About this property
Perched between Matfield and Brenchley in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by luscious greenery, is this detached annexe, Egypt Granary, which is settled above a double garage opposite the owner's home.
With splendid views over the manicured orchard, from its balcony, this attractive holiday home is an idyllic hideaway for a couple looking to get away from it all. Climb up stairs to the first floor, which will lead you to the entrance hallway, here you can kick-off your walking boots ready for a fireside rest. Discover the open-plan living space, flooded in natural light from the balcony doors, where you can look forward to curling up on the L-shape sofa with a much-loved book. Step over to the well-equipped kitchen area to whip up a culinary delight for your loved one, courtesy of the double electric oven and hob. For those fuss-free clean-ups there is a dishwasher, and you will find a washing machine in the handy utility room. Throw open the balcony doors to watch the sun set from the balcony with a glass of wine at hand and admire the colourful orchard before you. As the sky grows dark, a king-size bed awaits, and you can freshen up in the cloakroom or head downstairs to the ground-floor for a refreshing rinse in the sleek bathroom. Awaken with a steaming cup of coffee on the balcony to relish the peaceful setting before starting your day. Egypt Granary is a superb base for a countryside escape, walk straight out the front door onto one of the many surrounding public footpaths. You can round off your walk with a visit to one of our local pubs – the Hopbine Inn or the Halfway House, or for a culinary experience, book a table at the Small Holding restaurant in Kilndown or the Poet in Matfield. For a culinary experience, book a table at the Small Holding restaurant in Kilndown or the Poet in Matfield. History buffs may wish to embark on an adventure to the National Trust site of Scotney Castle, which can be found amid vast woodland or unveil the past at the 13th century ruins of Bayham Old Abbey. Jump in the car for a short drive to explore many more of the countryside walks in the area from Bewl Water, Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest and Cinderhill Woods or go for a crisp glass of wine on the beautiful terrace at Hush Heath Estate and Winery or a cleansing ale at the tap room of the Cellar Head Brewery. For a much-needed escape, whisk your loved one to Egypt Granary
Tucked away in the Kent countryside is the quaint village of Brenchley. Centred around a beloved village church, with a thriving café, post office and butchers, visitors will feel at home here. The village is home to an abundance of winding streets dotted with quaint cottages, alongside historic buildings that date back to the 11th century and commercial orchards. Visitors will enjoy ambling by the village green in Matfield or the churchyard in Brenchley or on the many surrounding footpaths, before stopping in the Little Bull Cafe on the High Street for a well-deserved coffee and sweet treat. The village is served by two fabulous pubs, or enjoy a takeawy from the highly rated Tumeric Gold Indian restaurant in Tudely! Visitors won't have to stray far from Brenchley to explore the nearby bustling towns of Royal Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge with ample shops and galleries, both showcasing stunning 18th century architecture, whilst providing visitors with even more things to see and do!
Accommodation
One king-size bedroom.
Ground-floor bathroom with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
First floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
First floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove and balcony.
Utility accessed from the outside below the stairs.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric double oven and hob, fridge, 2 x freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power.
in rent.
Off road parking available.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.7 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Stoneacre National Trust
- Leeds Castle
- Kent Life
Reviews (10)
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Margreet
Two remarks; kitchen utilities such as pans, plates and glasses are so minimalised that we used the dishwasher daily to have clean dishes for the next day. Thatâs a pity for electricity use and easy to prevent â¦. And personally, I like the bed more firm and broader
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Ian
We were advised 72 hours before arrival by the owners (when WE contacted them about access) that there was some building work going on at their house next door and there might be some noise and probably a skip. What we actually found was the following: ⢠At the bottom of the stairs leading to the property were 5+ 800kg bags of building sand/grit, a cement mixer with mud and sand and other building debris around those. Basically, a building site! ⢠We had to manoeuvre around the above for both access and egress to the property â this caused soiling of footwear and clothing. It was also impossible not to transfer this in to the car thus soiling the inside. ⢠The car became covered in dust and sand from the building works and with the dirt being transferred to the inside too it will need to be fully valeted. ⢠We were woken each morning by builders arriving on site at 7am or soon after. ⢠The noise through the day from the building and use of tools made quiet and peaceful enjoyment of the property impossible. ⢠The mud and building debris were also a problem when accessing the laundry room. With regards to the laundry the door handle didnât work from the inside and I had to climb out of a window (into more building materials and debris to get out!). There was no notice on the door warning not to close it from the inside. ⢠On contacting the owners to express our dissatisfaction they made very little effort to try and help and when told we would want some sort compensation a figure of 5.75% of the rental fee was offered which we found insulting. ⢠In light of all the above we contacted the booking agent (Sykes Cottages) and were told by them that they had not been advised about building works being carried either which apparently they should have been. ⢠The Wi-Fi was totally inadequate and dropped out several times a day, particularly in the evening when it was literally every few minutes and as the tv in the property was wi-fi dependent this was really unacceptable. ⢠There was also meagre provision of basics e.g. only one towel per person and only one towel. In the end we left 48 hours early having been given 25% refund which was negotiated for us by Sykes but which in reality will not cover the costs we have incurred nor actually mean a loss for the owners. We feel that the owners totally misrepresented the situation regarding the building works not just to us but also to Sykes Cottages and our dealings with them made us feel that all they were concerned about was doing as little as possible to address our issues whilst at the same time doing all they could to give as little compensation as possible. In the end we couldnât wait to leave and I can honestly say that this is by far the worst holiday experience I have ever had in relation to customer care. Absolutely disgraceful.
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Anne
The owners were very helpful and responded to us immediately when we needed a little help. The view was fantastic from the balcony and we had many good walks from the granary. Everything was easy to use ( wood burning stove, Dishwasher etc.). The downstairs bathroom was Very modern and cozy. The location is close to many famous gardens and close to fun towns. Also loved the local pubs.