Hartley Dyke Barn

Hartley Dyke Barn has been meticulously renovated to create an exceptionally well appointed holiday cottage in the grounds of the owners' beautiful historic house and garden.  Every detail has been carefully thought out to ensure a high level of comfort and the barn is ideally located on the outskirts of the delightful little town of Cranbrook.  It is the perfect base from which to explore the glorious High Weald landscape with Sissinghurst Castle Garden only a couple of miles away.  Also in easy reach are a variety of wonderful attractions including Scotney Castle, Pashley Manor, Bodiam Castle and Bedgebury Pinetum and the enchanting towns of Tenterden and Tunbridge Wells are close by.  Shop:  100 yards Pub: 2 miles  Coast: 20 miles

A few stone steps down to the front door...
Ground Floor:
The entire length and width of the barn is open plan creating a lovely sense of light and space.  The fine oak floors and well chosen tapestry fabric perfectly complement the original beams which give the Barn its special character. Glass doors open into a hall space with pew and small chest and wall hung cupboard and door to
Bathroom with corner bath and shower attachment, washbasin, w.c and washing machine
Kitchen has a wide wooden counter and electric oven with separate hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and plenty of fitted storage including a wine rack
Sitting Area has sofa, armchairs and coffee table and TV/DVD and music centre housed on stone wall that forms a useful and attractive shelf down the rear wall.  There is a wood burning stove and huge glass doors to the garden
Dining Area has large table and six chairs and storage cupboard

The staircase is an impressive feature of the room and leads to a balustraded walkway linking the upstairs bedrooms

First Floor:
Bedroom 1 to the right has twin beds with oak headboards which may be set up as superking-size if required, bedside tables with lamps, chest of drawers and built in wardrobes, small table with drawers and a boat shaped lamp and nautical prints, the seaside theme continues in the En-Suite Shower Room with fishy tiles and  beach hut hooks and a shower, washbasin, heated towel rail and w.c
Bedroom 2 has a countryside theme with zip'n link super king-size bed (which may be set up as twins if required) dressed in floral cover, bedside tables with lamps, dressing table, fitted cupboards and En-Suite Shower Room with froggy tiles and a shower, washbasin, heated towel rail and w.c

Garden: To the rear is an enclosed, paved courtyard with flower filled borders and pots with garden furniture and barbecue.
Parking:  A wooden carport is adjacent to the barn.
Heating: Underfloor heating downstairs with wood burning stove and radiators. 
Notes: Children by arrangement. Please advise if bed set up is required differently than shown above.There is a lovely farm shop 50 yards away with a cafe at which breakfast and light meals are served.