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The Hayloft, Chislet

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5.0
out of 5
Kent » Chislet
Sleeps up to 6
Bedrooms: 3

The Hayloft is a converted thatched barn in Kent, just 5 miles from Herne Bay. This 5 Star Gold property sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. Exposed beams and a woodburning stove create a cosy atmosphere in the sitting room.

The property sits within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Whitstable lies 5 miles away with its historic fishing harbour and oyster beds. Canterbury Cathedral stands 7 miles distant. Broadstairs beaches are 13 miles from the door.

Three bedrooms include one ground floor room with en-suite wet room shower. Two upstairs bedrooms feature super-king beds (two singles joined). The property has three bathrooms total. The kitchen contains a Rangemaster with electric oven and gas hob.

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About The Hayloft

The Hayloft is a converted thatched barn in Kent, just 5 miles from Herne Bay. This 5 Star Gold property sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. Exposed beams and a woodburning stove create a cosy atmosphere in the sitting room.

The property sits within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Whitstable lies 5 miles away with its historic fishing harbour and oyster beds. Canterbury Cathedral stands 7 miles distant. Broadstairs beaches are 13 miles from the door.

Three bedrooms include one ground floor room with en-suite wet room shower. Two upstairs bedrooms feature super-king beds (two singles joined). The property has three bathrooms total. The kitchen contains a Rangemaster with electric oven and gas hob. Five TVs with Netflix are installed throughout.

Canterbury Cathedral sits 7 miles away (15 minutes). Dover Castle and white cliffs are 23 miles distant (35 minutes). Howletts Zoo makes a great day out. Chatham Historic Docks features a submarine and battleships (30 minutes).

The Hayloft suits families and groups wanting wheelchair accessible accommodation near Kent's coast. Off-road parking for four cars included.

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Need To Know

What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Hayloft

Spotless Cleanliness

Guests consistently praise the immaculate condition and exceptional cleaning standards maintained throughout the property by the attentive owners.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

The kitchen contains everything needed including a Rangemaster cooker and high-quality appliances that make self-catering a genuine pleasure.

Wheelchair Accessibility

Ground floor bedroom with wet room shower and sliding door provides complete independence for wheelchair users throughout the space.

Welcoming Hosts

Richard and Lindsay greet guests warmly and provide excellent local recommendations without being intrusive during your stay.

Comfortable Beds

All beds receive high praise for comfort. Super-king beds can be split into twins for flexible sleeping arrangements.

Perfect Location

Easy access to Whitstable, Canterbury, Broadstairs and Dover makes exploring Kent's coast and historic sites straightforward.

Getting To The Hayloft

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Hayloft by car, take the A153 and turn off at Tattershall Road. The property is easily accessible with convenient off-road parking for four cars upon arrival.

By Train

The nearest railway station is in Canterbury, just 7 miles away. From there, a short taxi ride brings you to this peaceful Kent countryside retreat.

Off-road parking for four cars
Canterbury station (7 miles)
Easily accessible from the A153

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Canterbury Cathedral
Distance: 7 miles
CT1 2EH
Dover Castle
Distance: 23 miles
CT16 1HU
Howletts Zoo
Distance: 8 miles
CT3 4DL
Kent Downs AONB
Distance: On doorstep
CT3 4DZ
Whitstable Harbour
Distance: 5 miles
CT5 1AB
Broadstairs Beach
Distance: 13 miles
CT10 1EU
Canterbury City Centre
Distance: 7 miles
CT1 2JE
Whitstable Town
Distance: 5 miles
CT5 1BQ
Herne Bay
Distance: 5 miles
CT6 5JY
Chatham Historic Docks
Distance: 28 miles
ME4 4TZ
Kent and Sussex Railway
Distance: 25 miles
TN30 6HE
Canterbury West Gate Towers
Distance: 7 miles
CT1 2BX
Canterbury Cathedral
Distance: 7 miles
CT1 2EH
Dover Castle
Distance: 23 miles
CT16 1HU
Howletts Zoo
Distance: 8 miles
CT3 4DL
Kent Downs AONB
Distance: On doorstep
CT3 4DZ
Whitstable Harbour
Distance: 5 miles
CT5 1AB
Broadstairs Beach
Distance: 13 miles
CT10 1EU
Canterbury City Centre
Distance: 7 miles
CT1 2JE
Whitstable Town
Distance: 5 miles
CT5 1BQ
Herne Bay
Distance: 5 miles
CT6 5JY
Chatham Historic Docks
Distance: 28 miles
ME4 4TZ
Kent and Sussex Railway
Distance: 25 miles
TN30 6HE
Canterbury West Gate Towers
Distance: 7 miles
CT1 2BX

Is The Hayloft Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Children enjoy buckets and spades provided for beach trips to Broadstairs and Whitstable. Howletts Zoo offers close animal encounters. The Kent and Sussex Railway provides steam train rides. Chatham Historic Docks features a submarine to explore and Lego Shipwrecks exhibition. A local playground with extensive apparatus is nearby. The enclosed garden with barbecue gives safe outdoor space.
Pet Friendly
The property details and reviews make no mention of pets being welcome at The Hayloft. No facilities for dogs are described in guest feedback. The enclosed garden could suit pets, but confirmation is needed from owners Richard and Lindsay before booking if you plan to bring animals along.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Hayloft

Whitstable Oyster Company

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT5 1BQ

The Goods Shed Canterbury

Located 7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT1 2RB

The Sportsman Seasalter

Located 6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT5 4BP

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Hayloft

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, The Hayloft does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on accessible accommodation with three bathrooms including a ground floor wet room.
Is it pet friendly?
The property details do not indicate pet-friendly facilities. Contact the owners Richard and Lindsay directly to discuss any specific requirements.
How many guests does The Hayloft sleep?
The property sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. One ground floor bedroom has an en-suite wet room and two upstairs bedrooms feature super-king beds that can split into twins.
What parking is available?
Off-road parking for four cars is provided. The property is easily accessible from the A153 with convenient parking right at the accommodation.
Is the property suitable for wheelchair users?
Yes, the ground floor is fully accessible with a bedroom and wet room shower featuring a sliding door and chair. The patio is also on the same level.
What cooking facilities are in the kitchen?
The kitchen contains a Rangemaster with electric oven and gas hob plus all accessories needed. Guests say it's extremely well equipped for self-catering.
How far is Canterbury Cathedral?
Canterbury Cathedral is 7 miles away, approximately 15 minutes by car. The city also has the West Gate Towers, Roman Museum, theatres and shops.
What entertainment is provided?
Five TVs throughout the property offer Netflix. An iPod dock, Amazon Alexa, woodburning stove and outdoor barbecue provide additional entertainment options.

The Hayloft Reviews

Would highly recommend. A great place to explore East Kent.
Warm and inviting cottage in lovely countryside. With very friendly and helpful owners.
Andrea
Fabulous, great location near coast and countryside & lovely property. Was so convenient it had the electric charger available to use too. Great days out to Dover Castle, Broadstairs, Canterbury, Whitstable, Sandwich & Ramsgate. Lovely restaurants nearby.
Sebastian
A beautiful & spacious property with all the modern amenities which we & the children very much enjoyed. Well located to visit all the surrounding areas including Canterbury, Whitsable, Herne Bay, Margate, Broadstairs, Botany Bay Beach & Deal village.
Nichola
A beautiful property in a lovely area. The Hayloft was just perfect for our weekend away and will definitely be returning .
The Hayloft is a charming property which has been well decorated. It was ideal for our family of Grandparents, Parents and Grandchildren. There was plenty of space for everyone. The property has everything you require and the kitchen is extremely well equipped. The owners were extremely pleasant and made us feel very welcome. We would not hesitate to recommend.
Malcolm
The Hayloft was chosen as a venue for its assess ability and it fulfilled our needs completely. It was lovely to see our wheelchair user whizzing round and having complete independence.
Richard
Maybe the only thing that we would recommend is for really hot days and fan would be really welcome
Michael
Without doubt this was the best cottage weve stayed in. Everything was first class. The owners were ever so friendly and did everything they could to make our holiday so memorable
Eileen
The Hayloft is a lovely thatched barn traditional, spacious, well equipped and comfortable. Plenty of beaches for the grandkids and nice eateries with easy distance. Robert and Lindsey were super helpful.
Good quality barn convertion in a nice part of the world Owners most pleasant ... Good quality barn convertion in a nice part of the world Owners most pleasant but certainly not intrusive Our family do have some mobility issues but we had no problems Looks as good as the photo's Chocolate Box Property
Nicola
All perfect. A clean, comfortable, beautiful property in a lovely location. Had a lovely stay. Would certainly recommend and would love to return.
Stephen
Quite simply the best property we have stayed in. The owners are very friendly and helpful and the cottage is immaculate and well heated in the cold weather. Highly recommended and exactly in line with the property details.
We are a family of 5. We stayed at the property during February half term for us in Wales. The property, itself, is an impressive building. The owners have decorated it beautifully and it was spotlessly clean. There was everything we needed and more. Things like a clothes airer and buckets and spades for the children, were used, but not expected. There was so much to do in the area that suited each of our children, 9, 8 and 4. We visited the Kent and Sussex Railway. We had an amazing day at Howletts, a local zoo. We visited The Historical Docks at Chatham, where you can board a submarine and two battle ships. There is a Ropery there where you can see how rope is still made there today. From March 2025 they will have Lego Shipwrecks on display too. We visited a local playground , which had lots of lovely apparatus. All in all, the property and surrounding area was perfect for our family holiday!
The Hayloft exceeded our expectations, the first class holiday home we found was warm and welcoming. Our hosts were on hand but not intrusive who recommended places of interest and locations to visit in the area. Overall we feel you could not do better, if you wish to visit this area. Many thanks to our hosts at this amazing property.
Absolutely outstanding property and outstanding hosts! We had such a special time here with our family! Can not rate it highly enough!
Amazing place to stay, accommodation is outstanding, equipped with everything you need, and In a handy location for lots of local days out. The owners were friendly and had kindly decorated the house for Christmas. Comfortable beds, spacious rooms, ample off street parking and easy to find. I would recommend this place to any of my friends and family who want to stay in this area.
Just back from a super stay at this high quality property where it was so easy to immediately relax and settle in. All of us fell in love with our new homefromhome and did not want to leave. I had occasion to visit The Hayloft during my time as a Visit England assessor 6 years ago when the owners attained the prestigious Rose Award, and I vowed to return as a guest. After I left VE, The Hayloft always remained in my memory and it was a pleasure to finally return with friends, secure in the knowledge that we would be experiencing beautifullyappointed accommodation with exceptional standards of cleanliness. The kind hosts are ready to help and advise, without being intrusive, happy to give recommendations for dining venues and local information. Our highlights were the excellent facilities and amenities they have thought of everything visitors could possibly need and the magic of the wood burner which we tended while enjoying chat, drinks and laughter in the lounge. We loved The Hayloft and can't wait until our next visit.
Tracey
Lovely spacious accommodation. We would definitely stay here again. Super hosts.
Nicole
A very special property which we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in.
Bolanle
The house is beautiful and me and my friends enjoyed our weekend. It really was a home away home stay.
Found The Hayloft to be a high standard holiday cottage, deserving of excellent ratings in all catagories. The owners were very helpful and provided background information on the property and surrounding area. The Hayloft is conveniently located to explore the nearby coastal areas and Canterbury.
Alfred
A lovely place to stay with everything we could wish for in a holiday cottage. We were made very welcome by the owners and we hope to return one day.
Maureen
The property is in a quiet location but very easy access to popular locations to visit. The owners are friendly and helpful but not intrusive. If a member of the party has a mobility problem there is easy access to the house and a level ground floor including bedroom and en suite bathroom with shower, which has a rail and a chair available.The patio is also on the same level. There is plenty of seating and crockery etc. it is a well equipped cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend the it here. Maureen
Lindsay
Lovely thatched picturesque and spacious holiday cottage we all enjoyed staying here! Interesting property in that you can go out onto the balcony from the main bedroom and walk out round the side to the front of the house! We really had everything we needed and more in the kitchen the beds were very comfortable and the outdoor space with decking and flowers was pleasant to sit out in. We would certainly come back here!
The best holiday let we have stayed in. The attention to detail in design and TLC taken by the hosts made for a faultless stay. Such lovely owners who have catered for every need. Immaculate and thoughtful sets a standard that others should follow.
Stephen
The Hayloft is a lovely property and was an ideal location for my 3 friends and I to play on the wonderful golf courses close by.
Lovely. Clean and comfortable. Plenty of information on eating out and places to visit. Hosts very obliging and friendly. In all a relaxed holiday. Thankyou
Absolutely wonderful stay, beautiful home, great area and the perfect hosts. Will definitely return when next in the area.
Alison
Had a really lovely short stay. The Hayloft is probably the cleanest cottage I have stayed in and well equipped. Owners were very welcoming and helpful. Would definitely stay again if revisiting the area.
This cottage is so beautiful. It has everything you need. The owners are nice and welcoming and there if you need them. Already looking to booking again
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