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

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Hop Farm’s stunning all-year-round heated pool for your exclusive use.
Hop Farm’s amazing all-year-round heated pool
Hop Farm in winter. The oasthouse built 1715.
Hop Farm in winter
Hop Farm in summer

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
AU$1,213
avg per night

Explore the area

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Near Sandwich, Kent
  • Wingham Wildlife Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Howletts Wild Animal Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Manston (MSE-Kent Intl.)
    ‪23 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

Room

  • Sleeps 12
  • 8 Single Beds and 2 King Beds
Price is AU$1,213 avg per night,

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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 Botany Bay. 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 hiking/biking trails and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Wingham Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Howletts Wild Animal Park - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 17 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 17 min drive - 18.9 km
  • University of Kent - 18 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Chequer Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grove Ferry Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

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

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Stair gates.
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Events

No events allowed
Permission required for those not staying.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Maximum two dogs
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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.

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
Note from host: Permission required for those not staying.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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, 2.5 mi (4 km) from Wingham Wildlife Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve and Richborough Roman Fort. Howletts Wild Animal Park and Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 234 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Celebrating a Birthday
Excellent property. Well kept.Everything there well stocked.Swimming pool was fantastic and enjoyed by us all.Jenny was a friendly and great host.Would highly recommend this this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mrs k coveney
Had an amazing weekend ! Very well equipped !!! More than I’ve had anywhere . Jenny ( host ) is great , very welcoming , it’s very Comfortable , beautiful historic building , so spacious , thinking it would be cramped with 12 of us , but on the contrary we lost each other ! And you could have a couple more as well if you wanted too !. The children ( actually adults more ! ) loved that the pool Is heated too ! The grounds are so tranquil , no light pollution , Listening to the birds rather than the traffic and general day to day hustle and bustle WHAT A GEM WE FOUND !!!! And absolutley pleased we did , just what we needed !!! Thanks Jenny polly and Vaughan we feel privileged !!! Kim
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Amazing visit
This was the 2nd time we stayed at Hop Farm.It’s the perfect location, just close enough for a the local attractions, but nice and peaceful.The house was well equipped and had everything we needed. The pool was a bonus and the kids loved itWe will be back next year
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meritta J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hop Farm
We recently had the pleasure of staying at Hop Farm with friends and family for a much-needed staycation, and I can’t recommend it enough. Tucked away in the heart of nature, this retreat beautifully blends rustic charm with modern comforts. The highlight of our stay was undoubtedly the wonderful indoor heated pool, which made our experience even more special. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing host, Jenny, who was incredibly welcoming and always ready with helpful tips, ensuring that our stay was as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful escape, outdoor adventure, or a true taste of country life, Hop Farm has it all. It’s the perfect place to recharge and reconnect with nature and yourself. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

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Great fun
Great holiday house got all my family together Great pool
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

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New Year Mini Break
Great property for our purposes in most ways - lots of space, comfortable but not too precious - so we could relax with 5 grandchildren 2 dogs. Housekeeper Jenny was so welcoming and couldn't have done more to help and make our stay a happy one. The kitchen is really well equipped with everything needed. No problems with the electricity cutting out as warned in the notes if too many appliances are on.Wood burning stove and everything needed to light it easily.Beautiful, lit Christmas tree (we arrived on the 29th Dec).Enclosed area to let dogs out into and grounds to walk in supervised. Lots of walks from the house. The swimming pool proved most popular - so wonderful to be able to access it from the house. The water was warm and the children stayed in for ages without getting cold. The house is spread out and a floor plan would be useful to determine where everyone will sleep - parents wanted to be near their offspring which was tricky. Also as mentioned in previous reviews there are a lot of steps into rooms and between them, we wished we had taken an extra stairgate as the open plan nature of the living room, kitchen and dining area made it impossible to contain an active toddler who was not great with steps. There is one stairgate in place which was really helpful and another moveable one, but we couldn't make that work. For older children it would be no problem at all. Overall we had a fabulous, relaxed stay and made many happy memories. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

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Mrs
Celebrated my 50th with friends and the property was perfect for the occasion. The pool was great and the house had everything we needed. We loved the cosy wood burner and fab new kitchen. We enjoyed a walk in the nearby countryside and had a great lunch at The Duke William a short drive away. The host was helpful with communication prior to our stay and the housekeeper was as welcoming, cheerful and Friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous birthday house
We had a wonderful stay in this lovely house. The pool was glorious!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Martin Hillier

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Group stay
Lovely, slightly quirky property - ideal for our group of seniors though an extra bathroom would have been even better. Keysafe would be a useful addition to allow easier access for groups. Loved the pool especially as weather wasn't perfect for our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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Wonderful Weekend
We had a really lovely weekend staying in Vaughan’s house. It was clean, spacious, warm and comfortable with lots of extras. Lovely heated pool, gardens to play and tennis court in the Summer. We had an excellent Sunday roast in the nearby Duke William. Vaughan is so helpful, prompt to reply to any questions and Jenny made us feel welcome on arrival. Would love to go back in the Summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

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Perfect weekend break
A lovely house in a beautiful location; ideal for our end of summer break. Jenny was so helpful, even loaning us an item we had forgotten to take!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

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Great stay
We loved our stay, clean, comfortable and having a pool was really good. We would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John M.

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4 days in August 2024
The property is very impressive , easily designed to support our family of 10 adults and two children and a dog. The large bedrooms and modern bathrooms were very suitable. The reception areas were comfortable and well appointed. The well appointed kitchen allowed meal prep. Overall the property could be described as period and charming. The high success was the in-door pool which the family thoroughly enjoyed. The terrace welcomed bbqs and family gatherings in the sun with ample seating and umbrellas. More entertaining was the tennis court, play area and sheep tended in the nearby field. The location is wonderful in the garden of Kent with apple orchards and sunflower fields in the vacinity. This was an excellent family holiday location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda O.

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Great place for a family break.
9 of us ages ranging between 12 and 76 plus dog had a great weekend. Lovely house in rural, peaceful location. Very well equipped, plenty of room inside and out and fantastic facilities. Lovely warm welcome from Jenny the friendly housekeeper. Everyone loved the amazing pool, some played tennis (badly) courtesy of the owners private court, some played boule and others relaxed. EV charging on site was a bonus. We visited Canterbury en route to Hop Farm and Sandwich (can recommend the Crispin Inn for lunch) and were sorry to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tarun P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house, great hosts
The property is big, clean and really well equipped. The pool and tennis court were perfect for our group of 6 adults and 6 children as we all enjoyed using them. The rural location is perfect for a secluded getaway but still with some great places to visit nearby. The hosts were excellent and very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G.

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Enjoyable stay at Hop Farm
Peaceful rural location with easy access to local amenities and places of interest. Delightful well laid out house providing facilities for all ages, 9 - 82; the pool particularly was used a lot. Very welcoming and helpful Housekeeper. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia C.

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Incredible house!!!
Lovely stay in a gorgeous house. Jenny and Vaughan are great hosts. The house is really clean and bigger than it looks! Very spacious, and the pool is heated and amazing. Great layout and perfect space for a get together!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hubby M.

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Great place for a family get together!
The family,3 generations, was celebrating a 70th birthday. Perfect place for this! The house is very comfortable and easily accommodated us all. We had a private chef come and cook on the Saturday evening which worked well. BBQ on the Sunday. Kitchen and BBQ both well equipped.The swimming pool was a big hit with the children and therefore the adults! Jenny was very helpful. The surrounding area is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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Amazing family break
There was 14 of us & 2 dogs staying to celebrate a 60th birthday. All of us had an amazing time. Children & adults were in the pool all day , playing football , ping pong etc. beautiful location so peaceful. Thank you Jenny for the gorgeous honey .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

nichola b.

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One of best weekends of my life
Thr house is very spacious and lively , bit of the way out and hard to get a taxi , but you have everything you need there , all cooking equipment , games , Bbq , swimming pool , we had a brilliant weekend not laughed as much for a long while just what i needed thank you , Hosts really helpful as well .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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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

Maureen O.

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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.

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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.

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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

8/10 Good

Liz Cunningham

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Lovely House
Really nice place, weather let us down a bit but kids happy in pool. Can’t get a takeaway delivered but we picked lovely fish and chips up from Sandwich (Ossies). Bedrooms are nice and have character but only 2 have en suites. All in all would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024