We welcome you to Lower Standen Farm comprises 3 properties - a farmhouse with 5 bedrooms, granary with 3 bedrooms and dairy with 1 bedroom, sleeping up to 24 people in total (maximum 16 adults). Large gravelled driveway with parking for approximately 8 cars
Main Farmhouse (sleeps 13 - max 10 adults) in 5 bedrooms
Entry hall, with seating. From here the main staircase to the first and second floors
Drawing room, one side with central seating on plump sofas and armchairs seating 8 / 10. Large open fireplace with guard. To the other side in front of the French doors to the gardens are two seating areas each seating four to six each with a mix of sofas and chairs. A Smart TV is also located here and the resident board games
The Snug/TV room - corner sofa seating for six with some casual chairs for a few more. Large smart screen TV. Speaker.
Downstairs cloakroom
Kitchen / Dining room - magnificent generous open-plan contemporary kitchen. Central island with five stools to dine at the counter. Equipment includes an American pantry-style fridge freezer, dishwasher and range cooker with six gas rings, twin electric oven, plate warming drawer, microwave, two dishwashers and all your usual gadgets. Fully kitted kitchen for large groups
The dining area includes a bespoke handmade table - created from a fallen oak tree and seats 20
Nook seating area for four to six on sofa seating and a coffee table
Wrap around glazed doors to the garden patio with seating
Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, sink and plenty of cupboards - ideal for catering preparation. Additional fridge and freezer. Cloakroom and hooks, side access to the gardens and the front driveway, WC
First Floor
Master Bedroom (sleeps 2) super king-sized bed, seating area with views over the lawns for 2, chest of drawers. En-suite full bathroom and separate shower. Dressing table and seat. Wardrobe.
Bedroom 2 (sleeps 2+1), twin beds, wardrobe, chest of drawers. (can be made up as a super king on request, optional pull-out trundle bed on request)
Bedroom 3 (sleeps 2) king-size bed, en-suite hidden bathroom (no shower) wardrobe chest of drawers.
Generous family bathroom with separate bath and shower
Second Floor - Eaves bedrooms
Bedroom 4 (sleeps 2+1) twin beds, storage, (additional fold out bed for child available on request)
Den area with bean bags for children to enjoy
Bedroom 5 (sleeps 2+1) twin beds, storage, (additional fold out bed for child available on request)
Outside there are several lawned areas to the rear of the Farmhouse, rope swings, outdoor table, chairs and sofas seating 8-12
Swimming pool area with gated entry. The pool house has changing rooms, shower and WC, sun loungers and seating.
The driveway is gravelled and includes an undercover ping pong table and gas BBQ.
The Granary - sleeps 9 (max 6 adults) in 3 bedrooms
Entrance hall with stairs to first floor
Downstairs shower room with WC and wash hand basin
Open plan sitting room/dining room with comfortable seating for 6, dining table seating 4. Sofa bed available for 2 children on request
Fully equipped kitchen with induction hob and oven, fridge and freezer.
First Floor
Master bedroom (sleeps 2) in king size bed, storage
Family bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash hand basin.
Bedroom 2 (sleeps 2) in double bed, storage
Bedroom 3 (sleeps 3 - max 2 adults) in bunk bed with large single bed on bottom, and single bed above
Enclosed garden to the rear mainly laid to lawn with shrubs and plants.
The Dairy (sleeps 2) is an independent cottage situated beside the main house - 1 bedroom King size, wardrobe, chest of drawers, casual seating for two
En-suite full bathroom and shower
Small sunny terrace with seating for two overlooking the driveway
Hen parties, stag parties and all adults groups of ages under 30 are not permitted. Lower Standen Farm is suited to family groups only.
Towels and Linen provided
Wifi
Central heating
Gas BBQ
Pool towels supplied in the pool house
The swimming pool is enclosed with a low access gate, heated to approx 25 / 27 degrees weather permitting (May through to late September)
Three dogs welcome. Please note additional pet charges are £35 per pet per week (or part of) will be charged
Private off road parking for up to 8 cars.
Please note: this property is strictly a family home. Parties/events are not permitted. Strictly no stag or hen groups, or all adult groups under 30.
CCTV is on site for security
Situated in the heart of the Wealden countryside an area of outstanding beauty, Lower Standen is situated in-between Benenden and Hawkhurst.
The closest village is Benenden with its community shop and pub (The Bull). The beautiful village green next to the Church and pub often hosts village cricket matches, securing its image as the quintessential beautiful English village.
Nearby Cranbrook has a larger town feel yet is formally Kent's smallest town. There's a Co-op supermarket and a handful of independent coffee shops and restaurants. Wonderful walking trails give amazing views of the Wealden countryside.
Also close by is Hawkhurst with its larger supermarkets including Waitrose and wider shopping, The historic Colonnade offers a handful of shops, a bakery and a pharmacist. The Kino cinema (the UK's first digital cinema) is set in a heritage building with its own cafe so you can bring in a glass of wine or a coffee whilst you watch the latest films.
For chic dining try Water Lane, The Walled Garden restaurant. It's a lovely well-hidden find offering a bistro with a twist.
Vineyards:
Balfour Winery and Vineyard offers a super chic wine-tasting experience.
OastBrook - teeny independent winery at Bodium, less than 10 miles from Lower Standen.
Chapel Down Tenterden - for the finest sparkling wine. Most famous British winery. Swan restaurant
Wine Tours or Kent offers tours of various vineyards starting from £120 per person.
Restaurants:
The Woodcock pub is a 10-minute walk away for a lovely pub lunch.
The Curlew for something special, sharing plates and a great atmosphere within 10 minutes from the estate. Can accommodate 20+ guests by arrangement.
The Smallholding is often named the best restaurant in Kent and is a fine dining venue at Kilndown. More options on the website regarding booking offers.
The Bull in Benenden - local pub best for pub grub overlooking the village green. Huge fires for post-walk warming pint in the winter.
Gardens:
Sissinghurst Garden (National Trust)
Hole Park - some regular events as well as garden tours. Open certain weekends of the year.
Bodiam Castle (National Trust)
Closest beach/port:
Rye, Hastings and Camber are within 16 miles - 30 minutes drive. Sandy Bay in Camber and its dramatic dunes.
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
Hastings - gallery, aquarium and vintage lift.
City life:
Tunbridge Wells - Look for The Pantiles and its independent shops, boutiques and fantastic cafes. The main High Street has a new cultural centre (The Amelia) plus the High Street shops and restaurants
Connections:
Staplehurst and Marden - approx 1 hour from London. (Charing Cross, London Bridge routes)
Taxis are available on pre-booking.
Kids will love:
Bedgebury Forest ( Forestry England). Walking trails, biking, park run. Kids centre. Pinetum preservation area.
Bodiam Boating Station offers river kayaking and paddle boarding.
Kent and Sussex steam train Bodiam to Tenterden
Shopping:
Designer shopping at Ashford's Designer outlet.
Connections to France from Ashford International. High speed from Ashford to London by train.
Hen parties, stag parties and all adults groups of ages under 30 are not permitted. Lower Standen Farm is suited to family groups only.
Towels and linen provided, please notify Bloom Stays of your required bed configurations no later than 14 days prior to arrival.
Wifi
Central heating
Gas BBQ
Pool towels supplied in the pool house
The swimming pool is enclosed with a low access gate, heated to approx 25 / 27 degrees weather permitting (May through to late September)
Three dogs welcome. Please note additional pet charges are £35 per pet per week (or part of) will be charged
Private off road parking for up to 8 cars
Please note: this property is strictly a family home. Parties/events are not permitted. Strictly no stag or hen groups, or all adult groups under 30
CCTV is on site for security
Meet and greet on arrival by appointment
