• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

Watercress Barns are located on a former watercress farm in the village of Newington, 19 mi from historic Canterbury, 9.3 mi to Minster Leas beach and close to walks and bike routes. All apartments have fully equipped kitchens with tea/coffee making facilities, an oven and a fridge. All units have a sitting area and some have a balcony or a patio. Newington train station is 0.9 mi from Watercress Barns, while Maidstone is 8.7 mi away. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 14 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Its a lovely quiet place, plenty of parking and the accommodation was very nice to stay at 5* I will definitely book again!
  • Frederic
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I like the Renault tractor and the excellent Mailleux fork (from Brittany) , real farmers don't drive Lamborghini. The various pieces of art saved us a trip to Tate Modern, I like the flowering loo. Quiet place.
  • Neda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was great! The apartment was clean and comfortable.

Host Info

8.7
8.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

If you are looking to escape from the bustle of the big city, unplug from the world, relax and rejuvenate - Watercress Barns are your perfect choice. Remote and full of character but amazingly close to London, our apartments offer comfortable accommodation for a unique holiday experience.
Watercress barns are located on a former watercress farm in a quite Kent village of Newington. Within easy reach of Blue Flag beaches, historic town of Canterbury, close to walks and cycle routes you will find the variety of activities nearby. In 19th century farm produced best quality watercress that was sold in London Covent Garden. Today watercress no longer farmed in Newington but spring-fed lagoons are brilliant for wildlife. Look out for water shews, polecats, rabbits, badgers , grass snakes and frogs. Variety of bird species like LHerons, Kingfishers, Grey Wagtails, Wrens, Moorhens and Water Rails can be spotted on the farm. Discover delicate flora of Kent including orchids, blue bells, poppies, buttercups and many more. Local pubs and restaurants: Three Tuns pub serves locally sourced food and great selection of beers and ales. TheBarnYard - a rural complex with farmyard animals, plus a farm shop, garden centre and wood-beamed restaurant
Languages spoken: Bulgarian,English,Russian

Area info

Amenities of Watercress Barns
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Sun deck
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Cleaning Services
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    Miscellaneous
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • Bulgarian
    • English
    • Russian

    House rules

    Watercress Barns takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £12 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    Free
    4+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    £12 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash Watercress Barns accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Watercress Barns of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    A security deposit of GBP 50.0 is required upon arrival for incidental charges. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodation.

    FAQs about Watercress Barns

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Watercress Barns on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Watercress Barns on this page.

    • Check-in at Watercress Barns is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Watercress Barns offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Watercress Barns (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

      • 2 guests
      • 3 guests
      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Watercress Barns is 3.1 miles from the center of Sittingbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Watercress Barns (subject to availability) that have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Watercress Barns may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, Watercress Barns is popular with guests booking family stays.