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The Old Shire Barn is a beautifully converted farm building in Norton village near Faversham in Kent. This luxurious barn conversion sleeps 8 and is packed with original features including beamed ceilings, rustic wooden walls and hand-crafted finishes throughout. It has earned Customers' Choice recognition every year from 2022 to 2026.
Set in the Kent countryside surrounded by rolling farmland and apple, pear and cherry orchards. Circular walks start right from the door leading to two welcoming local pubs. The George is just a 5-minute walk away. The Carpenters is a 5-minute drive. Both serve locally sourced food with log fires.
Three bedrooms sleep 8. Bedroom 1 is a ground floor double with rustic beamed walls.
The Old Shire Barn is a beautifully converted farm building in Norton village near Faversham in Kent. This luxurious barn conversion sleeps 8 and is packed with original features including beamed ceilings, rustic wooden walls and hand-crafted finishes throughout.
It has earned Customers' Choice recognition every year from 2022 to 2026.
Set in the Kent countryside surrounded by rolling farmland and apple, pear and cherry orchards. Circular walks start right from the door leading to two welcoming local pubs.
The George is just a 5-minute walk away. The Carpenters is a 5-minute drive.
Both serve locally sourced food with log fires.
Three bedrooms sleep 8. Bedroom 1 is a ground floor double with rustic beamed walls.
Bedroom 2 is a galleried family suite with two singles and a double on a mezzanine plus a PlayStation 4 games area. Bedroom 3 is a double accessed via open-tread stairs with limited headroom.
Faversham is 15 minutes by car.
Whitstable and Canterbury are both within 30 minutes. Leeds Castle is around 25 minutes away.
The Old Shire Barn suits families and groups wanting a private hot tub and enclosed garden with Kadai firepit.
Two dogs stay free.
What makes The Old Shire Barn a brilliant stay?
A private outdoor hot tub in the enclosed garden. Perfect after countryside walks or long evenings around the Kadai firepit.
The covered gazebo and Kadai firepit make al fresco dining possible all year round. Charcoal BBQ also available for summer cookouts.
The double-sided wood burner sits at the heart of the living space creating a warm cosy atmosphere on cooler evenings.
Original beamed ceilings, hand-built wooden kitchen units and boutique styling make this one of the most well-finished barn conversions in Kent.
Up to two dogs are welcome at no extra charge. Circular walks from the door lead to two dog-friendly pubs nearby.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 and awarded Customers' Choice five years running. Guests consistently praise the quality and experience here.
Find your way to your perfect hot tub retreat
The Old Shire Barn is located in Norton village near Faversham in Kent. From Faversham take the road towards Norton village. The property has private on-site parking for three cars.
The nearest train station is Faversham, which is approximately 15 minutes by car from the property. From London Victoria the journey to Faversham takes around 1 hour 15 minutes and taxis are available from the station.
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Bedroom 2 is a galleried family suite with two single pods and a double bed on a mezzanine. There is a PlayStation 4 games area in that room. Outside there is table tennis and a Kadai firepit. A travel cot and highchair are available. Apple and pear orchards surround the property.
The Old Shire Barn is well suited to couples. A private hot tub in the enclosed garden, a freestanding slipper bath, a double-sided wood burner and boutique barn styling create a genuinely romantic atmosphere. Faversham and Whitstable are both within 30 minutes for evenings out.
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What you can reach on foot from The Old Shire Barn
A short walk away you'll find The George pub just 5 minutes on foot serving locally sourced food with a log fire. Peaceful countryside walks through orchards and farmland start directly from the door leading to further dog-friendly pubs.
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