At Bardown Farm we have an impressive oak beamed eighteenth century Sussex barn which sleeps up to 16 people.It is made up of 3 separate cottages each sleeping four people plus 4 extra guest beds. In the central cottage The Roost we have a large oak table that can comfortably seat all 16 guests with extra tables in Ewe and Crow cottages – our two end cottages.
We have an extra single storey stone cottage, the Calf Shed, which sleeps 4 and can be hired with the barn to allow a maximum of twenty guests. The Calf Shed is an accessible cottage and is suitable for anyone with mobility difficulties or needing to use a wheelchair.
It differs from the end cottages in that it has a larger kitchen. This can easily accommodate another table and chairs enabling 16 people to dine comfortably should all four cottages be hired together. Catering services are available for special occasions. There is an additional spare bed for a 5th person.
Not only does the cottage have completely level access, it has been thoughtfully designed with the less mobile in mind. Both bedrooms have ensuite wetrooms, one with a 5″ bed and the other with two 3″single profiling beds. Special features that have earned The Calf Shed the top Access Exceptional rating include a fully accessible kitchen with lowered hob and sink, only floor standing kitchen units and an accessible ensuite shower room with remote digital control, grab handles and raised toilet. Finally a pair of electric profiling beds ( also incorporating a carers bed) offer a limitless number of positions for the perfect nights sleep! We also have, free of charge, a selection of equipment available including a portable hoist, self propelled shower wheelchair and ordinary transit wheelchair.
Both have exposed oak beams and beautiful bespoke oak kitchens with solid granite work areas. Large galleried landings overlook the ground floor of the cottages with views down the valley.
The 3 cottages that make up Bardown Barn have all been tastefully converted throughout with masses of original oak beams, splendid vaulted ceilings and oak floorboards. Upstairs in the Sussex barn there are large galleried landings which overlook the ground floor of the cottages and have superb views out of the full length windows. In each cottage there is a double room with en suite shower and loo, a twin room and a family bathroom. Downstairs is open plan with beautiful bespoke hand made oak kitchens (fully equipped American fridge freezer with ice dispenser!, washing machine, tumble drier, dishwasher, microwave and oven) solid granite work areas and sumptuous leather sofas. The barn has a glorious south facing terrace complete with large lit parasols, firepits, wood burning hot tub and sensational views. The cottages can all be hired together with plenty of space in the middle cottage “The Roost” for everybody to dine and socialise together and catering is available. Outside we have a beautifully warm outdoor pool, games room, childrens play area and in ground trampoline.
If you can tear yourselves away, Bardown Farm makes a perfect base for exploring Kent and Sussex. Nearby are numerous National Trust properties including Bodiam Castle and Batemans and for keen gardeners, Sissinghurst, Pashley Manor and Great Dixter are a delight. Just 19 miles away the large sandy beaches at Camber are ideal for young children. Enjoy a day trip to London or alternatively take the ferry to France. Quality accommodation, a beautiful location – with so much to see and do for all ages and tastes – we promise that you will not be disappointed!
