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Welcome hamper included
A complimentary welcome hamper is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk along with a few extra goodies. Please note that the size and contents of the hamper may vary from property to property and there may be regional and seasonal variances. Sadly we are unable to vary the contents according to preference, or cater for individual dietary requirements.
Starter pack included
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentarty starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing; Tea, Coffee, Milk and Sugar
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentary starter pack is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk plus a welcome treat.
A Dorset complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A Cornish complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing, Tea, Coffee, Fudge, Shortbread, Sugar, Milk, Salt and Pepper.
A Cotswolds complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
An Isle of Wight complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
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Amazing accommodation with great thought and detail into everything, there was not one thing that hadn’t been thought of. Peaceful surroundings and stunning views. Will be booking to go back.
Beautiful character barn fitted with the best furniture, appliances and extremely comfortable beds. Loved the vineyard surroundings and walks! Our second visit and it lived up to expectations ! Fantastic touches like a birthday cake and card for our granddaughter
What can I say, fantastic property, lovely location and great hosts. The barn’s 6 large en-suite bedrooms on the ground floor are great for a large group, and the fittings throughout are all to a great standard. Games room was great fun and we all enjoyed the evening BBQ and walks through the vineyard. The hosts were so attentive and thoughtful, going over and above to ensure our stay was perfect. Will definitely return with the family in the future.
As a family group of 10, we have stayed at many Rural Retreat properties and everyone agreed that Bokes Barn was the best so far by a mile. This time we were accompanied by my 16 month old granddaughter and a dog, so a new experience for everyone. The layout of the converted farm barn was really well thought out, with the concrete beams remaining in situ as a novel feature. The provision of two dishwashers was a definite time saving benefit, as in other properties, normally only one dishwasher was provided. The outside patio area was well appointed and well used, with the outdoor games such as Boules and a large size Jenga being popular. The separate games room also proved popular for darts and pool. The owners Sam and Phil were extremely helpful, available for any question, yet not at all intrusive, in fact the ideal hosts.
Amazing accommodation and location. Weekend was fantastic from start to finish. Sam and Phil were amazing hosts and super helpful.
We couldn’t have chosen a better venue to celebrate my 70th with 3 generations of our family and friends. Sam and Phil were so helpful and welcoming. The barn is so well designed and equipped we wanted for nothing. Lovely grounds for the children to play in ,plus the games room and mezzanine floor .I could go on .. but I’ve run out of superlatives to describe a perfect weekend . We hope to return for future family occasions .
We had an amazing stay at Bokes Barn ( a group of seven friends). It was utterly perfect: the Barn is equipped with everything you could want . The views over the fields and the adjoining vineyards are beautiful. The Barn is spotlessly clean and the owners very welcoming but also keen to respect your privacy. We are already planning our return !
This was our second multi-generational visit to Bokes Barn, enjoyed just as much as the first. Perfect accommodation in wonderful surroundings, with delightful and attentive owners. Plenty of interesting places are within easy reach, including castles, gardens and the sea.
Simply perfect in every way. Accommodation, quality, location and hosts.
Outstanding property which exceeded description
My husband and I celebrated our 60th birthdays with friends at the barn. Every bedroom was beautifully decorated with good bathrooms. The kitchen was well equipped with good quality equipment, cutlery, crockery etc The terrace was beautiful with great views. The owner was extremely helpful, recommending chefs and places to go and even came and sorted out our online delivery when we were delayed travelling. I really cannot recommend Bokes Barn highly enough. Such a beautiful place made our celebration even more special.
Amazing! Bokes Barn is set on a working vineyard off the beaten track. The Kent scenery and setting is beautiful. We stayed for a week with extended family in preparation for our son's wedding. The barn is bright, very clean and luxurious. The bedrooms are warm and very comfortable. The open plan living space is home from home. The mezzanine floor was ideal for one of our university guests to study quietly. The high quality kitchen caters easily for 12 people. We enjoyed the addition of a games room and croquet on the lawn. A final mention and thanks must be given for the huge food hamper awaiting our arrival and the delicious chocolate cake. The owners were perfect hosts. We would thoroughly recommend this property and area of Kent and would love to return one day.
This is such a stunning place to stay and really does have it all. Sam was so helpful to make the organisation simple, and went above and beyond to help us celebrate a special birthday. The barn is spacious yet homely, and the surroundings are just stunning. We’d absolutely recommend it and hope to come back one day soon.
Excellent barn conversion in a great location. The standard of fixtures and fittings was outstanding. Bokes Barn catered beautifully for our party of 12. Our family included grandparents, parents, small children, toddlers and a dog. The spacious property and grounds gave us a wonderful opportunity to explore and relax in equal measure. The addition of the very well equipped games room only added to our fun. We had a memorable Easter break!
The barn is incredible, big, spacious, warm, well equipped without being cluttered. 2 dishwashers was a life saver with 12 people and enough crockery, glasses and cutlery. I have nothing bad to say about this barn.
Excellent accommodation and great hosts. Was great to arrive to a lovely hamper and the house decorated for the festive season.
Absolutely fantastic trip to Bokes Barn. It has everything you want from the setting/location to the large kitchen living area ideal for group get aways. Luxurious bedrooms all with en-suites and great communal areas. We'll definitely be back
We have just returned from a wonderful week at Bokes Barn with the extended family. We had an absolutely excellent time. From driving up to the barn to leaving, it was superb. The facilities and furnishings were first class. The location is perfect for exploring the area and days out. Some days we just stayed in and enjoyed the barn and the facilities. The games room was a great hit for all ages.lots of lovely walks locally to enjoy. The welcome hamper was second to none and enjoyed by all. Sam and Phil were on hand for felt at anytime fort anything and organised a hot tub rental for us for the week. All of us would not hesitate to highly recommend a stay at Bokes Barn and we hope to be back one day.
A wonderful retreat away from it all where you can relax in peaceful surroundings. The barn is spacious and everything is modern with everything catered for. Highly recommended.
A totally beautiful venue. The house is stunning and incredibly well equipped. The garden and outdoor area is perfect to accommodate guests. The surrounding area is gorgeous and the host couldn't have been more helpful. I will be returning for sure.
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