We know how much dogs mean to their owners, which is why we love properties like this stylish studio, as it sleeps two people plus one VIP (very important pup). On the first floor of a timber-framed barn within the grounds of the owner’s home in Goddard’s Green, it won’t be hard to relax in this tranquil setting. It’s in a lovely part of the Kentish countryside, great for dog walks through woodland and fields.
Less is most definitely more in the case of this thoughtfully designed apartment with open-plan accommodation that’s light and bright and has a relaxing ambience. Accessed by a wooden exterior staircase, the building looks rustic and dark from the outside, but the long room has an airy feel thanks to the lofty, sloping ceilings and Velux windows. One end has a compact kitchenette, which is more than adequate for self-catering for two, leading on to a dining table and a comfortable lounge area before you reach the bedroom area with a super-king-size zip-and-link bed. Naturally, there’s a separate modern bathroom with a shower over the bath. And back outside and down the stairs, there’s outdoor seating on the grass by an unfenced pond to the front of the barn.
Set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there’s no shortage of walking and cycling opportunities for guests – both human and canine. Why not take a wander to the local village of Benenden (2 miles) for a mooch or to have a change from self-catering in its pub or cafe? Explore attractive local towns such as Cranbrook with its famous windmill (4 miles) or historic Tenterden, known as the ‘Jewel of the Weald’ (5.5 miles). Have a ball playing hide and seek with your furry friend at the Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest (11 miles).