# Great Higham, Milstead, Sittingbourne, Kent Big luxury holiday cottages sleeping 32 with a pool and tennis court, for family celebrations on the Kent Downs ## At a Glance - Sleeps 2 - 32 - 13 bedrooms - Dining for 26 ## Images - Total images stored: 29 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/059_0.jpg (caption: The Barn; alt: The Barn) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/great-higham-milstead-sittingbourne-kent-2025-08-01-11-57-10.jpg (caption: Barn Kitchen Area) - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/great-higham-milstead-sittingbourne-kent-2025-08-01-11-57-40.jpg (caption: Barn Kitchen Area 2) - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/great-higham-milstead-sittingbourne-kent-2025-08-01-11-55-05.jpg (caption: Barn Secluded Woodland Hot Tub) - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/154.jpg (caption: Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool; alt: Heated Swimming Pool) - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/155.jpg (caption: Tennis Court; alt: Tennis Court) - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/010_5.jpg (caption: Barn Main Bathroom; alt: Barn bathroom) - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/028_4.jpg (caption: Barn Dining Table; alt: Barn Dining Table) - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/035_2.jpg (caption: Barn Mezzanine; alt: Barn Mezzanine) - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/great-higham-milstead-sittingbourne-kent-2025-08-01-11-54-26.jpg (caption: Barn External Patio Area) - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/086.jpg (caption: The Oast; alt: The Oast) - 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/great-higham-milstead-sittingbourne-kent-2026-04-30-13-09-23.jpg (caption: Oast Kitchen) - 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/great-higham-milstead-sittingbourne-kent-2026-04-30-13-09-17.jpg (caption: Oast Living Area) - 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/great-higham-milstead-sittingbourne-kent-2026-04-30-13-09-11.jpg (caption: Oast Dining Area) - 15. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/great-higham-milstead-sittingbourne-kent-2026-04-30-13-09-45.jpg (caption: Oast Main Bathroom) - 16. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/great-higham-milstead-sittingbourne-kent-2026-04-30-13-10-00.jpg (caption: Oast Main Bathroom 2) - 17. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/great-higham-milstead-sittingbourne-kent-2026-04-30-13-09-51.jpg (caption: Oast - 'Daffodil' Bedroom) - 18. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/great-higham-milstead-sittingbourne-kent-2026-04-30-13-09-41.jpg (caption: Oast - 'Snowdrop' Bedroom) - 19. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/great-higham-milstead-sittingbourne-kent-2026-04-30-13-09-57.jpg (caption: Oast - 'Cyclamen' Bedroom) - 20. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/great-higham-milstead-sittingbourne-kent-2026-04-30-13-09-33.jpg (caption: Oast - 'Gentian' Bedroom) - 21. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/great-higham-milstead-sittingbourne-kent-2026-04-30-13-09-27.jpg (caption: Oast - WC) - 22. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/great-higham-milstead-sittingbourne-kent-2026-04-30-13-09-05.jpg (caption: Oast External Patio Area) - 23. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/080.jpg (caption: Cherry Cottage Outdoor; alt: Cherry Cottage Outdoor) - 24. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/065_1.jpg (caption: Cherry Cottage; alt: Cherry Cottage) - 25. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/073_2.jpg (caption: Cherry Cottage Room; alt: Cherry Cottage Room) - 26. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Great-Higham-161_0.jpg (caption: Plum Cottage; alt: Plum Cottage) - 27. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/176_1.jpg (caption: Plum Cottage Room; alt: Plum Cottage Room) - 28. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/174_0.jpg (caption: Plum Cottage Bathroom; alt: Plum Cottage Bathroom) - 29. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/189.jpg (caption: Great Higham Grounds; alt: Great Higham Grounds) ## Floor Plans - No floor plans are available for this property. ## About The Property Sleeps 18 to 32 in 4 properties with dining together for 26 in the Barn The Barn sleeps 18 (+2 double sofabeds and 4 single futons) The Oast sleeps 10 Cherry sleeps 2 (+ sofabed) Plum sleeps 2 (+ sofabed) The whole complex can sleep maximum of 44 people including sofa beds and futons. Great Higham Farm is a development of a range of traditional buildings providing accommodation for up to 32 people (plus sofabeds and futons) in a farm yard setting on the north face of the North Downs in Kent, with rolling downland to the south and orchards, and the Thames Estuary to the north. The farm is in the heart of the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has access to some very good walking routes in the area. Great Higham forms part of a traditionally managed family owned estate and is surrounded by orchards, arable ground and traditional Kentish chestnut coppice woods full of bluebells in spring. Within the farmyard is a heated outdoor swimming pool which is in use from April to October and a tennis court. The entire complex is heated by a state of the art biomass boiler, which uses woodchip from wood from the surrounding land. This carbon neutral installation won the South East of England Renewable Energy Award in 2006. Great Higham Barn is a listed 17th century Kent aisled Thatched Barn that has been sensitively converted into spectacular accommodation for up to 26. The hall is dominated by a huge specially made table, which will seat up to 30 for parties or special occasions. The huge upstairs living space, framed by the original oak structure of the Barn, is cleverly divided into three separate areas for sitting and relaxing. There are 5 double/twin bedrooms in the main body of the Barn, three with en-suite bathrooms and a further bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a large room with six beds and a bathroom in an annex connected to the Barn. There are two double sofa beds if further accommodation is needed. The kitchen area is open, airy and spacious, with far reaching views across open countryside to the wooded hills beyond and onto a south facing terrace. ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** No cats, but well-behaved dogs welcome. - **Accessibility:** Please phone for information. - **WiFi:** Good mobile coverage and Broadband available. - **Kitchen:** Fully equipped with oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer. The Barn has 1 larder fridges and 2 larder freezer. BBQ available at all properties. - **Dining Room:** A spacious dining area offers guest the opportunity to dine up to 26 people in the Great Higham Barn. - **Sitting Room:** Spacious living rooms in each cottage and Great Higham Barn has a huge living space cleverly divided into three areas. - **TV and Music Facilities:** TV, DVD and video. - **Heating and Open Fires:** Central heating and wood burning stoves. - **Bedrooms:** Family rooms, doubles and twin beds, some en suite. Additional sofabeds available. The Barn has 7 bedrooms, Oast has 4, Cherry and Plum have 1 each. - **Linen:** All included. - **Bathrooms:** Some en suite and a mixture of baths and showers. - **Children's Facilities:** Children most welcome. - **Outdoor:** Set in own grounds with tennis court. - **Swimming Pool:** Heated swimming pool available for use from mid-spring to mid-autumn. - **Parking:** Ample parking available. - **Smoking:** No smoking. ## Rental Rates Please contact the owner for pricing. ## Booking Information - Available for short breaks Friday to Monday or Monday to Friday - Refundable Damage Deposit required ## Availability Please contact the owner for availability dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/great-higham-milstead-sittingbourne-kent#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/england) > [South East England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/south-east-england) > [Kent](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/kent) > [Sittingbourne](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/sittingbourne) ### Address Address: The Estate Office, Torry Hill, Milstead, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 0SP, GB Latitude: 51.288015342764 Longitude: 0.75404137421875 ### About The Area Great Higham is close to the village of Doddington, in the heart of the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with very good walking in the area. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** Sittingbourne - **Shop:** 5 min drive to the award winning local grocery and butchers Doughty's. Delivery to holiday let can be pre-arranged online. - **Food and Drink:** A large choice close-by including:Chequers Inn, DoddingtonGeorge Inn, NewhamPlough Inn, Stalisfield - **Airport:** All London airports are accessible - **Train:** Sittingbourne or Lenham ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: John Leigh-Pemberton - Phone: +44 (0)1795 830 245 - Email: info@greathigham.co.uk - Website: https://www.greathigham.co.uk