Shepherd's Farm House

ID: S3554

  • Bedrooms 4
  • ・ Sleeps 7
  • ・ Pets No

About this property

Set in the Kent hamlet of Lenham Heath, this superbly-restored, detached period farmhouse was originally built around 1732 and offers a wealth of period features such as exposed beams throughout, oak floors, a farmhouse kitchen and cosy inglenook fireplace, all set under a traditional Kent peg roof. This Lenham Heath farmhouse is situated amid stunning gardens and farmland with lovely views over fields and trees towards the North Downs. Equipped and furnished to a high standard, this Lenham Heath farmhouse has four beautiful bedrooms offering flexible family accommodation in the Garden of England. The living accommodation at this Lenham Heath farmhouse consists of a well-equipped kitchen, a separate dining room and a comfortable beamed sitting room with a fabulous woodburning stove. There is a private garden with furniture, and large grounds to the rear of this Lenham Heath farmhouse which lead down to a small private pond with its own island in the centre, and on to several paddocks where, depending on the time of year, you will find hand-reared sheep and lambs eagerly awaiting some human company. Country walks across the fields take you into the villages of either Lenham or Charing where you will find a large selection of local shops, restaurants and pubs. This lovely Lenham Heath farmhouse offers guests the chance to experience living in a period property enjoying wildlife and walks whilst not compromising on the benefits and comfort of modern day living. Note: This cottage can be booked with Ref. 7731 to accommodate 11.

Lenham Heath is a small village in rural Kent with a selection of shops and pubs. The towns of Maidstone and Ashford are close by.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x ground floor single with en-suite wet-room with shower, basin and WC.

Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.

Kitchen with breakfast area (seats 4).

Utility.

Dining room (seats 6).

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Gas central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric range oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.

Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off road parking for 4 cars.

Double garage with bike storage.

Orchard to the front with free apples depending on season.

Wild flower front garden with shared side access to Shepherd Farmhouse and Shepherd Cottage.

Private rear garden with lawn and furniture, with extended area to shared farmhouse grounds and garden down to unfenced pond.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop and pub 1.5 miles.

Note: There are small, partially-fenced ponds and streams in the grounds; children to be supervised at all times.

Note: There is a railway line at the end of the extended gardens and beyond the ponds, some train noise may be audible at times due to wind direction.

Note: Check-in 4pm.

Note: This property requires a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

Nearby points of interest

  • Leeds Castle
  • Stoneacre National Trust
  • Kent Life

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