Hop Basket

Rustic home comforts and warm wooden touches will greet you as you walk into this deluxe, split-level apartment — a former working Oast house that has retained much of its original charm. A double master bedroom and a bright and airy twin bedroom with spectacular views provide ample quarters for up to four, whilst two fold-out beds offer extra space for additional family members. In the well-equipped kitchen, hearty breakfasts can be rustled up in no time and enjoyed on the traditional farmhouse dining table or even al fresco on the private balcony to the front of the property. A sizeable balcony at the back is shared with neighbouring apartment, Hop Bin, allowing for large groups to dine together and watch the sun go down. Double doors between Hop Basket and Hop Bin even allow for two apartments to become one — the perfect solution for big groups of friends or family. Find everything a modern family could ask for in the welcoming, open-plan lounge including a TV/DVD player and squishy leather sofas to collapse into after a day exploring the surrounding Kent countryside.

Discover the large outdoor pool, let the children loose in the play area or host your own family tournament on the shared tennis court below. A handcrafted treehouse and swings provide all the fun and imagination they’ll need during their stay. If you can tear yourself away, why not explore the boundless, rolling countryside on foot? The walkable Poacher & Partridge provides printed copies of local walks, as well as delicious wood-fired pizza to help you refuel. Delve into history with a visit to All Saints’ Tudeley — the only church in the world where all twelve glass windows are decorated by the great Russian artist Marc Chagall. In nearby Hadlow, vintage lovers will be enamoured by Weathered and Worn, a family run business thriving on the restoration of antique furniture and, of course, delicious homemade cakes.

After a day of exploring, or even a day spent unwinding by the communal pool, retreat back to the comforts of Hop Basket for a home cooked family meal, a movie night or a few rounds of pool in the indoor games room. In the summer, a brick built BBQ and picnic area next to swings becomes a place for making memories.