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10/10 Excellent
Hari
8 Oct 2025
Norwood barn is sure to rekindle the artistic and creative nature of every visitor with awesome view
Norwood barn is sure to rekindle the artistic and creative nature of every visitor with awesome views of the outdoors and the amazing play of spaces indoors! Situated in a quiet countryside between the M2 and M20, the cottage offers excellent views towards the fields and further to the Isle of Sheppey. The weather during our holiday was excellent with no rain, clear skies and temperatures in mid-20s. That meant the views with the naked eye extended to over 20kms with the Thames estuary too visible where one could see the occasional ship sailing past!A converted barn, the cottage itself is delightful with a double-height lobby, a slightly lowered kitchen/dining area, a mezzanine living space and access to two bedrooms in the ground-floor and a third in the first floor. With each bedroom having its own en-suite, it was perfect for six of us. An additional toilet by the courtyard in the ground floor was an added bonus. The attention to detail in the the design of the cottage is excellent, with ample natural lighting seeping through the large glazed areas, retaining many of the original barn structure complemented by the wooden floors, stairs, furniture all weaving into the overall indoor fabric.The welcome pack, a very thoughtful gesture from Rosemarie, the host of providing bread, butter, jam, eggs and a bottle of milk was very kind, especially as there isn't any local shop close by. Whilst our stay was very comfortable, we did find that when multiple baths were in use, flow of hot water wasn't always continuous. The phone signal was poor (expected in a rural location) but the Wifi was very good. The TV (32 inch?, freeview only) hasn't got any smart features to watch Netflix or Prime, but we never really had the need for them. Would definitely recommend this cottage for anyone holidaying in Kent.















