As at 01 12 2025. Direct review average score 5 out of 5, From AIRBNB.com average score 4.95 stars out of 5 stars Guest Favorite. From VRBO.com average score 9.5 out of 10 Premiere Host and From Booking.com average score 9.5/10, reviews from those sites updated soon.
Linda Nov 2025
10/10
We had an amazing weekend stay, with all the family under one roof to celebrate an 80th birthday. The house & grounds are picture perfect! The children loved all the games and being able to roam freely throughout the beautiful open grounds. The property is Clean throughout, with everything you need under one roof, the kitchen is fully equipped, plenty of towels and added extras of shower gels & soaps. Thank you for all the extra touches you left us (birthday cake, chocolates & wine) thank you for our amazing stay, we highly recommend and hopefully shall return in the future.
Liked: cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clare October 2025
10 / 10
Beautiful accommodation, grounds and location. The accommodation lent itself wonderfully to a multi generational family weekend. Priceless memories made. Our host was exceptional.
Lars Aug 2025
10/10
Nice house, lovely area, charming host.
Liked: cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Richard Sep 2025
10/10
We had a wonderful weekend celebrating my mother’s birthday at this lovely family home.Tony was extremely helpful from start to finish and left flowers, birthday cake and chocolates , so generous.We were a party of 10 and there was plenty of space for everyone.Unfortunately we couldn’t enjoy the outside space as the weather was rather dismal, but we did walk to the local pub for lunch in High Halden, The Chequers, which was well worth a visit and the football table in the hall was enjoyed by all.We highly recommend Marlborough House for amply gatherings.
Liked: cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
R. P. Aug 2025
10/10
We had a lovely stay in the property. Check in was a breeze and Tony made us all feel welcome and generously had a few goodies waiting for us. The whole family enjoyed our stay and would next time spend at least 4 nights to make the most of all the property has to offer.
Liked: cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Micaela July 2025
5/5
A beautiful, well equipped ( including baby/ toddler items )and comfortable family home in a tranquil, rural setting. Walking distance to a local pub and easy distance to station and amenities. Beautiful garden and surroundings. The host, Tony, was extremely responsive to emails and questions and went above and beyond with his welcome and hospitality. We had a great stay and would love to come again. Thank you Tony.
Daniel 5 stars August 2025
Perfect for our large group and the outside space for the kids was brilliant. Really appreciated the big box of sports equipment that the kids could just help themselves to.
Natalie 5 stars July 2025
Tony was a fantastic host and very responsive and happy to answer my questions in advance.
We had a wonderful time at the property and would definitely go back again.
Tom 5 stars June 2025
Excellent host. Wonderful property, location and gardens.
Hoping to stay again at some point!
Hannah 5 stars June 2025
We couldn’t fault our time at Tony’s property. From the moment I booked, Tony was quick to assist with any queries, helpful with our requests and made sure everything was just right. We stayed at Tony’s property for a family get together to celebrate a 90th birthday and Tony even surprised us with a birthday cake which was a lovely touch!
There was everything we needed to host all of our guests both inside and out as we had some changeable weather over our stay and something to suit all ages. Indoor and outdoor games for the younger ones, a pond and beautiful grounds to explore and plenty of comfy seating for the guests that needed it.
We’d highly recommend staying at Tony’s property and wouldn’t hesitate to book again for another family meet up.
Thanks for making our stay wonderful Tony!
Claire 5 stars May 2025
Perfect place for our big group to celebrate a birthday.
Tony was a great host and the house was very well equipped.
Ian 5 stars May 2025
We had a lovely weekend at the house which did everything we needed it to. Good facilities for cooking for a large group. A large comfortable lounge and a lovely garden.
Beautiful, well equipped home that suited us six individuals. Tony was super attentive and somehow worked out that we had a birthday and left a beautiful cake - amazing. A great stay and highly recommend this fabulous place.
Victoria 5 stars May 2025
We have just returned from a fabulous weekend in High Halden. This property was perfect for a group gathering. Tony is a great host - very responsive, met us on arrival, lots of tips. The house is well stocked with games and activities for children and adults. The house worked perfectly for us and we especially loved being able to bbq and play football and rounders. Thank you Tony.
Sian 5 stars April 2025
Lovely location
Lily 5 stars April 2025
We had a lovely family gathering at Tony’s place. The garden is wonderfully spacious for children to play in and the house was well-kept and comfortable. Tony was a kind, generous and communicative host who was very helpful and ensured we had everything we needed throughout our stay. We hope to return one day!
Martha Apr 2025
10/10
Great stay and great host
Everything as described and Tony super helpful with information and check in! Really great value property with lots of space both indoors and out. Kitchen really well equipped
Liked: cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delyth 5 stars
Thank you Tony. We had a fabulous weekend in amazing surroundings.
Nathalie 5 stars March 2025
Tony, the host was super from start to finish. All emails and questions were responded to quickly.
Upon arrival, Tony greeted us with a smile and showed us around the property explaining everything needed. He even left treats and cake for as as it was my dads 70th birthday weekend!
We were offered flexible check in and check out at no extra charge (due to there being no other bookings) which was an added bonus.
A great place to stay for a family weekend away
Piero 5 stars February 2025
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this beautiful farmhouse in Kent. The house itself was incredibly spacious, spotlessly clean, and had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The peaceful surroundings and charming rustic feel made it the perfect countryside retreat.
What truly made our experience exceptional was the amazing host Tony. Not only was he warm and welcoming, but he went above and beyond to help us when we had an unexpected punctured tyre. His kindness and willingness to assist made all the difference, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Simon 5 stars February 2025
Tony was a gracious host and was able to accommodate our specific circumstances.
The house was as described, well stocked in the kitchen for our large group and all the little extras Tony included were very welcome.We will definitely return at some point! It was perfect for our needs!
Hilary Rating, 5 stars January 2025
Tony communicates really well and cares about your stay with him. The fresh flowers and chocolates were a lovely touch. The open space downstairs worked really well for our group of 14. We had a very enjoyable weekend.
Nadine 5 stars December 2024
Fantastic location for our first ever family air bnb...Tony the host was lovely, accommodating, friendly and made his home our home...highly recommend and will visit again
Annette 5 stars December 2024
Tony could not have been more helpful. He met us on arrival and checked we could fit our Christmas roast in the oven! He then found good solutions to our complex family accommodation needs.
The house was well equipped and good for our big family gathering - lots of parents and children.
The inside space was large and adaptable and there was good playing space outside.
Recommended!
Henry 10/10 October 2024
Brilliantly laid out, had everything you could need, communication was excellent, absolutely loved it!
Alex Rating, 5 stars September 2024
Tony was an excellent and responsive host.
Fantastic house for big groups, well equipped kitchen and large living spaces.
Tony was flexible when we arrived a little later than advertised for check in and made sure to check in with us throughout our stay.
A great location - walkable to High Halden and close to Tenterden / Biddenden Vineyard.
Would highly recommend!
Sue 5 stars September 2024
Lovely big house with a big outdoor area. Great venue for a family gathering
Tony was a great host
Juliet 5 stars July 2024
A group of us were in the area to visit some local vineyards and Tony's place was perfect for us. The house was large enough for all of us and the garden was great for sitting in the afternoon in the sunshine. Tony was friendly and helpful and we felt right at home. Thanks!
Jamie 5 stars June 2024
lovely spot, friendly host, nice big house - perfect for a big get together
Gary 5 stars May 2024
Group trip Tony did a great job making us feel at home. Helped us with local WW2 history.
B 10/10 May 2024
Amazing large outdoor space (with visits from the peacocks!), perfect for a game of croquet with the kids while parents enjoy a drink outdoors. Large selection of games for kids of all ages. Spacious and practical house,. perfect for a large group.
Sarah 5 stars May 2024
Thank you so much for a fantastic stay. A large group of us were in the area for a wedding and this place suited us perfectly! Enough space for us to be all together without feeling squashed in. We really enjoyed the quiet and beautiful garden. The house was well equipped for a big group and there are plenty of seating areas that fit us all. Tony as a host was outstanding, before arrival he was hugely helpful and accommodating to our groups needs. Overall I would absolutely recommend!
Margaret 5 stars December 2023
great place for a family get together and also the most well stocked Airbnb I have stayed in.
shower gels, soaps, bin bags, washing, dishwasher tabs. plenty of towels tea towels and a better stocked kitchen than my own.
thoughtful things like small torches in every room and a huge chocolate cake left for us.
would definitely stay for another family reunion
Mark 5 stars December 2023
Tony was fantastic, friendly and extremely helpful.
We had a lovely time there and it was the perfect place for a family get together. The house is large but still feels cosy and is located in a beautiful part of the country side.
We would love to return in the summer to fully appreciate the huge outdoor area.
We all had a great time, especially my mother who got to celebrate her 80th birthday surrounded by all her children, their partners and her grandchildren.
Thank you Tony for making her big day even more special.
Jane
England, United Kingdom
Rating, 5 stars
October 2023
The accommodation worked well for us - a group of ladies who wanted their own rooms and good sized communal space for relaxing and having meals together.
Tony was most flexible and helpful with a couple of requests we had.
We are all happy to come again as local restaurants, Tenterden and nearby sights worth visiting.Thanks Tony from Jane and the other members of the book group.
Lauren
United Kingdom
Lauren
Rating, 5 stars
October 2023
What a fantastic venue - it was everything we needed for our family weekend away.
The house was fully stocked with everything we needed and Tony was an amazing host. He was available when we needed him and went the extra mile with treats and a birthday cake.
Thank you Tony
Nathan
Lewes, United Kingdom
Rating, 5 stars
September 2023
We had a big family gathering at Tony's house. It fit the whole extended family comfortably and we had a lovely time. We played cricket and football on the big field next to the house on one side, and had big cook outs on the other side of the house. It was clean and spacious with good amenities.Overall a great experience and will definitely think about returning in future!
Jennifer
United Kingdom
Rating, 5 stars
July 2023
This house is ideal for big family gatherings. It is spacious, clean and very well-equipped. We felt at home straight away and had a fantastic three days celebrating birthdays, relaxing with one another and playing game after game. The grounds are perfect for cricket and rounders! Tony was a superb host and we would love to come back again one day.
Margaret
United Kingdom
Rating, 5 stars
July 2023
The modern farmhouse was a perfect place for my family to celebrate my 80th birthday weekend. The house was impeccably clean, had everything we needed and the kitchen was very well equipped. The extras such as hand wash and shower gels were unexpected.
The children enjoyed the selection of garden games and especially the table football. Tony was a wonderful host who had even left a birthday cake and beautiful flowers for me. We really appreciated being able to stay after the check out time.
The weather was good enough for the 14 of us to eat outside on very comfortable garden chairs for most meals. The gas BBQ worked really well.
We had a pleasant walk through the countryside to High Halden and a short drive into the pretty village of Tenterden, but we spent much of the time playing in the spacious garden.
Tony was an attentive host who, having greeted us and showed us round, then left us with the assurance that we could contact him if we had any problems. He really was a Superhost!
Claire
United Kingdom
Rating, 5 stars
July 2023
Twelve of us have just had a wonderful stay at Tony's beautiful property. It was in beautiful surroundings, with spacious, clean and very well equipped accommodation. Tony was responsive from the very start to my enquiries and was generous with check in/ out times which we all appreciated. But what really stood out were the thoughtful extra touches such as fresh flowers toiletries and a cake for our birthdays. The three fridges were a bonus for our celebrations too. It was lovely to meet Tony who was friendly and helpful and we would definitely stay at his property again.
Frances
Rating, 5 stars
June 2023
Stayed with kids
We had a wonderful stay at Tony's place. Tony was so helpful, friendly and accommodating and his communication before and after our stay was fantastic. The house had absolutely everything we needed and even plenty of inside and outside games and toys for the children. Would highly recommend it.
Edwin
Veurne, Belgium
Rating, 5 stars
May 2023
Tony is an friendly host. He will provide you with a large, modern and neat house. It is surrounded by greenery, in a peaceful setting. There you have many possibilities for walks along public footpaths.
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Zoe
London, United Kingdom
Rating, 5 stars
May 2023
This is a really great find!! There were 17 of us for a birthday, the place is gorgeous (actually looks better than the pics!). We enjoyed using the BBQ and playing rounders in the HUGE garden. I would thoroughly recommend a stay with a big group - it’s also very well stocked so perfect if you’re cooking big meals. No complaints at all and would stay again. Tony is very helpful and has a great communication. We went to Bewl water to a inflatable water obstacle course - it’s 30 min drive and would recommend if you’re around! Thanks Tony for a great place!
Angela
Hastings, United Kingdom
Rating, 5 stars
April 2023
We had a fabulous time, plenty of grounds for the children to roam around and for the adults to do a treasure hunt, if the grass hadn't been so soggy, I'm sure we would have spent more time outside, but there's been soooo much rain!
Inside, we couldn't have asked for more. Plenty of crockery, loads of fridge space (three fridges), lots of hiding places (for hide and seek with the children), the table football was very competitive. Tony left us flowers and chocolates which was a lovely touch.
The only downside, the kettle was slow to boil!! Lol
We had a fantastic time and hopefully will return.
Louise
Wouldham, United Kingdom
Rating, 5 stars
April 2023
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Tony’s. We were a group of 7 adults and 6 children from 3 different family units. The house was very clean and had all the amenities you need. We used the BBQ on two days of our stay as we were lucky with the weather. The kids brought their bikes and were very happy riding around the driveway for hours. The dining table would have easily fit us all but we found it better to have to kids sitting to the small room off the kitchen. The rooms were very spacious and the beds were comfy. The bed linen was also of a good quality as were the towels. There were a number of fridges which was super helpful. Also a dishwasher and washing machine if we needed it. The outdoor space was well maintained and there were plenty of chairs and tables. The house is very close to tenterden town which has nice shops and restaurants if you need them. We ordered fish and chips in from the local - TN30, highly recommended! Overall we loved our stay and will likely be back
Georgina
England, United Kingdom
Rating, 5 stars
November 2022
I don’t even know where to begin! Tony’s place was one of the best places I have ever stayed at. He was brilliant at communication from the start, and was incredibly kind and helpful. He was so flexible, and has such a beautiful home - it’s even better than the photos trust me! I have nothing bad to say about Tony’s place. I celebrated my birthday here with my friends, he brought me a cake which was so kind and supplied the house with many goodies for us on arrival - including body wash and hand soup! Everything was spotless, with some great features including a coffee machine and a stunning open plan kitchen. Perfect for cooking. The space was perfect for us - there was 11 of us after all! The views are absolutely stunning and not to far of a car journey away from local stores including a big Tesco.
He was kind and checked in on us and made sure was getting on well. He’s on hand and helpful with anything you might need. 10/10 would recommend this to everyone!!! Thank you Tony!
Jack
England, United Kingdom
Rating, 5 stars
October 2022
Tony was a fantastic host and the house was perfect for our group of 12. We really appreciated the helpful recommendations for local activities/restaurants and he was very good at communication before/during our stay. I would certainly recommend this AirBnB to friends!
Ben
United Kingdom
Rating, 5 stars
September 2022
A wonderful weekend with friends and family of all ages. Tony was a great host and listing was really accurate.
Great communication beforehand and some really good local recommendations. Thank you Tony
Steven
Borough Green, United Kingdom
Rating, 5 stars
September 2022
Wonderful house for a get together, superb location with a mixture of a quiet rural location but still plenty of amenities close by for food and such. Friendly host, always available if needed.
Sue
London, United Kingdom
Rating, 5 stars
July 2022
Perfect house for a large group. We were 6 children and 7 adults.
Thank you very much.
Inge
Antwerp, Belgium
Inge
Rating, 5 stars,·
July 2022
Recommended!
Imogen
United Kingdom
Rating, 5 stars
June 2022
Exactly as described & in the pictures! Had my sisters hen party here and it was perfect - the setting is gorgeous, house has plenty of space for large groups and the garden is great for BBQs and games. Tony is an excellent host, on hand for any issues but not intrusive and had even got us a cake, Prosecco, flowers and chocolates! Would definitely recommend staying here.
Chris
London, United Kingdom
Rating, 5 stars
May 2022
Tony is a great host and we appreciated his knowledge of the local area, providing us with details of local pubs, restaurants and caterers. The house is in a wonderful location, has lovely grounds and is very well equipped. The children were thrilled to see a peacock strutting around in the field! We were a large family group and it suited us all, young and old. We would love to return for another stay one day.
Gregory
London, United Kingdom
Rating, 4 stars
March 2022
Truly a fantastic rural location. lots of rooms for a large group, 5 bathrooms, and the jacuzzi bath is a nice feature. plenty of tea towels and towels, even toiletries were provided. Some doors naturally swing shut so watch little ones fingers!
Christine
United Kingdom
Christine
Rating, 4 stars
March 2022
A lovely house for a long awaited family reunion. The welcome was warm, friendly and helpful. Plenty of space for 17 of us (including 2 babies, a lively 2 year old and 4 older children) The use of the apartment was a great addition in organising a quiet space for older guests. The outside areas were much appreciated for running round space for the children.
Caro
England, United Kingdom
Rating, 5 stars
March 2022
Plenty of space, great location, nice facilities - the house (and annexe) were lovely
Tony is great at communicating and made us feel so welcome
Would recommend
Mita
Harrow, United Kingdom
Rating, 5 stars
December 2021
We had a great stay at Tony's property over Christmas. Lovely propert with lots of space and well equipped. Lovely extra touches such as a chocolate cake and box of chocolates left for us. Excellent communication and very accommodating
Lisa
Brighton, United Kingdom
Rating, 5 stars
November 2021
We had a really great time. Many thanks to Tony who helped ensure we had everything we needed. Some nice walks directly from the house. Very comfortable and spacious, and we could even sit down together to eat - 15 of us - which was great! Some things were missing (due to the house being pared down to reduce Covid risks) but Tony brought over anything we asked for, such as tea pots, straight away. We would be very happy to stay here again :)
Ruby
Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
Ruby
Rating, 5 stars
October 2021
We stayed at this house for a 50th birthday and it was ideal. There were 13 of us and we had plenty of room. The host Tony was very accommodating, and he answered all questions leading up to our stay. The house was well equipped and he even left chocolates and a birthday cake for us!
David
England, United Kingdom
Rating, 4 stars
August 2021
This is a lovely house. And it's attached to a big garden, so it's ideal for kids. Tony was extremely friendly and helpful. When I asked about a coffee machine, it turned out the property didn't have one, and he went out to buy a new one. We felt there were several things - easily fixable - missing from the house that one would expect it to have, but we've mentioned this to Tony and I'm sure he'll sort them out.
Sarah
England, United Kingdom
Rating, 5 stars
March 2020
20 family members stayed to celebrate our parents 60th wedding anniversary, there was everything we needed to prepare all meals and to all sit down together , beds were all very comfortable and there are lovely walks nearby. Great weekend away with a large family
Ruth
Rating, 5 stars
January 2020
Excellent accommodation
Tim
Ottawa, Canada
Rating, 5 stars
- 5 out of 5
- Review Submitted: 29-Jul-2014
- Date of Stay: Jul 2014
- Source: HomeAway
Wonderful accommodation and beautiful outdoor space, Tony was extremely welcoming and helpful, can't be faulted. Would highly recommend a stay here, lots to see and do in the area and made a perfect base for us whilst in the area for a family wedding. Excellent facilities at the property, we hope to visit again one day!
GREAT RURAL HOME, FELT VERY WELCOME.
- 5 out of 5
- Review Submitted: 31-May-2014
- Date of Stay: May 2014
- Source: HomeAway
Lots of information provided on local things to do. Vast variety of family based games. Cupboards were already stocked on arrival. Lovely size rooms, there were 15 of us and we did not feel crowded. Very comfortable and homely. Owner gave great advise and customer service and was on call for any other questions. We visited Leeds castle on the way down, went through Rye, onto Camber sands and Dover cliffs :)
GORGEOUS PROPERTY WITH SPACE AND PRIVACY
- 5 out of 5
- Review Submitted: 26-May-2014
- Date of Stay: May 2014
- Source: HomeAway
Very accurate description, very helpful owner, gorgeous location. A really well equipped property with lots of thoughtful extras. The owner couldn't have been more helpful in terms of welcome, providing local information and responding to each and every query about the area.
THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR OUR FAMILY GET-TOGETHER
- 5 out of 5
- Review Submitted: 13-May-2014
- Date of Stay: May 2014
- Source: HomeAway
We had a wonderful week with 14 persons of 3 generations, celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary. We all enjoyed the place, following the law 'when the kids have pleasure, the parents have'. The spacious lawns were a fantastic and safe place to run and play. And the few hours the weather was too cold, boxes full of toys were a challenge to discover. In the house, we found ample room for everybody. In short, we made the right choice for our party!
Family Van Zandwijk
BEAUTIFUL SETTING WITH LOTS OF SPACE
- 4 out of 5
- Review Submitted: 24-Apr-2014
- Date of Stay: Apr 2014
- Source: HomeAway
We stayed here as a big family group of 14 and fitted into the house well. The rooms are a nice size and there is enough space for everyone. A little dissapointed with the 'twin room' with a double bed as the two single beds were air beds either side of the double, not the best to sleep on for a whole week. Having said that, the girls slept well on them. There is a lot of things to do in the area to keep all members of the family happy. We visited Camber Sands, Whitstable, Ashford shopping centre, Tankerton Steam Railway, Wingham Zoo and drove round lots of beautiful country lanes. Overall, an enjoyable holiday.
Great family experience
- 5 out of 5
- Review Submitted: 20-Aug-2013
- Date of Stay: Aug 2013
We all had a good time and enjoyed staying at High View. The warmest of welcoms together with such good weather, the freedom of the grounds and such a great part of the world, who could ask for more.
This was our second visit and we will be returning.
Highly recommended to holidaymakers anfd travellers who like to be near a wide range of attractions but also enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside.
Perfect accommodation for our family week
- 5 out of 5
- Review Submitted: 17-Aug-2013
- Date of Stay: Aug 2013
We loved the open space around the farmhouse which was well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The sheer joy of watching the rabbits going about their business. Kent offers many lovely places to visit all within easy reach of the farmhouse. We enjoyed Tenterden, the Aspinall Centre, the Hythe and Dimchurch railway our favourite day out. Tony was excellent to deal with from booking through to the end of our stay. In summary, We were very happy with our choice of accommodation.
A perfect home for a family gathering
- 5 out of 5
- Review Submitted: 31-Jul-2013
- Date of Stay: Jun 2013
What can we say except a very big thank you to Tony and his staff for making our family gathering just perfect. We have a large family and we all gathered together from around the world to celebrate our daughter's wedding. From the moment we enquired about the property to the day we left Tony could not have been more helpful.
The house is spacious, well appointed, spotlessly clean and the small touches that make a rental house a home were so very much appreciated by us all.
We particularly liked: the well-equipped kitchen and dining areas, the welcome pack (including the chocolate cake and champagne!), the children's toys, the bathrooms fully supplied with soap and loo paper, the house book with instructions for things to do and places to visit, the maps, the beautiful grounds, the pond and the ducks, the peace and quiet - and the way Tony went out of his way to make sure that our very large gathering of bridesmaids, best men, ushers and relatives all had comfortable accomodation and a thoroughly enjoyable week for our daughter's wedding.
And the sun shone too - we are sure that Tony made that happen!
Best rental ever!
- 5 out of 5
- Review Submitted: 26-Jul-2013
- Date of Stay: Jun 2013
We cannot rate this rental highly enough. We stayed for our daughter's wedding with our family reuniting from four continents. Tony could not have been more helpful - and the accommodation exceeded our expectations in every respect. It was immaculately clean, the welcome pack was outstanding and the owner did absolutely everything he could possibly have done to make sure that our family (ranging in age from 16 months to 83 years old) were comfortable and well-catered for. Every small detail was thought of - and Tony went out of his way to provide us with information about the area. The house was comfortable - and just about everythingwas provided - from games for the children to a very well-equipped kitchen, the barbeque and beautiful grounds. The area is just outstanding with excellent attractions (from stately homes, beautiful gardens t the Michael Aspinall Centre andt hel Romney Marshes and Rye) right on our door step. Thank you, Tony for contrivuting to our daughter's wonderful Kent wedding - and the sun shone too on the 29th June. We very much hope we will return again to this wonderful Garden of Kent and to enjoy your hospitality and beautiful home
Another lovely stay!!
- 5 out of 5
- Review Submitted: 18-Jun-2013
- Date of Stay: Jun 2013
We have a family gathering every summer but finding somewhere with 6+ bedrooms and enough bathrooms isn't easy. We stayed here last year and because it is fairly close to London for 3 of our sons (and our very pregnant daughter in law) to travel we decided to stay again this year. There were 12 of us including 2 little boys who had an absolute ball in the vast grounds, chasing (and trying to feed!!) the rabbits and peacocks. Tony, the owner, was on hand for arrival and couldn't have been more helpful; the accomodation itself was ideal - 6 doubles and a single bedroom, plus 4 bathrooms.
The property is fairly isolated in fantastic grounds but less than 3 miles from lovely Tenterden, and Ashford station is less than 10 miles away for people coming by train. There are some lovely walks in the area.
A great place for a family holiday.
Return stay at this excellent property in Kent
- Review Submitted: 18-Jun-2013
- Date of Stay: Apr 2013
08/04/2013
This has been our second stay at this well maintained and equipped holiday home. Very often a returning visit is not as good as the first time, but this was certainly not the case this instance.
As with our first visit, we were personally greeted on arrival by the owner. The large selection of toys games, books and videos has increased and as last time, they kept our grandchildren amused throughout the week.
We would certainly recommend this house to our friends and family or anybody who was looking for a large reasonably priced holiday home.
Our amazing holiday!
- 5 out of 5
- Review Submitted: 01-Jun-2013
- Date of Stay: May 2013
What can I say?! Just got back from an amazing trip to Tony's house. We were two families of five and one family of three and the house was easily big enough for us all. I would say the best thing about this property, is the huge grounds that the house is situated in. Plenty of space for the kids to run around and enjoy themselves without getting into any trouble or danger.
Because of this, the adults had a really relaxing time without worrying about the kids at all. Tony has equipped the house very well with plenty of things for the children such as a huge paddling pool, lots of footballs and plenty of DVDs should the weather let you down.
We looked at several properties in Kent as we wanted somewhere local and easy to get to for us. Plus we find that Kent prices are often cheaper than Cornwall and Devon prices!
Although the house was really secluded, Tenterden is a cute small town only 2 miles away. There are plenty of amenities here such as pubs, restaurants, supermarkets and a lovely children's park.
If you really like traditional old-fashioned English village pubs though, please try the Bull at Bethersden which is only around 3 miles away. It has a nice garden for the kids to run around in, and the food is out of this world!
Camber Sands is only a short drive away too, so if the kids need to let off some more steam by the sea, this is a nice trip.
I would recommend Tony's property to anybody who has children, or large groups of adults too. There is nothing not to like about Tony's house, and the customer service we experienced was second to none.
We'll be back! Thanks a million Tony!
Perfect!!
- 5 out of 5
- Review Submitted: 13-Mar-2013
- Date of Stay: Mar 2013
We rented the hosue for a friend's hen do and it was brilliant- we loved having so much living space - the lounge fitted everyone in easily and the separate dining area was great to have everyone for a sit down meal. Tony was great from start to finish and we really appreciated a early check in and late check out to make the most of our weekend. Would recommend this house for anyone wanting a weekend away with large group of friends or family,
Thank you!
- 5 out of 5
- Review Submitted: 05-Mar-2013
- Date of Stay: Mar 2013
Tony was fantastic from the first time we had a phone conversation about the weekend. He couldn't have been more flexible about the numbers staying - we were between 14-16 and all fitted in comfortably! We were there for a friend's hen do, and his ideas on what we could were really appreciated. I'd highly recommend this house to anyone wanting to bring together friends and family for a fun weekend. It was especially child friendly (not that we brought any) - with safety locks in the kitchen etc.
Excellent extended family vacation
- 5 out of 5
- Review Submitted: 05-Dec-2012
- Date of Stay: Jul 2012
Our family enjoyed a truly glorious week at the farmhouse. The house is perfect for an extended family vacation with plenty of room. We had 2 grandparents, 3 couples and 7 children, and the accommodation was plenty for all of us. Tony was extremely hospitable and could not have been more helpful. The location is wonderful and we loved the area. We cannot wait until we can visit again!
- Great Birthday with Friends
5 out of 5 - Review Submitted: 27-Nov-2012
- Date of Stay: Nov 2012
I had the pleasure of spending my 35th birthday with my wife and 10 friends at this lovely farmhouse. The venue was very clean and was well equipped making our stay comfortable and stress free. Tony made sure that we had everything we needed and that all questions prior to our stay were answered in a timely fashion.
All in all everyone enjoyed the weekend and we have already discussed returning in the summer as the place has a huge garden making it ideal for a bbq and playing outdoor games.
I would definitely recommend this place!!!
A Grand Time
- Review Submitted: 28-Nov-2012
- Date of Stay: Oct 2012
Thank you seems inadequate for the grand time we had at your home, everything was perfect. I have never stayed in a rented property that was so well equipped, all ages from 7 months to 90 years was catered for. All beds and bedding were first class,( thank you so much for the extra beds,) as was all other linen, and the kitchen was so well equipped you had certainly thought of everything. Your home certainly put the icing on the cake! Thank you also for the welcome gifts they were very much appreciated. None of us wanted to leave.
Fantastic country idyll, lots of room, top host
Review Submitted: 09 October 2012 Date of Stay: October 2012
It's been a few days since our really memorable stay at Wood View. After scouring various sites for just the right place, it seems that everything came together perfectly in Wood View.
Given that you can make it door to door from central London in under an hour, it's incredible how the scenery changes. We made full use of the accommodation, enjoying a kick about/touch rugby and badminton in the grounds. We'd highly recommend the following:
- Shoot the Boss, local leisure/activity centre where we hired out a great volleyball court and 5-a-side pitch. It also has paint balling and pitch and put.
- Wander down to the Chequers Inn at High Halden, they do pizzas and it's a real local pub with some great ales, darts and a pool table, spot on.
- The Raj of Kent, we had a simply brilliant curry from here, wish they delivered to London!
The experience was complete by Tony, who went above and beyond to accomodate a group as large as ours. His contact was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. Tony has built something really quite amazing and we felt fortunate to have spent a weekend there. We all went our separate ways, some back over to the other side of the world, but we'd love to reconvene there someday.
Can't recommend this place highly enough.
Paul H.
Suprise 30th party
Review Submitted: 25 September 2012 Date of Stay: September 2012
The house was clean, well maintained and quite frankly massive. If the size wasn't enough, there were huge grounds which we put to great use with the toys provided (badminton, football, rounders, table football and loads of other things in the pile under the stairs that we made frequent and often use of).
Basically the house had everything we needed - washing machine, tumble dryer, double oven, dishwasher (my favourite!) in the big kitchen and a vast TV in the lounge. Three of the seven bedrooms were onsuite with a whirlpool bath in the master.
All in all we had great fun, with my friends saying they wanted to come back next year and do the same thing again.
Mark F.
Rating
5 out of 5
Nice vacation
Review Submitted: 03 September 2012 Date of Stay: August 2012
You can trust me, the listing description is accurate. We were in the house during a week with 13 adults an everybody was very satisfied. We had a wonderfull time.
We also had a very good communication with the owner before the arrival and during our vacation. We recommend this property to everybody.
13 friends from Schoten, Bloemendaal, Belgium
Rating 5 out of 5.
Home from Home
Review Submitted: 31 July 2012 Date of Stay: July 2012
Finding a suitable location for 14 persons, 6 of which are young childern, is not easy but here we found it. A warm welcome from the owner set the tone of our stay and coupled with a large clean and spacious house and massive grounds was a great start. Ideally positioned for visits to the coast or historic towns was a further plus. Everybody enjoyed their stay and were all sorry to leave, Thank you Tony we can thoroughly recommend this property. We will return.
Edward K
Rating
5 out of 5
Best holiday rental we have ever stayed in.
Review Submitted: June 21, 2012Date of Stay: June 2012
Our family have holidayed together for years, we have stayed in holiday homes both in the UK and abroad and we can say that Wood View is the best holiday rental we have ever stayed in.
Everything from the location, personal welcome from the owner through the welcome package, spaciousness of the house and grounds, standard of furniture and fittings and, standard of facilities available was just perfect.
Centrally located in a beautiful part of rural Kent with many attractions nearby we felt that everything we needed could be found within in the house and grounds.
John S and Family
Rating
5 out of 5
Thanks for a great weekend
Review Submitted: May 29, 2012 Date of Stay: May 2012
We had been looking for a location for a family celebration and needed a property with at least 6 bedrooms. We were delighted to find the farmhouse in High Halden - but nothing like as delighted as we were when we arrived. The house is set on it's own in beautiful open grounds in the most superb part of rural Kent.
The accommodation is both flexible and of the highest standard. We accommodated our whole family - children and grandchildren - and enjoyed the most relaxing and comfortable extended weekend.
The owners have provided a real home from home, with games (both indoor and outdoor) for children and the grown up's. The bedrooms - 3 with en suite, and the others all well served by the family sized bathroom - were all comfortable with king and super king sized beds.
We catered for a party of 13 and the kitchen proved to be easy to work in and thoroughly well equipped. A 6 course celebration meal was prepared and served with no problems at all. Dining this number was also easy and comfortable.
The property was spotless when we arrived and the welcome included wine, beer and cider- local strawberries picked the very day and all the basics you would need.
We shared the garden with rabbits, peacocks and peahens, the water birds in the pond, and the woodpeckers in the nearby woods.
The owner, Tony, was very welcoming and so relaxed about the property that we were immediately able to start enjoying the weekend with out any worries.
I cannot recommend the property enough. We will certainly return for a family gathering and enjoy the peace and quiet of the Kent country side.
Nick S.
Rating 5 out of 5.
What a great stay!
Review Submitted: April 19, 2012 Date of Stay: April 2012
We have just spent a long weekend at Wood View and had a fantsastic time. The house is beautiful set on an extensive plot in rural Tenterden. Tony was very warm and welcoming and even provided us with a welcome pack containing some essentials to get us started.
A great place for families and friends to spend some time together and get away from it all.
Ryan M.
Rating 5 out of 5.
Beautiful house for a relaxing weekend!
My 60th Birthday Celebration
Review Submitted: April 12, 2012 Date of Stay: April 2012
To celebrate my 60th birthday, I rented Marlborough House for a 5 day break and all my family were able to come. There were 10 adults and two small grandchildren and the house was comfortably large enough to cope with these numbers. We all had a fabulous stay and were impressed with the cleanliness and size of all the rooms - especially the lounge. There was plenty of space surrounding the house to explore and the array of wildlife made for interesting viewing - with six peacocks strutting around on the day of departure. It is literally in the middle of nowhere so ideal to have a chilled break. The Raja Indian restaurant is close by and the takeaway we had on the first night was of the highest quality. The owner made us feel very welcome on arrival and the provision of a welcome pack of wine, cheese, butter and cleaning equipment was excellent. I would have no hesitation in recommending friends and family to stay here but would suggest Sat Nav as absolutely essential to assist in your stay.
Mike C.
Rating
5 out of 5
Review Submitted: March 21, 2012Date of Stay: March 2012
We had a fantastic girly weekend here to celebrate a 40th birthday! There were 10 of us that stayed the whole weekend and a few others that came to visit during the day. We had lots of activities planned for the weekend and this was the ideal venue - plenty of space for everyone and excellent amenities. If you are planning a weekend away with the girls then I would definitely recommend this house.
If anything I would say that the description and photos on the website don't do the house justice as it was much bigger than I expected and really is a lovely house - lots of big spacious rooms and plenty of bathrooms! The reception areas are big and there's plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax. The house was very clean and well-heated.
Tony (the owner) is very nice and accommodating and made us feel at ease as soon as we arrived. He gave lots of good advice and had even stocked the fridge and provided treats for us!
This house would also be ideal for families as there is so much outdoor space - it's just a shame that the weather wasn't good enough for us to enjoy it!
I would definitely recommend this house to family and friends and hope to have the chance to come back another day.
Clare B.
Rating
5 out of 5
Great UK short-break getaway location
Review Submitted: March 16, 2012Date of Stay: March 2012
We've just had a fantastic weekend away; our family stayed here with one other family and we couldn't fault it. It exceeded all of our expectations and we wouldn't hesitate to stay again. There are lots of great indoor and outdoor toys for kids, open garden with other enclosed nearby fields available for use. House is well equipped, comfortable and child-safe. The kitchen cupboards were well stocked with essentials and there was a welcome unexpected surprise much to the liking of the kids when we arrived. The owner was highly responsive and communicative when we booked and we found him to be warm, helpful and available on site if you need him. There was so much to keep us all happy that we didn't venture off-site to find entertainment anywhere else. Everything was perfectly clean and well organised. The only problem I can foresee is that it will become more popular and less available for us to stay again in the future!
Rating5 out of 5
Jeannette C
Wood View Review
Review Submitted: February 13, 2012 Date of Stay: February 2012
A delightful property in which to relax and chill out. Beautiful surroundings and plenty of walks and fresh air. You feel miles from anywhere and yet can be at a town, pub or attraction within minutes.
The property is fully equipped and was in good order with even a welcome pack provided.
We were made to feel very welcome and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Charlotte T.
Rating
5 out of 5
Lovely time in rural Kent
Review Submitted: November 29, 2011 Date of Stay: November 2011
What a lovely house! There were ten of us and we had plenty of space and large enough rooms so that we could all be together if we wanted to.
Bedrooms were comfortable and well equipped and the kitchen was just right.
We went for a wintry walk in the surrounding area which was quiet and very pretty.
Would highly recommend this for large groups looking for a quiet getaway.
The Big Kent House
Pands England
Review Submitted: October 25, 2011 Date of Stay: October 2011
With 17 of us gathering for an annual get together it can be tricky finding suitable accommodation but thankfully we found this great house. The owner made it all really easy and was very accommodating, and left lots of useful things to make our stay more enjoyable. A fabulous large lounge was a great place to relax in and plenty of space for us all and the kids, who also thoroughly enjoyed the incredible oustide space too, running freely. The owner even kindly fenced up an area for the little ones who wanted to go outside, which made it easy with not worrying about the ponds.
I would recommend this house to any large groups or even small ones who just like a lot of space - great!
Recommended for: Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Rating
5 out of 5
Perfect stay
Review Submitted: October 21, 2011 Date of Stay: October 2011
Helmus B
we really enjoyed our stay . Of course the wonderfull weather helped a lot, as we now could benefit from the wide area around the house. Our youngsters played a lot of soccer, while we took a couple of hikes in the surrounding area.
The location is excellent for daytrips to London, Canterbury and/or Rye.
The house has enough space to accomodate our group of 14 people and it was well equiped both in the kitchen as in the livingroom.
Recommended for: Families with Teenagers
Rating
5 out of 5
Review Submitted: September 19, 2011 Date of Stay: September 2011
Derek & Diana – Eastbourne
My Wife and myself were looking for a large house to rent for a long weekend, which could accommodate our large family. We came across this property purely by accident and from the description, it was just what we were looking for. However the house exceeded our expectations and was very well equipped with every thing we could have wanted.
We were personally greeted on arrival by the owner, who took the time to show us around the house and all the facilities provided. These included a large number of toys and games, which kept our grandchildren amused all weekend.
The description and photographs provided were very accurate. Communications with the owner, along with the directions to the house were excellent.
There was ample parking space right outside the house for all of our family’s cars, which meant unloading our personal luggage was easy.
A well maintained and equipped holiday home. We would certainly recommend this house to our friends and family or anybody who was looking for a large reasonably priced holiday home.
Recommended for: Tourists with or without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children
