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Lower Standen Farm by Bloom stays that sleeps 24 guests in 9 bedrooms

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 24520 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Benenden, Kent
  • Great Dixter House and Gardens
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bodiam Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Sissinghurst Castle and Garden
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Lydd (LYX)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Main Farmhouse

1 Single Bed

Main Farmhouse

1 King Bed

Main Farmhouse

1 King Bed

Main Farmhouse

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

Main Farmhouse

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

The Dairy

1 King Bed

The Granary

1 King Bed

The Granary

1 Double Bed

The Granary

1 Single Bed

6 bathrooms

Main Farmhouse

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main Farmhouse

Toilet

Main Farmhouse

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

The Dairy

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

The Granary

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

The Granary

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Lower Standen Farm by Bloom stays that sleeps 24 guests in 9 bedrooms

Lower Standen Farm - sleeps 24 in total (maximum 18 adults)

Comprises 3 properties - a farmhouse with 5 bedrooms, granary with 3 bedrooms and dairy with 1 bedroom. Large gravelled driveway with parking for approximately 8 car

Main Farmhouse (sleeps 13 - max 10 adults) in 5 bedrooms

Entry hall, with seating. From here the main staircase to the first and second floors

Drawing room, one side with central seating on plump sofas and armchairs seating 8 / 10. Large open fireplace with guard. To the other side in front of the French doors to the gardens are two seating areas each seating four to six each with a mix of sofas and chairs. A Smart TV is also located here and the resident board games

The Snug/TV room - corner sofa seating for six with some casual chairs for a few more. Large smart screen TV. Speaker.

Downstairs cloakroom

Kitchen / Dining room - magnificent generous open plan contemporary kitchen. Central island with five stools to dine at the counter. Equipment includes an American pantry style fridge freezer with ice machine and water dispenser, dishwasher and range cooker with six gas rings, twin electric oven, plate warming drawer, microwave, two dishwashers and all your usual gadgets. Fully kitted kitchen for large groups

Dining area includes a bespoke hand made table - created from a fallen oak tree and seats 20

Nook seating area for four to six on sofa seating and a coffee table

Wrap around glazed doors to the garden patio with seating

Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, sink and plenty of cupboards - ideal for catering preparation. Additional fridge and freezer. Cloakroom and hooks, side access to the gardens and the front driveway, WC

First Floor

Master Bedroom (sleeps 2) super king sized bed, seating area with views over the lawns for 2, chest of drawers. En-suite full bathroom and separate shower. Dressing table and seat. Wardrobe.

Bedroom 2 (sleeps 2+1), twin beds, wardrobe, chest of drawers. (can be made up as a super king on request, optional pull out trundle bed on request)

Bedroom 3 (sleeps 2) king size bed, en-suite hidden bathroom (no shower) wardrobe chest of drawers.

Generous family bathroom with separate bath and shower

Second Floor - Eaves bedrooms

Bedroom 4 (sleeps 2+1) twin beds, storage, (additional fold out bed for child available on request)

Den area with bean bags for children to enjoy

Bedroom 5 (sleeps 2+1) twin beds, storage, (additional fold out bed for child available on request)

Outside there are several lawned areas to the rear of the Farmhouse, rope swings, outdoor table, chairs and sofas seating 8-12

Swimming pool area with gated entry. The pool house has changing rooms, shower and WC, sun loungers and seating.

The driveway is gravelled and includes an undercover ping pong table and gas BBQ.

Hen parties, stag parties and all adults groups of ages under 30 are not permitted.  Lower Standen Farm is suited to family groups only
Towels and Linen provided
Wifi
Central heating 
Gas BBQ
Pool towels supplied in the pool house 
The swimming pool is enclosed with a low access gate, heated to approx 25 / 27 degrees weather permitting (late May through to late September)
Three dogs welcome. Please note additional pet charges are £35 per pet per week (or part of) will be charged
Private off road parking for up to 8 cars
Please note: this property is strictly a family home. Parties/events are not permitted. Strictly no stag or hen groups, or all adult groups under 30
CCTV is on site for security
Meet and greet on arrival by appointment


The Granary - sleeps 9 (max 6 adults) in 3 bedrooms


Entrance hall with stairs to first floor

Downstairs shower room with WC and wash hand basin

Open plan sitting room/dining room with comfortable seating for 6, dining table seating 4. Sofa bed available for 2 children on request

Fully equipped kitchen with induction hob and oven, fridge and freezer.



First Floor

Master bedroom (sleeps 2) in king size bed, storage

Family bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash hand basin.

Bedroom 2 (sleeps 2) in double bed, storage

Bedroom 3 (sleeps 3 - max 2 adults) in bunk bed with large single bed on bottom, and single bed above



Enclosed garden to the rear mainly laid to lawn with shrubs and plants.



The Dairy - sleeps 2 in 1 bedroom



An independent cottage situated beside the main house

1 bedroom King size, wardrobe, chest of drawers, casual seating for two

En-suite full bathroom and shower

Small sunny terrace with seating for two overlooking the driveway

Property manager

Bloom Stays Holiday Letting Agency
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Cranbrook

Located in Cranbrook, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hole Park Gardens and Bodiam Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cranbrook Golf Club and Biddenden Vineyards. Travelling with kids? Consider The American Garden and Kent and East Sussex Railway.
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Benenden, Kent

What's nearby

  • Hole Park Gardens - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Great Dixter House and Gardens - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Bodiam Castle - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • The Chapel Down Winery - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 13 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Wadhurst Stonegate Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arthurs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hawkhurst Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bull at Benenden - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eight Bells Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪M & S Kebab & Pizza - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lower Standen Farm by Bloom stays that sleeps 24 guests in 9 bedrooms have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lower Standen Farm by Bloom stays that sleeps 24 guests in 9 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lower Standen Farm by Bloom stays that sleeps 24 guests in 9 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lower Standen Farm by Bloom stays that sleeps 24 guests in 9 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lower Standen Farm by Bloom stays that sleeps 24 guests in 9 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Cranbrook holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Hole Park Gardens, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The American Garden and Kent and East Sussex Railway. High Weald and Cranbrook Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amazing house in a fabulous location, perfect for a gathering of friends or family

What an amazing venue for a special occasion. The service and responsiveness of Lindsay and the Bloomstays Team was excellent. The house was beautifully furnished and the kitchen a fabulous space for a special gathering. The surrounding countryside provided us with wonderful views and walks. The local Woodcock Inn is also a great find for some delicious food and wonderful hospitality

10/10 Excellent

Lucy O.

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A wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay, ages 6-75! Perfect for everyone. Equipped with everything you need. 2 dishwashers with lots of people is a godsend. We enjoyed the open fire and the generous supply of wood. Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Luke C.

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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

AMAZING !!

Lower Standen Farm is one of the most fantastic houses we have ever stayed in. It is perfect for large groups and has absolutely everything you would need including an incredibly well equipped kitchen. The garden is also gorgeous and the pool was so lovely too! We have already recommended the house to everyone and want to rebook for a winter weekend ourselves so that we can make use of the inside space as well!
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10/10 Excellent

blandine a.

An amazing stay

Amazing stay in this very well decorated and spacious house where we felt at home ! Beautiful bedrooms and amazing kitchen with plenty of fridges, dishwashers, ... Everything is well conceived and the swimming pool and its house such a good size! We had a wonderful Time ! To say something, the swimming pool and the BBQ were not cleaned , (the agency very quickly sent someone to clean the pool) and the grass wasn't cut.. A bit cold in the granary..
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10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Fantastic weekend

We had an amazing weekend at this property. It was fantastically clean and the whole house was perfect for our get together of 18 friends. The garden and grounds were lovely and the pool was brilliant. The kitchen was well equipped and the living room area was lovely and cosy. Everything in the house was of high quality, from the bed linen to the towels. Our welcome pack was a lovely surprise and we were utterly spoiled.
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10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Perfect House for a large family gathering

This lovely house worked very well for our family of 15 adults and 4 toddlers/ babes. The main kitchen dining area was where we all gathered and there was plenty of room. The kitchen was very well equipped and we had memorable evenings at that long dining table. There was ample fridge/ freezer space for all the food and drink necessary for such a large party. The living area had enough seating to accommodate us all after dinner and was very cosy. The young ones loved the outdoor area with a few attractions such as the swing etc.
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline T.

Relaxing Weekend Stay

Beautiful comfortable home with all the mod cons. Stunning open plan kitchen with wonderful views of the garden and beyond. We enjoyed a log fire in the cosy living room and had a film night in the cinema room. Perfect for a winter weekend get away. Very quiet location and great for walks straight from the garden. Would definitely come again.

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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The most wonderful weekend

This property is just amazing. Full of character and charm and so very well suited to the large group that we were. From under 2’s to grandparents in their 80’s, it was spot on Offering high chairs, potty’s, travel cots and plastic child friendly plates etc, as well as swings and garden toys, our great niece and nephew were very well catered for The house is full of nooks and crannies, so it was easy to find a quiet spot to sit and read or have forty winks! And what can we say about that fabulous kitchen? Drawer after drawer and cupboard after cupboard of gadgets and everything you’d ever need to cater for large groups Honestly, we’ve had the best weekend! Thanks Bloom Stays and thanks to Rupert and Madlin Sadler for opening up their home x
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Lauren H.

beautiful stay

lovely place, so much space and great for families. two tvs didn't work during our time, and one oven, and one of the gardens was flooded a bit so out of use. I think some discount would have been good to offer as couldn't fully use the property overall the place is very special and we had a good time

10/10 Excellent

Olivier H.

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Just spectacular - ticks all the boxes

We are a group of university friends who meet annually for a long weekend with our families. The property was just fantastic: clean, loads of character, gorgeous setting and well equipped. We will be back most definitely!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful!!

We stayed out in Lower Standen Farm, and it is amazing! There were 18 of us and there was plenty of space! One of the best UK staycations we’ve had. The pool is heated and very spacious, the garden is perfect for any sports activities, and the home is well kept and beautiful! We had caterers in who had ample space to prepare and serve. Bloom Stays were incredibly helpful with any queries we had, and we are already looking at planning our next get together here! I would recommend this to anyone with a big family!
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful stay in a stunning country house

We had a wonderful stay at Lower Standen Farm. The house looks even better in pictures and has ample space for larger parties. Everything is in great condition. The kitchen is a dream, it has everything you could think to need and makes for a great social space. The house is perfect for good weather but also makes for a cozy retreat when the weather is not playing along. We also loved the view to the sheep field every evening, it was stunning. We would highly recommend Lower Standen Farm for large families and will be back to Kent soon. Feedback for improvement: Some of the pool furniture is in shabby condition and rusty nails were sticking out making it dangerous to sit and relax on. The pool area has a lot of potential, but as it is today it didn't meet the standard of the rest of the house. We would recommend adding polsterting to the pool furniture otherwise guests are lying on hard wood. This would be an easy thing to add that would make a big difference to guests enjoying the pool.
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10/10 Excellent

Chantelle M.

A brilliant home for families

Lower Standen Farm surpassed all expectations. It caters for large groups, with a fantastic kitchen/dining social area; beautiful gardens and a great pool to enjoy the English summer. Highly recommended!
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha A.

Just wow!!

What an amazing house!! We stayed for a friends 40th and it was perfect. Amazing entertaining space and all of the bedrooms were beautiful. We had 9 couple in our group and some rooms are better than others if you have couple staying as not all rooms have a double bed (some have 2 singles) Saying that it’s a place to lay your head and this house is just incredible. Great customer services from the team at Blooms constantly keeping me updated. We will definitely be back! Would recommend over and over again!
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect house

Excellent house in a fantastic location! An easy walk to the pub which was great for a stroll. The kitchen was fully fitted and excellent table for socialising. Wouldn’t change a thing!
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10/10 Excellent

Lower Standen Farm is Absolutely Beautiful

We stayed at Lower Standen Farm to celebrate a special birthday with family for the weekend. The house and garden is absolutely stunning, it was spotlessly clean and is so well stocked it has everything you could ever need! We are hoping to return in warmer weather so we can use the pool!
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10/10 Excellent

Stunning!!

Great house and grounds..Everything you could ever want with a party of adults,teenagers and toddlers..we all loved it,had the wow factor

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