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The Forstal is a spacious six-bedroom property in Smarden, Kent, sleeping up to 10 guests. This former farmhouse sits in the heart of the Weald of Kent and offers generous living space across multiple floors. Groups will appreciate the large kitchen and dining area, perfect for gathering everyone together.

Smarden is a quiet village surrounded by rolling countryside and traditional Kentish orchards. The area offers peaceful rural walks and easy access to historic market towns.

The property features six bedrooms sleeping 10 people, with four bathrooms throughout. The ground floor includes a well-equipped kitchen, separate dining room and comfortable sitting room. Upstairs you'll find all six bedrooms arranged across two floors.

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About The Forstal

The Forstal is a spacious six-bedroom property in Smarden, Kent, sleeping up to 10 guests. This former farmhouse sits in the heart of the Weald of Kent and offers generous living space across multiple floors. Groups will appreciate the large kitchen and dining area, perfect for gathering everyone together.

Smarden is a quiet village surrounded by rolling countryside and traditional Kentish orchards. The area offers peaceful rural walks and easy access to historic market towns.

The property features six bedrooms sleeping 10 people, with four bathrooms throughout. The ground floor includes a well-equipped kitchen, separate dining room and comfortable sitting room. Upstairs you'll find all six bedrooms arranged across two floors. The accommodation provides plenty of space for larger groups to spread out whilst maintaining communal areas for socialising.

Leeds Castle sits just 11 miles away (20 minutes). Sissinghurst Castle Garden is 6 miles away (12 minutes). Canterbury Cathedral lies 18 miles distant (30 minutes). Bedgebury National Pinetum is 10 miles away (18 minutes). All four attractions offer excellent group facilities.

The Forstal works brilliantly for extended families or friend groups wanting a proper Kentish countryside base with room for everyone.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Forstal

Spacious Six-Bedroom Layout

Six bedrooms across multiple floors give groups the space they need, with four bathrooms ensuring nobody waits around in the morning.

Large Kitchen and Dining Area

The generous kitchen and separate dining room mean you can cook and eat together properly, making mealtimes a social highlight.

Perfect Rural Kent Location

Smarden sits in beautiful Wealden countryside, offering peaceful surroundings whilst keeping major attractions within easy reach for day trips.

Multiple Living Spaces

Separate sitting and dining rooms let different groups relax in their own way, whether that's chatting, reading or watching television.

Excellent for Extended Families

Sleeping 10 across six bedrooms makes this ideal for multi-generational holidays where everyone gets their own comfortable sleeping space.

Easy Access to Kent Attractions

Leeds Castle, Sissinghurst Gardens and Canterbury Cathedral are all within 30 minutes, giving groups plenty of days out to choose from.

Getting To The Forstal

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Forstal by car, take the A274 towards Smarden and follow signs into the village. The property is easily accessible from the main road network and you'll have convenient off-road parking upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Headcorn, approximately 4 miles away. From there, it's a short taxi ride through the Kentish countryside to your accommodation.

Off-road parking available
Headcorn station (4 miles)
Easily accessible from the A274

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Leeds Castle
Distance: 11 miles
ME17 1PL
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Distance: 6 miles
TN17 2AB
Canterbury Cathedral
Distance: 18 miles
CT1 2EH
Smarden Village Circular Walk
Distance: 0.5 miles
TN26 2BX
High Weald Landscape Trail
Distance: 2 miles
TN27 8LW
Bedgebury Forest
Distance: 10 miles
TN17 2SL
Tenterden High Street
Distance: 7 miles
TN30 6AN
Ashford Designer Outlet
Distance: 9 miles
TN24 0SD
Waitrose Tenterden
Distance: 7 miles
TN30 6QL
Headcorn Station
Distance: 4 miles
TN27 9SE
Tenterden Town Station
Distance: 7 miles
TN30 6HE
Smarden Village Stores
Distance: 0.3 miles
TN26 2QA
Leeds Castle
Distance: 11 miles
ME17 1PL
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Distance: 6 miles
TN17 2AB
Canterbury Cathedral
Distance: 18 miles
CT1 2EH
Smarden Village Circular Walk
Distance: 0.5 miles
TN26 2BX
High Weald Landscape Trail
Distance: 2 miles
TN27 8LW
Bedgebury Forest
Distance: 10 miles
TN17 2SL
Tenterden High Street
Distance: 7 miles
TN30 6AN
Ashford Designer Outlet
Distance: 9 miles
TN24 0SD
Waitrose Tenterden
Distance: 7 miles
TN30 6QL
Headcorn Station
Distance: 4 miles
TN27 9SE
Tenterden Town Station
Distance: 7 miles
TN30 6HE
Smarden Village Stores
Distance: 0.3 miles
TN26 2QA

Is The Forstal Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
The Forstal offers plenty of space for children to play both inside and outside. The large garden provides room for outdoor games and activities. Nearby attractions like Leeds Castle and Bedgebury Forest offer excellent family facilities with adventure playgrounds and activities. Canterbury and the Kent coast are within easy reach for beach days and educational visits to historical sites.
Groups Will Love...
The spacious layout at The Forstal makes it perfect for larger groups. Six bedrooms across multiple floors mean everyone gets proper sleeping space, whilst four bathrooms prevent morning queues. The ground floor living areas include a large kitchen for group cooking, separate dining room for meals together and comfortable sitting room for evening relaxation. This arrangement lets groups socialise together whilst maintaining personal space when needed.
Pet Friendly
The Forstal does not accept pets. If you're travelling with dogs or other animals, you'll need to find alternative accommodation or make arrangements for your pets to stay elsewhere. The property owners maintain a strict no-pets policy, so this isn't negotiable. Consider looking at other properties in the Kent area if you need pet-friendly accommodation for your group holiday.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Forstal

The Chequers Inn, Smarden

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TN26 2QA

The Flying Horse, Smarden

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TN26 2QA

The Woolpack Inn, Warehorne

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TN26 2LL

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Forstal

How many people does The Forstal sleep?
The Forstal sleeps 10 guests across six bedrooms, with four bathrooms throughout the property. This makes it suitable for larger family groups or friends travelling together.
Is The Forstal pet friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at The Forstal. You'll need to make alternative arrangements for your animals if you're planning to stay here.
What sleeping arrangements are available?
The property has six bedrooms arranged across two floors above the ground floor living areas. Four bathrooms serve the 10 guests, providing adequate facilities for a larger group.
What facilities are in the kitchen?
The kitchen is well-equipped for group catering with all standard appliances and plenty of workspace. A separate dining room provides space for everyone to eat together comfortably.
Where is The Forstal located?
The property sits in Smarden village in the Weald of Kent. The peaceful rural location offers countryside walks whilst keeping you within 30 minutes of major Kent attractions.
What's nearby for group days out?
Leeds Castle is 11 miles away, Sissinghurst Castle Garden 6 miles, Canterbury Cathedral 18 miles and Bedgebury Pinetum 10 miles. All offer excellent facilities for groups and are within 30 minutes' drive.
Is there parking available?
Yes, off-road parking is available at the property. Groups arriving by car will find convenient parking space for multiple vehicles.
What living space is there?
The ground floor features a sitting room, separate dining room and large kitchen. These communal areas give groups plenty of space to gather together or split into smaller groups as preferred.

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The Forstal Reviews

Matt
This property could be amazing but unfortunately isnâ??t in its current state. The house itself is tired and needs a deep clean and a lot of the equipment needs replacing. The heater for the pool did not work all week so the pool remained cold and when we arrived was also green and murky. The colour was sorted but took a couple of days to clear up. During the course of our stay we had visits from the pool engineer and a plumber, as none of the showers were working properly. For balance, the gardens are huge and we enjoyed the tennis court. It is also in a great location: the village itself is lovely with a nice pub and itâ??s ideally located for Rye and Camber Sands. The description of the property however does not fit the reality and it is far away from being 5 star. response from holidaycottages.co.uk Thank you for your review. We've spoken with the owner and the issues have been resolved.
Diana
Beautiful house with amazing garden - the photos don't even do it justice. Very comfortable and well appointed - though the kitchen is Aga-centric - you'll need to bring an electric kettle if you want one (there is a stovetop one). The location is amazing - there is a nice pub, cafe, playground and shop in the village, and also a free carpark with electric car chargers just around the corner. You can do lovely walks straight from the house (including to a lovely pub in a neighbouring village), and you're a short drive from Tenterden, Rye and Camber.
Caroline
The property itself was very comfortable and the outside areas very good indeed.
Rachael
The house has a huge amount of potential and we enjoyed our break in the main with the tennis court a huge success and the pool was enjoyed. The grounds are exceptional but we felt the house needed updating and depersonalising. We recognise that such a large grounds needs regular attention but we found the gardner too intrusive and this should be clarified in the description so people can make an informed decision. He also left his tools wherever he last used them including a grass rake with the tongs upward and we had a dog who could have been seriously hurt if we hadnâ??t realised and moved it. The owners was responsive to issues raised when the boiler broke and in getting a second twin ready.
Sally
The Fostal is a beautiful house, and the stunning gardens are enormous! It was just right for a family party of 10, aged from 6 to 85 - the swimming pool was very well used, and the garden is easily big enough for cricket and football without the ball going into next door's garden. We found cooking a little difficult - have never used an Aga before, and no electric kettle.
Peter
Once the electronic driveway gate closes behind you, you can lose yourself (almost literally) in the fabulously peaceful garden and in the beautifully presented house, both inside and out. It feels like a real home to enjoy as your own with a huge kitchen, a large pantry, several glorious sitting rooms and luxurious bedrooms with sumptuous bedding. And then of course the large pool (surprisingly warm) and tennis courts add that touch of fun. I would recommend it to anyone who wants happy memories from their break.
Manuela
We spent an amazing time in that house with our family. The house is comfortable and spacious and we were able to use the facilities ! Great location as well for the area
Anne Graham
Lovely house but could do with some updating. Great for children.
Leslie
Magic House and Garden for a family holiday
Peter
Very enjoyable stay, swimming pool & tennis court much appreciated rated by all. Beautiful grounds. Good position for enjoying Kent's attractions.
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