Escape to Great Higham Barn, a haven for large groups and families. With its spacious private garden, seating areas, and shared outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts. Enjoy the atrium's natural light pouring into the main dining area or relax in the snug with TV/DVD/Playstation.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 26463 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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About this property
Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms
Great Higham Barn: Sleeps 18 (+ a further 8 with fee) 7 bedrooms, 1 family bathroom, 4 en suite bath or shower rooms and 1 WC. Outside there is a private garden with large patio area and seating and private off road parking for several cars on the driveway or undercover. Use of shared outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts. A further 8 guests can stay for an added supplement of £475 (on 2 sofa beds and 4 futon beds in reception rooms)
The property is entered via the double height barn door which leads into a double height glass walled atrium.
Main dining area seats 18 with French doors leading to the rear patio area.
Ground Floor
Kitchen: split into three 'rooms' - the main cooking area, with sink, double range electric oven and extractor fan, two dishwashers and a large fridge. A second dining area overlooking the garden seats 12.
The utility room has a washing machine and separate dryer.
Upper Floor on via stairs over the glass mezzanine:
Snug / Sofa areas for 6 / 8. Plus TV and DVD and playstation (no games)
Main sitting area: seats 14 with beanbags, TV / DVD
Georgia (sleeps 2) king size double bed, en-suite bathroom with bath and integral shower.
Regina (sleeps 2) twin beds (can be pushed together to make kings size bed on request)
Stela (sleeps 2) twin beds (can be pushed together to make kings size bed on request)
Samba (sleeps 2) twin beds
Family bathroom with bath and separate shower, WC
Colney (sleeps 2) access down via a spiral staircase from the first floor or directly via own exterior front door. Twin beds (can be pushed together to make kings size bed on request), en-suite bathroom with bath and shower over
Cloakroom/WC
First Floor
Sasha (sleeps 6) six single beds (4 can be pushed together to make kings size bed on request), en-suite bathroom with walk in shower and bath
Other sleeping arrangements via a supplement include:
Snug/play area (sleeps 8) 2 double sofa beds and 4 futon beds sleep the extra 8 guests. £475 paid directly to the agency upon booking.
Outside
Beautiful open gardens with plenty of space open to fields and adjoining woodland
Private use of hot tub within the woodland
Shared use of heated outdoor swimming pool and tennis court
Services
Underfloor heating throughout.
Wi-Fi
All forms of digital music are catered for with USB links for most MP3 players. DAB radio and CD player also available. (Docking stations may not be compatible with some older iPods). DAB radio and CD, iPod, iPhone, iPad, docking station may not be compatible with some iPod classics.
This is a carbon neutral development and all heating is supplied by the estates own coppiced woodland at no charge to the holidaymaker. In addition, much of the electricity comes from a renewable source. All logs for the wood burner are provided free of charge. Guests use the hot tub and pool facilities at their own risk, and due to harsh chemicals used for maintenance purposes some skin types may react. Please note the pool is heated, and available from Good Friday to 31st October, but is weather dependent. Pool towels are provided. Gas BBQ. Pets are welcome. Please note additional pet charges are £35 per pet per week (or part of) will be charged. Please note check in is 3pm and check out is 10am.
If you have more than 18-26 guests we also have The Oast and two cottages on site. Please get in touch for further details.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Private hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
7 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
4 private bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
CD player
TV
Video game console
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Tennis
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Sittingbourne, this holiday home is in a rural area. Kent Science Park and Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Leeds Castle and Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway. Travelling with kids? Consider The Hawking Centre, or check out an event or a game at Silver Blades Ice Rink. Visit our Sittingbourne travel guide
Does Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms on 29 June 2026 start from AU$2,756, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms located?
This family-friendly Sittingbourne holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of The Hawking Centre and Kent Science Park. Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway and Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Great Higham Barn by Bloom Stays - sleeps 26 guests in 7 bedrooms Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Me and my family stayed here over the New Years Eve period and we couldn't have asked for anymore! The Barn is huge and so cosy with lots of areas to relax, a huge table to sit round, lots of bedrooms, and all appliances you would need are already there for you, an all round great place to stay, we didn't need to leave once! We will definitely be returning!
We had family stay overseas for our wedding and it was absolutely perfect! All amenities you could think of, and suitable for all ages. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Claire C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
23 July 2024
Fabulous group getaway
We all absolutely loved this barn - from start to finish the booking process, organising key collection and return was super easy and friendly.
We had our ten year anniversary party here with friends and family, we loved the tennis and swimming and the hot tub being exclusive was an added bonus!
There are so many utilities included we only needed to bring food and drink! The only other thing we needed to get way foil and kitchen roll but dishwasher tabs, tea and coffee all provided which we loved.
We would come back in a heartbeat.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Hayley R.
15 Aug 2023
An amazing stay, with absolutely everything you could think of for your stay.
From the moment we arrived and even before the house manager was extremely helpful and did everything that they could to help us. She replied to any pre arrival contact with helpful answers and helped us to prepare for our arrival.
Once there we quickly realised the house had absolutely everything you would need for our stay and there was a lot of space considering we had 26 people.
We managed to even get 26 round the big main dining area table (with a squeeze).
There were adequate bathrooms and the place was very tidy and clean.
We were able to get Indian delivered while there and paid for a chef to come in.
There were two large fridges, one smaller fridge and a tall freezer so we’re easily able to store everything. There were two dishwashers and the tablets were already there, along with oven gloves, washing up liquid etc.
thank you for an amazing stay! We couldn’t have asked for a better house.
Review Great Higham Barn
Our family spent a memorable five days at Great Higham Barn which was the perfect accommodation for our family gathering. Our party consisted of 8 adults and 9 children and my only concern beforehand was that 6 grandchildren would have to share one bedroom. The cousins loved it and after the first night when everyone was far too excited to sleep, with some careful organising of bedtime by age, everyone got some rest. Excited children early in the morning was slightly more problematical but it worked well for us.
The barn is spacious with plenty of room for everyone, comfortably furnished, clean and amazingly well equipped. There are masses of glasses, plates (all sizes), cutlery and every cooking aid you could wish for. The main problem was finding everything, remembering where it was and then remembering where to put it back. I’m not sure we succeeded there.
There are two of every appliance – cooker, microwaves, dishwashers (constantly on the go), three fridges and two freezers, masses of saucepans and serving dishes and a washer and tumble dryer. All bedding is supplied as well as towels both for bathrooms and the swimming pool and hot tub.
Downstairs is laid out for mass dining and games on the two dining tables. The main one is huge but the smaller – only seats about 12 - was ideal for breakfast and smaller card games. Upstairs are two main areas joined by a walkway which overlooks the ground floor and there are two seating areas and a huge t
Christine O.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
5 Mar 2024
Birthday stay
Stayed with family for my sons 40th birthday..
The barn is a fantastic place to stay everything you need is provided and nothing is too much trouble our food delivery arrived before us and the girls put it all away for us ..
Perfect setting for our long weekend, adequate storage for food and drink to allow us to spend the whole weekend inside the property. Fantastic setting with incredible views. Would definitely book again
Vicki C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
5 Aug 2025
A perfect family retreat
The place was immaculate and perfectly suited to our family grouping of 15. Accessibility was great too for our 98 year old father. The kitchen is superbly stocked with a huge variety of utensils too which made life very easy. We used the large kitchen table for breakfasts as and when people emerged each morning, and then ate all together on the wonderful dining table each evening.
The garden area was lovely for family games frisbee etc, and tennis court a great addition, though we did have to pop out to buy some balls.
On one day we headed off to do go karting about 30 mins away.
The grounds are beautiful to walk around too.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 July 2025
Excellent stay at Great Higham Barn
I booked Great Higham Barn for my daughter’s Hen weekend. We had 22 guests staying over night. Everyone had a comfortable nights sleep and the bathroom facilities were plenty for us all. The shared spaces were perfect for everything we had planned. The kitchen was well equipped with plenty of space for us all to eat together. The lounge area was spacious and really comfortable. The facilities were perfect for all we wanted to do. Bloomstays were really helpful as was Mandy who was especially helpful. We loved the pool and hot tub as well. I’d recommend this venue, we had a fabulous time.
We have rented a large number of properties over the years to be able to bring our growing family together. Everyone agreed this was the best place we've stayed. I can't think of anything that would have improved it- everything we could possibly need was supplied-and then some! The staff we met or spoke to were friendly and professional. I would thoroughly recommend this property.
Tanya R.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Aaron B.
28 Nov 2022
Thanksgiving weekend
We had a group stay for thanksgiving in November 2022. A lovely house that comfortably slept out group of 18. The house is well stoked, great big table which fit everybody and a lovely location and view from the house. One complaint from the group was the pet fee, at £30 per pet per week whether you stay 3 days or 7 days seemed a little steep, but that is the only complaint from an otherwise lovely weekend.
We celebrated an 80th birthday at the property and it was the perfect place for our family.
Communication with the property manager Mandy was excellent and they were flexible where possible.
The property itself is kitted out for large groups so cleverly - from the layout, to the crockery and glasses and even 26 pool towels, they had thought of everything.
We were thoroughly impressed with the property overall and would highly recommend it for big families of all ages.
Anna
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
28 Feb 2022
Amazing Stay for a hen party
Where do I start…..Great Higham Barn is more than we could have asked for. We arrived as a hen party of 23 people believing we may not have enough room for us all BUT the barn is outstanding, an amazing use of space and you get a real country feel. The hot tub was brilliant too and although we didn’t use the pool as wasn’t open we could see it would be a fantastic edition to a summer rental. The staff at Bloom stays were really helpful when I needed questions answered beforehand and we even had a recommended chef company (The Kent Kitchen) arrive and cook a 3 course meal for us all on the Saturday, they also were outstanding.
So so happy with all aspects of the stay. Thank you so much
We had a lovely weekend in this beautiful barn. It is very well equipped in the kitchen with plenty of everything including glasses and having two dishwashers was a real bonus. The huge table was amazing and 20 of us fitted round it easily, great space for socialising. The hot tub was well enjoyed by all. All in all great accommodation for a big group and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.
Maria M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Craig S.
19 Oct 2021
Beautiful Barn
Very nice stay. Perfect for a big group, the hot tub was a nice touch. Plenty of space to make food. Beautiful surroundings. Any questions sent to Mandy were answered straight away, very helpful. Would happily go back.
Craig S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Rebecca M.
3 Oct 2021
Really nice place, such an attractive barn
Really pretty place, lovely big master bed and great space for lots of people to gather. Kitchen has everything you’d need for cooking for that number of people and so good to have two dishwashers. The hot tub was a great addition and the pool was fun. A shame the other people didn’t put the cover back on so it was a little cold. Only downside some of the towels were stained and we got a call at 9am from the supervisors which wasn’t ideal considering we were obviously on holiday having lie ins. But all in all great stay thank you for having us!
Rebecca M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
James N.
22 June 2021
Exceptional
Absolutely beautiful property, has everything you need for a perfect break.
I will be booking again.
James N.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Natalie O.
8 June 2021
Incredible space with brilliant pool and tennis court - perfect getaway for a group
Great higham is a really special place. Beautifully renovated barn with hot tub and everything you could need - the pool and tennis court are the icing on the cake. The only down side is that the beds are slightly uncomfortable- it’s a small downside!
Natalie O.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Louisa P.
5 June 2021
Outstanding barn in true countryside setting
absolutely loved staying here. The views were outstanding with a beautiful seating area to enjoy it. Huge flat lawn for kids and a lovely heated pool which they loved. Accommodation was well thought out with plenty of space, seating options and facilities. Good kitchen and equipment.
Didn’t have as much kids’ dinner wear or cups as we would have liked and there was nowhere to hang coats on arrival, which it could have benefited from. Small issues as really it was amazing overall.
Louisa P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Louisa P.
5 June 2021
Outstanding barn in true countryside setting
absolutely loved staying here. The views were outstanding with a beautiful seating area to enjoy it. Huge flat lawn for kids and a lovely heated pool which they loved. Accommodation was well thought out with plenty of space, seating options and facilities. Good kitchen and equipment.
Didn’t have as much kids’ dinner wear or cups as we would have liked and there was nowhere to hang coats on arrival, which it could have benefited from. Small issues as really it was amazing overall.
Louisa P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Louisa P.
5 June 2021
Outstanding barn in true countryside setting
absolutely loved staying here. The views were outstanding with a beautiful seating area to enjoy it. Huge flat lawn for kids and a lovely heated pool which they loved. Accommodation was well thought out with plenty of space, seating options and facilities. Good kitchen and equipment.
Didn’t have as much kids’ dinner wear or cups as we would have liked and there was nowhere to hang coats on arrival, which it could have benefited from. Small issues as really it was amazing overall.
Louisa P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alex C.
4 Sept 2020
Amazing
Lovely place and can’t wait to go back!!!
The place was so clean and perfect size for a big group!!!
Alex C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrew H.
18 Aug 2020
Thank you
Great Higham Barn and the team that works alongside it were brilliant. The place itself is beautiful and we could not have asked for more. To everyone who helped us with the stay, you were very helpful in answering all our questions and for make us feel welcome.
We can’t wait to come back!
Andrew
Andrew H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Natalie B.
23 July 2020
Fantastic
Highly recommend for all ages. Hot tub and pool were fabulous. Plenty of room in the house and outside. Lots of kitchen equipment etc. Mandy and The Bloom Team were great. Some sun beds outside were be an added bonus as outside chairs are a little uncomfortable. Everything was spot on - we will be back.