Iden Green Granary United Kingdom
Holiday Home Rental Description
With glorious original features beautifully complementing modern luxuries, including an outdoor heated pool, Iden Green Granary is a fabulous farmhouse and accompanying granary for up to 16!
Nestled in the enchanting Kent countryside, from the moment you step into this spectacular entrance hall you will appreciate the grandeur and timeless beauty of this exquisite country home! Seamlessly fusing sophisticated design and contemporary comfort, the vast, welcoming living spaces ooze homely luxury. In the grand living room, you’ll find a Duresta sofa, positioned in front of the original fireplace, with a large TV and quaint designs. Your superb kitchen enjoys a vaulted ceiling and wooden fittings with plenty of natural light and if you care to look closely you’ll find numerous antiques throughout the home! Cook up a storm in the spacious kitchen before setting up in the formal dining area, complete with the original flagstone floors, for an unforgettable occasion with friends and family! In the Granary you will also find a kitchen and sitting room as well as an array of games and toys!
There are eight majestic bedrooms in total, the first five can be found in the wondrous farmhouse, while the Granary offers another three. All eight are spacious, elegant and exude character and charm, incorporating the sense of history and original architecture in to a thoroughly modern, minimalist style. Vast windows and French doors fill each room with natural light and warmth, grant stunning views over the Kent countryside and in some cases provide direct garden access! There are three double rooms on the first floor, with two twin rooms on the second floor, and the remaining three bedrooms in the granary, with a king-size bed, a truckle bed and a set of bunk beds for the children. There are two ensuite bathrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor, with a fourth family bathroom in the granary. Each of the bathrooms is spacious, sparkling and totally luxurious, with large rain-showers, fabulous bathtubs including double-sized and standalones, and monochrome designs.
Step outside to your dazzling grounds, expanding in all directions and indeed, offering a private heated pool, for a fabulous breath of fresh air! This is the perfect spot to enjoy the sunshine and country air whether in or out of the water with several loungers for sun-bathing. Strike up a competition on the table tennis in the barn for a little fun and games with all the group or allow the kids to frolic and play in the extensive grounds. If you need a little shade, dine alfresco on the terrace or get cosy in your fabulous covered seating area on the lawn!
For local activities, the sumptuous Kent coastline is just half an hour away, and once you’ve got your fill of sunshine and sea-air, head over to the National Trust properties at Sissinghurst and Scotney for a beautiful garden walk and a trip through history! Renowned for its rural beauty and stunning sunsets along the 350 miles of breath-taking coastline, Kent offers a whole world of lavender fields, orchards, vineyards and oast houses intersecting amid the rolling green hills, and of course, its immense White Cliffs of Dover!
Whatever you’re into, be it art galleries, elegant stately homes, romantic getaways, fun-filled family attractions or historic buildings, you’ll be sure to find it here! Kent is home to stunning castles, exciting culture and artistic energy.
For the active types, there’s more than 4,200 miles of exhilarating foot and cycle trails. While on the water you can try your hand at Kite Surfing, Sailing, Jet Skiing, Surfing and much more! And if it’s a day outdoors you’re after, fear not: Kent offers some of the best beaches in Europe which have been attracting tourists for the past 250 years! Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate host just a few of these magnificently sandy bays, while Whitstable, Herne Bay and Broadstairs are lined with dazzling, traditional Beach Huts that always ignite a sense of joy!
Indeed, there’s beautiful scenery around every corner – Kent didn’t get its name as The Garden of England from nowhere! There are over 180 stunning gardens to choose from for a calm, relaxing and rejuvenating stroll, including such well-known gardens as Sissinghurst! Kent also has more castles than any other county, including Leeds Castle, the’ loveliest castle in the world’! And if it’s historical buildings you’re after, don’t miss Canterbury Cathedral, Britain’s oldest Cathedral!
And yet – it’s not all history! Across the county you’ll find cutting edge galleries, thriving theatre, vibrant nightlife and illustrious festivals – and not to mention some of the country’s best shopping! The famous Bluewater centre has over 300 stores, 60 restaurants, cinemas, leisure activities and much more!
Access to the area is simple: from almost any location, head to London! London Bridge, Charing Cross, London Waterloo East, Victoria and St Pancras International all connect to Kent. If flying to the area, the best airports are London Gatwick and London Heathrow, although there are many more airports within a short drive. If you prefer to travel by train, the high-speed Eurostar services from Paris, Brussels and Lille stop at Ashford International Station and Ebbsfleet International Station, both of which are in Kent. And of course, at the famous white cliffs of Dover, you can catch one of the many channel ferries from Calais.At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting/childcare services
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!