Stable Cottage – Hamptons Farmhouse

It’s almost impossible to believe that central London is only 32 miles away from these fantastically family friendly cottages, nestled in rolling Kent countryside, which provide the ultimate antidote to the stressy, frantic pace of modern family life. The owners of Hamptons Farmhouse set out to create a ‘happy place for everyone, full of love and laughter’ and they’ve done a great job, from the lovely, fresh cottages themselves, where mums and dads can enjoy some quality time together, to endless fun and adventures in the 9-acres of garden, field and woodland.

All four cottages are brilliantly kitted out with baby and toddler gear so parents have no need to panic about bringing all the bulky caboodle. From baby bath, baby monitor and Bumbo seat to cots, cot bedding and toileting tackle the owners have thought of everything because they have little ones of their own and then there’s the toys, books, games and DVD’s to keep all ages amused.

The one big problem for mums and dads will be getting the kids indoors at all, because the garden is full of fab things to discover and do – loads of swings, a ‘fort’ climbing frame, zip wire, secret dens, seven dwarfs playhouse and even a gypsy caravan; a giant trampoline, giant Jenga, table tennis, swing ball, sand pit, ride-in cars, rowing boat for the safely fenced pond – the list goes on and on. There’s also quite a few animals to befriend, including rabbits to pet, horses to stroke, sheep and chickens to feed, ducks waddling around and fish in the pond, so definitely never a dull moment when staying down on this farm! Parents can keep a watchful eye on the kids while enjoying afternoon tea on the lawn or maybe just being big kids and joining in all the fun.

Accommodation Overview:

Stable Cottage (sleeps 5 plus a baby in cot), is a smart stable conversion, with most of the accommodation on the ground floor. The open plan living/dining room is wonderfully light and airy, with a dining table which seats six and the well equipped modern kitchen, finished with granite worktops, at the far end of the room. The master bedroom with beautiful views, a double bed, leading from the single bedroom with hayloft containing two single beds accessed via a ladder which can be safely protected from use by little ones. Immediately outside Stable Cottage, there is a lush garden perfect for little ones to let off steam.