"Friendly owners and the wonderful paddock for our dog to run around."
Marcel from Netherlands
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"A beautifully converted hop barn in the Kent countryside."
Lynne from United Kingdom
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The Hop Barn: Dog-Friendly Converted Hop Barn in the Kent Countryside
Accommodation
The Hop Barn is a one-bedroom converted hop barn in Staplehurst with a private bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen. The holiday home has a kitchen/diner/lounge with a wood burner, a bedroom with a double bed, and an ensuite shower. Guests also have use of a washing machine, a tumble dryer, a terrace, and a garden.
Dining & Breakfast
Guests are offered a bar, packed lunches, grocery deliveries, and wine or champagne. Breakfast choices include continental, full English/Irish breakfast, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, with menus for special diets. A welcome hamper with fresh fruit from the garden and a shop with local produce and an honesty box are located by the dining table.
Facilities & Services
The Hop Barn has an electric vehicle charging station, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking with accessible parking. The property offers outdoor furniture, a picnic area, and a terrace set within a garden. Hiking, a snack bar, heating, and non-smoking rooms are also available.
Location & Local Attractions
The Hop Barn sits on a farm in the Kent countryside, accessible by country lanes. Leeds Castle is 17 km away, Ightham Mote is 31 km, and Sutton Valence Castle is 12 km. London City Airport is 76 km from the property.
Pet-Friendly Stay
Pets are permitted at The Hop Barn, and a huge paddock is available for dogs. The property has a garden and is part of the same farm. Previous guests have stayed with two dogs on the property.
Highlights
Rooms: One-bedroom converted hop barn with wood burner and ensuite shower
Pet-Friendly: Huge paddock for dogs on the same farm
Dining: Welcome hamper, honesty box with local produce, wine and champagne
Breakfast: Continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
Location: Leeds Castle 17 km, Ightham Mote 31 km, Sutton Valence Castle 12 km
“I found this converted hop barn to be a truly peaceful escape amidst the Kent countryside, offering a well-appointed space perfect for unwinding. The owners' thoughtful touches, from local produce to dog-friendly amenities like a paddock, add genuine warmth to the stay. It's a thoughtfully curated rural retreat, easily accessible yet feeling worlds away.”
James DavidEditor-in-Chief at Ukkent
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The Hop Barn offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
One-Bedroom House
2 persons
25 m²
1 Double bed
Fireplace
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