Moat Farm House - an exquisite Tudor Farmhouse lovingly restored with 7 bedrooms
Moat Farm House is an exquisite Tudor farmhouse recently beautifully and lovingly restored and refurbished to emphasise and enhance the wonderful period features. The generous accommodation provides 7 bedrooms and 6 bath/shower rooms (4 ensuite), a huge vaulted farmhouse kitchen, a secondary kitchen and three reception rooms.
Set in 6 acres, it is surrounded by its own land on the edge of the lovely village of Ash, only 3 miles from Sandwich, one of the best preserved medieval towns in England. The grounds extend to the churchyard of St Nicholas, Ash, a church dating mainly from the fourteenth century.
The village has a mini-supermarket and a late night shop as well as a small Boots. The medieval village pub is about to reopen. Juliet's Farm shop and restaurant are visited by people from far and wide. All these amenities are within a few minutes walk of the house.
The house is beautifully furnished throughout with a combination of antiques and more modern pieces, all selected and arranged with great care and skill.
The garden is a joy with deep borders containing mainly country cottage-style plants and with views of the church and surrounding countryside. There are several seating areas to choose from and a large table outside the folding doors of the kitchen seating 16 people, with an option to seat more at other tables. The Weber grill can be wheeled to wherever you need it!
Outside a thatched barn contains an attractive games room with table tennis, darts and table football which is very popular with the younger generation wishing to hang out together.
There are lovely walks around the house and many exceptional sights further afield.
The owners have enclosed the garden area as far as possible to contain small dogs, there are gates that can be kept closed to stop young children from going to the pond unaccompanied.
This is a wonderful house for families to come together, large groups of friends, golfers, walkers and of course dogs and children are so welcome!
There is parking all around the house including outside the side door of the kitchen. Kitchen The exceptional kitchen has been significantly extended by the current owners and is extremely spacious and well equipped. To the west are folding doors leading to the lawn and garden and the large outside table.
There are three ovens (one a Siemens fast heating tower oven) and three further ovens in the wood-fired eco-range for the adventurous! This provides a glass-fronted wood-burning stove for the cooler months. There is also a large integrated microwave.
There is a triple sink with detachable tap, two dishwashers, Quooker constant boiling water tap, Fisher and Paykel fridge freezer with an ice maker and cool water filter, and a small sink on the island. There is a larder with plenty of space for food storage, a wine cooler and a six ring gas hob.
The recycled quarry tile floor has underfloor heating. The original Tudor bricks on one of the walls have been exposed to wonderful effect.
Study This leads off the kitchen and can be a useful place to store bags, computers etc out of the way.
A very few steps away across the drive is the newly built utility room/boot room. This has a washing machine, dryer, another dishwasher, triple sink and a very large ceiling pulley drying rack. There is plenty of space for boots, coats etc. There is also a large extra deep freeze and overflow fridge.
Sitting Room A beautiful room with the original Tudor window to the rear, exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace containing a wood burning stove, a TV and three large comfortable sofas.
Main Hall Stone flagged floor and more exposed beams and the front door with a stained glass panel above depicting a coat of arms of the builder of the house in 1575.
Back hall leading to:
Downstairs Bedroom This can be set with a single bed or two single beds and is ideal for an older person or children/teenagers.
En suite Wet room shower and a basin
Cloakroom WC with the basin
Drawing Room A more formal reception room. This room is wood panelled, has an inglenook fireplace with an open fire and shuttered windows. This open to
Library A wonderful long and beautiful dining table seating 14
Door leading to
Adjoining cottage This cottage has a large double-aspect living room with a well equipped and brand new secondary kitchen (with further dishwasher and washing machine), TV, sofa, table etc. Stairs leading to First floor double bedroom with a king size bed and en suite bathroom with bath and walk-in shower.
First Floor From the main hall is an old wooden staircase leading to the first floor landing.
Bedroom 2 The Regency-inspired south bedroom is the full depth of the house and contains a King size bed En suite shower Shower, basin and WC, underfloor heating.
Bedroom 3 The middle bedroom is particularly light with two large windows and has an iron and brass double bed.
Master bedroom (4) The master bedroom is the full depth of the house with windows at both ends with a king sized bed.
En suite Small en suite with a shower, basin and WC, underfloor heating
Family bathroom Large double shower, bath, underfloor heating,
Stiars leading to:
Top floor
Bedroom 5 King size bed
Bedroom 6 Double bed.
There are separate portable mattresses for flexibility in case people didn't want to share beds.
Bathroom Bath, shower and underfloor heating.
Outside A wonderful large garden, several seating areas to choose from and a large outside table seating 16 people, BBQ
Thatched barn Contains a great games room (unheated) with table tennis, darts and table football.
Dogs are welcome and the owners have enclosed the area as far as possible for small dogs, there are gates which can be kept closed to stop younger children from going to the pond unaccompanied.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Frequently asked questions
Is Moat Farm House - an exquisite Tudor Farmhouse lovingly restored with 7 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Moat Farm House - an exquisite Tudor Farmhouse lovingly restored with 7 bedrooms?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Moat Farm House - an exquisite Tudor Farmhouse lovingly restored with 7 bedrooms on 17 July 2026 start from AU$1,795, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Moat Farm House - an exquisite Tudor Farmhouse lovingly restored with 7 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Moat Farm House - an exquisite Tudor Farmhouse lovingly restored with 7 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Moat Farm House - an exquisite Tudor Farmhouse lovingly restored with 7 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Moat Farm House - an exquisite Tudor Farmhouse lovingly restored with 7 bedrooms located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Barnsole Vineyard and within 3 miles (5 km) of Wingham Wildlife Park and Secret Gardens of Sandwich. Richborough Roman Fort and Pegwell Bay Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful well maintained property in wonderful location.
Mark F.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
13 Dec 2025
Great house, perfect for a birthday get away
We booked this for a birthday get together. There was so much space and the layout worked so well. We even managed to undertake our own traitors game, the house was perfect for it.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John F.
30 Dec 2025
Fantastic Family House
Moat Farm House was fantastic for our three generation family Christmas. The house is full of character and very well equipped. The location is perfect with just a few minutes walk to the village where we went for Christmas carols at the church.
Everyone enjoyed our stay and the younger grandkids were quite upset when we left and asked if we could go again, I would highly recommend this house for family get togethers.
John F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrew W.
24 Sept 2025
Such a great place to stay
Moat Farm House was such a great venue for celebrating a family birthday
Everyone enjoyed their stay greatly. A lovely location and perfect accommodation. The house was well appointed with everything needed on hand.
Cant recommend highly enough.
Ideal house for our family holiday of 15 people and 3 generations with plenty of space for everyone to relax and have fun and so atmospheric. Garden and grounds just magical for the children. Very well equipped kitchen. Close to beaches if needed. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would definitely recommend the house.
Angela D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nicky S.
21 May 2025
Fantastic House
Fantastic house, full of character, perfect for a large family get-together. Very comfortable and well appointed with lovely extensive gardens for games and relaxation.
Nicky S.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2025
Hello Nicola, thank you for your wonderful review, we hope to host you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth H.
20 Sept 2024
Great stay
We had a super few days at Moat House. The house was ideal for our three generation family. The garden and grounds were idyllic and expansive. Able to walk from the house to village and along some beautiful footpaths through the countryside.
Elizabeth H.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lesley G.
1 Aug 2024
Beautiful house for family gathering
We had the most amazing weekend in this beautiful house. We had non stop fantastic warm weather so were able to eat every meal outside seated around a large rustic table. There are enormous grounds so plenty of space to play the outdoor games that we took with us. I would highly recommend this accommodation for families to get together and have a relaxing time in the countryside.
A staggeringly beautiful home, wonderfully presented. Perfect for family get togethers. Great host, excellent communications. Lovely area, nice walks, good pub (The Chequer Inn), close to Canterbury, Deal etc. Had a fabulous time. Thoroughly recommend.
Ben H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay Ben!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
19 Jan 2024
Great stay at Moat Farm House
We stayed at this premises over New Year and had a great time. The location was perfect, with a short walk to the village pub,and a short drive into Sandwich. There were 14 adults staying and the 7th bedroom (downstairs bedroom) was rather small.
The other sis were all perfect.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
24 Dec 2023
Perfect Christmas get away
It was great to spend time with our friends and family in the lead up to Christmas at Moat Farm House.
The house was perfect for our group size, well equipped and had everything we needed.
Our favourite thing to do was sitting around the fire of an evening. It was very cosy!
We would all love to go back next year.
Thanks again!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
23 Jan 2024
Family Weekend at Moat Farm House
Unfortunately the house was cold on arrival and took sometime to warm up. Some of the instructions need updating as not everything was as stated. Overall the house was ideal for a large family gathering and a great time was had by all.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
13 Nov 2024
A wonderful house for a group celebration
We were absolutely wowed by the Moat Farm House! The photographs absolutely don't do it justice – it's a huge house with incredible decoration and objects adorning the walls and surfaces. It's also been refurbished to a high standard so it's incredibly warm, with beautiful bathrooms and outstanding kitchen facilities. We were a group of 4 families and had plenty of space. The adjoining cottage was a godsend for a couple with a young baby, and the rest of us had lots of room in the large bedrooms. The outside spaces are incredible and its so easy to get to surrounding towns and beaches. We had a couple of issues on missing items (baby cot etc), and the Keepers Cottage team were excellent at resolving them. We will be back!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Aug 2024
Gorgeous long weekend stay
The house is phenomenal- so many interesting period features but with all mod cons you’d ever need. Really well equipped kitchen, lovely outdoor seating and dining area, so many indoor social spaces to choose from! Particularly enjoyed our candle lit dinner and game night around the table in the library/ dining room. Beds comfy, rooms spacious. Generous supply of dishwasher tabs / bin bags / tea towels. We were a group of 7 adults and there was plenty of space + some to spare. Great water pressure & temperature across the whole house. 5 min walk to the village for Co-op (stop at the chequer inn for a pint in the lovely pub garden!) and can walk to local winery across the fields (Barnsole vineyard). A wonderful stay, wish we’d been there for longer - will certainly return!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 Nov 2023
what a fabulous house!
We chose this house close to Ramsgate for our wedding weekend and for our family to stay with us. The house has plenty of space and has great character.
We hired a private chef who made good use of the spacious kitchen and 2 dishwashers, 3 ovens, 6 ring professional hob and large fridge.
We hired an actor for a murder mystery evening and the setting couldn't have been better.
Although the house is very old, all the bathrooms are modern most with heated floors.
All in all, we couldn't have dreamt of a better place to stay. Sadly the poor weather didn't allow us to explore the grounds.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
11 June 2024
Beautiful house in great location
We really enjoyed our stay at Moat Farm House. The kitchen is really well equipped with lots of crockery, cooking utensils and 4 ovens! We were a group of 5 couples and this property is great for adults, but with so many ornaments and antique furniture it would be a challenge with children. The bathroom were modern and there was a plentiful supply of hot water.
The lane to the house was overgrown, making it very narrow for a car.
The house is surrounded by lovely, cottage style gardens and there is plenty of space to park cars.
The situation is great, being 20 minutes from Canterbury and 20 minutes form the sea at Deal. There are shops in the village.
The Dog at Wingham was excellent!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
kirsty p.
17 Jan 2024
A wonderful weekend break
Myself and 6 friends had a wonderful weekend at Moat Farm House. It was exactly what we wanted - quiet, cosy, plenty of space and comfortable. Everyone had their own bedroom, which was really nice (very comfy, lovely beds). We relaxed by the fire, chatted, cooked nice meals (in a very expansive kitchen with everything we needed). We did a recommended walk on one day which was a loop back to the house, so explored the area, but January not as pretty as Spring i'm sure. A few decided to pop to the town of Sandwich to have a look around (10minute drive), so as an option of something to do, that was very easy and accessible.
I would really recommend Moat Farm House - the decor and ambience was homely, quirky and interesting - and so much space! Would book again.
kirsty p.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
30 Aug 2023
A cosy family holiday at Moat Farm House
A group of 14 of us age 2 to 72 stayed at Moat Farm House for a week in August and enjoyed it immensely.
The house was magical, with wonky floors and gorgeous fixtures and fittings throughout. There was plenty of space for us all to find the peace and quiet we needed, and it had all the essentials and much more that you would need when away from home.
The communication and customer service from Keeper’s Cottages was first class from start to finish, and they are a credit to the owners of the property.
Particular highlights were the bedrooms, all with new or nearly new mattresses which were incredibly comfortable. The bathrooms were also all beautifully appointed and spacious, with enough to satisfy even the largest groups. A real luxury retreat!
Be aware that the owners do leave their (wonderful) collections of trinkets and objects art in situ, so be mindful of small fingers. In fact the only criticism for the house may be that there were so many of the owner’s personal possessions around the place that there wasn’t much room for ours! This was particularly the case in the kitchen cupboards and pantry, where we struggled to store our dry goods for a group our size.
One further note - the gardening team turned up to mow the lawns during our family barbecue party on our last evening, which rather put a dampener on things with the noise and smell of diesel oil, we had to pull the children from the lawn and pause whilst they did the mowing! Not ideal, especially when paying such a premium.
Overall though, it was a magical place to holiday and I’d return in a shot. It’s a privilege to stay somewhere so special, and we made some very happy memories.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
7 July 2022
Very good stay!
Thoroughly enjoyed a weekend stay at Moat House Farm. Much time spent in glorious gardens as superb weather.
Our second visit to House, excellent facilities,interesting interior, very comfortable.
Thank you.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
tania h.
7 June 2022
Great place for an extended family holiday
Beautiful and interesting well stocked house. Fantastic kitchen well set up for cooking for large numbers. Comfortable beds, wonderful sitting rooms and a lovely garden full of flowers. Had an issue with a lack of heating when we were there - other than that, a great house and holiday. Thanks
tania h.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
jane a.
14 Apr 2022
A wonderful home
Staying at Moat House Farm is a joy. A beautiful home, spacious and welcoming. Enough space for everyone to have the best possible break. I can’t recommend it too highly
jane a.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Claire L.
17 Mar 2022
A truly amazing weekend
Moat Farm House is a magical place and I wished I could have stayed longer!
I was celebrating a significant birthday with friends and family, and everyone was bowled over by what a stunning property it was in really beautiful surroundings.
It is truly unique, full of character, and real personality, an eclectic mix of furniture and decor, beautifully spacious and a wonderful homely feel too.
It is extremely well stocked and I'm just concerned I didn't have time to sit in every place!
Camilla and the Keepers Cottages team were brilliant to deal with. Incredibly efficient in replying, accommodating, and shared a wealth of information about local eateries, sights, etc.
They emailed during the stay to check everything was okay, although as I was having a technology free weekend, I didn't pick it up until my return!
The website is so easy to navigate and a lovely touch having a login where you can access all the information you need in advance about the property.
I would highly recommend them and look forward to using their services again in the future.
We rented the house for a weekend celebration for my 60th birthday and it was a perfect house for a family get together with plenty of space for everyone to feel at home. The house is beautifully restored, full of interesting things and the kitchen well equipped for a large group. We particularly enjoyed eating at the long table surrounded by books! The games room was an added bonus and all eagerly took part in a table tennis tournament! We were sad to leave and would love to return! A really gorgeous house and garden.
Juliet D.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Ranil J.
3 Nov 2021
Autumn Break at Moat Farm House
A quirky but lovely house, easily large enough for 12 guests. Bedrooms all beautifully decorated and all with en-suites or nearby bathrooms, which was very handy. Though some rooms have low ceilings and not easily accessible for tall or older guests. All rooms bar one have double beds - a choice of twin beds would have been better for some rooms. A large, modern and well-stocked kitchen made cooking easy and social. The living rooms felt like something out of a period drama! Sofas and chairs could benefit from updating - some were quite rickety! The house was incredibly warm and cosy for its size, though better instructions for the central heating needed. Lovely gardens for kids to play and explore (be aware of younger children around pond).