TAB_01 - Caravan in Kent, United Kingdom
Paines Farmhouse
- Caravan for 2 from £90 per night (read our low price promise)
- 1 queen-size bed
Suitable for children of all ages
Not suitable for pets
This place is a total adventure-land for kids and they are very welcome.
Overview
Amid daffodils, pheasants and rabbits in glorious Kentish countryside sits TAB_01, the Cutbush family's self-proclaimed ‘teardrop of excellence’. One of three quirky spaces at Paines Farmhouse, this cosy caravan will give you a peaceful night's sleep and somewhere to make tea. The real stars here though are the positively palatial "extras". 50 m away from TAB_01 is a magnificent tennis court and the heated pool is even closer. An air rifle shooting range can be set up should you wish to get some target practice in.
Or you can play retro arcade games around the wood burner in the shared summerhouse with a drink from the honesty bar. If a game of Pacman doesn’t take you back, try stepping into the vintage phone box at the end of your private deck. Teleportation pales in comparison to luxuriating under the hot power shower inside! With all the cycle trails, forest walks and zip-wires nearby to get muddy with, you’ll definitely get your use out of it.
Paines Farmhouse is a total family project; Lisa runs a spa on site, Cass can show you the best hikes and the four children look after their epic recycling/composting program. They love nothing more than discussing creative charity ideas over a homemade curry – ask ahead and you can take some extras away to heat up over the campfire. You’re always welcome to pop into the house for a signature hot chocolate and a game of chess with a youthful grand master in training, should you wish!
Big group? The site now has 3 spaces sleeping a total of 8. Extra camping space is available on site for up to 15 adults in 5 tents. Cass & Lisa will also consider whole site "take-overs" with space in the main house, camping and all 3 spaces. Please call the office for more info on 0117 204 7830.
**10% of all Paines Farmhouse profits will be donated to unicef/7 **
**Swimming pool is open April-Oct**
Essentials
The important stuff
- Check in: 3 pm
- Check out: 11 am
- IN SUMMER: bring tennis clothing, swimsuits, sunglasses
- IN WINTER: bring warm clothes, wellies, wet weather gear
- Swimming pool is open Late May-Oct
- There are multiple spaces at Paines Farmhouse so, although each space is lovely and secluded, you may bump into other guests while using the shared facilities such as the pool, tennis court and summerhouse
- Sleeping arrangements
- 1 queen-size bed
Kids & Pets
This place is a total adventure-land for kids and they are very welcome.
Cooking
- 2x gas ring
- Firepit
- Small fridge
Washing
- Private hot shower - in a traditional red phone box!
- Private eco-loo
- Both a few paces from Tab
Heating, lighting & bedding
- Gas heater - switched on for 15 minutes, the caravan becomes a sauna so the heater will only be needed in the very cold months!
- Firepit
- All bed linen and towels provided
- Plug sockets available
- Electric lighting
Entertainment
- Board games
- Sit-down cocktail video game machine
- Books & magazines
- Tennis court
- Swimming pool (April-Oct)
Getting there
Paines Farmhouse, Ranters Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1HL
What3words address: resolves.digesting.copycat
By train
- The nearest train station is in Marden, a 12 minute drive away - Chris or Lisa can pick up/drop off at Marden. Journeys are charged at £10 each way
- Paddock Station is a 20 minute drive away
- Staplehurst Station is a 25 minute drive away
By bus
- The nearest bus stop is in Goudhurst, a 20 min walk away
By car
- Straight down the A21 as if you’re heading for Hastings, and then take the A262
- You can park on the grounds, 50 m from The Tab
Food & Drink
At Paines Farmhouse
Tea, coffee, salt, pepper, condiments, oil and a ridiculously large selection of hot sauces are provided along with a welcome hamper including:
- Milk and bottled water
- Fresh local juice (apple, apple/pear, apple/rhubarb)
- Home-made bread
- Local salted butter
You can also pre-order delicious home-cooked meals (£15 pp) like chicken/vegetable curries and seasonal soups or breakfast hampers (£10 per adult, £5 per child) including:
- Bacon
- Sausages
- Eggs
- Black pudding
- or veggie alternatives
PIZZA! Guests in TAB_02 or whole site bookings will have exclusive use of the woodfired pizza oven!
Local shops
The nearest shop is in Goudhurst, a 25 minute walk away. Cass & Lisa are also happy to provide bits and bobs if they've got it in stock
Pubs & Restaurants
Goudhurst Inn- 35 min walk, 5 min drive - The latest pub from the guys who run one of the finest local wineries, Hush Heath. Great food and drinks (including delicious freshly baked pizzas) and not too expensive
The Green Cross Inn - 10 min walk - Really great local pub - seafood highly recommended!
The Bull - 20 min drive - one word... pies
Activities
At Paines Farmhouse
- Play tennis
- Swim in the pool
- Go for walks
- Eat, drink, chill
- Play retro Pacman
- Have a drink from the bar
- Have a special "Hot Chocolicks Combo of Creaminess" at the main house
- Air Rifle range shooting - £20 for 30 mins
BeSpoilt Farmhouse Retreat
MASSAGE & BEAUTY TREATMENTS ON SITE!
Lisa runs a massage and beauty therapy business called BeSpoilt. After 5 years working with Aveda and opening some of their largest treatment spaces at Harvey Nicks, Harrods and Covent Garden, she took all of those skills and made them her own. You can get a number of superb treatments and packages, all available upon request as specified on the BeSpoilt @ Paines Treatment List supplied after booking
Places to visit
Goudhurst Village - lovely little village with some great food/drink options and local stores
Finchcocks Music Museum - Finchcocks is a fine Georgian manor set in a beautiful garden, surrounded by parkland. It now houses a celebrated collection of over 100 historical keyboard instruments, of which more than forty are in full working order. It makes a wonderful day out for all the family. Finchcocks is truly a living museum with entertaining demonstrations of the instruments for all visitors, which are as appealing to the nonmusician as they are to the specialist
Cranbrook (Town) - a delightful small town that’s only 10 mins drive from Paines. It has not one, but two, excellent butchers if meat is your thing
Sissinghurst Castle - only a couple of mile from Cranbrook, the Castle houses the most popular gardens in the whole of Kent. Now owned by the National Trust, the gardens are most definitely worth a visit
Scotney Castle - Simply the supreme fairytale incarnation of a moated castle. A delightful location for a walk, or take a blanket and a picnic and sit amongst the stunning grounds. Only 5 mins drive by car, or a 30min stride out down the lanes from Paines
Hawkhurst Village - The Hawkhurst Gang dominated smuggling in Kent and Sussex until a locally raised militia finally brought their reign of terror to a bloody end in Goudhurst. Many of the watering holes frequented by the gang are still around today including the Mermaid in Rye, the Oak and Ivy and the Great House in Hawkhurst and the Star and Eagle in Goudhurst
Kino Cinema (Hawkhurst) - a fantastic counterpoint to the history of the village, the delightfully independent Kino Digitat Cinema in Hawkhurst shows the very best of small and big budget films. From Sundance to Star Wars, with great food and drinks options to round out your evening
Outdoor & Active
Bedgebury Forest/Pinetum - epic forest walk/cycle action. Home to the largest collection of conifers in Europe and Kent’s tallest tree! (5 mins)
Quench Cycles, Bedgebury - very reasonable bike hire that allows you to make the most of the forest right on your doorstep. Either take a gentle cycle around the blue route or challenge yourselves to the red route. Easy enough that Chris & Lisa's 8 year old daughter can do it, but tricky enough in parts to offer a real challenge for those who like speed (5 mins)
Go Ape, Bedgebury - why be on the ground, when you can be in the air. Fly through the trees, zip-line through the forest, all perfectly safe and sound as you’re harnessed in (5 mins)
Arena Pursuits - Arena Pursuits is a family run outdoor activity business based on 250 acres overlooking Bewl Water offering helicopter rides, 4 wheel driving (proper offroading!), quad bikes or fast Honda Pilots, or more sedate country sports such as archery or clay pigeon shooting (10 mins)
Bewl Water - Kent’s largest reservoir with fantastic walking, cycling and sailing options. Taken over in early Jan 2016, and currently in the middle of an exciting visitor centre/facilities upgrade program
Risebridge Gym is only 400m walk from Paines Farmhouse, and we've organised a great deal with them for our guests:Gym drop-in | £5Crossfit drop-in | £10Get in touch with Cass after having made a booking, he will then put you directly in touch with Rob from the gym to organise your session(s).
Meet your hosts
Meet Lisa, Cass & their family
"We’ve lived in this fantastic part of Kent since the end of 2013… having four young children meant that moving out into the green from the smoke was always the plan, and starting this small business was always part of that idea. We wanted to build something that the whole family could be part of putting together and working as part of a team to create something quite unique and special".
Wildlife & Environment
The main part of the Farmhouse is Grade II listed, and is estimated to be around 600 years old so anything that Cass & Lisa do is in line with the historical heritage. They like to think they can be very forward looking, without being dismissive of the past.
There are two ponds in the grounds (that keep the water flowing where it should) and an awful lot of green space around... meaning you will see the most spectacular array of birds and wildlife, including pheasasnts, rabbits, and even the resident Kingfisher.
Being right in the middle of this spectacular natural location means that the family take their ecological responsibilities very seriously. From their epic family recycling/composting program to the Cedar Wood Eco-Toilet near The Tab, it’s all designed to ensure that what they do as a family, doesn’t negatively impact the other wildlife familes that share the space
Our guests say...
Truly great. Hosts were lovely, the space amazing and the countryside/ walks outstanding. Recommend.
11/05/2018Laura
We had a lovely stay in Tab 01 for our first wedding anniversary. The location was beautiful and our hosts, Lisa and Cass, were very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. The set up was great and the caravan was just the right size to be cozy, but roomy enough to move around in, get changed etc and get out of the rain (of which we only had a little). The grounds around the farmhouse also added to the experience and the open fire for cooking breakfast with local produce was great. Lots to see and do in the local area, easily accessible by bike and a pool to cool off in when you get back. We highly recommend Scotney castle for a visit.
04/08/2017Augustin
Just wonderful. The location was idyllic – quiet and beautiful. The cute little caravan was really well-equipped, and the extra facilities such as the pool and tennis court, were amazing.
23/06/2017Lisa
We had a lovely stay. The Tab is cosy and perfect for two. It was lovely to be outside! We had a lovely welcome from our hosts (including the kids!) and were made to feel at home. Gorgeous breakfast provided by Lisa, which included freshly cooked bread. Lots of advice on what to see and do in the local area before we even arrived so were able to just enjoy it when we were there. Had a lovely, relaxing stay!
27/08/2016Rachel
We wanted to book a short mid week break following some disappointing weather on our main 2 week holiday to France, we were looking for somewhere fun, a bit different and entertaining to stay with our two young boys. Paines farmhouse didn't disappoint. The gorgeous grounds, amazing heated pool and quirky caravan provided the ultimate fun experience we wanted. Throw in a full body massage for mum, a delicious fresh breakfast hamper each morning and a couple of evenings toasting marshmellows on the firepit - it couldn't have been more perfect!
11/08/2016Sally
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Truly great. Hosts were lovely, the space amazing and the countryside/ walks outstanding. Recommend.
11/05/2018