4 Bed Cottage in Tenterden

Known locally as Churchlands Barn, this stunning conversion sits on a working vineyard at the edge of Romney Marsh, where nature and thoughtful design combine to create something truly special. Exposed beams and vaulted ceilings retain the building's agricultural heritage, while modern comforts, from underfloor heating powered by ground-source heat pump to solar panels, demonstrate genuine eco credentials. The spacious open-plan living area anchors the ground floor, with a woodburner providing focal-point warmth and bi-fold doors opening onto a large paved terrace. The views from here are remarkable, stretching across the marsh towards the sea on clear days. A substantial oak dining table seats eight to ten, while the Range Master in the farmhouse-style kitchen handles ambitious cooking with ease. Four bedrooms split the sleeps thoughtfully. Three doubles each enjoy their own television and ensuite bathroom, a touch that transforms group travel by eliminating morning queues. A walk-through snug with a double daybed offers flexible space for children or a fifth sleeping spot, complete with a Smart TV and Xbox for rainy afternoons. Outside, the hot tub for eight occupies the raised terrace, positioned for those expansive marsh views as dusk falls. The unlimited supply of logs for the woodburner means cosy evenings cost nothing extra, while the charcoal barbecue extends summer dining possibilities. A footpath leads directly to The Ferry Inn, a fourteenth-century pub famous for its Rye Bay scallops and real ales. The Saxon Shore Way passes nearby for walkers and cyclists, while a short drive delivers the historic cobbled streets of Rye or the boutique shops of Tenterden's tree-lined High Street. Board the Kent and East Sussex Railway here and chug through the countryside to the ruins of Bodiam Castle. Churchlands Barn can be booked alongside The Old Cowshed and Glebe Cottage for groups of up to sixteen, or with The Lookers Legacy for smaller gatherings where quality space matters more than quantity.