Family Retreat in Kent. All-year pool. Sleeps 12 + 2. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms.

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Check out the area

Near Sandwich, Kent

Wingham Wildlife Park3 min drive
Howletts Wild Animal Park9 min drive
Dreamland16 min drive
London (LGW-Gatwick)104 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Hop Farm is a charming farmhouse with all modern amenities, dated 1715 with its own, exclusive and astonishing, full-size heated indoor pool, which ranges from 3ft to 6ft in depth, 6 bedrooms, four bathrooms and parking for 6 cars.

Hop Farm offers accommodation normally for 12 persons. Up to two extra persons are allowed and are charged at a nominal rate of £60 per person per night for which they are provided with sleepover beds. Babies in arms are free of courage .
We have a three-night minimum stay.

Hop Farm is brilliantly situated in the back-of-beyond real farming country of East Kent, yet it is less than 2 hours from London by car, 1 hour by high-speed train, within 30 minutes of the Channel Tunnel and Ferry ports, and 45 minutes from Ashford for Eurostar (Paris or Brussels 2 hours).

Hop Farm has a beautiful all-weather heated swimming pool for your exclusive use, Wi-Fi, barbecue, with seating up to 14 and two table tennis tables.

There is also a 5-a-side football pitch.

Next to Hop Farm is our beautiful, private grass tennis court which we can share with you. Just ask when booking should you wish to use it. Hours available are 11am to 1pm daily. You will need to bring your own racquets, tennis balls and tennis shoes. Being grass, the court is closed in the autumn and winter, normally October to May.

Hop Farm is surrounded by fields and lovely Kent orchards which are ideal for country walks. Coppers Bistro in the nearby village of Preston, the Anchor Inn, Wingham and the Duke William, Ickham we can recommend for family meals.

Interesting places to visit nearby include historic Sandwich (with several golf courses including the world-famous Royal St George's Golf Club), Canterbury with its world-renowned Cathedral, city walls and designer shopping and the nearby vineyards for Kent wine.

There are many children's attractions very near, including Wingham Wildlife Park, the famous Howletts Zoo, Roman Richborough Castle and Ramsgate, Margate and Deal beaches. Dover Castle, the second-biggest fully-intact castle after Windsor, is always a hit with children. And then there is the astonishing Whitemills Wake and Aqua Park at nearby Sandwich, just the thing for the young - as well as those of us not so young who would just like to experience the thrill of childhood once again! (whitemillswake.co.uk)

When booking please remember to let us know your reason for booking and the number of guests in your party. Thank you!

Property manager

Vaughan Grylls

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Amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Stair gates.

Events

No events allowed

Permission required for those not staying.

Pets

Pets allowed

Maximum two dogs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Strictly No Parties (weddings, stags, hen dos) Please inquire for all male or all female groups.

Swimming pool hours of opening - 8am to 8pm

No alcohol, smoking, unsupervised non-swimmers and unsupervised persons under 18 in the pool conservatory. See full pool regs in rental agreement.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Permission required for those not staying.

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Canterbury

Located in Canterbury, this farm stay is in a rural area and by the sea. Canterbury Cathedral and Dover Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Margate Beach and White Cliffs of Dover. Travelling with kids? Consider Dreamland and Wingham Wildlife Park. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.

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Near Sandwich, Kent

What's nearby

Wingham Wildlife Park - 3 min drive
Howletts Wild Animal Park - 9 min drive
Dreamland - 16 min drive
Canterbury Cathedral - 17 min drive
Margate Beach - 30 min drive

Getting around

Canterbury Adisham Station - 8 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

The Bell Inn - 8 min drive
The New Inn - 10 min drive
Time & Tide Taphouse - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
The Rose Inn - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Retreat in Kent. All-year pool. Sleeps 12 + 2. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Family Retreat in Kent. All-year pool. Sleeps 12 + 2. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Retreat in Kent. All-year pool. Sleeps 12 + 2. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Retreat in Kent. All-year pool. Sleeps 12 + 2. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Retreat in Kent. All-year pool. Sleeps 12 + 2. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. located?

This family-friendly Canterbury farm stay is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Wingham Wildlife Park and Isle of Thanet. Secret Gardens of Sandwich and Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

22 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay!

I’ve stayed here at least 6 times, both with family and groups of friends, love it. Great location, excellent facilities, plenty of bathrooms, fantastic pool with table tennis, very well equipped kitchen. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna C.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to stay

We stayed at the Hop Farm for the early May Bank Holiday and I must say we couldn't have been happier with our stay. The cottage was amazing! Lots of outside space for children to run around safely and the indoor swimming pool was a firm favourite. Jenny the host was very welcoming and helpful with any enquiries we had. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen O.

9 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Memorable Stay

We went to Hop Farm for a long weekend to celebrate our Golden Wedding Anniversary. There were 8 of us, 6 adults and two children. The lounge and dining room are spacious and very comfortable for family times all together. The grounds are lovely, lots of space for the children to run round and play football. The swimming pool was wonderful and a great hit with all. It is well situated and we were able to visit Broadstairs, Deal and Sandwich - all of which are well worth a visit. There are also lots of farm shops for fresh food nearby. Communication with Vaughn and Jenny was excellent. We couldn't have chosen a better place for our celebration.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niall M.

1 Apr 2024

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Family Break

Our second time visiting was just as great as the first - the perfect setting for a family get together! The kitchen had everything we needed, the bedrooms were large with comfortable beds and the living areas were all spacious with plenty of seating. The pool was the highlight again but the character of the property and surroundings really make the stay memorable.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

john l.

25 Mar 2024

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Super weekend

Super stay - enjoyed every moment - 5 star not enough - thank you jenny & the owner for making us so welcome . Truely wonderful family weekend

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Vaughan Grylls

Vaughan is an artist and writer and retired head of the University for the Creative Arts where he serves as emeritus professor. Polly is the owner of a publishing company in London. Two grown-up offspring, one rescue cat, Jasper, who murders small animals. One greedy but always charming Be the Beagle.

We divide our time between our house in London, our house in Kent, which is near Hop Farm and La Spinosa in Italy ( No: 429689) which we have rented out successfully as a holiday home - lots of reviews! - for several years.

Why they chose this property

A charming country house with its own, exclusive use swimming pool, near the sea, within striking distance of London and the continent yet completely away from it all and with plenty of room and great country walks for humans and dogs - and our fabulous private grass tennis court, open May to September, which you can use. Just let us know in advance if you are interested. Oh yes, if any in your party are interested in old cars, feel free to take a look at Vaughan's collection in the black garage nearby!