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Rustic 2 Bed Stable in the Heart of the Kent Downs

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Private kitchen
Living area
2 bedrooms
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 459 sq m

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Ashford, Kent
  • Kent Downs
    7 min drive
  • Champagne & Oyster Co
    7 min walk
  • Wye Station
    6 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    108 min drive

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About the area

Ashford

Located in Ashford, this cottage is a 3-minute drive from Wye National Nature Reserve and 7 minutes from Kent Downs. .This cottage is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Willesborough Windmill and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Etchinghill Golf.

What's nearby

  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park - 10 min drive
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 10 min drive
  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 10 min drive
  • University of Kent - 16 min drive
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Wye Station - 6 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Old Mill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coach & Horses - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Woolpack Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rustic 2 Bed Stable in the Heart of the Kent Downs

The North Stable is a unique, recently redecorated stable completed in the lockdown of '21. We're bringing the outside in with natural woods, earthy tranquil colours, cosy textiles, beautiful pottery and art. With its handmade kitchen and top-end appliances and its scrumptious teal green bathroom with walk-in wet-room, freestanding bath and natural reclaimed walls. The North Stable is a real retreat, something different for a country getaway.

Welcome to the North Stable and Crabtree farm - We've furnished the stable with many modern touches, local art, uncovered original wooden beams, mango wood storage. We've made sure it's cosy in the winter months with an entire underfloor heating system in the bathroom.

Our family home - Crabtree Farm is an 18th century Grade II listed farmhouse situated on the outskirts of the rural village of Hastingleigh, an area of outstanding natural beauty high on the Kent Downs. We have two cosy converted stables, the north and south, backing on to 10 acres of beautiful open fields.

We have animals on the farm, including sheep, chickens, cats and a dog, and lots of free-roaming wildlife.

Crabtree Farm is located along a quiet country lane and is surrounded by England's best countryside, with many great walks, drives and attractions (an abundance of heritage sites and fun places to go for families). With a short drive/walk, you're in the Wye national nature reserve - a place to experience spectacular wildlife, hiking trails & sweeping views.

We also have the South Stable for let should you require more space for family or friends.

We look forward to welcoming you.
Andrew & Rachel
Make yourself comfortable in your cottage.

Property manager

andrew jenkinson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 630 sq ft (59 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

594141
Vrbo Property

Rustic 2 Bed Stable in the Heart of the Kent Downs Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location and 5 star holiday let
This is the most gorgeous holiday let beautifully decorated with all mod cons, stunning furnishings and attention to detail. Andrew was so welcoming and helpful and the little extras such as organic teas and coiffee and eco cleaning products showed just how much they care. The location is fantastic just minutes from the iconic Devils Kneading Trough and surrounded by other beauty spots on the North Downs. It is such a relaxing place to stay and hope to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gemma C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We're just back from a week stay at the North Stable. The property has been renovated beautifully and is very well equipped, everything you need to get away from it all for a while. Andrew was a great host and had some top tips for places to visit. Thanks very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hayley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and friendly hosts.
Beautiful location, friendly hosts and ideal base for exploring Kent. Lovely grounds for dogs to exercise and infant to play. Cottage has everything we needed, including a few extras from the hosts (e.g. milk, bread and pain au chocolat on first morning).

4/10 Poor

Steve J.

Sorry but we would not book this property again
The property needs renervating which should have been reflected in the price. Also it was not very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely time
Very nice place and lovely views
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful quiet location
Lovely cottage in a lovely rural position.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic relaxing location
We stayed at the North Stable which was beautifully comfortable and fully equipped for a relaxing break. The North Stable is also suitable to bring your dog which was a real bonus for us, the outside space was enclosed and fully dog friendly and the fields and surrounding area just ideal for long walks and exploring. The accommodation was just perfect and so quiet and comfortable, we would definitely be recommending this to our family and friends and be returning again in the near future. Thanks for such a warm welcome and a wonderful, relaxing stay. Steve & Ida (and Sky the boarder collie)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Summer Getaway
We wanted a base with access to coast and countryside and the North Stable was the perfect match. We all enjoyed walking along the North Downs and exploring the South Coast. The property was really clean and well equipped. We did a mix of self-catering and eating out, with plenty choices a short drive away. Thanks very much for a great holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean,comfy peaceful Luxury amongst nature
All straightforward and welcoming.Lovely property and area.Very friendly hosts.Would deffo come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic setting
Rachael and Andy could not have been more welcoming, the grounds are fantastic and have everything for children including a trampoline, Badminton set, outdoor toys and a field to run around it. There are beaches about 30 mins drive in every direction. A great place for a very relaxing holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Ralph L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Crabtree Farm Cottages
We had a great time and Andrew was a great host. The converted stables were very pleasant to stay in and we will be looking to return for another visit soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Break
Very warm welcome from Andrew and Rachel. Lovely quiet location with a family feel. Pleasant stay in an equipped converted stable. Plenty to see and do in the local area and further afield.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Countryside Haven
If you want to get away from all the hustle and bustle then this is the place. Rolling countryside, great walks and views and birdsound all around you. Great facilities for dog owners as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena F., Didcot

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
We had wonderful time at the Granary. House had all we needed and was as advertised. Communication with the owners was swift and efficient. Would recommend.

8/10 Good

lisa l.

Perfect relaxing time. Cosy and comfy.
We would definitely return. Also we recommend it to others. Owners gave a friendly welcome. One down side the fridge is too small. You would struggle to put food in it if you was staying for a week. Could do with more fridge space. Apart from that perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

jane h.

very spacious and clean.
very spacious and clean property. It is in an excellent area particularly if you are someone who enjoys walking in outstanding countryside. As long as you have your own vehicle it is very handy base for visiting places of interest
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Relaxing location
Very quiet lovely setting everything you need on location is at hand Nice and clean. Had a great stay did lots of traveling local pubs were great for food And all were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Herman V.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderfull week
Ruime vakantiewoning, rustig en mooi gelegen op het platteland. Naar trekpleisters is het dus altijd een beetje rijden maar altijd langs verrassende en prachtige routes. Huis is van alle comfort voorzien, het keukenmateriaal mag iets uitgebreider. Mooie tuin, goed verzorgd. Top!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Rustige plek, ruim en plezierig contact met verhuurders
Schoon, ruim, goed verzorgd! Tip: misschien iets comfortabeler banken voor de wat oudere ruggetjes.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019