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Tanner House

Marden, Kent
Sleeps 15
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 5
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 3
4
star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Cot available
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Grade II-listed luxury family farmhouse in quiet rural location
  • Stylishly decorated throughout with rustic charm and period features
  • Large contemporary kitchen and working Aga-style oven, woodburner for cosy evenings in
Property code: BT080

Situated between the quaint Kent villages of Marden and Goudhurst, which boast independent shops, cafes and restaurants along with spectacular views across the Kent Weald, this property is perfect for foodies and walkers alike. The Kent and East Sussex coast is within easy reach and boasts sandy and pebbled beaches, lined with charming seaside towns and villages. Guests can also explore the many historic houses, gardens and vineyards this area has to offer.

A spacious reception hall welcomes you into this beautiful property and offers a cosy space to sit with comfortable chairs, an open fireplace and a round table. To the right is the large kitchen and dining room. With exposed beams, ceiling trusses and pillars throughout, wooden flooring, a central island with bar stools, stylish pendant lighting and slanted ceiling with Velux window, this is a breathtaking space. In the kitchen you will find an original Aga-style oven, separate electric oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, Nespresso machine, cafetiere and wine chiller. Once you have finished preparing your meals, the large dining table with pendant lighting provides a meal with a view through the large French windows to the garden. The large family room features comfortable sofas, colourful cushions, a stylish coffee table and woodburner, while a separate formal sitting room, stylish lamps and elegant seating. Four bedrooms can be found on the first floor, one witha super-king-sized bed and three with a king-size one, three of which have en-suite shower or bathrooms while the fourth has access to the spacious bathroom. Bedrooms have been individually decorated in soft tones with antique furniture, elegant lighting and original fireplaces, while the bathrooms feature free-standing baths and wooden floors. Three charming children’s bedrooms are located on the third floor in the eaves of this property, benefiting from exposed brickwork and beams and vaulted ceilings. On this floor there is a bedroom with twin beds, a bedroom with bunk beds, and a further bedroom with three single beds. These bedrooms have access to a second bathroom with overhead shower.

Outside, the patio area beyond the kitchen is a beautiful suntrap for summer BBQs. This gives way to a large lawn bordered by mature shrubs and trees with plenty of space for garden games.

 

  • 7 bedrooms: 1 super king-size bed, 3 king-size beds, 1 bedroom with bunk beds, 1 twin beds, 1 bedroom with three single beds.
  • Suitable for 12 adults and 3 children
  • 5 bathrooms: 3 en-suite bathrooms (2 with bath and separate shower and 1 shower room), 2 family bathrooms (1 with bath only on the second floor and 1 with shower over the bath on the third floor) and separate downstairs WC
  • Induction hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, Nespresso machine, cafetiere, wine chiller and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and cloakroom
  • 3 High chairs, fixed cot, 2 travel cots and a stair gate available
  • Woodburner
  • TV and DVD player in the family lounge
  • Wi-Fi available (fibre broadband)
  • Lawned garden, with tree house and trampoline
  • Patio area with furniture and charcoal BBQ
  • Off-street parking
  • Regret no smoking
  • Please note: Dogs are not allowed upstairs
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £65. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Joice Wisdom

This property joined our collection in 2016 and is managed by Joice.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Doreen, 27th September 2024

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Our stay at Tanner House was perfect. The house had a lovely relaxed atmosphere, it felt warm and inviting with plenty of room for the thirteen of us to spread out. There was no problem keeping the children amused both inside and out in the beautifully kept grounds. Everywhere was spotlessly clean and very well equipped, the best I have come acrossRead more. There is also plenty to do in the surrounding area. I spoke to both owners who were very friendly and helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Hide

Reviewed by Jane, 30th August 2024

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Absolutely first rate weekend - the house is stunning, amazingly stylish and well equipped - gardens perfect for 5 children to exhaust themselves, the trampoline and treehouse both massive successes. Couldnt better the whole weekend tbh. We celebrated our Ruby wedding in grand style and loved every minute. We are already thinking of another date toRead more revisit! Hide

Reviewed by Andrew, 23rd August 2024

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A beautiful house and location, perfect for a large family getaway. We had 8 adults and 8 children ranging from 1 Yr to 12 years - everyone found plenty to do in a very safe and quiet place. The house is thoughtfully decorated and laid out with not only a great games room but also plenty of quiet places for those that need to be away from noisy graRead morendchildren :) If you want the perfect retreat, then I can't recommend highly enough - well worth the expense. Hide

Reviewed by Alan, 9th August 2024

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Reviewed by Harry, 26th July 2024

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Wonderful spot for a 3 generation holiday. Peaceful, comfortable, well equipped , plenty of space inside and out, 4 children had a blast playing in the garden, grandparents relished the comfort, parents were able to combine WFH and having fun. Natalie the housekeeper is a gem, house immaculate on arrival. Owner responded promptly and effectively toRead more the one issue we had. Good options for family days out nearby. We had a lovely, memorable week. Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Noel, 12th July 2024

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Wow! C'est magnifique! Tanner House and especially the gardens are spectacular! Thank you for a wonderful week.

Reviewed by Abbey, 5th July 2024

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Tanner House was just stunning. As we arrived it took our breath away. The grounds and the trees were so beautiful . A real mix of modern and country! Every room was comfortable, we all slept so well. 100% will book again.

Reviewed by Howard, 22nd March 2024

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Tanner House was perfect for our family week-end. The house with its own extensive grounds is set in beautiful countryside. Every care has been taken to provide a comfortable and readily usable holiday home. Our family, ranging in ages from thirteen to eighty, as well as our dogs spent a very happy week-end.

Reviewed by Martha, 9th February 2024

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We had a wonderful weekend at Tanner House celebrating my fathers birthday. The house was beautiful and the huge dining table and cosy kitchen were perfect for our extended family. The children aged 3 to 16 years were all happy with the playroom and all the outdoor space. The trampoline, tree house and pin hall machine were all popular! Bedrooms anRead mored bathrooms were all lovely, it felt like a very special weekend. Great Sunday lunch at the Goudhurst Inn, would recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Jackie, 5th January 2024

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Tanner House is situated in beautiful grounds . From the moment we entered the house we felt at home . The welcoming entrance, leading into the large, warm farmhouse kitchen was a great feeling. There was plenty of sleeping accommodation for our family and friends, who find the beds comfortable with good quality bed linen. There was lots of equipmeRead morent and crockery etc in the kitchen. The play room was great for our family . For those who love a real fire and can make one there were lots of wood Hide

Reviewed by Catherine, 29th December 2023

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Tanner House is stunning, one of the best holiday homes we've ever stayed in! It was perfect for our large group of friends with young children, with plenty of room for everyone to relax and a fabulous kitchen/diner for us all to gather in. The garden space was incredible and the decor was beautiful throughout. A really top-quality find!

Reviewed by Jacqueline, 27th October 2023

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Reviewed by Paul, 13th October 2023

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Reviewed by ANDREA, 26th August 2023

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A fantastic house, very well equipped. Amazing grounds with lots for the children to do. Also very peaceful. Loads to do in the area, plenty of places to eat etc. It was great for our 3 generations of familY to spend time together in such a lovely environment. We'll definitely visit Tanner House again.

Reviewed by Matthew, 11th August 2023

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We had a fantastic holiday at Tanner House for ourselves and our extended family. The house was wonderful - very high spec and excellent decor. Outside the space is amazing - the provision of a trampoline and treehouse entertained our four kids for hours!! The kitchen was also perfect for 12 of us; enough space to prepare, serve, and enjoy meals. ORead morene thing to note is that kids rooms are on the 2nd floor up a steep, narrow set of stairs. The pinball machine was also a wonderful bonus!! Hide

Reviewed by Ruth, 4th August 2023

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Tanner House was the perfect place for a three generation 70th birthday celebration. Parked 5 cars with no problem. The children were very happy playing in the huge garden which has a trampoline and tree house. The kitchen is extremely well equipped with everything you might need and the owner was v friendly and responsive. We would definitely bookRead more again. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Graham, 21st July 2023

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Reviewed by Linda, 23rd June 2023

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We recently celebrated our Golden Anniversary at Tanner House with 12 other family members. The house is simply beautiful and very well equipped, sitting in glorious grounds. There was something for everyone provided (we were 9 adults and 5 children). The children loved their attic bedrooms; the furnishings were of an extremely high standard througRead morehout, with loads of space both inside and out. The trampoline and tree house were favourites with the little ones. Everyone had a wonderful time. Hide

Reviewed by Karen, 21st April 2023

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I rented Tanner House for 3 days for my 60th birthday. There were 12 of us and it was fabulous. The house is spacious and comfortable and well equipped. The gardens are lovely and a few cocktails around the fire pit is a great start to the evening. We had the Saturday night catered by private chefs Angelica Food and they did an amazing job. The onlRead morey small drawback is you cant really walk to a pub - distance is fine but the roads dont lend themselves to walking. But overall 10/10. Hide

Reviewed by Juliet, 7th April 2023

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We booked Tanner house for 3 generations of our family to celebrate my Dads 80th birthday together. It was perfect for the mix of ages and the number of people, very well equipped , plenty of spaces to use, including the amazing garden(lots of space for outdoor games) and the games room, the pinball was very much appreciated by the teenagers. It reRead moreally lived up to its description and more. Hide

Reviewed by Avigail, 23rd March 2023

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An absolutely beautiful house. Was perfect for our weekend away with all the fam. Plenty space inside and a huge garden too! Kids loved the tree house and trampoline:) Bedrooms are lovely and spacious, and the en suit bathrooms were a big plus. Owners are an absolute pleasure to deal with - resolving any issues and answering any queries quickly andRead more efficiently. Would definitely recommend booking! X Avigail Hide

Reviewed by David, 13th January 2023

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A beautiful home in a beautiful setting - made for a wonderful weekend away celebrating birthdays with friends

Reviewed by Charlie, 6th January 2023

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Excellent and well appointed House.

Reviewed by Robert, 30th December 2022

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Lovely property

Reviewed by Rhona, 25th November 2022

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The grounds were beautiful there was so much space and privacy, the pictures honestly dont do the space justice. We had a lovely stay, everything was spotless and pretty much all we needed was there. I loved the modern touches against some of the more traditional features of a cottage.

Reviewed by Norma, 28th October 2022

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The house and grounds are stunning. A fantastic location for our family reunion of 14 people from 3 generations. The facilities are amazing, from the bedrooms to the kitchen/dining room, from the garden with it's tree house, football net and trampoline, to the fire pit at the rear. We had an amazing time. The house and grounds are secure with a codRead moreed gate entry and door code, although the absence of a phone signal at the property created some problems. WiFi was excellent. Hope to come again! Hide

Reviewed by Rob, 14th October 2022

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Reviewed by Yee, 30th September 2022

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Excellent cottage, so clean and massive. Ensuite bathrooms were stunning. Size of the kitchen and dining area and table awesome. Children's play room was a saviour. We did not see the children all weekend. Loved the bedrooms and everything about the cottage. Consideration and excellent planning of rooms, accessories and furniture. Garden was amazinRead moreg and massive. We had an amazing weekend with the family. Everything was perfect. Hide

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