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Valley View

Barham, Kent
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Working farm
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Beautifully renovated two-bedroom property – ideal for a couple or small family
  • Pretty lawned garden with raised decking and stone patio, with outdoor dining area and sun loungers
  • Located in a private valley in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 8 miles from Canterbury

Property code: OC-CT029

Valley View really does live up to its' name, this well-appointed single storey property is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and enjoys stunning views over farmland in a private valley. This view is surrounded by forestry and beautiful woodlands.   If you are looking for a stargazer's dream with a complete lack of light pollution and peace and tranquillity, then this beautiful holiday cottage is just for you.  Adjoining the Owner's home and recently completely renovated, sleeping 4, the cottage has a bright living area with wood effect flooring and rugs and a comfortable corner sofa, for relaxing with a good book, whilst enjoying the views. The well-equipped kitchen leads onto a utility room which has a washer/dryer. Outside the garden has an attractive decking area to the front and sheltered patio to the rear, both providing the perfect place to sit and enjoy the tranquil countryside views. This is a delightful location for walkers and the property does accept 1 dog, so perfect for exploring the Kentish countryside with your best friend! Although in a very rural location, the city of Canterbury is only 8 miles away: a UNESCO world heritage site with beautiful cathedral, museums, excellent shopping, punting on the river and a wide choice of restaurants. Dover ports and the Channel Tunnel are only 12 miles away and London is less than an hour on the train. Shop: 2.7     Pub:Coast: 10.6

Entrance porch with coat hooks and shelving for shoes, leads to hallway and ...

Cloakroom with hand basin and w.c.

Open plan living area with wood effect flooring throughout and rugs...
Sitting Area a bright room with a corner sofa plus a two seater sofa, small sideboard and coffee tables, there is a wall mounted Smart TV, standard lamp and glazed French
doors providing a lovely view and opening onto the decking area to the front
Dining Area has a folding dining table and 4 dining chairs
Kitchen there is a 4 ring electric hob and oven with extractor fan above, plus a dishwasher and microwave
Utility Room has shelving and a washer/dryer plus fridge/freezer and door to the back garden and patio
Bathroom is fully-tiled and has a bath with a waterfall shower over and fixed shower screen, a heated towel rail, w.c. and hand basin
Bedroom 1 is carpeted and has 2 single beds with bedside table and lamps, a small chest of drawers and a set of attractive hooks and coat hangers
Bedroom 2 is carpeted and has a double bed with bedside tables and lamps, a wardrobe and storage drawers beneath the bed

Garden: To the front of the house there is a wooden decking area with new rattan garden furniture and 2 sun loungers. To the rear of the house there is a stone patio with a bistro table and chairs and a lawned area.  The garden is fully enclosed and fenced.
Heating: Calor gas central heating
Pets: 2 dogs accepted at this property
Parking: At the bottom of the slope on private driveway for 2 cars
Notes:  The property is accessed via narrow single track country lanes and access from the parking area is up 5 steps which lead to quite a steep sloped garden path.  Therefore it is not recommended for those with mobility issues.

Out and About: 
Canterbury city centre is 8 miles away
Closest pub is The Black Robin in Kingston which is a pleasant 2 mile walk from the property and has a good restaurant
Barham  village  has  the  closest  amenities  with  a church, village  pub,  post  office, excellent  general  stores and Simpsons vineyard with vineyard tours and a tasting room
Elham valley and village is an area of outstanding natural beauty on the North Downs, a very pretty village and beautiful drive or walk along the Elham Valley Way which leads from the city of Canterbury through to Hythe a delightful traditional seaside town.  There are nice local pubs in the village and a coffee shop serving homemade cakes.

 

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with waterfall shower over the bath and WC, plus 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher
  • Utility room with washer/dryer, fridge/freezer
  • Welcome pack
  • Smart TV
  • Fully enclosed and fenced garden. Wooden decking at the front of the property with garden furniture and two sun loungers. To the rear, there’s a stone patio with dining area, BBQ, and lawn
  • Private parking for 2 cars at the bottom of the slope
  • Shop 2.5 miles, pub 2 miles, beach 10.5 miles
  • The property is accessed via a narrow, single-track country lane, and access to the garden is up five steps and a steeply sloped garden path
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 09:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Powell

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Dagmar 17th November 2024

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Het cottage is perfect, alles is aanwezig en het was schoon. De ligging is prachtig. Je hebt echt uitzicht over de vallei en je kunt gelijk beginnen met wandelen. De gastvrouw Scarlett is geweldig! Wij waren met onze 2 corgi's op vakantie en 1 van onze honden werd zo ziek dat wij hem helaas moesten laten inslapen. Scarlett heeft ons heel goed gehRead moreolpen de juiste dierenarts te vinden en was bovendien heel meelevend en behulpzaam. Daar zijn wij heel erg dankbaar voor! Hide

Reviewed by Susie 25th October 2024

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Wonderful host, thought of everything we'd need. The best equipped cottage we've stayed in! Beautiful location, so peaceful and relaxing. Pur doggies loved it so much. Cottage was very well laid out and lovely decor. Will definitely come again. Scarlet (host) was so friendly and accommodating. Cannot recommend it enough! Wonderful xx

Reviewed by Gillian 14th October 2024

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The cottage is well equipped and beautifully presented,cosy and very clean. The host is friendly and helpful and provided a lovely welcome basket. We really appreciated the peace and quiet of it's location. However, be aware that in order to reach the main road you have to use a two mile long single track very muddy lane with passing places.

Reviewed by Keith 18th September 2024

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The accommodation is joined onto the hosts property but it is thoughtfully designed for your privacy and you have your own entrances and an enclosed patio and small lawn. The facilities are second to none. 'Everything' has been thought of. No detail has been overlooked! The decor has been so tastefully created reflecting a modern bungalow and its Read moresetting. The view is so special from the patio doors or on waking up through the main bedroom window. This splendid isolation has such a timeless quality about it. That all said, and to give a balanced review, just be aware (as it is surprisingly not mentioned in any reviews) that the price you pay for all this peace and scenery is a 3 mile trek from the 'Black Robin' pub along narrow lanes with its own challenges and also in certain weather conditions.Twice a day! Hide

Reviewed by Jacob 15th August 2024

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We had a wonderfully relaxing time at Valley View cottage. Our hostess was incredibly welcoming and helpful. She even got her neighbour to help us out when our car wouldnt start on the last day! The cottage is very well equipped and the view from the decking area is truly stunning. If you need somewhere away from everywhere in a tranquil setting wiRead moreth lots of opportunities for walks then this is the place. Thanks again for a very pleasant few days. Hide

Reviewed by Phillip 30th June 2024

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We were greeted with an open arm by the owner Scarlet. Any new client should ring the owner before they arrive. Excellent view of the Valley from your property. The cottages has plenty of furniture for you to relax in. Enjoy your stay.

Reviewed by Peter 9th May 2024

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The cottage is an idyllic position, quiet and peaceful and close to glorious woodland walks, and yet within easy reach of the great buildings, gardens, museums and nature reserves of Kent. It is cosy, comfortable and very well designed and equipped for holiday makers. The cottage owner is a delightful host who does not intrude but is always availabRead morele and a cheerful, well-informed fount of advice on local shops, pubs, places to eat and places to visit. A real bonus were the up-to-date ordnance survey maps of the surrounding areas of Kent provided in the cottage. A really outstanding holiday rental. Hide

Reviewed by Sam 23rd April 2024

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What a fabulous place to stay! We took our dog Rufus to Valley View and it could not be more dog friendly - super lovely host, the location was fantastic and the property exactly what we were looking for. We will definitely be back!

Reviewed by Kathleen 21st April 2024

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Valley View is a wonderful property for a quiet stay and we would highly recommend it. The property is beautifully presented and is warm and cosy. The views are wonderful and the hostess is extremely friendly and helpful. It is very dog friendly with walks from the doorstep into the woods. We took 2 dogs and my youngest literally had the time Read moreof his life! He could not wait to get out in the morning. The surrounding area is beautiful and fully deserves its designation as an AONB. We were pleasantly surprised at the number of dog friendly coffee shops we found. Pubs also dog friendly in the main and the food was by and large of a very good standard. Hide

Reviewed by Nettie 25th March 2024

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Reviewed by Michael 1st March 2024

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Reviewed by Heather 13th February 2024

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Very well equipped. Wanted for nothing. Warm, very clean. Extremely friendly and helpful owner who advised on where to walk locally. Beautiful surrounding and so quiet.

Reviewed by Andrew 17th September 2023

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Lovely cottage well equipped and great location and just what we wanted. Hostess was very welcoming and helpful.

Reviewed by Vikki 21st August 2023

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Valley View is a special place to spend a few days - we were lucky with the weather and enjoyed walking through the empty fields and tracks. Everything was at hand to cook a full meal. All very comfortable. My dog and I would love to return.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 10th July 2023

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Remote rural location means true peace and quiet, which is what we were looking for. Very friendly owner, cottage was well furnished and modern inside. The nearest village shop in Barham is about 3 or 4 miles away but quite well.stocked. We really enjoyed our time chilling at Valley View, totally recommended

Reviewed by Bert 25th June 2023

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Perfect location, perfect accommodation, Scarlett Stevens is a welcoming host. We'll certainly be back.

Reviewed by Soraya 5th June 2023

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A perfect cottage in an amazing area! We stayed here with 4 adults and 2 medium sized dogs and this was no problem. The kitchen is fully equipped and the cottage is super clean. Scarlett advised on a nice route we could walk from the cottage, we recommend to do this walk :) We have fallen in love with the garden of England for sure!

Reviewed by Willem 28th May 2023

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The price was unclear and did change every time. That was annoying. The owner/host of the property was very kind and charming, with lots of suggestions for trips in the environment.

Reviewed by Anonymous 26th May 2023

We enjoyed a beautiful fortnight in the charming and clean Valley View. The view from the house is special and spectacular. Waking up in the morning and seeing the view from the terrace is so beautiful and peaceful. Nature is amazing in this part of England. We will never forget your homemade banana and walnut cake and we fell in love with GoodnRead moreestone House and Gardens the garden with all the white and colourful flowers and its sensational scents. It is like a fairy tale to take a walk there. Hide

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