Hawkridge Oast

Hawkridge Oast is an idyllic country house, sleeping 10 adults and 2 children, perfect for a large family gathering, offering a good standard of accommodation and creating a comfortable, warm and welcoming holiday home. It was once a double oast barn, dating from 1880, when the roundels were originally used to dry hops.  There is a spacious figure-of-8 sitting room with double French doors, opening on to a terrace with stunning views over the extensive gardens.  The large sitting room has a feature exposed brick wall and fireplace with a wood burning stove and under floor heating through out the ground floor. There is a large well-equipped open plan kitchen and dining area, perfect for modern living and with five double bedrooms, one a family room with bunk beds, this property certainly offers great flexible accommodation.  Sissinghurst Castle and gardens are on the doorstep and it is only a short drive to the lovely old towns of Cranbrook and Tenterden. There are a variety of vineyards locally all offering tours and tastings which you won't want to miss and a great selection of  foodie pubs with delicious local produce - this is the Garden of England after all.
Shop: 1 mile   Pub: 1 mile  Coast: 20 miles

Ground Floor:
Front door opens into a large Entrance Hall with a stone floor, hall table and mirror and plenty of space for coats and shoes.
Sitting Room is a double roundel with a stone floor with under floor heating and rugs.  There are two comfortable seating areas, one has a plasma TV with Sky, a Sonos sound bar, three sofas, a chair and a coffee table.  There is a large feature fireplace with a wood burning stove, a table and two more sofas and a coffee table.  Double French doors open onto a paved terrace area with access to a large garden.
Kitchen/Dining Area is spacious and well-equipped.  Kitchen is modern and fitted with an induction hob, a double electric oven and extractor fan, a large American style fridge/freezer, wine fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, Delonghi coffee machine.  There is also a breakfast bar with 4 high stools.  The Dining Area has a large table with twelve chairs and a highchair.
Shower Room is tiled with a washbasin and w.c
Utility Room with hanging space for coats and plenty of storage for shoes and boots. There are a few pairs of boots for guests use if required

Carpeted stairs to a galleried landing with a vaulted ceiling.

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 is a carpeted round room and has a king size bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe with drawers, two easy chairs and TV, a chest of drawers and a full length mirror.  En-Suite Bathroom is tiled with a bath and overhead rainfall shower, a washbasin and w.c
Bedroom 2 is also a round room.  It is carpeted and has a king size bed, bedside tables, an easy chair, wardrobe and chest of drawers.
Bedroom 3 is a family room with a king size bed, bedside tables and bunk beds. There is also a chest of drawers, full length mirror and an armchair
Bedroom 4 has a feature brick wall, a double bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers and a chair
Bedroom 5 has a double bed, bedside table, a chest of drawers 
Bathroom has a tiled floor with a walk in shower with a hand held shower attachment, towel rail, washbasin and a w.c

Garden: Extensive gardens, laid to lawn with trees and a unfenced pond.  There is a large terrace area with a wooden table, sun shade and 2 deck chairs as required, a gas barbecue ( May to Sep only and a small netted trampoline
Parking: There is ample parking outside the property for several cars. Electric vehicle charging point available for guests (type 2, 32a)
Heating: Central heating, wood burning stove (first basket of logs supplied) and under floor heating on the ground floor
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome.  Please bring your own dog baskets and bedding and towels for wiping muddy feet.
Notes:  Wifi / Ultra fast fibre connection. There are 2 unfenced ponds in the grounds and children should be supervised when outside.  Please note that this house is not suitable for hen/stag parties.  Guests are asked to be respectful of the neighbours. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.