The Hop Barn
Staplehurst, Kent
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Why we love it
In the heart of Kent, The Hop Barn is just a couple of hours from London, and under an hour from the coast. It’s the perfect spot to relax for a few days with the hound
What you'll love
Dogs will love
- Cuddling up to you on the sofa
- Strolling about in the shared enclosed paddock
- Sniffing out their water bowl and treats
Humans will love
- Being just a couple of hours from London
- Walking through the orchard straight from the front door
- Playing board games by the wood burner
The place
This hideaway is in the heart of Kent, surrounded by miles and miles of countryside to explore. Once a barn, the modern exterior hides the period features inside, with the original beams criss-crossing the walls indoors. These classic walls frame a light and airy space to spend a few days exploring the country lanes with your hound, returning to sit by the wood burner with a good book, and a tired dog in your lap. It’s under an hour to the sea if you feel like exploring the coast, but there’s plenty to do close by. There are walks through the local orchard straight from the front door, board games for the darker sky days and hampers available if you want to treat yourself to a luxurious breakfast one morning.
In the neighbourhood
- The Kings Head pub, four-minute drive or 40-minute walk. A charming dog-friendly pub in Staplehurst serving traditional pub classics.
- Arthur’s Café, nine-minute drive. Take a wander around Cranbrook village and finish off with a coffee.
- Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, 15-minute drive. Lots of walks to take on, and café to refuel – no dogs allowed indoors so you’ll have to take it in turns going in to grab a snack
- Spa Valley Railway, 30-minute drive. Take the dog-friendly steam train to Tunbridge Wells from a chosen station on the way.