The Barn at Sandhole Cottage

41 Customer Reviews

• "The extra instructions on location were very helpful ."

  Beautiful setting with limited parking .lovely seating areas in the garden which was beautifully maintained.The cottage was quirky and well maintained. It was slightly odd to have seating and dinning facilities in one of the bedrooms and for potentially four people only one small sofa.the two bathrooms were both spotless and well appointed.The kitchen area was small but well appointed. The beds were very comfortable. The owners home was on the same site and she was very friendly.

  Reviewed by Jo4.7★Mar 2025

• "We have just returned from our break at ‘The Barn at Sandhole Cottage’ ."

  Unfortunately health issues prevented us from exploring the area and glorious countryside surrounding the cottage. However, the Barn couldn’t have been a more perfect place to relax and recover . It was extremely comfortable, with quality furnishings, and generous beds and bedding. The en-suite walk in shower bathrooms were equally generous and well equipped. Thoughtful extra touches throughout added to the overall relaxing experience and the dogs needs were really well considered with towels and bowls and wipes. Big thanks also for our Welcome Hamper! The garden surrounding the Barn is beautiful , a natural, peaceful, relaxing haven . We definitely hope to return sometime. When we first booked , Initial communication with Georgie was friendly and prompt . All directions very clear and we felt we could easily make contact should we need. Ultimately we had no reason to but we would like to say Thank you and hopefully we will be back.

  Thank you so much for your generous review and we’re very glad you enjoyed the Barn so much. We hope to welcome you again if you’re ever visiting this area in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Mar 2025

• "Nice cottage only little kitchen"

  We’re glad you enjoyed the barn. It is a shame the kitchen is so small but sadly that’s the only space available for it. It is referenced as a kitchenette! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Yves3.8★Nov 2024

• "The barn is attractive, clean and well maintained."

  We enjoyed our stay.

  Thank you for your positive feedback. We’re happy you had a good time. Property Owner

  Reviewed by M5.0★Oct 2024

• "The Barn was exactly what we were expecting."

  One of our party had an operation the previous day so all we were looking for was a peaceful, comfortable stay with no distractions. Parking was just a few feet from the front door so perfect for moving in. Everything we needed was provided. The beds were extremely comfortable and the shower rooms were huge and spotless. We were able to visit Scotney Castle and Bewl Water, both very nearby. The Star pub in Matfield is perfect for a decent meal. We would highly recommend the Barn.

  Thank you for your kind feedback and we’re glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lin5.0★Sep 2024

• "Georgie was the perfect hostess."

  Our welcome pack was very generous. She was so helpful and caring. The accommodation was just lovely with lots of personal touches. The garden was so nice to come home to and have a drink outside. The property was spotless and had everything we needed.

  What a lovely review! I’m so glad you enjoyed The Barn. Thank you for leaving everything so clean and tidy. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pam5.0★Sep 2024

• "Everything was very clean and nicely presented."

  We had a brief but lovely stay at The Barn and would happily recommend it to others.

  So glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Sep 2024

• "Very nice cottage."

  Only the kitchen is a bit small, but the restvis morecthen ok.

  So happy you enjoyed The Barn Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rien4.7★Sep 2024

• "We loved our stay at the Barn."

  It's beautifully decorated, very clean, has everything needed for a short vacation/stay and is a place that inspires peace and tranquility. The patio and surrounding garden make for a wonderful place to sit outside and enjoy the beauty and bird song.

  Thank you for your lovely review. So glad you enjoyed your stay at The Barn. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Sep 2024

• "The cottage is very nice and very clean."

  Comfortable beds and bathrooms. Seating area in and outside were also to our liking. The only negative comment I have is that I could not read from the description on the website that dogs are not to be left alone in the cottage, which is quite a problem as you cannot take a dog to a supermarket or leave him in the car. I could leave my dog in the kitchen which is no more than 5m square. You will be checked if you let your dog in the room(s) I would not have booked this cottage if I knew beforehand.

  Reviewed by Monika4.7★Jun 2024

• "Comfortable place to stay, facilities were fine,particularly the showers!"

  Kitchen was small and lacked a cooker( just a double hot plate & microwave) but wasn't a problem as there are loads of nearby pubs and eateries! The area is brilliant with almost too many places to visit all within about 20 miles or less!

  Reviewed by Paul4.7★May 2024

• "A really lovely property-tastefully decorated including everything we needed inside ."

  Lovely spacious en -suite bathrooms and nice seating areas outside. The host Georgie was very friendly & helpful .Property Ideally located for us to visit relatives at Pembury-just over 2 miles away

  Thank you for your lovely review, and I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you or your family again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Haydn5.0★Apr 2024

• "We found the barn to be perfect for our needs."

  It was very clean, comfortable and warm. The kitchen is a bit basic but we did know this before we arrived and we managed without any fuss. I would love to return sometime in the future.

  Thank you for your lovely review, and thank you for leaving everything so clean and tidy. We hope to see you both again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Glynis5.0★Mar 2024

• "This is the second time we have been to stay and hopefully will do again."

  Excellent will recommend.

  It was very good to welcome you to the Barn again and we’re so happy you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you next time Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth Vivien5.0★Oct 2023

• "Our stay was excellent in every way."

  The hosts were helpful but not intrusive. The cottage was very well equipped and had everything thing we required. Gill - North Wales

  We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay, and it was good to meet your lovely dog. We hope to welcome you again another time. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Oct 2023

• "Ideal cottage for a short stay to explore the area."

  Very clean, small kitchen, but that was clear in the description & expected. Georgie - Lovely Host - Helpful (Welcome pack appreciated :)) Enjoyed the Owl hooting at night

  We’re very happy you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your lovely comments. Our garden is so full of birds, and we’re glad you managed to hear our resident owl! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carolyn5.0★Oct 2023

• "Lovely comfortable cottage ideal for mini break."

  not very clear on details of accommodation that there is no separate lounge area, so we were a little surprised to find that the seating and dining area is incorporated in the main bedroom. however we managed fine but would have been a struggle possibly if we stayed for a longer period of time. very quiet and calm feel to the place though, and good quality bedlinen and towels.

  Thank you for your kind comments I’m sorry for the confusion about the living/dining space. I believe the studio bedroom is illustrated pretty well in the photographs, but possibly this is something we should address in the text. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark4.1★Sep 2023

• "Lovely cottage, in lovely location."

  Very nice and welcoming hosts. The cottage is well equipped. Everything is thought through from the torch on the bedside table to the dog towel, the hand soap in the kitchen and milk and Prosecco in the fridge - just everything. The kitchen is small, but we knew that. More of an excuse to go out to eat. The garden is secured so our dog could run around and have fun and breakfast on the patio was delightful too. If we stay in the area again, we’d definitely be back!

  Thank you for your kind review and we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to have you as guests and to welcome little Ally! Hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martina5.0★Aug 2023

• "Really enjoyed our stay."

  Thank you. Cottage was in a quiet location with a lovely sitting out area. Perfect for our week exploring Kent.

  Reviewed by Carolyn3.8★Jul 2023

• "The Barn was an excellent choice for our week in Kent."

  Great situation, very quiet, parking, lovely patio area. The cottage is VERY comfortable, has everything you need. The two en-suites are excellent. The host is very helpful and provided us with a basket of goodies on arrival, much appreciated. Lots of interesting information in the folder that was in the cottage and we accessed several of these. Close to many attractions especially NT which we used. All in all I would thoroughly recommend The Barn and give it 10/10. Should I be returning to this area of Kent, this would be my first choice. Thank you for making our holiday unforgettable.

  Thank you so much for your very kind and considered comments about The Barn. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you again some time. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pat5.0★Jun 2023

• "The only reason I didn't give 5 stars throughout were that it wasn't obvious from the description there was no oven - only realised a couple of days before the holiday when reading reviews."

  Not a problem as we mostly ate out but I normally heat up a pizza the first night so was glad to have found out in advance so I could adjust plans. Also, tv has no signal - we realised from guest book that others had same issue so didn't complain, just watched Springwatch on the tablet instead. Might be worth letting people know there may be an issue so they can bring devices. Apart from that, a superb place with the most comfortable bed we've ever slept in, clean, quiet and beautifully decorated. Very handy for numerous attractions and just a couple of miles from a railway station for a day out in London or the coast.

  We are glad you enjoyed your stay and managed the small kitchen. Due to its size there isn’t enough room for an oven, but we do try to provide as many facilities as possible. The TV can be a problem if the signal is bad (ie during stormy weather) as it relies entirely on 4G WiFi. Most people find it works fine but this is something we’re addressing. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret4.4★Jun 2023

• "I really enjoyed my stay very comfortable can’t fault anything thank you."

  Thank you for your kind review. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth Vivien5.0★Apr 2023

• "The barn at sandhole Cottage was perfect for us."

  Everything you need is provided and the welcome basket was a really nice touch. Georgie was very friendly and welcoming. We found the location of the property was nigh on perfect for exploring Kent.

  Thank you for your kind comments. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dale5.0★Apr 2023

• "Great property in a superb location for visiting friends in Kent, Sussex and SE London."

  Friendly hosts.

  We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Barn. Thank you for your kind review. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David4.7★Mar 2023

• "A lovely barn which slept four which I think would have been a tight fit for that amount of people in terms of seating and table space but was ideal for two adults like us."

  The two beds were a lovely size as were the rooms themselves but one bedroom had a wall mounted tv so could have been an issue if one person wanted to stay up later than the other to watch tv. The kitchenette was ideal if you wanted to eat out but there was no oven but to be fair you knew that in advance. Our only complaint was that the radiators in the bathrooms only came on twice a day and never got very hot. All the crockery, glass and cutlery was of a very high standard and everything you wanted was provided.

  Thank you for your kind review and we’re glad you enjoyed your stay. I’m sorry you didn't let us know while you were here that the bathroom radiators weren’t warm enough for you. We could have happily changed the heat and timing. I hope we might see you again next time you visit Kent. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Liz4.4★Mar 2023

• "Lovely cottage,ideal situation to explore Kent."

  Would love to go when the weather is more user friendly. Lovely welcome pack and festive touches.

  Reviewed by George4.4★Dec 2022

• "This was a perfect place for my sister and I to stay."

  We had a great time. It’s clean, comfortable and cozy. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful.

  Thank you for your lovely comments. We’re very happy you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Nov 2022

• "Perfect cottage for us all on the ground floor."

  Two en suite rooms were spacious and nicely furnished. The kitchenette area was well equipped. Minimal prep space but adequate for simple meals. Beautiful gardens, parking fine, quiet location and handy access onto a21 though a busy road. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return and recommend

  Thank you for your kind comments. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie4.7★Oct 2022

• "We loved the chalet and we were very comfortable in the comfy beds and brilliant shower areas."

  Outside seating was lovely too. Kitchen bit small, but we expected that. Owner was a joy.

  So glad you enjoyed your stay and found everything comfortable Property Owner

  Reviewed by Brenda4.7★Sep 2022

• "We were very happy there and used the Sandhole Cottage Barn as a base for visiting various National Trust properties in the area."

  However we did have trouble with the television. It works off of Wi-Fi and we could not get various channels. It works in a different way. The owner of the property did her best to improve the situation for us. But we ended up using our iPads to view ITV1 and Channel 5. Apart from that we have no complaints. Diane and Bob Bridges

  Reviewed by Diane4.4★Sep 2022

• "Neathly maintained place."

  Nice and clean. Enjoyed the garden.

  Reviewed by E.j.5.0★Aug 2022

• "Very well appointed ground floor apartment with delightful patio screened from the parking area where we enjoyed our breakfasts."

  We felt the website photos didn’t do the accommodation justice. Georgie was discrete and friendly and readily answered any questions we had. You do have to be careful getting onto the A21 because of its proximity to a bend on a busy road but apart from that the cottage is extremely well placed to visit the many historic and interesting properties within easy reach.

  Thank you for your kind comments. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Jul 2022

• "Extremely comfortable cottage with a lovely area to sit outside and perfect for a couple."

  Very convenient for visiting all the National Trust properties and gardens in the area. The Black Horse pub in Pembury had superb food and friendly staff.

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Jun 2022

• "Lovely property in a great location for exploring Kent."

  Peaceful and relaxing listening to the birds in the garden. We would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Sharon4.7★Jun 2022

• "Lovely cottage very comfortable bedrooms with on suits."

  good location for day trips, the kitchen is ideal for quick meals which for us was ideal.

  Reviewed by Robert4.7★Jun 2022

• "Generally a nice quiet clean property with very pleasant helpful owners."

  A bit small and the kitchen is limited in size but for most people eating out etc it is perfectly adequate. The downside is the get out from the lane onto the A21 which can be a bit dangerous but generally OK and would use again.

  Reviewed by John4.1★May 2022

• "This cottage was all that was promised in the documentation but to a high standard and very comfortable."

  Sufficiently off the main road so that it was very quiet ( the dawn chorus was truly beautiful) but a good spot for west Kent and east Sussex. A very relaxing place with some good walking etc. Thank you. John

  Thank you for your lovely comments. We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay. Georgie Property Owner

  Reviewed by John5.0★May 2022

• "A lovely cottage in a beautiful and quit area."

  Thank you for your kind comments. We’re very glad you enjoyed your stay. Georgie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Apr 2022

• "Lovely cottage & great location for fun, outdoor family activities as well as sight-seeing."

  We really enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Sally4.7★Jul 2021

• "Lovely accommodation and surroundings."

  Georgie made us feel very welcome. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home.

  Reviewed by J5.0★Jul 2021

• "A fantastic break at The Barn at Sandhole Cottage."

  The Barn is in a peaceful venue, well equipped and tastefully decorated. A morning tea on the terrace listening to bird song was a highlight. The welcome was warm and friendly with advice for days out. We'll definitely be coming back.

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Jul 2021

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