The Hayloft, Chislet near Herne Bay | Barn Conversion Holiday in Kent

About The Hayloft

The Hayloft is a beautifully restored stone barn conversion in the Kent countryside near Canterbury. Original exposed beams frame the vaulted ceilings throughout this characterful property. Thick stone walls and traditional barn features create an authentic rural retreat.

The barn sits in peaceful farmland with open views across fields and woodland. You'll find yourself surrounded by quintessential Kent countryside with footpaths leading directly from the door.

The Hayloft sleeps six guests across three bedrooms and two bathrooms. An open-plan living area combines the kitchen and dining space under soaring oak beams. The sitting room features original barn doors and plenty of natural light flooding through tall windows.

Canterbury Cathedral sits just 6 miles away (15 minutes). Visit Howletts Wild Animal Park 4 miles north (10 minutes). The historic coastal town of Whitstable lies 8 miles away (20 minutes). Explore Blean Woods National Nature Reserve 3 miles distant (8 minutes).

Perfect for families seeking countryside peace with easy access to Canterbury's attractions. The Hayloft offers genuine barn character in a brilliant location.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Underfloor heating
✓Rangemaster with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge with ice box, washer/dryer, dishwasher, cafetiere, hairdryer
✓5 x tvs, netflix, music system and amazon alexa, ipod dock, high-speed fibre wifi, selection of books
✓Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Off-road parking for 4 cars
✓Secure bike storage available in the on-site outbuilding if required
✓Enclosed rear garden with lawn, decking, barbecue and furniture
✓Rapid ev charging point available in a dedicated carport adjacent to the property — electricity used for this is monitored and charges apply based on the usage/kw rate
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 3.1 miles, pub 1 mile

The Hayloft Prices

Lowest 7 nights

£738

31 Oct 2026

Average 7 nights

£1,313

£188/night avg

Annual Pricing Heat Map

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9th£846 Sat
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23rd£859 Sat
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13th£833 Sat
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3rd£1,500 Sat
10th£1,369 Sat
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24th£1,090

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1st£1,089 Sat
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15th£1,238 Sat
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12th£1,508 Sat
19th£1,662 Sat
26th£1,545

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3rd£1,909

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Hayloft

Exposed Oak Beams

Original structural beams span the vaulted ceilings creating an authentic barn atmosphere with real character and architectural interest throughout the living spaces.

Peaceful Rural Setting

Surrounded by working farmland and woodland with footpaths from the door. Birdsong and countryside views replace traffic noise for complete relaxation.

Canterbury Proximity

Just 6 miles from Canterbury's cathedral and medieval streets. Close enough for easy day trips yet far enough for genuine countryside peace.

Open-Plan Living

Spacious barn interior with kitchen and dining flowing together under high ceilings. Perfect for families to gather whilst maintaining that airy barn feel.

Original Stone Walls

Thick traditional stonework throughout keeps the property cool in summer and cosy in winter. Authentic barn construction you can see and touch.

Walking From Door

Direct access to Kent countryside footpaths means you can explore fields and woods without driving anywhere. Proper rural walking on your doorstep.

Getting To The Hayloft

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Hayloft by car, take the A2 towards Canterbury and follow signs for the A257. The barn is easily accessible from main roads and you'll have convenient off-road parking upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Canterbury West, approximately 6 miles from the accommodation. From there, it's a short taxi journey to your countryside retreat.

Off-road parking available

Canterbury West station (6 miles)

Easily accessible from the A2 and A257

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Canterbury Cathedral

Distance: 6 miles

CT1 2EH

Howletts Wild Animal Park

Distance: 4 miles

CT3 4DL

Whitstable Harbour

Distance: 8 miles

CT5 1AB

Blean Woods National Nature Reserve

Distance: 3 miles

CT2 9JR

Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve

Distance: 5 miles

CT3 4BP

Crab and Winkle Way

Distance: 4 miles

CT2 7EG

Canterbury City Centre

Distance: 6 miles

CT1 2TF

Wincheap Retail Park

Distance: 5 miles

CT1 3RY

Whitstable High Street

Distance: 8 miles

CT5 1BQ

Canterbury Bus Station

Distance: 6 miles

CT1 2TY

Canterbury Park and Ride

Distance: 4 miles

CT2 8QA

Local Taxi Services

Distance: Canterbury

CT1 2BB

Canterbury Cathedral

Distance: 6 miles

CT1 2EH

Howletts Wild Animal Park

Distance: 4 miles

CT3 4DL

Whitstable Harbour

Distance: 8 miles

CT5 1AB

Blean Woods National Nature Reserve

Distance: 3 miles

CT2 9JR

Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve

Distance: 5 miles

CT3 4BP

Crab and Winkle Way

Distance: 4 miles

CT2 7EG

Canterbury City Centre

Distance: 6 miles

CT1 2TF

Wincheap Retail Park

Distance: 5 miles

CT1 3RY

Whitstable High Street

Distance: 8 miles

CT5 1BQ

Canterbury Bus Station

Distance: 6 miles

CT1 2TY

Canterbury Park and Ride

Distance: 4 miles

CT2 8QA

Local Taxi Services

Distance: Canterbury

CT1 2BB

Is The Hayloft Right For Your Group

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

For Families

Children can explore the farmland and woodland surrounding The Hayloft with footpaths leading straight from the barn. Howletts Wild Animal Park sits just 4 miles away with big cats and elephants. Canterbury's medieval streets and castle provide history lessons brought to life. The open countryside offers space to run around safely away from traffic.

Groups Will Love...

The exposed oak beams spanning The Hayloft's vaulted ceilings create an authentic barn atmosphere you won't find in standard holiday homes. These original structural timbers frame the living spaces and remind you of the building's agricultural past. Combined with thick stone walls and traditional barn doors, the conversion preserves genuine character whilst providing modern comfort for six guests.

Pet Friendly

The Hayloft welcomes dogs so your pets can join the countryside break. Surrounding farmland and woodland provide excellent walking territory straight from the barn door. Open fields and quiet lanes mean dogs can explore safely away from busy roads. The rural Kent setting suits active dogs needing proper exercise and space to roam during their holiday.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Hayloft

The Dove Inn

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT4 7EB

The Red Lion Stodmarsh

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT3 4BA

The Granville Canterbury

Located 6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT1 2TJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Hayloft

Is The Hayloft pet friendly?

Yes, The Hayloft welcomes dogs so your four-legged companions can join the countryside break. The surrounding farmland and footpaths provide excellent walking opportunities straight from the barn door.

What original barn features does The Hayloft have?

The conversion retains exposed oak beams across vaulted ceilings and original stone walls throughout. Traditional barn doors and the open-plan layout preserve the agricultural character of this former working farm building.

How many guests can The Hayloft accommodate?

The barn sleeps six people across three bedrooms with two bathrooms. The spacious layout works well for families or small groups wanting countryside space.

What is the kitchen like at The Hayloft?

The open-plan kitchen sits under vaulted ceilings with exposed beams overhead. It flows into the dining area creating a sociable barn space for cooking and eating together.

How far is Canterbury from The Hayloft?

Canterbury lies just 6 miles away with a 15-minute drive to the cathedral and historic centre. You get genuine countryside peace whilst staying close to Kent's most famous city.

What can children do at The Hayloft?

Kids can explore the surrounding farmland and woodland on footpaths from the door. Howletts Wild Animal Park sits 4 miles away with lions, elephants and gorillas to see.

Is there parking at The Hayloft?

Yes, off-road parking is provided at the barn for guest vehicles. You won't need to worry about street parking in this rural Kent location.

What is the nearest train station to The Hayloft?

Canterbury West station sits approximately 6 miles from the barn with regular services to London. A taxi or car is needed to reach The Hayloft from the station.

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Hayloft Reviews

Would highly recommend. A great place to explore East Kent.

Warm and inviting cottage in lovely countryside. With very friendly and helpful owners.

Andrea

Fabulous, great location near coast and countryside & lovely property. Was so convenient it had the electric charger available to use too. Great days out to Dover Castle, Broadstairs, Canterbury, Whitstable, Sandwich & Ramsgate. Lovely restaurants nearby.

Sebastian

A beautiful & spacious property with all the modern amenities which we & the children very much enjoyed. Well located to visit all the surrounding areas including Canterbury, Whitsable, Herne Bay, Margate, Broadstairs, Botany Bay Beach & Deal village.

Nichola

A beautiful property in a lovely area. The Hayloft was just perfect for our weekend away and will definitely be returning .

The Hayloft is a charming property which has been well decorated. It was ideal for our family of Grandparents, Parents and Grandchildren. There was plenty of space for everyone. The property has everything you require and the kitchen is extremely well equipped. The owners were extremely pleasant and made us feel very welcome. We would not hesitate to recommend.

Malcolm

The Hayloft was chosen as a venue for its assess ability and it fulfilled our needs completely. It was lovely to see our wheelchair user whizzing round and having complete independence.

Richard

Maybe the only thing that we would recommend is for really hot days and fan would be really welcome

Michael

Without doubt this was the best cottage weve stayed in. Everything was first class. The owners were ever so friendly and did everything they could to make our holiday so memorable

Eileen

The Hayloft is a lovely thatched barn traditional, spacious, well equipped and comfortable. Plenty of beaches for the grandkids and nice eateries with easy distance. Robert and Lindsey were super helpful.

Good quality barn convertion in a nice part of the world Owners most pleasant ... Good quality barn convertion in a nice part of the world Owners most pleasant but certainly not intrusive Our family do have some mobility issues but we had no problems Looks as good as the photo's Chocolate Box Property

Nicola

All perfect. A clean, comfortable, beautiful property in a lovely location. Had a lovely stay. Would certainly recommend and would love to return.

Stephen

Quite simply the best property we have stayed in. The owners are very friendly and helpful and the cottage is immaculate and well heated in the cold weather. Highly recommended and exactly in line with the property details.

We are a family of 5. We stayed at the property during February half term for us in Wales. The property, itself, is an impressive building. The owners have decorated it beautifully and it was spotlessly clean. There was everything we needed and more. Things like a clothes airer and buckets and spades for the children, were used, but not expected. There was so much to do in the area that suited each of our children, 9, 8 and 4. We visited the Kent and Sussex Railway. We had an amazing day at Howletts, a local zoo. We visited The Historical Docks at Chatham, where you can board a submarine and two battle ships. There is a Ropery there where you can see how rope is still made there today. From March 2025 they will have Lego Shipwrecks on display too. We visited a local playground , which had lots of lovely apparatus. All in all, the property and surrounding area was perfect for our family holiday!

The Hayloft exceeded our expectations, the first class holiday home we found was warm and welcoming. Our hosts were on hand but not intrusive who recommended places of interest and locations to visit in the area. Overall we feel you could not do better, if you wish to visit this area. Many thanks to our hosts at this amazing property.

Absolutely outstanding property and outstanding hosts! We had such a special time here with our family! Can not rate it highly enough!

Amazing place to stay, accommodation is outstanding, equipped with everything you need, and In a handy location for lots of local days out. The owners were friendly and had kindly decorated the house for Christmas. Comfortable beds, spacious rooms, ample off street parking and easy to find. I would recommend this place to any of my friends and family who want to stay in this area.

Just back from a super stay at this high quality property where it was so easy to immediately relax and settle in. All of us fell in love with our new homefromhome and did not want to leave. I had occasion to visit The Hayloft during my time as a Visit England assessor 6 years ago when the owners attained the prestigious Rose Award, and I vowed to return as a guest. After I left VE, The Hayloft always remained in my memory and it was a pleasure to finally return with friends, secure in the knowledge that we would be experiencing beautifullyappointed accommodation with exceptional standards of cleanliness. The kind hosts are ready to help and advise, without being intrusive, happy to give recommendations for dining venues and local information. Our highlights were the excellent facilities and amenities they have thought of everything visitors could possibly need and the magic of the wood burner which we tended while enjoying chat, drinks and laughter in the lounge. We loved The Hayloft and can't wait until our next visit.

Tracey

Lovely spacious accommodation. We would definitely stay here again. Super hosts.

Nicole

A very special property which we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in.

Bolanle

The house is beautiful and me and my friends enjoyed our weekend. It really was a home away home stay.

Found The Hayloft to be a high standard holiday cottage, deserving of excellent ratings in all catagories. The owners were very helpful and provided background information on the property and surrounding area. The Hayloft is conveniently located to explore the nearby coastal areas and Canterbury.

Alfred

A lovely place to stay with everything we could wish for in a holiday cottage. We were made very welcome by the owners and we hope to return one day.

Maureen

The property is in a quiet location but very easy access to popular locations to visit. The owners are friendly and helpful but not intrusive. If a member of the party has a mobility problem there is easy access to the house and a level ground floor including bedroom and en suite bathroom with shower, which has a rail and a chair available.The patio is also on the same level. There is plenty of seating and crockery etc. it is a well equipped cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend the it here. Maureen

Lindsay

Lovely thatched picturesque and spacious holiday cottage we all enjoyed staying here! Interesting property in that you can go out onto the balcony from the main bedroom and walk out round the side to the front of the house! We really had everything we needed and more in the kitchen the beds were very comfortable and the outdoor space with decking and flowers was pleasant to sit out in. We would certainly come back here!

The best holiday let we have stayed in. The attention to detail in design and TLC taken by the hosts made for a faultless stay. Such lovely owners who have catered for every need. Immaculate and thoughtful sets a standard that others should follow.

Stephen

The Hayloft is a lovely property and was an ideal location for my 3 friends and I to play on the wonderful golf courses close by.

Lovely. Clean and comfortable. Plenty of information on eating out and places to visit. Hosts very obliging and friendly. In all a relaxed holiday. Thankyou

Absolutely wonderful stay, beautiful home, great area and the perfect hosts. Will definitely return when next in the area.

Alison

Had a really lovely short stay. The Hayloft is probably the cleanest cottage I have stayed in and well equipped. Owners were very welcoming and helpful. Would definitely stay again if revisiting the area.

This cottage is so beautiful. It has everything you need. The owners are nice and welcoming and there if you need them. Already looking to booking again

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The Hayloft, Chislet

About The Hayloft

Need To Know

The Hayloft Prices

More Barn Holidays You May Like

What Guests Love

Exposed Oak Beams

Peaceful Rural Setting

Canterbury Proximity

Open-Plan Living

Original Stone Walls

Walking From Door

Getting To The Hayloft

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Hayloft Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Dove Inn

The Red Lion Stodmarsh

The Granville Canterbury

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Hayloft Reviews