Kings Barn - English Countryside Retreat

Farm stay in Essex, United Kingdom

  1. 12 guests
  2. 5 bedrooms
  3. 7 beds
  4. 2.5 baths
Hosted by Russell
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

Listing highlights

Unwind in the hot tub

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Peace and quiet

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A 5 bedroom barn conversion in the Essex countryside, perfect for a relaxing stay with family and friends. This home has plenty of character with wooden beams throughout and a large fireplace, perfect for those colder winter nights. There is also a large garden space with a BBQ and firepit which is great for summer evenings. Make the most of the local walking and bike routes with picturesque views or take a drive into the local villages of Great Bardfield and Finchingfield for a pub lunch.

The space
This family home is set in a secluded rural location, just outside of the nearby village of Great Bardfield and sleeps a total of 12 guests. Inside you will find a large living area, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, a games room/snug, family bathroom, washroom and utility room on the ground floor. Upstairs is the galleried landing which leads to 2 double bedrooms and the master bedroom with an en-suite. The floor to ceiling windows in the living area look out onto the courtyard which is a perfect space for enjoying your morning coffee. The master bedroom includes large windows overlooking the garden and the fields beyond where you will often see horses from Frenches Farm next door.

Guest access
Guests will have full access to the property which includes private parking for around 5 cars. They will also have access to the garden which includes an outdoor dining table and hot tub.

Other things to note
We are based adjacent to Essex's leading equestrian centre, Frenches Farm. Stables and arena hire are available to guests during your stay. Please contact us for more information. We regret single sex groups and parties of any kind are not prohibited at Kings Barn.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Courtyard view
Garden view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 94 Mbps
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.88 out of 5 from 166 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Essex, England, United Kingdom
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Neighborhood highlights

Set back from a quiet rural lane. The barn conversion is adjacent to Frenches Farm Livery which includes stables and arena hire. The nearest village of Great Bardfield is a short 5 minute drive away where you will find 2 pubs, a tearoom and a Co-Op. An 8 minute drive will take you to the village of Finchingfield, known as the most pictured village in England and a hotspot for cyclists. Kings Barn is a 12 minute drive from Great Dunmow, a 20 minute drive from Stansted Airport, and 20 minutes from Braintree where there is a train station with regular trains to London Liverpool Street.

Meet your host

Superhost
342 reviews
4.85 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
Where I went to school: London
We will be available for any questions that arise during your stay. Please message us via Airbnb or phone us in emergencies, Russell and Emma

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Host details

Response rate: 90%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 1:00 PM
Checkout before 1:00 PM
12 guests maximum
Safety & property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm