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Beautiful Converted Barn In The Pretty Village Of Biddenden, Kent. GOEC: 90

Ideal Location For Visiting Sissinghurst Gardens

Sleeps 3 (2 Bedrooms Plus Single Fold Up Bed Available For Additional Child)

Map Ref: D3

Tanyard Barn is a character cottage with a host of original beams. It is situated beside the owners 17th Century character house in the village of Biddenden. As the name suggests, it was originally used as a Tannery and has recently been carefully renovated throughout. The cottage is tastefully furnished with many personal touches, offering a high quality holiday home. There is also a secluded area of the owners pretty cottage garden for you to enjoy and relax in.

Biddenden village is one of the most unspoilt villages in the country with a host of medieval and 17th Century buildings lining the main street. The village is famous for having Siamese twin sisters Elisa and Mary, who lived in the village for many years during the 12th Century. There is a good selection of pubs and restaurants, a village shop for everyday needs and a post office. The bus service runs to neighbouring villages, including Tenterden and Headcorn. The main line rail station from Headcorn has a journey time to London of approximately one hour.

A visit to this area provides you with an abundance of character buildings and picturesque villages. For garden lovers the famous Sissinghurst gardens and Great Dixter are close by. An ideal location for a day trip to France, with Ashford International station only 20 minutes and the channel ports within a 30 minute car journey. The historic towns of Canterbury, Rochester and Tunbridge Wells are all easily accessible by car, as is the popular town of Rye, with its cobbled streets and neighbouring south coast.

Facilities:-

Duvets and pillows are provided with linen and towels included in the rent
Electric storage heating throughout
All fuel included in the rent
Electric cooker
Fridge
Microwave oven
Automatic washing machine (in utility room)
Colour television
Video Recorder
Audio system
Off street parking
Travel cot provided on request
High chair available on request
Sorry no smoking
Sorry no pets

Ground floor: Entrance into hall with character open plan lounge/diner. Comfortable sofas, dining table and chairs, colour television, video recorder and audio system. Open beamed room divider into fully fitted kitchen. Access to the bathroom is from the hall and has a bath with hand held shower attachment, wash hand basin and w.c.

First floor: Master bedroom with character beamed apex ceiling. Double bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers. There is also space for a fold up bed or cot if required. Additional bedroom with single bed and pine wardrobe.

Outside: Beautifully maintained cottage garden. Several secluded areas, one of which is available for guests use. Garden table and chairs. Parking is in the owners drive beside the cottage.

Agents note: There is a utility room adjoining the cottage with the owners' washing machine and ironing facilities. Guests are able to use this during their stay.

GOEC 90 - £'s per week 2004 Start Day - Saturday
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03 Apr
03 Apr -
29 May
29 May -
26 Jun
26 Jun -
11 Sep
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18 Dec
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08 Jan
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