Self-Catering at Bolton Barn | Holiday Cottages in Maidstone

Holiday home
Bolton Barn is a charming, detached, stone barn conversion situated on the outskirts of Lenham Heath near Ashford. The cottage can sleep two people in one double bedroom, and there's also one bathroom. There is also a kitchen with a dining area and a sitting room with a woodburner-style electric stove and French doors leading outside. To the rear, there is an enclosed courtyard garden with furniture, and there is also off road parking for one car. Bolton Barn is a wonderful base for couples escaping everyday life and looking to explore Kent and the South of England. Note: This property does not have an Electric Car charge facility, the nearest charge point is within 3 miles at the local garage.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. One double bedroom. Bathroom with bath-shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with electric stove.

Area
Lenham Heath is a small village in rural Kent with a selection of shops and pubs. The towns of Maidstone and Ashford are close by.

Region
Kent is affectionately known as the Garden of England. Its history and heritage provide the region with a rich array of sightseeing possibilities, while the stunning choice of Blue Flag beaches offer the chance to enjoy the beautiful coastline.

Amenities
Calor gas central heating. Electric oven, Calor gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with FreeSat. Fuel and power inc. in rent.WiFi. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Private patio garden with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3 miles, pub 1 mile. Note: Owner has dogs and horses. Stables and paddocks in field next to cottage. Note: Two steps up to front door. Note: Ground is raised in area around French doors. Note: This property does not have an Electric Car charge facility, the nearest charge point is within 3 miles at the local garage.

Mrs Maple

August 2020

Very cosy and warm, just what was needed on a very chilly bank holiday weekend! The owners were lovely people to deal with. The only slight downer was the mattress on the bed - we could feel the springs through it. (But my husband says I am just like the princess and the pea!!) All in all a lovely experience and we would stay there again.

Mrs Maple, August 2020

July 2020

Very nice and helpful owners..

Mrs Day, July 2020

March 2020

Friendly hosts.. Quiet semi rural accommodation which was warm and comfortable.

Mrs Greville, March 2020

Lovely little cottage and perfect for two people.. Dogs are welcome and there are dogs that sometimes roam around the grounds. There are also horse stables next to the barn. It is stated that there is no wifi but also there is no system network reception so we were not able to use personal hotspots which did cause us some issues with no communication network. Lovely little place though and lovely owners. Really enjoyed the stay

Mrs Strathearn, March 2020

January 2020

Bolton Barn was beautiful had everything that was needed for a truly relaxing week.. The only thing I would suggest is that a foot stall or poufee to put your legs up of an evening would be nice but other than that I would highly recommend to friends and family and if the need arises would definitely book again.

Mrs Rowe, January 2020

Cottage was excellent, warm, cosy, relaxing.. Everything we needed was there, great welcome pack even included our dog. Sounds petty but having things like coffee, washing up stuff, hand wash, milk, salt & pepper provided a bonus how often you forget them or have to go & buy. Good selection of books dvds etc. Owners very friendly & helpful wish we could have seem them more (perhaps if had stayed longer). Polly loved Jake & Loki fellow Jack Russels. Having no WIFI made it more relaxing still had phones for emergencies. Really did not want to leave & wished we could have stayed longer. Well definitely come back. Would love to stay in the summer so could access the walks (obviously everywhere still waterlogged due to all the excessive rain recently)

Ms Adams, January 2020

December 2019

Bolton Barn was excellent.. However, I booked through Booking.com and communication was not as good as it should have been. In response to an email from Booking.com, I advised my arrival time. This was acknowledged by an email. When I arrived at the specified time, no one was available to let me in. I went off to buy some provisions and when I returned an hour later, the owner was home. She told me that I should have been given the code to a key safe. I was not given this code by Booking.com or Sykes Cottages. It all worked out but it was an avoidable problem.

Ms Dobbie, December 2019

November 2019

Good location for North Downs..

Mrs Skinner, November 2019

Cottage was warm and comfortable, very small enclosed garden, not accessed directly from house.. Cottage contained everything you needed for a week of rest and relaxation, owners polite and helpful.

Mrs Barry, November 2019

October 2019

The peace and tranquillity.. It was lovely to find tea,coffee and a wonderful fruit cake waiting our arrival. Must not forget the milk a the very fresh eggs. We used the barn as a base for visiting family and friends. Most welcomed and relaxed.

Mrs Price, October 2019

September 2019

The hospitality from Craig and Sally was excellent as was the "goodies" left for us and appreciated by our furry friend.. We found the entire Barn experience was home from home, we were permitted to share Craig's Station Master's role as well as Sally's love of her equine friend. All of our needs were catered for in a warm and friendly environment. An ideal location for exploring the Kent countryside or sit on the patio and chill with a glass - or two. The supply of up to date information leaflets enabled us to visit off beat locations and events A fantastic 5 day break. Thank you

Mrs Lunn, September 2019

A lovely holiday let.. Everything one could wish for on arrival. Milk, eggs, and tea bags supplied also a nice cake. Very nice extras. The Barn is spotlessly clean. So dog friendly too. Dog bowl , throw, and doggie biscuits along with a throw for the furniture all supplied The owners Sally and. Craig were very friendly and helpful Certainly worth a visit

Mrs Wackett, September 2019

Bolton Barn is lovely home from home.. All those little extras i.e. cake, egg, milk and even snacks for your pet if you happen to take one. For the railway enthusiasts there is a railway line at the bottom of the paddock. You will be very close to Lenham which has a Co-Op and several pubs and Ashford is not too far away either. The owners Sally and Craig are always on hand if you have any questions and if you are lucky and interested I am sure Craig will give you a tour of his railway.

Mrs Seatherton, September 2019

August 2019

Super hospitable owners nothing is too much for them to make your stay complete, super cottage definitely recommended..

Mr Van Klaveren, August 2019

May 2019

Owners made us very welcome and were extremely helpful and provided numerous extra touches, not normally found in holiday rentals..

Mr Cross, May 2019

The cottage was lovely the owners sally and craig went out of their way to help .... The cottage was lovely the owners sally and craig went out of their way to help us find a nature reserve what we couldnt find the extras like milk and cake were a touch couldnt have a nicer cottage thankyou

Mr Green, May 2019

Very helpful owners..

Mrs Major, May 2019

April 2019

This lovely cottage was well located within the farm.. In fact next to a stable block which was wonderful. The owners were welcoming to both us and our dog. The property is a very carefully refurbished barn conversion spotless and with all amenities. Far reaching views to the North Downs/ Pilgrims Way were glorious. The surrounding countryside was Kent at its best full of exquisite villages, historic churches, magnificent buildings and estates and really good pubs. Canterbury and the North Kent coast (Whitstable) were easily accessible. Located in prime walking country, most notably the North Downs Way, there are an abundance of interesting, well signed rights of way at every turn. All in all a very enjoyable break in an underated and beautiful part of England.

Mr Carey, April 2019

March 2019

Charming cottage.. Very warm, clean and tidy. No additional costs for the dog or for heating. Recommended

Ms Turner, March 2019

The barn and the surroundings were exceptional, we wanted somewhere to escape the busy life we lead and Bolton Barn gave us the break we needed to recharge our batteries.. We were welcomed with a homemade ginger cake, fresh eggs and a lovely jar of homemade lemon marmalade, which was all lovely and shows that the owners care and want you to enjoy your stay. We will definitely be going back and will be recommending Bolton Barn to friends and family.

Mrs Brookes, March 2019

February 2019

We felt very much at home as soon as we arrived at Bolton Barn: Storm Erik had accompanied us on our journey and the barn was warm and comfortable and the home-made fruit cake, tea, coffee, milk etc.. very welcome. We were within easy reach of Rochester, Canterbury and Faversham and enjoyed visiting them all with our husky dog. A lovely holiday setting which we would definitely recommend!

Mrs Hands, February 2019

January 2019

Really loved it, cozy, had a tastey banana loaf waiting, countryside was just .... Really loved it, cozy, had a tastey banana loaf waiting, countryside was just beautiful, the dog loved the walks around the grounds, perfect

Miss Mezen, January 2019

December 2018

It has been a pleasure to stay at bolton barn, very comfortable and a great location..

Mr Howard, December 2018

November 2018

I have to say this is the best we have stayed in.. Beautiful accommodation no expense spared in the facilities with little added touches, such as fresh eggs, milk, tea, coffee, home made cake even a little fan to decorate the toilet roll. An ideal location for anyone who wants to explore what Kent has to offer. Highly recommended.

Mrs Kelly, November 2018

October 2018

Great Holiday again - Second stay.. Already booked next year (2019). Great base to visit friends and family.

Mr Bates, October 2018

Beautiful Cottage, perfect locaties for our two dogs.. Very acommodating owners, so friendly.

Mrs Howorth, October 2018

September 2018

Bolton Barn very comfortable and equipped with everything possible.. It was "homely", which is very important. Mr and Mrs King were around; going about their normal lives and tremendously helpful. There was milk, eggs and homemade cake when we arrived - which was lovely. There was a fenced-in paddock for the dog (who has returned home shattered). Well-stocked shops in Lenham, plus fish and chip shop and several pubs. Picturesque villages, towns and castles. Especially if you have a dog and are interested in industrial archeology, go see the gunpowder mills at Oare (I am soooo sad I've now been twice). Natural scenery is lovely too - we had the benefit of beautiful weather at the end of September and the trees beginning to turn.

Mrs Emmott, September 2018

August 2018

Craig and Sally are such wonderful people and have done a great job on converting this Barn.. From the moment we entered the barn and was welcomed with Fresh farm eggs, milk and marmalade to sadly coming home, everything about this holiday was a real gem. The barn is extremely comfortable, very inviting and is our new bolt hole in the country and a great place for the dogs. We liked this place so much that we have already booked our return trip this November and hope to go back many more times after that. Thanks, Craig and Sally for a superb week

Mr Potter, August 2018

I would recommend to anyone that Bolton barn is a lovely place to stay in a very nice setting very peaceful and Craig & Sally the owners are very helpful and lovely people.. Bolton barn has everything you need will be going back there every chance I can .kind regards MR D alderton.

Mr Alderton, August 2018

July 2018

Bertie my 13year old Basset Hound and I arrived to find Eggs, Marmalade, Cake & Milk, - Plus Treats for Bertie waiting for us.. The Barn was immaculately clean and well equipped. There were two horses and two well behaved dogs on site. The owners were very friendly and helpful. All in all we had a very relaxing holiday and would without dought visit again. Norman & Bertie Ward Market Deeping, Lincolnshire

Mr Ward, July 2018

June 2018

The cottage is clean and comfortable and the owners are very nice.. It is so refreshing to find people who understand the concept of going on holiday with digs. Nothing was too much trouble and the field which the dogs loved was large and secure. We got on well with their own dogs which are both characters. The cottage is at the end of a lane but very accessible to all the major towns and cities

Mr Neale, June 2018

We were so pleased to have found this cottage on your website when we were searching for a dog-friendly place to stay.. The cottage was very well equiped, very clean and comfortable, in fact, we could quite happily live there! It's set in a beautiful, peaceful part of Kent and even though the railway line goes past the bottom of the paddock you soon don't notice it. It's also very easy to get to any of the well known beauty spots. We will certainly book it again for our next holiday in Kent.

Mrs Quinnell, June 2018

February 2018

The cottage is in a quiet tranquil location in the Kent countryside surrounded by plenty of opportunities for scenic walks and the coast is less than an hours drive away.. The cottage is well equipped, clean and comfortable and we found the owners to be warm, friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bolton Barn with plenty do and keep us occupied

Mr Goldie, February 2018

April 2017

Friendly and helpful owners.. Gave us useful local information to help with the enjoyment of our stay. Much appreciated.

Mr Hall, April 2017

December 2016

Lovely little cottage.. Made to feel very welcome. Perfect for a relaxing break.

Mr Banks, December 2016

Would rather have a dishwasher than a washing machine

Mrs Huckle, December 2016

October 2016

A fantastic property in a great location with loads of things to see and do,Bolton Barn is well appointed with all you need for your stay..

Mr Francis, October 2016

September 2016

Great location, quiet country spot but handy to all that Kent and most of Surrey have to offer.. Lenham township had all the services a traveler would need. The cottage is spacious and well appointed. The only downside was the lack of wifi which makes it difficult for people from overseas.

Mr Lawry, September 2016

August 2016

This is my second visit to Bolton Barn and like the first everything was perfect.. The hosts are friendly yet not intrusive. The setting is beautiful. What more is there to say except I hope to be back soon.

Miss Bruce, August 2016

I loved everything about the barn, from the setting, the immediate surroundings and the comforts provided by the owners..

Mrs Hanlon

July 2016

The cottage was of a very high standard, the owners went out of there way to make sure we had all we needed on our arrival and were very helpful throughout our stay. We would recommend a stay here. Excellent holiday!

Miss Mcdonald, August 2016

The cottage was of a very high standard, the owners went out of there way to make sure we had all we needed on our arrival and were very helpful throughout our stay.. We would recommend a stay here. Excellent holiday!

Mr Craig

June 2016

We liked the convenient location. The cottage was comfortable with pleasant owners. This was the best cottage stay we have experienced.

Mrs Dale

May 2016

Bolton Barn has all that you could hope for and more. It was near to everything that we wanted to visit.

Mrs Hanlon, July 2016

We liked the convenient location.. The cottage was comfortable with pleasant owners. This was the best cottage stay we have experienced.

Mr Craig, May 2016

Bolton Barn has all that you could hope for and more.. It was near to everything that we wanted to visit.

Miss Bruce

April 2016

Bolton Barn is everything a holiday cottage should be. It was cosy and welcoming and had everything you would need to make your stay stress free. Nothing had been forgotten, it was a proper home from home. The hosts were welcoming and friendly. Over the years I have stayed in many self catering cottages and this was by far the best. I will be spending more time at Bolton Barn in the future and can't wait for my next visit.

Mrs Dale, May 2016

Bolton Barn is everything a holiday cottage should be.. It was cosy and welcoming and had everything you would need to make your stay stress free. Nothing had been forgotten, it was a proper home from home. The hosts were welcoming and friendly. Over the years I have stayed in many self catering cottages and this was by far the best. I will be spending more time at Bolton Barn in the future and can't wait for my next visit.

Miss Vincent

December 2015

This was a beautiful cottage with a lovely warm welcome and we will definitely be back for the Summer.

Mrs Atkins

Had a fantastic break. The location is brilliant with lots of beautiful views and walks. The Barn is so comfortable with everything needed for a relaxing holiday. The owners are friendly and there if you need them, but certainly not in the way!

Miss Bruce, April 2016

Had a fantastic break.. The location is brilliant with lots of beautiful views and walks. The Barn is so comfortable with everything needed for a relaxing holiday. The owners are friendly and there if you need them, but certainly not in the way!

Mrs Kerr

November 2015

The location is very central to reaching all parts of the area - Canterbury, Ashford, Deal, Sandwich and Camber Sands. The welcome items such as milk, cake, coffee, tea and sugar was a really nice touch as it is difficult to find outlets open especially if you arrive late in the evening. The cottage was very dog friendly and our Greyhound enjoyed the treats and settled in really well.

Mrs Atkins, December 2015

This was a beautiful cottage with a lovely warm welcome and we will definitely be back for the Summer..

Miss Vincent, November 2015

The location is very central to reaching all parts of the area - Canterbury, Ashford, Deal, Sandwich and Camber Sands.. The welcome items such as milk, cake, coffee, tea and sugar was a really nice touch as it is difficult to find outlets open especially if you arrive late in the evening. The cottage was very dog friendly and our Greyhound enjoyed the treats and settled in really well.

Ms Hayes

May 2015

Completely peaceful with beautiful surroundings. The cottage was done up to an excellent standard and our hosts had thought of everything people might need. It was absolutely delightful and we were sad to leave.

Mrs Kerr, November 2015

Completely peaceful with beautiful surroundings.. The cottage was done up to an excellent standard and our hosts had thought of everything people might need. It was absolutely delightful and we were sad to leave.

Rev Heathcote

April 2015

A lovely property which was comfortable and restful.

Ms Hayes, May 2015

March 2015

A lovely property which was comfortable and restful..

Mr Ogilvie

September 2014

Lovely helpful family there when needed, but not at all overly present. Great location for walks in the countryside.

Rev Heathcote, March 2015

Lovely helpful family there when needed, but not at all overly present.. Great location for walks in the countryside.

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Bolton Barn in Maidstone, Kent