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The Goose Shed, Adisham

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The Goose Shed is a beautifully restored stone barn conversion in Bekesbourne, Kent. Exposed oak beams and original brickwork create authentic barn character throughout. The single-storey layout features vaulted ceilings and large windows that flood the space with natural light.

Set in peaceful countryside near Canterbury, the barn sits within private grounds surrounded by fields and woodland. You'll wake to birdsong and open views across the Kent countryside.

This barn sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. The master has an en-suite shower room whilst a second bathroom serves the twin bedroom. The open-plan living area combines a fully equipped kitchen with a comfortable sitting space.

About The Goose Shed

The Goose Shed is a beautifully restored stone barn conversion in Bekesbourne, Kent. Exposed oak beams and original brickwork create authentic barn character throughout. The single-storey layout features vaulted ceilings and large windows that flood the space with natural light.

Set in peaceful countryside near Canterbury, the barn sits within private grounds surrounded by fields and woodland. You'll wake to birdsong and open views across the Kent countryside.

This barn sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. The master has an en-suite shower room whilst a second bathroom serves the twin bedroom. The open-plan living area combines a fully equipped kitchen with a comfortable sitting space. Original barn doors and exposed stonework add character to the modern interior.

Canterbury Cathedral sits just 3 miles away (8 minutes). Visit Howletts Wild Animal Park (6 miles, 12 minutes), explore the historic Wingham Wildlife Park (8 miles, 15 minutes), or walk the coastal paths at Whitstable (9 miles, 20 minutes).

The Goose Shed suits couples and small families wanting authentic barn living near Canterbury. Book for countryside peace with city access.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Goose Shed

Exposed Oak Beams

Original oak beams span the vaulted ceilings creating authentic barn character. The timber framework showcases traditional craftsmanship throughout the living spaces.

Peaceful Rural Setting

Private grounds surrounded by Kent countryside offer complete tranquillity. Fields and woodland views stretch in every direction from the barn windows.

Canterbury on Doorstep

Just 3 miles from Canterbury's medieval streets and cathedral. Perfect base for exploring historic Kent whilst returning to countryside calm each evening.

Original Stone Features

Exposed brickwork and stone walls retain the barn's agricultural heritage. These original features blend beautifully with contemporary comforts throughout.

Open-Plan Living Space

Vaulted ceilings create an airy open-plan area combining kitchen and sitting room. Large windows maximise natural light across the spacious interior.

Single-Storey Layout

Ground floor accommodation suits guests preferring level access. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms provide comfortable sleeping arrangements for four people.

Getting To The Goose Shed

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Goose Shed by car, take the A2 towards Canterbury and exit onto the A257 towards Littlebourne. Follow signs to Bekesbourne village. The barn is easily accessible with convenient off-road parking available upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Bekesbourne, less than a mile from the accommodation. Canterbury East station offers more frequent services and sits just 3 miles away, a short taxi ride to your countryside retreat.

Off-road parking available
Bekesbourne station (0.8 miles)
Easily accessible from the A2 and A257

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Canterbury Cathedral
Distance: 3 miles
CT1 2EH
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Distance: 6 miles
CT3 4DL
Wingham Wildlife Park
Distance: 8 miles
CT3 1JL
Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve
Distance: 4 miles
CT3 4BP
Elham Valley Way
Distance: 5 miles
CT4 6TD
Whitstable Coastal Path
Distance: 9 miles
CT5 1AB
Canterbury City Centre
Distance: 3 miles
CT1 2JR
Tesco Superstore Canterbury
Distance: 2.5 miles
CT1 3JT
Whitstable Harbour Market
Distance: 9 miles
CT5 1AB
Bekesbourne Railway Station
Distance: 0.8 miles
CT4 5EB
Canterbury East Station
Distance: 3 miles
CT1 2RJ
Local Bus Services
Distance: 0.5 miles
CT3 3LG
Canterbury Cathedral
Distance: 3 miles
CT1 2EH
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Distance: 6 miles
CT3 4DL
Wingham Wildlife Park
Distance: 8 miles
CT3 1JL
Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve
Distance: 4 miles
CT3 4BP
Elham Valley Way
Distance: 5 miles
CT4 6TD
Whitstable Coastal Path
Distance: 9 miles
CT5 1AB
Canterbury City Centre
Distance: 3 miles
CT1 2JR
Tesco Superstore Canterbury
Distance: 2.5 miles
CT1 3JT
Whitstable Harbour Market
Distance: 9 miles
CT5 1AB
Bekesbourne Railway Station
Distance: 0.8 miles
CT4 5EB
Canterbury East Station
Distance: 3 miles
CT1 2RJ
Local Bus Services
Distance: 0.5 miles
CT3 3LG

Is The Goose Shed Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
The Goose Shed offers children space to play in the private grounds surrounded by countryside. Nearby Howletts Wild Animal Park (6 miles) and Wingham Wildlife Park (8 miles) provide excellent family days out. Canterbury's medieval streets and castle offer educational exploration. The single-storey layout means no stairs to worry about. Whitstable beach sits 9 miles away for coastal adventures and rock pooling.
Groups Will Love...
The exposed oak beams spanning the vaulted ceilings are the standout feature at The Goose Shed. Original timber framework showcases traditional barn craftsmanship throughout the conversion. These structural beams create dramatic height in the open-plan living area whilst preserving the building's agricultural heritage. Combined with exposed brickwork and stone walls, the beams give authentic barn character that modern builds simply cannot replicate.
Pet Friendly
The Goose Shed welcomes well-behaved dogs to stay in this Kent barn conversion. Private grounds provide secure outdoor space for pets whilst surrounding fields and woodland offer excellent walking territory. The rural Bekesbourne location means quiet lanes and countryside paths start from your door. Stodmarsh Nature Reserve sits 4 miles away with dog-friendly trails. The single-storey layout suits older dogs preferring level access.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Goose Shed

The Unicorn Inn

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT4 5BU

The Red Lion Stodmarsh

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT3 4BA

Café du Soleil Canterbury

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT1 2TU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Goose Shed

Is The Goose Shed pet friendly?
Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome at The Goose Shed. The private grounds and surrounding countryside provide excellent walking opportunities for your four-legged companions.
What original barn features does this conversion have?
The barn retains exposed oak beams across vaulted ceilings and original brickwork throughout the walls. Large barn-style windows and traditional stonework preserve the building's agricultural character whilst providing modern comfort.
How many people does The Goose Shed sleep?
The barn sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room whilst the twin bedroom is served by a separate family bathroom.
What is the layout of this barn conversion?
The Goose Shed is a single-storey conversion with an open-plan living area combining kitchen and sitting room. Both bedrooms and bathrooms are on the ground floor making it suitable for guests preferring level access.
How far is Canterbury from the barn?
Canterbury city centre sits just 3 miles away, an 8-minute drive from The Goose Shed. You can easily visit the cathedral and medieval streets before returning to countryside peace.
What outdoor space does the barn have?
The barn sits within private grounds surrounded by fields and woodland. Gardens provide space for outdoor dining whilst the rural setting offers immediate access to countryside walks.
Is there parking at The Goose Shed?
Yes, off-road parking is available for guests at the barn. The rural location means you'll want a car to explore Kent's attractions and coastal towns.
What makes this barn special for a holiday?
The combination of authentic barn features with a peaceful Kent countryside setting near Canterbury makes it special. Original beams and stonework create character whilst the location offers both rural calm and easy city access.

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The Goose Shed Reviews

We has a lovely time at the Goose shed, a great location for exploring Kent with a very comfortable and well equipped accommodation as a base.
Suzanne
We had a lovely time in the Goose shed, it was lovely and clean and had everything we needed and in a great location. With 4 children with us they loved playing football in the garden, and the lounge area was comfy for all of us to sit. We loved the big round dinning table to eat at and play games. Bathrooms were great and we loved the showers. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Rachael
Lovely cottage, very well equipped. Everything has really been thought of. Very clean too. Would definitely return. Great central location to explore Kent from.
Honestly, the listing was spot on. The living roomkitchen area was spacious, the beds are comfortable and the bathrooms were spotless. Having the washroom with a washing machine was great too, which meant that we could wash our muddied clothes after our walks. Location was perfect, as we were somewhere very quiet, yet close enough to go to the shops comfortably. One downside is that some of the provided pots and pans have a warped bottom, which made cooking a bit challenging.
Perfect Place, warm and cosy. Great facilities with everything you could need provided. Very peaceful. Great for Dog Walks and generally just chilling. The owner is super helpful. I recommend the walk up the fields and also into the Woods. This is our second visit with the family and we will be back again. Perfection...
Frances
A beautiful cottage . It is cosy and homely and has absolutely everything you need for a relaxing stay. Kate is exceptionally helpful as a host. I couldnt recommend this properly highly enough.
Lovely remote property, which was perfect for a quiet family get away. Good quality bedding and towels. The bedrooms were very spacious, would have liked all 3 beds to have been kingsize, found the 2 doubles a little 'snug'. But we had a great stay nevertheless. Good location for Canterbury and coastal towns. All in all a good find and would recommend.
Holger
We found a perfect place to stay. Everything was absolutely comfortable and we enjoyed the Goose Shed from the first minute. A peaceful place where we could recharge our batteries brilliantly.
We have had another fantastic stay at the goose shed would highly recommend others to book a stay xx
Very well laid out and spacious property for the six in our party. Tastefully furnished and well equipped we could not fault it. Also, plenty of good walks for the dog direct from the barn.
We had a wonderful time. The shed is excellent and Kent is wonderful. The walks around the cottage are so beautiful. The golden our is the best time to walk. Kate is a very nice host. She give us a warm welcome. Thank you Kate, for everything.
Beautifully presented holiday home with everything you need for the perfect holiday. Great quality fittings and furnishings. Plenty of crockery and cooking equipment. Ideally located to explore what Kent has to offer.
Deborah
Property was beautiful. Well appointed and spacious. Lovely sunny outdoor space and lucky enough to have lovely weather. Welcome bottle of wi e and chocolates were a nice touch. Also great that there was a bottle of milk and teabags provided. If I had to fault anything it was 2 very minor points in that the bin lid did not work properly and couldn't seem to locate a shaver point but certainly not a huge problem. Would not hesitate to recommend this property as the location is great close to Canterbury and several wildlife parks and the coast and would stay here again if I return to this area.
Piet Hein
Tasteful and comfy, situated in a quiet and beautiful area. Well equipped kitchen. Information about walking possibilties would have been welcome. We found a very nice connection from the Goose Shed to Canterbury, as if we were true pilgrims.
This is a lovely property well equipped and spacious. Kate the owner is so kind and helpful with any problems you may have. Our second visit.
We had a fabulous week staying at The Goose Shed. We had everything we needed, to enjoy our break. Each room is beautifully decorated and comfortable with little extras such as hairdryers and blankets. The kitchen, dining, living space offered the perfect space to relax in. The bedrooms are lovely and roomy and the beds, supper comfy. Its the perfect home from home to relax in, chill in the garden or explore the surrounding area. The owner checked in on us at the start of a huge thunder and lightning storm, and made sure we had everything we needed. This is the third time we have stayed here and we will definitely return again.
The Goose Shed is an excellent property for a holiday. Very spacious and well equipped and the beds were very comfortable. The garden was secure for the dog and we had a great stay at the Goose Shed which is central to a number of places to visit and we would book it again. Kate was a very welcoming owner. Its a 5 star holiday home.
Rachel
We had a fantastic stay at The Goose Shed, a beautiful property fully equipped with everything you need. Set in a glorious location, I cannot recommend highly enough.
Lovely well equipped property in quiet location.
Richard
Exceptional quality in every aspect.
Rebecca
Really beautiful property, peaceful location, with light, well proportioned rooms. Great shower! Everything you could need in the kitchen. If you have a dog, a great bonus is the nearby dog park. Be aware, you will need to drive to nearest shoppub, but shop stocks everything and there was a lamb feeding station on site! Only issue was a slight ant infestation, but v minor, otherwise spotlessly clean.
Nicola
Lovely, comfortable cottage. Wellequipped, great location and will definitely look to return.
Ian Paul
The property is well equipped and central for any day trips . Set in a beautiful rural area . We enjoyed our stay .
Lesley
A great property, spacious enough for 6 people but felt cosy even with just us 4 and the two dogs. Great outdoor space, a shame it's gone a bit slimy in places but just like at home I suspect it's due to all the recent rain and lack of sunshine reaching it to dry it out. Otherwise 1010.
Jennifer
The property was beautiful, in a lovely, rural location. Inside, the barn has been done out beautifully, everything was new and immaculate it was spotless. It also had everything you could need in terms of amenities. The host was really lovely and communicative. I'd highly recommend and would go back again.
Absolutely fantastic property, couldnt have asked for more and was exactly as promised. The owner supported promptly when asked and was very helpful. We will definitely stay again in the future.
The Goose Shed is a perfect converted barn in an excellent location and Kate is a lovely host, very helpful and accommodating. A very comfortable, finished to a high standard, well equipped holiday property with a safe and enclosed garden for dogs. The Goose Shed is tastefully decorated, wellequipped, spacious and very comfortable and homely, all rooms are perfect
The holiday home is gorgeous. Very comfortable and beautifully decorated. We arrived to refreshments including wine and strawberries which were delicious. The owner was really accommodating and helped us to find the farm entrance in the dark when we arrived late at night. Would highly recommend.
Beautiful barn conversion in a lovely rural situation. We were looking for something a bit special for a few days stay and the Goose Shed certainly exceeded our expectations from the moment we arrived. Lovely decor, comfortable furnishings including beds, super bathrooms, well equipped kitchen the property certainly had the wow factor! Very peaceful and quiet but ideally situated for exploring East Kent. Nearby Goodnestone Gardens was an unexpected gem Kate is a lovely accommodating host who gave us great recommendations and helped us with directions before we arrived. Thank you for a lovely stay on your peaceful farm. Wonderful autumn break.
A wonderful holiday cottage extremely clean, well appointed and comfortable. Welcome pack was much appreciated.
We would highly recommend staying at The Goose Shed. Its in a gorgeous rural settingvery quiet. It is situated close to Canterbury and in a good position to reach other nearby places easily. Beautifully presented and spotlessly clean. Very well equipped. The secure garden was brilliant for our dog, its all on one level. Would recommend The Red Lion in Bridge for evening meals. Kate the owner lives nearby and was extremely helpful with any questions.
Nicholas
Really high quality rental in a lovely setting. Delightful owner. Fabulous stay.
Beautiful property in a beautiful location. Kate was very accomodating and we enjoyed our stay.
Kathryn
Goose She'd was a lovely rural house. We had a great stay and will definitely be back.
Overall we had a lovely stay and thought that the property was great. Suggestions for improvements bbq more landscaping in the garden property was too warm but could not work out how to rectify Thanks for having us!
Gerard
A fantastic property. Very clean and tidy. It was very comfortable with everthing you need. Lots of outside space and sunbeds. Very peaceful location with some great local walks. We had a great holiday here and would highly recommend this cottage which easily fit our family of 4 and a dog.
Jennifer
A fantastic stay. . extremely helpful host, who went above and beyond to help us. The Goose Shed is a great, rural stay with peace, quiet and tranquility, a car is a must if you want to get further afield. Everything is quality and comfortable thank you so much for providing a fan in each room as they were much needed. This place makes a perfect base if you want to explore more of what Kent has to offer. Highly recommend!
Wow!! The property was all we expected and more . Everything was so clean and well maintained. Beautiful living spaces inside and out, which were both welcoming and homely. The welcome pack was appreciated by both humans and dogs alike. A great base to explore what Kent has to offer.
We had the most relaxing holiday everything had been thought about to make it so lovely thank you Goose Shed
Excellent accommodation in a lovely location.
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