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Reviews of Freshwater Barn

Cranbrook Rd Benenden, Benenden, TN17 4ET, United Kingdom

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Review score

Based on 32 apartment reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    9.0
    Perfect little weekend away spot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking space was a bit of a squeeze, but with a few adjustments we got the knack of it.

    Really friendly host who was quick to reply. All lovely and clean and organised, great size and very comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    10
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have liked a bigger bed

    No expense spared in the quality of everything

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    10
    It was perfect for what we needed- a short, peaceful stay near the rest of my family
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been good to have had some essentials like bread, butter and milk.

    The location, the helpful host and the peace and quiet of the village

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing bad to say.

    Had a lovely stay in the cosy barn which was set in a delightful cottage style garden. Very clean and welcoming. Everything you could need in the kitchen plus lots of extras like home made cake on arrival, sparkling water and a Nespresso machine. Sensitively decorated with good quality furnishings and items. A pleasure to visit.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The barn is delightful, with access through a beautiful garden. So peaceful. We so enjoyed relaxing and unwinding in the barn and the lovely patio outside. Our hosts were welcoming, helpful and a pleasure to connect with.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    10
    An excellent property and a wonderful 1st visit and definitely not our last!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing at all!

    Everything! The welcome on arrival, a pretty property, high standard of furnishings, a welcome homemade cake and milk on arrival, rapor with the host.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2023

    10
    Very enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Met by host who showed us over the property and handed us the keys, property is all on ground floor self contained and situated across court yard from owners house. Main reason we stayed as it was near Benenden Hospital and we did not fancy a long drive home in January following the procedure , so handy being approx 5 mins drive away. Would like to stay again to explore further the local area , did visit Cranbrook which we greatly liked.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2022

    10
    We stayed here in November to attend a wedding reception and guess that it would be a wonderful place for a summer holid
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Freshwater Barn is a cosy place for two, allowing a well behaved dog (but ours was left with friends), with a large, well equipped kitchen / living room, a comfortable bedroom and etc. It is in a very quiet location, with very friendly but unobtrusive owners nearby and it is decorated with style and quality.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was just perfect.

    ideal everything one would want,clean,comfortable,relaxing,quiet Convenient location for visiting plus delightful countryside.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2022

    10
    A perfect place in a beautiful surrounding with lovely hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights

    Nothing we can think of. Everything you normally need in a cottage was available and even more.

    Easily accessible by car (parking available). Located in the middle of Kent 1h 30 min from Heathrow. Places like Dover, Canterbury and other locations are within reasonable distance. Sophie and Ronald have been exceptional hosts. The location is as depicted on the pictures located in a beautiful garden. An absolute recommendation if you want to go on holiday in Kent.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2022

    10
    Lovely country retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, all was great

    Quiet country retreat, beautiful surroundings, garden and lovely owners

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a find! We really enjoyed staying in this cozy, comfortable barn. The surrounding garden is beautiful and the hosts were extremely friendly!! Thanks again for everything!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't fault it

    Lovely greeting had freshly baked cake as we arrived well kitted out lovely peaceful property lovely patio real sun trap with recliners lovelycosy inside and very clean would visit again

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2022

    10
    A little corner of paradise hidden in the countryside
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The stay was perfect I can't state any negative points because they are surely hidden by all the positive. The value for money is greatly surpassed.

    Lovely cottage, attentive and friendly owner, we were warmly welcomed by a very tasted cake and eggs. The kitchen is very well equipped with all you need to concoct good meals with a big gaz cooker. Many lamps to give a pleasant atmosphere, very pretty colored and flowered blinds contribute to a country atmosphere but also elegant. A soft bedroom with nice smelling sheets with an ensuite shower toilet. The entrance very nicely decorated and very practical for storing and hanging up your jackets...For lovers of nature and tranquility you will surely appreciate. I enjoyed the walks with my dog in the park just across the road.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2021

    10
    Perfect place for peace and quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was a charming - immaculately presented cottage in an idyllic location.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked the comfort and quiet. The property is in the heart of the Kent countryside, we were able to visit many interesting places nearby and a little further to the coast. Shops available and local walks. Relaxing and welcoming.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2022

    6.0
    ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although the property welcomed dogs ,I felt that the rules indicated by the owner were a bit ambiguous to the latter. Dogs not allowed in the garden as she had problems with a previous guest with dogs and an incident with her chickens.

    The property was very well furnished. very comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2021

    8.0
    Base for wider family celebration
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing wrong except there was no soap in the bathrooms which I feel is pretty fundamental given the covid situation. Happy to bring my own shampoo etc as was not a hotel but who carries hand soap in their luggage? Enough milk in a jug for a cupper on arrival would also have been good especially as milk doesn’t travel so well. Kitchen ..literally nowhere to put any food. Personally I would switch the decorative wall dresser for an actual cupboard to put food in. It all got a bit cluttered up around the toaster . But I am being ultra fussy. It really was a lovely place to stay.

    Perfect for walking to and from our party location. Lovely little cottage like barn in the garden. My girls loved it and we felt like we were truly on holiday.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    8.0
    A pleasant, quaint cottage with all amenities in a lovely location. Would visit again.
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t anything we didn’t like but the only suggestion is that that path could be better lit at night.

    The property was beautifully styled. Very comfortable. The location was beautiful. Hosts were friendly but not over bearing. Thoughtful touches such as a homemade cake and a jug of milk.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

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