The Old Dairy, Adisham near Wingham | Barn Conversion Holiday in Kent

About The Old Dairy

The Old Dairy is a converted stone barn in the Kent countryside near Canterbury. Original beams and exposed brickwork run throughout this rural retreat. The barn sits on a working farm with open fields stretching in every direction.

Sheep graze in neighbouring paddocks. You can watch tractors working the land from the windows. The South Downs and Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are both within easy reach.

This barn sleeps guests across well-appointed bedrooms with modern bathrooms. The open-plan living space features the original barn structure with high ceilings. A wood burner sits in the lounge area. The kitchen opens onto the dining space with barn doors leading to the garden.

Canterbury Cathedral (6 miles, 15 minutes) offers medieval architecture and gardens. Howletts Wild Animal Park (8 miles, 18 minutes) houses gorillas and elephants. Sandwich Bay (12 miles, 25 minutes) provides coastal walks and birdwatching. Goodnestone Park Gardens (3 miles, 8 minutes) features 14 acres of landscaped grounds.

The Old Dairy suits families and couples wanting authentic farm life with Canterbury's attractions nearby.

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Need To Know

✓Central heating
✓Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster
✓Smart TV, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Highchair and travel cot available on request
✓Ample off-road parking
✓Enclosed rear garden with gravel, patio and furniture
✓One well-behaved dog welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 3.3 miles, pub 5 miles
✓Please note: this property has a 3 night minimum stay
✓Please note that this property has a 5pm check in

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Old Dairy

Original Barn Character

Exposed beams and brickwork create an authentic barn atmosphere throughout the living spaces with high ceilings and original features.

Working Farm Setting

Watch sheep grazing and tractors working the fields from your windows in this genuine countryside location on active farmland.

Wood Burner

The wood burning stove in the lounge creates a cosy focal point for evenings after exploring the Kent countryside.

Canterbury Access

Just six miles from Canterbury Cathedral and the historic city centre with shops, restaurants and medieval streets to explore.

Open-Plan Living

The barn's open layout connects kitchen, dining and lounge areas whilst maintaining the building's original agricultural character and space.

Rural Peace

Complete countryside quiet with fields all around, dark skies at night and birdsong replacing traffic noise throughout your stay.

Getting To The Old Dairy

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Old Dairy by car, take the A2 towards Canterbury and exit onto the A257. Follow signs towards Wingham and turn onto local roads leading to the farm. Off-road parking is available on arrival.

By Train

The nearest station is Canterbury East, approximately 6 miles from The Old Dairy. Taxis are available from the station for the short journey to the barn through the Kent countryside.

Off-road parking available

Canterbury East station (6 miles)

Accessible from A2 and A257

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Howletts Wild Animal Park

Distance: 3.5 miles (5 min drive)

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Saint Augustine's Abbey

Distance: 5.5 miles (8 min drive)

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Canterbury Cathedral

Distance: 5.7 miles (10 min drive)

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Via Francigena - 01 part Great Britain

Distance: 2 miles (2 min drive)

Jumping Downs

Distance: 5.7 miles (7 min drive)

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Dane John Gardens

Distance: 5.8 miles (9 min drive)

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Fern & Farrow Farm Shop

Distance: 1.8 miles (3 min drive)

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Bridge Farmers Market

Distance: 2.4 miles (4 min drive)

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Co-op Food

Distance: 3.2 miles (6 min drive)

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Adisham Station

Distance: 1.7 miles (4 min drive)

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Canterbury Bus Station

Distance: 5.7 miles (9 min drive)

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Dover

Distance: 14.3 miles (22 min drive)

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Howletts Wild Animal Park

Distance: 3.5 miles (5 min drive)

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Saint Augustine's Abbey

Distance: 5.5 miles (8 min drive)

CT1 1PF

Canterbury Cathedral

Distance: 5.7 miles (10 min drive)

CT1 2EP

Via Francigena - 01 part Great Britain

Distance: 2 miles (2 min drive)

Jumping Downs

Distance: 5.7 miles (7 min drive)

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Dane John Gardens

Distance: 5.8 miles (9 min drive)

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Fern & Farrow Farm Shop

Distance: 1.8 miles (3 min drive)

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Bridge Farmers Market

Distance: 2.4 miles (4 min drive)

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Co-op Food

Distance: 3.2 miles (6 min drive)

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Adisham Station

Distance: 1.7 miles (4 min drive)

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Canterbury Bus Station

Distance: 5.7 miles (9 min drive)

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Dover

Distance: 14.3 miles (22 min drive)

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Is The Old Dairy Right For Your Group

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

For Families

The working farm setting provides entertainment with sheep and tractors visible from the barn. Children can explore the surrounding fields and experience genuine countryside life. The open-plan layout gives families space to spread out. Canterbury's attractions including Howletts Wild Animal Park with gorillas and elephants sit just 8 miles away for family days out.

Groups Will Love...

The exposed beams and original brickwork define The Old Dairy's character as an authentic barn conversion. High ceilings throughout the open-plan living space showcase the building's agricultural past. The wood burning stove sits beneath these beams creating a focal point. Stone and brick walls remind you this was once a working farm building whilst modern comforts ensure relaxed stays.

Pet Friendly

You'll need to check The Old Dairy's pet policy directly with the owner before booking with your dog. The rural farm setting and surrounding fields would suit dogs well if they are welcome. Open countryside stretches in all directions for walks. The working farm means livestock are nearby so dogs would need to be kept under control around sheep.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Old Dairy

The Dog Inn Wingham

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT3 1BB

The Anchor Inn Wingham

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT3 1BJ

The Red Lion Stodmarsh

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CT3 4BA

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Old Dairy

Is The Old Dairy pet friendly?

Pet policies vary so you'll need to check directly with the property owner before booking. The rural farm setting and open fields would suit dogs if they are permitted.

What original barn features does this property have?

The Old Dairy retains exposed beams and original brickwork throughout the conversion. High ceilings and the open-plan layout showcase the building's agricultural heritage.

How many guests does this barn conversion sleep?

The Old Dairy accommodates guests in comfortable bedrooms with modern bathroom facilities. The open-plan living space provides plenty of room for families or groups to gather.

What is the location like around The Old Dairy?

This barn sits on a working farm in the Kent countryside with fields surrounding the property. You'll see sheep grazing and farm machinery working the land during your stay.

Is there parking at the barn?

Off-road parking is available at The Old Dairy. The rural location means you'll need a car to explore Canterbury and the surrounding Kent attractions.

What can we do near The Old Dairy?

Canterbury Cathedral sits 6 miles away with medieval architecture and gardens to explore. Howletts Wild Animal Park, Sandwich Bay beaches and Goodnestone Park Gardens are all within 12 miles.

Does the barn have a wood burner or open fire?

A wood burning stove features in the lounge area of The Old Dairy. This creates a focal point for cosy evenings after days exploring the Kent countryside.

What makes The Old Dairy special as a barn conversion?

The working farm setting gives you genuine countryside life with tractors and sheep visible from the windows. Original beams and brickwork combine with modern facilities for comfortable rural living.

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The Old Dairy Reviews

We loved our stay here, it was so quiet. The cottage had everything we needed. A perfect property to visit Kent, with a lot of the attractions within 25 mins drive. Definitely look to stay again.

We stayed at The Old Dairy for a week. It was a lovely place to stay, beautifully decorated throughout and so well equipped with everything you need for a perfect holiday. It was very clean and well maintained throughout. The welcome gift and milk, tea, milk and coffee was really appreciated. The cottage is in a great position for exploring Canterbury, Herne Bay and Ramsgate.

A beautiful place to stay, luxury at its best. Everything you could need to make the stay more enjoyable. A lovely welcome gift and card was waiting for us on our arrival, a lovely thought. In the countryside peaceful and not too far to travel to places to visit Would recommend to my friends and family

We had such a lovely stay at The Old Dairy. The property was absolutely beautiful, incredibly clean and finished to such a high standard. It felt so peaceful and secluded, while still being a great base for exploring Kent. The huge bath, skylights and beautiful bed linen were lovely touches, and the bed was genuinely one of the most comfortable weve ever slept in! The owner was also so thoughtful and welcoming, leaving us a bottle of wine and After Eights for our arrival. We loved coming back to the cottage each evening and would absolutely stay again. A really special place and one wed happily recommend.

Rosemary

What a lovely place to stay. Walking in it felt like a treat, beautiful big kitchen great bathrooms. Warm welcoming colour scheme. Easy access to other places along the coast. We particularly enjoyed Deal with its pier kitchen and flower shaped castle. It was very hot when we stayed but the owner had provided fans for each bedroom.

Ingrid

We loved our stay at The Old Dairy. Everything was spotlessly clean, the beds were extremely comfortable, luxurious bathrooms with huge fluffy towels and the kitchen was well equipped, Kate was friendly and we enjoyed the welcoming gift she provided. The Old Dairy is very rural making it a very peaceful location but many of the surrounding roads are single track and have lots of bends so makes for some exciting driving for us towns folk!

Lovely accommodation and very clean. Only downside was the very narrow lane to reach property. It would be better if owner directed you in via Adisham.

Beautiful, well appointed accommodation. Comfortable, warm and clean. Kitchen had everything we needed for a selfcatering holiday. The surrounding countryside is lovely and a good position to explore the area.

A fabulous property in a quiet location. The property is in great condition and tastefully fitted out. The kitchen is well provided for in terms of white goods, utensils, cutlery, cooking utensils etc and items such as dishwasher tablets for example. We felt at home and relaxed whilst staying at the property and the garden was a great space for our dog to run around. The only niggle is that it took a bit of getting used to the low ceiling heights on the first floor and consequently kept bumping our heads.

Daniel

Great place for a group of friends would recommend rooms are amazing big, kitchen bathrooms all big perfect for get away

Myself & my 2 sisters had a wonderful quiet week here, warm & cosy with all the home comforts & more! Its like home from home. Absolutely beautiful

Perfect Place, warm and cosy. Great facilities with everything you could need provided. Real country kitchen with nice long table for getting the family round. 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...

Kayleigh

A very lovely property in a fairly secluded location which is what we wanted. We stayed as a group of 3 couples. Each room was very nicely decorated, clean and comfortable. Slight hiccup with the 2nd shower room midstay, lose carpeting on one of the stairs but nothing huge. Only minor inconveniences as we were a group of 6 adults onpy made slightly inconvenient because one of our group is visually impaired. But host was helpful and polite throughout.

Perfect! One word for The Old Dairy. We have now stayed in both sides of the fence, also in The Goose Shed. Both properties are a real home from home. Kate the owner puts a lot of effort in making a lovely holiday experience. Thank you

Denise

Beautiful barn conversion with everything you need. Warm and comfortable and with lovely furnishings and artwork. Walks from the door for our dog and such peaceful surroundings. You do need a car though as quite remote. Would be happy to return next time we are in the area.

Joanne

We had a lovely stay at the Old Dairy. The whole property was very spacious, wellpresented, clean and comfortable. We already knew the area, having stayed at the Goose Shed in January, and enjoyed the peace and quiet and walks straight from the door. Were confident that well be booking again soon.

It was a lovely place warm and welcoming our host could not have been better. all the house was in good working order

Jonathan

Great property,

Stephen

This is a nice property good location to explore this part of Kent.

I was one of 3 friends who wanted to holiday in Kent this summer. After lots of searching, we settled on The Old Dairy for it's location, being central to the places that we wanted to visit. We chose well and had a lovely time. The beds were comfortable and the showers were great, plus the kitchen was large, with all the conveniences needed. We had a couple of issues whilst there, but we contacted the owner who lives onsite, but next door, and she came around immediately to see what needed attending to. All in all, a lovely holiday in a lovely property.

Exceptionally high standard of cleanliness. Quality throughout. Peaceful location on the outskirts of a quiet village but within driving distance of many interesting places.

Amanda

We had a fabulous May week at The Old Dairy! Really appreciate the care and attention to detail that has gone into all the decor and furnishings. Beautifully clean and well cared for. Sofas, beds etc really comfortable. Thankful for a sunny week and enjoyed the outside loungers for a cuppa or maybe a G&T! after a day out. If were in the area again wed happily stay again. Thank you so much Kate.

Very comfortable and well equipped. Really nice to have coffee on the patio. Geographically, its less than 30 minutes drive to Dover Castle White Cliffs walk and not much more to Deal and Walmer. Broadstairs also worth a visit. Our stay coincided with a very warm spell of weather and the temperature in the main bedroom reached 26C. It might be useful to adapt the skylight to open to allow ventilation.

The property was beautiful inside and out. Had everything we needed and more! Loved all the little details in the house like the pictures around the house, colours and design. Had all the kitchen equipment we needed. Was a lovely quiet rural area. The property was clean and super comfortable. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

Rebecca

Beautifully kept property, the house is spacious and welcoming. The kitchen is beautifully designed and stocked with all the cooking accessories you would need, all open plan leading into the living area and onto the garden which has beautiful views over the countryside. Lots of birds to watch including buzzards and red kites. The bedrooms are extremely generous with lovely soft bedding and extra blankets, although not needed as the house is so warm even on the cold, wet winters days. We stayed for a month and Kate was so accommodating, changing bedding and towels when needed and informing us of any maintenance taking place well in advance.

The cottage is impeccable. Set in a stunning location off a quiet country lane it is perfect for a lovely break. The proprietor Kate is super friendly and makes you feel more than welcome. Ideal also for bringing your dog, as the garden is completely walled. This was our second stay and we will come back here next year!

Wonderful stay at a cosy home. The house itself is incredibly warm and inviting, with great furniture and spacious rooms. Also, the kitchen is exceptionally wellequipped, making it easy to prepare meals. Definitely recommend!

Sophie

We had a brilliant stay at The Old Dairy, it was the perfect base for a weekend in Canterbury with everything you could possibly need. There were many touches that other properties often miss like full length mirrors in every bedroom, children's cutlery and plates and games and puzzles for a rainy day too. Everything was clean and new and we had everything we could possibly need. Thank you, Kate, for such a lovely stay and we'll definitely recommend!

A lovely property that is so comfortable and welcoming. Everything we needed was there. The owner was lovely and very welcoming. We couldnt of had a better place to stay. Will definitely be staying again next year.

Samantha

Excellent property! We all absolutely loved it. In fact my son wanted to stay on a few more days. Will definitely be coming back

Francoise

A great place for a holiday. Everything you could think of is provided. Thank you , Kate, for the goodies you left for us. We had a lovely time with our two eightyear old grandchildren.

Valerie

A truly beautiful property, in a beautiful location! Extremely well appointed , very spacious both downstairs and up. Very tastefully furnished and decorated. It wants for nothing! Beds are all very large and comfortable. Bathrooms likewise are enormous.

Charlotte

Kate was so lovely and helpful. The property was spotless and very comfortable. Beautifully decorated too. Plenty of space and everything you needed.

We was overly satisfied by how beautiful The Old Dairy is, all the luxuries you need were there, such attention to detail. Stunning views from around the property, & the peace & tranquility that you need after a long day. We would highly recommend staying there, myself & the kids thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you Kate for making our stay a great experience.

Shahin

Amazing experience and one of the best cottages we've ever stayed at! The owner left us a welcome note and was always available if needed. Highly recommended!

Thank you for such a wonderful stay, extremely clean, very stylish, the beds were the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in. Loved being enclosed and I would recommend to everyone. Would definitely come back! Well done to the owners for creating such a lovely place.

Rebecca

This was the best holiday let weve ever stayed at. Thank you!

Superb property in a quiet and beautiful rural setting. Such a high specification inside, especially the kitchen area and bathrooms, showers.All the bedrooms are spacious and the beds are very comfortable. Absolutely delighted with the accommodation, have never stayed in such a clean and well furnished holiday place.Felt safe and able to enjoy the surroundings in peace. All the family did their morning runs through the woods opposite , it really suited all 5 of us could sleep 6 and we had space within the barn to relax . Lovely coast to explore, we didn't know the county at all, picked it as a base for ourselves and visitors from London, trains nearby from Canterbury. Altogether an exceptional holiday with everything at hand, we all shared the cooking and ate outside in the private garden when possible, which is sunny all day . Definitely has the wow factor, doubt we will encounter such a wonderful place again , will need some finding, thank you .

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The Old Dairy, Adisham

About The Old Dairy

Need To Know

More Barn Holidays You May Like

What Guests Love

Original Barn Character

Working Farm Setting

Wood Burner

Canterbury Access

Open-Plan Living

Rural Peace

Getting To The Old Dairy

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Old Dairy Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Dog Inn Wingham

The Anchor Inn Wingham

The Red Lion Stodmarsh

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Barn Stays Nearby

The Old Dairy Reviews