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

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 26463 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly

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 £35 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 hot tub
  • Hot 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
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Video game console
  • CD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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 installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Map
Sittingbourne, Kent

What's nearby

  • Kent Science Park - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Belmont House and Gardens - 10 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Leeds Castle - 14 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Elmley National Nature Reserve - 26 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Maidstone Harrietsham Station - 10 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucky House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lateef Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Empress of India - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crispin's Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dover Castle Inn - ‬6 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.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Birthday stay
Stayed with family for my sons 40th birthday.. The barn is a fantastic place to stay everything you need is provided and nothing is too much trouble our food delivery arrived before us and the girls put it all away for us ..
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10/10 Excellent

Family staycation for NYE
Me and my family stayed here over the New Years Eve period and we couldn't have asked for anymore! The Barn is huge and so cosy with lots of areas to relax, a huge table to sit round, lots of bedrooms, and all appliances you would need are already there for you, an all round great place to stay, we didn't need to leave once! We will definitely be returning!
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous group getaway
We all absolutely loved this barn - from start to finish the booking process, organising key collection and return was super easy and friendly. We had our ten year anniversary party here with friends and family, we loved the tennis and swimming and the hot tub being exclusive was an added bonus! There are so many utilities included we only needed to bring food and drink! The only other thing we needed to get way foil and kitchen roll but dishwasher tabs, tea and coffee all provided which we loved. We would come back in a heartbeat.

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

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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

Claire C.

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Hayley R.

An amazing stay, with absolutely everything you could think of for your stay.
From the moment we arrived and even before the house manager was extremely helpful and did everything that they could to help us. She replied to any pre arrival contact with helpful answers and helped us to prepare for our arrival. Once there we quickly realised the house had absolutely everything you would need for our stay and there was a lot of space considering we had 26 people. We managed to even get 26 round the big main dining area table (with a squeeze). There were adequate bathrooms and the place was very tidy and clean. We were able to get Indian delivered while there and paid for a chef to come in. There were two large fridges, one smaller fridge and a tall freezer so we’re easily able to store everything. There were two dishwashers and the tablets were already there, along with oven gloves, washing up liquid etc. thank you for an amazing stay! We couldn’t have asked for a better house.

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Thanksgiving weekend
We had a group stay for thanksgiving in November 2022. A lovely house that comfortably slept out group of 18. The house is well stoked, great big table which fit everybody and a lovely location and view from the house. One complaint from the group was the pet fee, at £30 per pet per week whether you stay 3 days or 7 days seemed a little steep, but that is the only complaint from an otherwise lovely weekend.

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing Stay for a hen party
Where do I start…..Great Higham Barn is more than we could have asked for. We arrived as a hen party of 23 people believing we may not have enough room for us all BUT the barn is outstanding, an amazing use of space and you get a real country feel. The hot tub was brilliant too and although we didn’t use the pool as wasn’t open we could see it would be a fantastic edition to a summer rental. The staff at Bloom stays were really helpful when I needed questions answered beforehand and we even had a recommended chef company (The Kent Kitchen) arrive and cook a 3 course meal for us all on the Saturday, they also were outstanding. So so happy with all aspects of the stay. Thank you so much

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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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.

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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
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8/10 Good

Craig S.

Beautiful Barn
Very nice stay. Perfect for a big group, the hot tub was a nice touch. Plenty of space to make food. Beautiful surroundings. Any questions sent to Mandy were answered straight away, very helpful. Would happily go back.
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8/10 Good

Rebecca M.

Really nice place, such an attractive barn
Really pretty place, lovely big master bed and great space for lots of people to gather. Kitchen has everything you’d need for cooking for that number of people and so good to have two dishwashers. The hot tub was a great addition and the pool was fun. A shame the other people didn’t put the cover back on so it was a little cold. Only downside some of the towels were stained and we got a call at 9am from the supervisors which wasn’t ideal considering we were obviously on holiday having lie ins. But all in all great stay thank you for having us!
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10/10 Excellent

James N.

Exceptional
Absolutely beautiful property, has everything you need for a perfect break. I will be booking again.
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8/10 Good

Natalie O.

Incredible space with brilliant pool and tennis court - perfect getaway for a group
Great higham is a really special place. Beautifully renovated barn with hot tub and everything you could need - the pool and tennis court are the icing on the cake. The only down side is that the beds are slightly uncomfortable- it’s a small downside!
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10/10 Excellent

Louisa P.

Outstanding barn in true countryside setting
absolutely loved staying here. The views were outstanding with a beautiful seating area to enjoy it. Huge flat lawn for kids and a lovely heated pool which they loved. Accommodation was well thought out with plenty of space, seating options and facilities. Good kitchen and equipment. Didn’t have as much kids’ dinner wear or cups as we would have liked and there was nowhere to hang coats on arrival, which it could have benefited from. Small issues as really it was amazing overall.
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10/10 Excellent

Louisa P.

Outstanding barn in true countryside setting
absolutely loved staying here. The views were outstanding with a beautiful seating area to enjoy it. Huge flat lawn for kids and a lovely heated pool which they loved. Accommodation was well thought out with plenty of space, seating options and facilities. Good kitchen and equipment. Didn’t have as much kids’ dinner wear or cups as we would have liked and there was nowhere to hang coats on arrival, which it could have benefited from. Small issues as really it was amazing overall.
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10/10 Excellent

Louisa P.

Outstanding barn in true countryside setting
absolutely loved staying here. The views were outstanding with a beautiful seating area to enjoy it. Huge flat lawn for kids and a lovely heated pool which they loved. Accommodation was well thought out with plenty of space, seating options and facilities. Good kitchen and equipment. Didn’t have as much kids’ dinner wear or cups as we would have liked and there was nowhere to hang coats on arrival, which it could have benefited from. Small issues as really it was amazing overall.
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10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Amazing
Lovely place and can’t wait to go back!!! The place was so clean and perfect size for a big group!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Thank you
Great Higham Barn and the team that works alongside it were brilliant. The place itself is beautiful and we could not have asked for more. To everyone who helped us with the stay, you were very helpful in answering all our questions and for make us feel welcome. We can’t wait to come back! Andrew
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Fantastic
Highly recommend for all ages. Hot tub and pool were fabulous. Plenty of room in the house and outside. Lots of kitchen equipment etc. Mandy and The Bloom Team were great. Some sun beds outside were be an added bonus as outside chairs are a little uncomfortable. Everything was spot on - we will be back.