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Converted Granary in SE Kent UK
Lyminge, nr Folkestone, ENG

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 61 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Super accomodation, clean and well laid out, nice kitchen and huge bedroom in a great location to visit the surrounding area. Robin was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
English country garden
Lovely garden and amenities. Quiet place to stay. Watching the local wildlife was a joy. Only thing that I missed was reading lighting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R., Fakenham

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning
The Granary was a perfect getaway. Really well equipped for cooking at home and a massive big bed and bedroom for when you return after a day exploring the area. Spacious and clean and lovely homemade food items and welcome pack. Very close to Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone. Would definitely recommend a visit to Dover castle! Unfortunately only met the host briefly the morning we were leaving as they had been away but everything was well communicated beforehand. Would 100% recommend a stay here for your holiday in Kent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N., Matlock, Derbyshire, England

Liked: Cleanliness
A delightful place to stay!
A really tranquil place to stay and a great base for exploring Kent. Robin and Hazel were the perfect hosts - welcoming and available if needed. The Granary is in their beautiful garden yet secluded. It has everything you need for a getaway - we’ve stayed four nights but wish we’d booked for longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
My wife and i absolutely loved our night here, we only wished we was staying longer, we will definitely return. Thank you for such a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amit P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enchanted Stay
Incredible property in the most beautiful surroundings. Greeted by the owners who recommended things to do in the evening. Bungalow was immaculate with a well stocked fridge with essentials. The place was immaculate and clean. All toiletries included. But the surrounding were most beautiful. Sitting outside having a glass of wine and being at one with nature watching the wildlife and beautiful gardens. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. A very welcome retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic host
Robin was so helpful and accommodating. I booked this property for my sister and her new husbands wedding night. I asked Robin to decorate and provide a few extra touches for them and he did a fantastic job. They had a wonderful stay, said the bed was huge and comfortable and loved their time at the Granary. Thank you also for the late check out. Would most definitely recommend. Thanks for everything Robin!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely property in a beautiful garden. A great place to get away for a few days to relax and enjoy the local countryside. My partner and I plan to return. Jo and Graham
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect escape
We spent two nights at The Granary as we explored SE Kent on a quick getaway. The cottage is beautiful, immaculately clean, and very well equipped. The hosts were friendly and accommodating, and our weekend was wonderful. This is a great place to serve as a base for exploring this part of the country...Canterbury, Dover, and Sandwich (just to name a few) are within an easy 25-30 minute drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Holiday
This is a great place to spend a week's holiday in Kent. The Granery is in fact two buildings - the main building is the living area and the other building is the large bedroom. The bedroom is accessed via a small passage with 3 steps. On arrival we were greeted with the most comprehensive welcome pack. Everything from bread, butter, homemade jam and marmalade, fruit, milk, yogurts and tea, coffee and cereal and wine. The place was spotless and the bedroom had an enormous and comfortable bed and plenty of wardrobes. The village is in the high weald are of Kent and there is easy access to all the major English Heritage and National Trust site in Kent and East Sussex. Had a great holiday and would recommend The Granary to anyone wishing to spend time in this area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2023
Thank you for your kind words and we are so pleased that you you enjoyed the Granary. best wishes Robin & Hazel

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect English garden jewel!
Just the most charming and captivating English village experience. The house was perfectly appointed with a very delightful host and hostess. Sweet welcome basket with everything needed for breakfast. The garden around the guest house was inspiring and sublime. We’d love to come again and stay a week to soak on the quiet and calming surroundings. What a perfect stay!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical
We stayed for 2 nights and wished that we had booked to stay longer. The granary is immaculate with all of the comforts that are needed and alot of attention to special details! Robin, Hazel and Molly were wonderful and welcoming hosts. I would return without hesitation...SUPERB!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Faultless cottage and experience
The cottage and surroundings are so lovely with every care taken by Robin and Hazel to ensure high quality furnishings and fittings throughout. The conjoined parts of the cottage are roomy and warm and welcoming and clean and comfortable. Beautifully arranged fresh flowers from the garden were there along with very carefully selected and thoughtful welcome foods and very nice quality toiletries and bedding and towels. Every element of the cottage has been thought through and, as others have said, it is one of the nicest cottages it is possible to stay in. We were walking several stages of the north downs way, and to the coast, to and from the door, and the cottage was perfect in every way. The village is served by good bus services, with a bit of planning and thought, to enable a happy car free experience for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frosty weekend in snug retreat
Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break in Kent
We had a lovely relaxing stay in this converted granary during September, it was a perfect base for exploring Kent. The cottage was clean and well furnished and the owners Robin and Hazel were very welcoming. We hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2022
Sarah and husband are perfect guests. Very friendly and appreciative. Welcome back anytime

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Serene and beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended!
This cottage is a perfect base for exploring southern Kent. The cottage is made up of a clever welding of two farm buildings together, with lovely rustic decor combined with modern facilities. There is an excellent pub and shop within walking distance and main towns like Folkestone and Dover are a short drive away. We only met the owners once but they were very welcoming and friendly. I would not hesitate to recommend this cottage to anyone planning to stay in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect countryside retreat
This is a real gem in the garden of England. The converted granary is a fascinating and comfortable building, spacious and kept in excellent condition. I used it for a weekend writing retreat and couldn't have found any better place. The kindness and generosity of the owners made the stay a real pleasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
We have had a fabulous time at the Granary. The location was good for visiting lots of places the sea at Hythe only 5 miles away also lots of great restaurants. The only negative for us we could have done with more comfortable outside furniture to enjoy the beautiful garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul L., Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Country Respite Minutes from London, etc.
My Wife and I discovered this VRBO and could not be more grateful or more pleased with EVERYTHING. We still are celebrating our 28th Wedding Anniversary (officially it was last Saturday.) AND, there is a village near and dear to my Wife's Family that neither of us had ever visited; but stayed at "The Granary" because it was within a reasonable distance to that village. It's also minutes from Historic Canterbury (Chaucer's Tales), Folkstone and Dover!!! We arrived LATE on Friday night as we met new friends in that Village nearby and just couldn't leave them alone at the Pub (The Gardner's Arms in Higham); and then had a late Dinner in Folkstone at The Bouverie Tap (additional reviews for BOTH to come.) We were as the English say, "Shattered", "bone tired". Our HOME for YESTERDAY AND TODAY was a converted Granary (and my saying that simply doesn't give it, its's proper due! Robin and his Wife, Hazel, set us up with a bowl full of fresh bananas, green and red grapes, strawberries ('tis the season) , apples and tangerines. The bread box had a full loave of fresh brown bread, there was coffee, homemade orange marmalade, yogurt, orange juice, milk, COFFEE, TEA, butter, etc. WE HAD IT MADE FOR BREAKFAST THIS MORNING!!! Oh yes, there were fresh mushrooms and tomatoes in the fridge (and the gentlemen next door has free range eggs available too!!! Our accommodations are INCREDIBLE!!! SO MUCH ROOM!!! A Shower and a BATH!!! Most importantly for us (as we were between hotels in a fortnight (2 week) stay, A WASHER & A CLOTHES DRYER!!! We slept a bit late; but after breakfast and before heading out to Dover and then to Canterbury, we chatted with Hazel (interrupting her gardening) and Robin. We have used VRBO several times in Florida, Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii. Although not the tropical weather, this HOME was FANTASTIC!!! Thank you Hazel and Robin for your hospitality and warmth!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful cottage in beautiful garden setting
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Granary. As others have said it is spacious and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen and bathroom. Robin and Hazel are generous and thoughtful hosts. We found we could walk from the door onto the North Downs and walked the Elham Valley Way from Hythe to Canterbury using the excellent bus service. We would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely idyllic
Thank you for a 5 star stay. We’ll certainly be coming back to spend more time there as we were only able to stay 1 night. The place is furnished to a high standard and beautiful inside, much bigger than the photos make it look. Thank you to Robin and Hazel for making us so welcome, the tea, coffee and breakfast bits were an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant
Second time we stayed here but for longer was fantastic. Even in the horrendous storm it was so cosy. Robin and hazel are so welcoming. We will be definitely back for a third time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Excellent property everything you need for your holiday. It’s a lot bigger than it looks in the photos. Nice and clean and a nice welcome pack waiting for you. Robin and Hazel on hand if needed we didn’t have to trouble them as everything you needed was there. Would recommend and definitely would go again. Trevor and Elaine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing! 10/10
Amazing stay, lovely secluded location. Will be coming back to stay again most definitely. Lovely places to eat too. Came away feeling refreshed and rested. Lovely place. Thankyou so much!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2021
Hi Samantha and Michael, Thank you for your kind words ,card and bottle. Very good of you. Sorry we didn't meet but we will next time. regards Robin & Hazel

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in a beautiful location
Really enjoyed our time. The Granary is such a lovely, comfortable place and it’s so much bigger than it looks in the photos. The super king bed is a huge bonus too. Location is great and a beautiful part of the world. Robin and Hazel are great hosts and we throughly recommend. We will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2021
Thanks for your kind words. Please come again and have a free night.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A spacious and comfortable little house surrounded by greenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property. Great Location. Lovely Owners
The Granary is a beautiful property standing in the amazing gardens of the owners’ property. Robin and Hazel are clearly a lovely couple. They came to greet me when I arrived and could not have made me feel more welcome. There was so much nice food in the fridge plus fruit on the table that I regretted going to a supermarket in advance! I was due to stay for the week before going to round 3 of The Open at Sandwich. I was then going to drive 300 miles north to go home. When they heard about my plans they offered to let me stay an extra night free of charge! The Granary has everything you would need for comfort and it’s very cleverly designed. The kitchen is light & airy, there’s a choice of a bath or shower in the bathroom , WIFI, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, oven etc. all available. There’s a very private small balcony leading off from the bedroom. There’s also a little area outside the front door where you can sit & admire their incredible garden. The location feels very rural but it’s deceptive! Within a 5 mile radius, you have The Channel Tunnel Terminal at Folkestone, access to the M20 which leads onto the M25 London orbital & the coastal town of Hythe. There’s also easy access to places like Dover, Deal, Romney Marsh and Whitstable. One of the neighbours’ cats (Basil) sometimes comes to visit but knows the limits (he won’t enter the property) but, if you like cats, he’ll come up to say hello! Overall, absolutely outstanding and I really want to return! Thanks! Mark
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2021
Hi Mark. Thanks for your kind words. I am presuming that you are well and can remmeber the best bits of your trip. best wishes to you and family from Robin & Hazel

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful relaxing property
Immaculate & spotless, our second stay, won’t be the last. Beautiful gardens filling the air with floral scent.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ted A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
First rate experience. The Granary is just perfect for a peaceful, tranquil holiday. Hosts were so welcoming, added little touches to make the stay more enjoyable and the garden is magical! Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2021
Thank you for your kind comments and it was a pleasure to have you to stay. Please come again. best wishes Robiun & Hazel

10/10 Excellent

Louise N.

Liked: Cleanliness
70th Birthday weekend away.
I purchased this weekend away for my mum and step dad for my mums 70th Birthday. They thoroughly enjoyed their experience, saying The Granary was beautiful and pristine. They would consider returning again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2020
Thanks Louise. Your Mum and Dad were great and perfect guests. Best wishes, stay safe

10/10 Excellent

Clive F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accommodation
A really super cottage, very roomy and well equipped. Robin and Hazel were very friendly and helpful - a stay at the Granary is highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little bit of heaven .....
The Granary was situated at the back of the owners garden, surrounded by trees and beautiful flowers. A quiet location with lovely walks from the doorstep. A home from home, fully equipped with everything you could need and a lovely welcome pack provided by the owners. Thank you - wish we had stayed longer but we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

Liked: Cleanliness
the Granery
I add my comments to all the reviews, that is, one would like to stay longer in this lovely place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay
Once again we had a fantastic stay at the Granary. It is very cosy and the owners are great hosts. We did some stunning walks along the White Cliffs of Dover and along the military canal to Hythe. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Etty K.

Liked: Cleanliness
מקום מקסים
חוויה נהדרת. בית מקסים ומיוחד שרואים שעשו כל מאמץ שירגישו בו בנוח. ובכל פינה נראית תשומת הלב. הרגשנו שמחכים לנו והכינו לנו מצרכים לארוחת הבוקר. נשמח לחזור. רובין והייזל מאוד נחמדים ומאירי פנים.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark R., Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness
One night not nearly enough.
We booked The Granary for the night before boarding a cruise out of Dover. It's now top of our list for the next trip back. Hazel and Robin are delightful hosts and their property reflects their love of place It's a peaceful retreat, surrounded by a lovely garden. It had everything we needed from a full kitchen to a much needed washer and dryer. We didn't have a chance to scoop up fresh eggs from next door, but that's on the list for the next trip too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tommy T.

Stunning property, stunning area and very peaceful
Definitely stay again , hopefully very soon ,furnishing was tastefull and cosy , nice treats in the fridge and all quality products, ten out of ten for me
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Georgia S., Gravesend

Lovely place to stay
We loved it here, it was spotless and so roomy. It’s near loads of places so we weren’t bored either. Will 100% be returning one day ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Katherine D.

Excellent Hideaway
My husband and I truly enjoyed our one night stay. Appreciated the cosy feel and very homely. Spacious, clean and quiet which made it so easy to relax the minute we walked in. Craig and Kate
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Colin R.

Homely in a great area
This pair of conjoined wood-clad buildings might seem dinky from the outside but open up to a spacious, comfortable, homely, super clean interior comprising a comfy living room, a bedroom with a vast sumptuous bed, a bathroom with a shower and tub and a well equipped kitchen graced with delicious initial supplies. The owners were relaxed and charming. We found it the perfect base for exploring the surrounding area of outstanding natural beauty, the coastal path and nearby canal, the RSPB reserve at Dungeness, and the handsome town of Rye. Our weekend break was a huge tonic. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elzbieta L.

I recommend
I am very satisfied with the standard
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

What a little Gem!
Set in a beautiful garden, the pretty Granary has absolutely everything you need. A huge comfy bed in a lovely big bedroom, a large living area with comfortable furniture, well equipped kitchen and a neat bathroom. It is close enough to the ferry/tunnel to make it a great stop over point, but far enough away from the noise and traffic of Dover or Folkstone. Robin and Hazel are friendly hosts, chatty but not intrusive. Perfect! Will definitely stay here again when we come this way.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Quaint and quiet
A unique cosy hideaway in Kent with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Had a brilliant time and like others who have commented - slept really well in the huge bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Amazing, tranquil hideaway
We absolutely loved our short stay in this beautiful, stylish, spacious and very comfortable accommodation, with everything you could wish for, set in a stunning garden. Our hosts were so welcoming and friendly, and we very much appreciated the numerous personal touches and hospitality evident throughout The Granary. We hope very much to return and cannot recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thanks for lovely review - much appreciated, and David, keep on trucking!

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

A Secret Garden
Perfection. That’s how I would describe our stay at The Granary. Everything was more wonderful than I imagined or that the photos online indicated. First of all, this is a really roomy cottage. The owners, Hazel and Robin, did an extraordinary job joining and repurposing two out-buildings behind their home. The interior decor is tasteful and inviting. The bed is huge and comfortable and well-appointed and there is a lovely soaking tub in the bathroom. The kitchen is stocked with every item needed for self-catering, as well as staples and a few treats. But the part I loved most was the beautifully well-maintained garden that wrapped around our little home giving it a feeling of intimacy and absolute privacy. It was everything an English country garden should be and more. From cunningly espaliered pear trees to wild riots of thistle and blackberry, the garden offered a constantly changing view. We used The Granary to explore Kent’s natural and historical offerings, but if I was a Londoner, I would use The Granary as a destination in itself. There are lots of great walks in the area for exploration of the countryside and villages.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Beautiful property; perfect hosts
We had such a lovely time at the Granary! The property is really beautiful and tucked away in a gorgeous garden. Inside, it's really comfortable, with loads of space and great facilities. Robin & Hazel are great hosts and the home-made jam & marmalade was delicious! We'll definitely be back; can't recommend highly enough!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stefan B.

Absolutely tastefully furnished, in a lovely garden and landscape, absolutely marvellous!
We stayed at this lovely accommodation for six nights, and when we saw The Granary we could hardly believe our eyes. What a lovely place, and how tasteful the old granary has been changed into a guesthouse! All neat and clean, fridge and kitchen full of tasty and wholesome food. Plus two hosts who gave us such a warm welcome! Thank you so much, Hazel and Robin! It was a lovely time, kind regards, Melanie and Stefan
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
It was lovely to meet Melanie and Stephan, they were perfect guests, and we are very glad they enjoyed the Granary despite the very hot weather! We also wish them well with the rest of their holiday and a safe journey home, and maybe one day we will meet again. Hazel and Robin

10/10 Excellent

Sally E., Brighton, United Kingdom

A real gem
What a find the Granary is. A really beautiful little place,with all your home comforts, quite a gem & worth every 5* review . We recieved a very warm welcome from Robin, Hazel & Rusper the cat (he's a real charmer ) to this lovely ,comfortable & cosy little place in the garden of their home. The setting is delightful, very peaceful, a wonderful garden ,which Robin & Hazel let us sit in & enjoy. The only sounds we heard were the wild birds, chickens next door where you can get fresh eggs & on occassion the local church bell. The welcome pack provided is substantial including the usual milk & bread plus extras which included homemade jam & marmalade,choice of spread,fresh coffee & lots more. Lovely bath /shower & cleaning products along with all the linen you require is also included. The kitchen is very well stocked with everything you could wish for equipment wise plus several store cupboard items too. The bed is really comfortable & the bedroom is large & airy .The weather was very hot during our stay but the Granary was just the right temperature so you never felt too hot or cold & we slept really well. The Granary is well positioned so it's easy to get to many of the local attractions like the Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, Dover ,Deal & Warmer Castles, Port Lyme & Folkestone to name just a few . Two nights really wasn't enough & went by far too quickly but we intend to return to see our wonderful hosts & this very special place next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Canterbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holiday home from home
The Granary is a stunning conversion set to a very high standard with everything you need for any length of stay. Beautifully decorated & comfortable & fully equipped with everything needed for a relaxing stay. We were welcomed by the friendly hosts who then left us to it but were there should we need anything, though we didn't. The cats paid us a visit which added to the experience for us. Would highly recommend & visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018