are lots of personal touches to make it feel homely. The weather was fantastic and we breakfasted on the terrace in October! Stunning views and surrounding countryside added to the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Just the job!

As above
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Comfortable home away from home in fantastic location

Wonderful house comfortably furnished with many personal and interesting pieces. The garden and terrace are great - secluded with amazing views across the fields and perfect for stargazing. Excellent location with good amenities nearby in Hawkhurst and a great choice of historic properties, gardens, open spaces, farm shops, coffee shops, pubs, restaurants and the coast all within close proximity.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

The view will grab you !

The house is exactly like the photos except the paintings, furnishings and view are even better in real life. A pleasant surprise, not mentioned in the house description, was a small apple orchard on the side of the house. Our grandchildren had a great delight in picking a few fresh apples. The house had ample room for our party of ten (eight adults and two children) and some wonderful family gatherings were had. Whether it was a cup of tea in the morning or a refreshing glass of wine in the evening the view of the countryside on the back deck were spectacular. The house is situated just outside the village of Hawkhurst and a stroll of ten minutes gets you into the center where there are two pubs and some shops including a baker. I found the best pub in the area is the Oak and Ivy just out the far side of the village, for that you need to drive. The pub has great pub food reasonably priced, it also has a huge inglenook fireplace. There is so much to see and do in this area of England, London is only a forty minute train ride and the towns of Hastings, Rye, Battle (Battle of Hasting 1066 took place there) and Canterbury are no more than a forty minute car ride at the most. The number of gardens and castles within forty minutes is astounding. See a theme here, forty minutes is the most you will have to travel to see the sights. If driving is not your thing than there are plenty of walks close by and it all ends up back at the beautiful house. Our family had a wonderful time and after two weeks it was sad to leave. For me every day was akin to waking up in a Constable painting.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for your kind review. Yes, the magnificent view is what drew us to the house in the first place. Even after 20 years the house and view still delight us so we're very happy to be able to share them with you. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope to be able to welcome you back to Barnfield House in the future.
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8/10 Good

Great location and a very comfortable stay

It felt like a comfy family home, which suited our family group. The location was fabulous and we had to drag ourselves away in the mornings to go touring as it was lovely just being in the garden and taking it easy. What a dilemma :) Will definitely recommend to family and friends.
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10/10 Excellent

Delightful!

Gorgeous house in a fantastic location! We were fortunate to have glorious weather which meant we could take full advantage of the beautiful gardens and spectacular views. There were 10 of us on our annual walking weekend and this house suited us perfectly. The house had every amenity you could ask for and the owners and managers could not have been more accommodating. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location, fantastic house

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Barnfield house. The house itself was lovely and just the right size. The surrounding area is lovely and great with kids. Thank you so much, really relaxing break.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Christmas with the family

Barnfield House is a lovely, spacious house set in wonderful grounds. There is plenty of parking. The kitchen is well-equipped, suitable for those who like to cook - we were easily able to cook Christmas dinner for 8. The bedrooms were all comfortable; the master bedroom with the 4-poster bed, walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom is particularly grand. Good quality travel cot and highchair were supplied. The hosts were very helpful and attentive.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your lovely review Mark. It was a pleasure welcoming your family for Christmas and we're so glad you enjoyed your stay. The kitchen is indeed a magnet for keen cooks; the collection of cookery books has now grown to 40! I hope we can welcome you back again in the future – you would all be most welcome!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A holiday to remember

A family party of eight, aged 38 - 92 all had a wonderful time at Barnfield House. We all enjoyed meal times gathered around the large kitchen table in the very well equipped kitchen and spent the day after arrival relaxing in the sunshine and exploring the large garden. The choices of lounges meant that you could watch TV or just relax and chat about where we had visited that day. Barnfield House is a very homely and comfortable place to stay and we all agree we will visit it again.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
It was so lovely that you chose to celebrate your husband's birthday at Barnfield House, Lynn...and we're glad you had some decent sunny weather too so you could enjoy those glorious country views from the deck! WE look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A home from home

A beautiful home and equally beautiful grounds (complete with bunnies!) - you don't feel you are staying in a holiday rental. We had a wonderful family Easter break. Would certainly book Barnfield House again.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your lovely review, Ann-Marie. We loved having you to stay, and are glad that the bunnies made an Easter appearance! (We've had deer foraging among the apple trees this year, as well as wild ducks taking up residence on the pond...it's quite a menagerie here! I hope we can welcome you back to Barnfield House soon. Best wishes to you and your family.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Superb property with amazing facilities!

We had the most wonderful trip to this beautiful home in Hawkhurst and from beginning to end it was an absolute pleasure to organise everything due to the owners fast responses and efficiency. This home is in a beautiful part of England with lots to do near by for all age groups.Our party of 6(from ages 7 yo to 70) visited castles(Sissinghurst,Leeds,Bodiam),beautiful towns and cities(Rye,Hastings,London,Tunbridge Wells) and amazing National Trust properties.However the most fun had on our trip to England during the mid term break was in this very comfortable house and 2 acre garden-every day the children climbed trees,played hide and seek and chasing and rolled down the hill for hours on end,and thanks to the owners helpful advice on local markets and the superbly equipped kitchen,the adults enjoyed preparing some great meals.After lots of action packed days we all enjoyed relaxing in the large,cosy sitting rooms.The house was huge,obviously well loved by its owners and extremely comfortable with large bedrooms and lots of bathrooms,in addition it had the most beautiful views.The owner is very obviously an expert homemaker! We all had the most relaxing,enjoyable week there and would definitely go back to this house and this part of the UK.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Wow what a wonderful review Sinead...thank you so much for your generous words. It was a pleasure having you stay for the mid-term break...gosh, is that really almost a year ago? (Just worked out I can respond here, hence delay). It sounds as though you made the most of the myriad attractions in the area – am still discovering new ones too. I hope we can look forward to welcoming you back to Barnfield House soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to relax with friends.

This was the 4th consecutive annual visit for a pre Christmas weekend break for our group of 6 dear friends. Our 4th visit with good reason, the house is beautiful! It has an atmosphere of calm, relaxed comfort with much more character and a strong homely feel that you simply don't get in most holiday properties. Everything is comfortable and everywhere extremely well equipped and well kept. I can only assume that the gentleman offering the disparaging and misleading review must have stayed at an entirely different property.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much Louise....your comments mean a lot. We feel so honoured that you choose to return to Barnfield House – now your home-from-home – for your annual reunion....and we look forward to welcoming you for your 6th trip this year!
Archival

8/10 Good

Great property for larger family get-togethers

The setting and size of the property allows for a very relaxed and tranquil get together. There is plenty of elbow room and the picturesque views over the Kent countryside at the end of the day really is beautiful. It's in a great location for the areas of interest around Kent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic property with excellent facilities, a real home from home.

The house was fantastic, lovely kitchen, breakfast dining and utility area with a fully equipped kitchen which made life so much easier for us on arrival. The main dining area had a fantastic view of the deck and the lovely grounds, as the weather was good we ate breakfast outside several times during our stay and the children loved the games and TV rooms which were very well stocked to keep everyone from 0 - 99 occupied including a great range of DVDs and music. The main lounge was wonderfully comfortable, as were all the bedrooms and the second floor area was a real find for the children in our party who used it as a den and private retreat for reading. We really couldn't have asked for more from the house and Flo the housekeeper and her husband were lovely when our food order arrived early, taking it in on our behalf before we arrived. There was so much to do in the surrounding area, many NT and English Heritage places to visit, in addition to other historic homes and towns such as Hever Castle, Rye and Tonbridge Wells. With plenty of places to eat or get a takeaway we would have no hesitation in recommending the house to any and everyone, it was one of the loveliest places we've stayed in during our 18 years of holidaying in UK holiday homes/cottages. Thanks to Jenny and Philip for allowing us to use their beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

The perfect English Country holiday

Living in the tropics, my holiday in Barnfield House was a wonderful experience of English spring in the country. The house was built in the 1930s and is a delightful, sprawling home loaded with character, comfy furniture and with gorgeous antiques in every corner. Every day we shopped in the village and cooked wonderful meals in the well equipped kitchen, which provided every gadget imaginable. We often ate outside on the big wooden deck under the wisteria vine. The garden views were vast and it was very quiet... Such a gift when coming from a busy town. The house was clean and well looked after, and is very well located for sight seeing, being within an easy drive of heritage sites, bluebell woods, famous gardens and historic towns. I had the best holiday for many years and plan to return next year with friends.
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Disappointing

Disappointing To call this a 4 star property is frankly dishonest. 1 star would be more the mark. The house was very shabby and frankly worn out. Peeling paint abounds everywhere, the owners gave up on maintenance a long, long time ago, carpets are old, frayed and in the drawing room stained. The quality of cleaning was very poor; one would hardly dare eat in the kitchen. Far from the kitchen being a chef's paradise, like the rest of the house it is old, dilapidated and past its prime by 20 years. The cooker was old, not clean and so warn out that the markings around the controls have disappeared, it is thus useless. The crockery and cutlery was a mishmash of old mismatched, stained and chipped items and clutter everywhere throughout the house. The house had a aroma of old cigars and much worse, old dogs. We tried to spend as much time outside the house as possible. The photos which are published appear to have been taken many, many years ago. The house appears to have been furnished via a container of very inexpensive from the far-east, the soft furnishings are cheap and uncomfortable. The owners help themselves to your rent and then dump their two old bangers on the driveway which you are paying rent for, making turning difficult. Every expense has been spared by these owners – don’t book it !!!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
It is difficult to know how to respond to such an inaccurate and unpleasant review, as this is the first time we have been in this position. Barnfield House is our much loved (and well maintained) family home, and has been available as a holiday let for the past four years. During this time we have welcomed just under 100 groups of guests – both multi-generation families and groups of friends – and this is the first and only time we have received anything other than extremely positive and appreciative reviews . Barnfield House is not an ultra-modern luxury hotel, nor do we pretend that it is. Is the house absolutely perfect? No it isn't. What it is, is a spacious, comfortably furnished and well equipped family home built in the 1930's with wonderful views and a large garden. As any existing home owner will know, there are always improvements that can be made to any property, and these we do on a regular and ongoing basis. To comment on some specific points that this reviewer made: 1/ The house is professionally cleaned at every changeover (including the cooker) 2/ The descriptions provided are accurate and up to date, as are the photographs 3/ We did have a much loved Airedale terrier but he passed away 5 years ago 4/ We do not allow smoking in the house 5/ Our two "old bangers" are currently parked at the edge of the (very large) driveway but as there is ample room for parking at least 8 cars, this is not usually a problem We regret that this Dubai-based reviewer did not enjoy his time at Barnfield House but he is the first and, to our knowledge, the only guest to feel this way. All our other guests have been delighted with the house and facilities, and later this year we have a group coming back for the third time. We treat all our guests with courtesy and respect and expect the same in return.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great home for New Year celebrations

We had a lovely time at Barnfield House over the New Year period. The kitchen was really well equipped and there was lots of space for a gathering of 9. The garden and views were fantastic and the kids loved the space.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

What a great stay!

Wow! what a house! This is a wonderful property! The minute we walked in the house felt like a home, cozy and warm. Nothing was missing, kitchen is fully stocked, pleasure for cooks (like me). The house is very spacious allowing enough personal space, but yet, it is just the right size you feel close to everybody. The garden and the surrounding are beautiful (you need to pray for good weather). Jenny & Philip are amazing owners, responsive and communicative. Lots of activities in the area. I will most definitely will try to come back to this wonderful house.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Marvellous break

Ten of us across 3 generations stayed at Barnfiekd House over the bank holiday weekend. We had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful, filled with lovely things (art, Knicks knacks, curios etc like a proper home) and practical things (everything you might need in a kitchen, loads of books across a wide range of topics, board games and outdoor activities to keep children entertained). The grounds are lovely, ideal for lazing with a good book. I must mention that the house was very clean and all linen and towels were pristine. The village is also pretty. Camber sands (17miles) is a lovely beach. We also had fun fishing at the farm nearby - although 10 of us had to settle for a solitary tiny fish as catch of the day. Worth mentioning - there is a very useful folder with helpful info about everything : location of tesco, taxi number, restaurants, operating instructions for all appliances etc. Will definitely visit again AND recommend to friends. Thank you jenny and philip for your prompt responses to all my queries
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