Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse

一個非常温馨的像家一樣的旅館，花園很美，一個完全享受大自然的寧靜之地。

Travelling from Australia my first impression when I arrived was of an idyllic English country house. I was greeted by Anna, a warm and welcoming host, who was on hand throughout my stay to make sure I had everything I needed. The accommodation was very comfortable and homely with beautiful antique furnishings that complimented the era of the house. All meals provided including breakfast and dinner (by arrangement) were fresh, hearty and very generous. The property is well located to explore a number of local gardens and I have thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

My husband and I came for 2 nights as part of our joint birthday celebrations, and we felt very welcome from the moment we arrived. Tea with home made cake and scones on arrival in the drawing room set the tone, our room was beautifully appointed, spotlessly clean, and had stunning views over the Kent countryside. Anna and Richard were very attentive hosts, and gave lots of time to chat with us and other guests, including making useful recommendations of local places to eat and visit during our stay. We especially enjoyed the evening suppers and delicious cooked breakfasts. We will definitely be back again soon.

My husband and I recently enjoyed a very relaxing weekend at sissinghurst castle farmhouse, exploring the beautiful gardens and surrounding countryside. Richard and Anna were fantastic hosts, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived and giving us superb recommendations of nearby restaurants and places to go, even offering a taxi service if we needed. The breakfast was also exceptional. It’s such a special corner of the world, we can’t wait to come back soon!

The couple in charge of the B&B were incredibly rude and arrogant. They would have been very pleased if we paid them and then left without staying. We were expected to know their exact location and hung up on us when we called for directions. We were lost because there were three different locations for their B&B on google maps and apple maps. Since we were lost we were late and we scolded and reprimanded for such a terrible failing on our part. In addition, this B&B has a problem with hornets. That night, there was a hornet in our room and in the main hall. We called the staff but they refused to answer. They really should deal with this problem as a sting from a hornet can be fatal.

This is an exceptional B&B. Stayed here for a few nights as a birthday treat. Set within the same grounds as the wonderful Sissinghurst Castle, former home of poet, novelist and keen gardener, Vita Sackville- West It is welcoming, friendly and relaxing. The room was lovely with glorious views of the garden and fields beyond. Breakfast was a treat and set us up nicely for our days of exploring. We enjoyed our daily chill on the terrace overlooking the surrounding countryside while partaking of the late afternoon tea and homemade cakes. A well-stocked bar is available for that early evening pre-dinner tipple. Plenty of good restaurants nearby for evening dinners. Visited old town Hastings, Rye as well as the Castle Gardens themselves, during our stay. There are so many castles in the area; visited Bodiam Castle by steam train caught in nearby Tenterden, another lovely town, whose wide tree-lined high street is very reminiscent of those found in the South of France. I would highly recommend and intend to revisit.

Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse is beautifully restored with the addition of modern amenities. Anna and Richard are gracious hosts and go out of their way to make sure every detail is taken care of. Breakfast is made to order from a menu of fresh local ingredients and Anna makes professional quality cakes for tea. Because it is in the English countryside - I would recommend renting a car to make going out to restaurants and other sites in the area more convenient. Sissinghurst Castle and gardens are within easy walking distance and absolutely worth visiting - so inspiring!

We stayed at the Castle Farmhouse for seven days, which was probably a lot longer than average but we were using it not only for visiting Sissinghurst but also as a base for visiting places all over Kent, even as far afield as Canterbury. Our extended stay provided a great opportunity to see and appreciate what a great operation that Anna, Richard and their relentlessly friendly and efficient helpers are running. Not that that was our intention, of course, but there you are. First, the house. According to the comprehensive and very interesting "Guest Information" book that we found in our room, the house was renovated by the National Trust in 2009 and, as owners of an old house ourselves, we can confirm what a fantastic job they seem to have done. Our room, the Hemsted, had very large 6 over 6 windows on the corner of the east-facing side of the house making it very light in the morning which suited us just fine. The architects did a great job of squeezing in a small bathroom that worked well and completely met our needs. The King sized bed was also a winner. The house is located just a very short distance from Sissinghurst Castle Garden which made it to walk over on multiple occasions. Anna is a great cook so the breakfasts were fantastic regardless of whether you want to go the full Monty with a fully loaded English breakfast or for something a little less life threatening such as eggs Benedict. She really knows how to poach an egg in a way that puts my undisciplined creations completely in the shade. The quality of the ingredients she uses is also very noticeably high. Most nights we tried one of the many really good pubs and restaurants in the general area but one night we ate in and tried one of her evening salads which were also quite delicious. It was a pleasant break from having to navigate some of the occasionally very skinny local roads to get us back home after dinner. Plus, it allowed us to have a third glass of wine without endangering our lives.. And then, there were the really interesting people we met who were fellow guests. Always an attraction in even the most marginal places we have stayed in over the years but in this case it was just an added attraction. And finally, Anna and her husband, Richard, who actually has a day job, were virtual mines of information who went out of their way to help us with anything in the way of advice, restaurant bookings and anything else needed to make our stay thoroughly enjoyable, which it unquestionably was. They are running a great little business in a beautiful old house in a lovely part of England. The business seems to be doing very well and we are sure that as long as they want to keep at it; which we both agreed must be exhausting even though you would never know it, it will continue to do so. A real gem in the Kentish countryside.

A charming experience! Wonderful connections with the fabulous proprietors and other guests at tea. Excellent restaurants in close proximity! We visited Sissinghurst 2x and followed the bluebells along wooded trails…100% overall!!