Bumble Barn

5 reviews

Sleek contemporary self-catering eco-lodge with space for six guests, ten minutes from Canterbury

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3
  • 2
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Highlights

  • Three bedrooms and two bathrooms; one double with king size bed and en-suite with shower; two bedrooms with twin beds, shared bathroom with bath/shower
  • An out of this world holiday experience bound to appeal to anyone who loves a unique building.
  • Take a look on social media to watch the barn being built off-site and assembled where it stands in a single day!
  • Guilt-free green holiday with a number of creative solutions to waster, waste and energy.
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You should know

  • Flexible with accommodating dates where we can, so do make contact with your preferred check in/out
  • A breakfast service might be possible during your stay- so please make contact to learn more.
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The details

In the heart of the Kent countryside, nestled among the paddocks and pastures of a working farm not far from historic Canterbury, Bumble Barn is a truly remarkable self-catering holiday property for up to six guests. Combining space age interiors and matching technology with aesthetically pleasing timber cladding and a living roof, Bumble Barn is guaranteed to be unlike anywhere you’ve ever stayed before.

Bumble Barn is a tubular cabin with three bedrooms, set back in a private patch of land, and benefitting from a full day of Kent sunlight. Outside, your very own patio is the dream spot to recline with a glass of wine, watching the sun slowly dip down below the tree-edged fields at the end of long day of exploring. On top, a sedum planted living room keeps the barn cool in the heat of summer and pleasantly insulated during the summer months, as well as providing pollen for local bees and birds, oxygenating the environment, and providing an aesthetically pleasing roofing solution. This approach to green engineering isn’t restricted to the roof, either, with heating provided by underfloor infra-red systems, and a heat exchange system.

Inside, curved walls of gleaming white feel futuristic and pleasing, while light pours in through the many windows along the cylindrical barn. Sleeping space is divided into a master bedroom of sorts, with a full en-suite, and two bedrooms set up with twin singles. Bathed in light which pours in through the floor-ceiling windows, the dining room is the perfect place to sit down to your evening meal, prepared using local ingredients and cooked in the high-tech integrated kitchen. Despite its low environmental impact and sleek design, Bumble Barn is packed with high-tech amenities, allowing you a holiday that maximises your time exploring by reducing your time spent washing up. As well as a 4K smart-TV with integrated Blu-Ray player, Bumble Barn comes equipped with a fridge freezer, dishwasher, oven, hob and microwave, as well as a washing machine, to ensure that whatever the weather you’re prepared to hit the town the next morning.

Celebrated for its pastoral beauty and historical significance, Canterbury is a popular destination for individuals, couples, families and groups of fiends who are looking to combine culture with rugged beauty and excellent pubs during their time away. Visitors are strongly encouraged to make the ten minute car journey to ancient Canterbury, where a trip to world famous Canterbury Cathedral is a must. The city also has abundant restaurants, galleries, shops, bars, and architecturally significant buildings which are well worth exploring. For those wanting to explore the coast, head to Herne Bay for jet-skiing in the summer months, or Whitstable for the iconic south-eastern coastal experience.

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Detailed pricing info

Discount for longer stays, 20% for stays of 7 nights or more

Availability in Bumble Barn

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Reviews

From previous guests
5.0

Based on 5 reviews

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Wonderful, peaceful setting. The barn was so comfortable, with views over the field, allowing great views of the local wildlife. Really well located and whilst remote, close enough to Canterbury and the coast. Lots of nice local pubs within a 10 minute drive if you want to eat out. We had a wonderful few days and didn’t want to leave!

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Stayed October 2025

Absolutely fabulous accommodation, unique and stylish yet practical - we loved it. Incredible sunsets across the fields. Hosts were great with a few good pub recommendations and local advice. Great location as well, close to both Canterbury and Dover/Folkestone, but set in the idyllic and relaxing countryside. Only stayed three nights, wished we could have stayed a week.

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Stayed July 2025

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