Golden Barley
2 guests
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1 bedroom, 1 bed
1 bathroom
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Right on the edge of Orlestone Forest and a twenty-minute drive from the coast, this quaint bolthole has been plucked from the lid of a chocolate box. Your host, Caroline, has created a cosy, clever and modern delight of a home with a mix of rustic and mid-century furnishings. Two comfy armchairs are positioned in front of the sliding doors, so you can keep one eye on the television and the other on the wildlife busying itself in the immaculate garden. Tuck into breakfast in your private courtyard before taking a stroll past the pond and golden barley fields to the paddock, where Caroline’s Soay sheep are kept. Set out on a yomp along country lanes, stopping at gastro pubs along the way. And when it’s time to get some rest, we guarantee you’ll be out like a light as soon as your head hits the pillow of your cloud-soft bed.
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What to expect
Highlights

Lace up your walking boots and go for a stroll through Orlestone Forest, a twenty-minute walk away

Jump in the car and take a twenty-minute drive out to St Mary's Bay

Sip a cup of tea in the comfy armchair as you look out across the manicured garden

Spend evenings toasting marshmallows around the fire pit and gazing up at stars

Take breakfast alfreso at the hidden dining nook
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Home truths
Small dogs are welcome upon request and at an additional charge – please contact your host for more information
Those bringing a dog should be aware the back garden is not fully fenced and there is a large unfenced natural pond
The gardens are shared with the main house
We recommend having a car for ease of getting around
Parking is available on and off the premises
About this stay
Amenities
Outdoor fireplace / firepit
Outdoor seating
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Garden
Balcony / patio
Bedrooms & bathrooms
1 bedroom, 1 bed
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
24/7 concierge
Baby sitting
Cab booking
Laundry and dry cleaning
Luggage storage
Restaurant reservations
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Rye
One of the most picture-perfect places in the south east, this tiny town is one of our best kept secrets. Its medieval citadel is made up of narrow, cobbled streets and ancient buildings rising high above the marshes. Set on the little River Rother and defended for centuries by the imposing Ypres Castle, it looks for all the world like the land that time forgot. Exploring the pretty streets is...
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Get around
Airport
Lydd - London Ashford
21 min
Rochester
43 min
Manston International
1 hr 7 min
Train station
Ham Street
4 min
Bus stop
St Thomas' Cross
9 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
5 min
Cafe
6 min
Pharmacy
11 min
Points of interest
Beach
St. Marys Bay
21 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Pets welcome
Not suitable for children under age 12
Not suitable for infants under age 1
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 17:00
Departure before 11:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Caroline
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Caroline has lived in the main house for twenty years and is the proud shepherdess of a small flock of Soay sheep. She loves gardening, the countryside and meeting new guests.
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