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“★★★★★
Elvey Farm suites have been beautifully renovated and are finished to a very high standard, with stylish and comfortable furnishings. The hosts, Sonja and Nick, were very welcoming, and had thought of everything we could need for a couple of days away, as well as a lot of little extras. We stayed in the Tenterden suite, which has a lovely modern and inviting feel, and was very cosy on a cold December evening. The continental breakfast provided in the suite was more than enough to set us up for a day out visiting the local area. Elvey Farm is perfectly situated, surrounded by beautiful countryside (expect to see some wildlife and, if you’re lucky, the two lovely resident rescue cats, Smarty and Derek!), yet not far from some charming towns and villages of the Kent Weald, such as Tenterden, Headcorn and Biddenden, as well as nearby Pluckley and Egerton. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again if we return to the area.”
“★★★★★
Friendly hosts, lovely room, very peaceful area. Good breakfast which was in room on arrival. Room has everything you need including a fridge, big TV, super comfy bed and lovely view with fabulous walks all around. Thank you for a wonderful stay.”
“★★★★★
If you like boutique accommodation that is quintessentially of its place then this is it. The converted stables have been fitted out to an exceptional standard, the location is bucolic Kent at its loveliest, and Sonja and Nick are wonderful hosts who are determined to make your stay delightful. Add a meal at nearby Pluckley’s Black Horse and you have all the makings of a memorable getaway.”
“★★★★★
We genuinely had the best stay at Elvey farm. Sonja and Nick are amazing hosts and the room was beautiful and spotless. Our stay was short but we would definitely love going back for longer. Cannot recommend it enough!”
“★★★★★
A beautiful place in the middle of the Kent countryside, my partner and I came for a short weekend break and were very well taken care of. It was a treat to stay in a place with so much history but with a beautiful modern finish. Our room was warm and cosy and wonderful to return to after a long day of walking in the early-spring countryside. Lovely local pubs within walking distance and more footpaths than you could shake a stick at. The sheep were very friendly too! We’re looking forward to coming to stay again soon!”
“★★★★★
Amazing place, great hosts, loved our night!”
“★★★★★
Highly recommend anyone who is visiting Kent to stay at Elvey Farm. All rooms are within a converted stable block and have been refurbished to a very high standard. The owners are lovely people and had great recommendations on where to visit and eat in the local area. We will definitely be returning!”
“★★★★★
We cannot recommend Elvey Farm highly enough. Superb, brand new beautifully restored and renovated accommodation, finished to a very high standard all set in the gorgeous and peaceful Kent countryside. Nick and Sonja’s dedication to restore this beautiful property is evident everywhere you look. Every need has been met inside your room too, with so many special touches including a wonderful selection of breakfast foods. We cannot think of anything they missed. Thank you for a wonderful 3 day stay, we can’t wait to visit you again soon. ”
“★★★★★
Stunning location in Kent countryside.”
“★★★★★
Amazing, relaxing and friendly place go stay in the countryside. Lots of walking routes connect you to cute little village in all directions. The owners couldn’t be more friendly and attentive and the rooms are immaculately clean and well stocked with breakfast, snacks and tea and coffee. Highly recommended.”
“★★★★★
We just had such a fabulous time in your beautiful stables - everything looked stunning with gorgeous surroundings. You are both utterly charming. The walk was terrific really enjoyable - we will be back for sure and recommend to all our friends.
The Swan Inn was very nice, good food and fabulous service. Great atmosphere too with large fire decent pub.”
“★★★★★
Our experience of Elvey Farm was outstanding from start to finish. We contacted Nick and Sonja in relation to booking out all of their accommodation for some of our wedding party in June 23 for 2 nights. Some guests were staying both nights and some only for the Friday night. As a result, we requested early check in which Nick and Sonja very kindly allowed us to do. The rooms were clean, very well laid out and very chic. The grounds of Elvey Farm are gorgeous and it is clear that great pride is taken in each and every room. The location of Elvey is nestled in the countryside and is rural and peaceful, perfect for a romantic getaway. I couldn’t give a better review to Elvey Farm. Everything about this place and its owners deserves all the recognition it can get! Thank you Nick & Sonja for an outstanding stay!”
“★★★★★
I had an absolutely wonderful stay at Elvey Farm. The rooms were impeccably clean, providing the perfect mix of comfort and elegance. The view from the property was incredible, with picturesque countryside views.
The hosts were incredibly friendly and helpful, offering fantastic recommendations for local attractions and dining. Their warmth and hospitality made me feel right at home.
All in all, my experience at Elvey Farm was truly exceptional, and I can’t wait to return.”
“★★★★★
This has been our 3rd stay at Elvey Farm over a 20 year period and have always had a lovely time. Nick and Sonja who are the current owners of this gorgeous place are absolutely fantastic, very hospitable and attentive. They have refurbished the rooms beautifully, provide a well stocked larder for the continental breakfast and maintained the grounds impeccably. We so look forward to returning again. Thank you - 5 stars.”
“★★★★★
What a fantastic weekend! Went back to Elvey Farm for the first time since I owned it to see how the new owners are getting on. They’ve certainly been busy! An incredible amount to landscaping, taming what had got wild and overgrown. The grounds look incredible. The five stable block rooms have been totally refurbished and are now available to book for B&B. They are stunning as I knew they would be, and so lovely to see they’ve kept the names we gave the rooms. We stayed in Tenterden. It always was an amazing and special place and so happy to see it being reborn again. If you’re looking for somewhere fabulous to stay then book a room. Having been a guest I get why so many people fell in love with it like I did. It’s such a relaxing place to be and so peaceful. It felt good to be back, but I did feel guilty that I was sitting in the sunshine and not working! It also sparked many memories of hilarious stories about my life there but I’m not sharing them here, you’ll have to wait for the book !”
“★★★★★
Just spent a fabulous weekend at Elvey Farm. What a beautiful place. The accommodation was so lovely, it had been done to the highest standard. Just like staying in 5 star hotel. Gorgeous walks around Pluckley, lovely pub down the lane - who could ask for more! We met Smartie the cat, didn’t get a glimpse of Derek the other cat. Hopefully we will meet him next time. A huge Thank you to Sonja and Nick, who went above board to make us feel so welcome. It felt like they had been friends of ours for years. We will hopefully be back again this year. So if you are looking for somewhere quiet with outstanding views, beautiful accommodation and wonderful people - look no further than Elvey Farm. We can assure you, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you so much Sonja and Nick, see you soon.
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“★★★★★
Fantastic stay with lovely hosts. Room was well-kitted out with great attention to detail. Would highly recommend. Idyllic and quaint location with lots to do around.”
“★★★★★
Had a lovely stay at Elvey Farm last night. Such comfortable beds, beautifully appointed suite, where clearly no expense has been spared.”
“★★★★★
Absolutely fantastic, I have stayed in a lot of holiday cottages but never one as well appointed as this. they have thought of everything, attention to detail perfect and they cannot do enough for you breakfast every morning, just superb. The location and setting is beautiful. Thankyou Nick & Sonja”
“★★★★★
It was so lovely to get back to our wedding venue 10 years down the line. Elvey is such a beautiful place to be and the calm, peace, tranquil setting it is amongst. We are so lucky to have it on our doorstep; Thank you to Nick and Sonja it was nice to meet you both and reminisce our special day. I am sure we will see you again soon.”
“★★★★★
This farm really is a hidden gem tucked away in the beautiful Kent countryside. Firstly I had a lovely warm welcome by Sonja and Nick who really are super hosts. I stayed in Tenterden which had a lovely triple aspect - it was absolutely immaculate inside tastefully decorated lovely furnishings and a well equipped fridge with milk, orange juice, yoghurts, freshly prepared fruit and butter and on the side were an assortment of cereals, biscuits, tea and coffee, do lots to choose from for breakfast. It was so peaceful there and I slept so well. The farm has a lot of history to it and I was really touched that Nick and Sonja had a memorial for “Ossie” Oswald St John Pigg a 22 yr old Spitfire Pilot who was shot down and crashed into the paddock behind the farm in September 1940 - how lovely that they keep this brave young pilots memory alive If you are ever in this area don’t hesitate to book here.. you won’t regret it! I will certainly return if I am in that area again - it’s fabulous!”
“★★★★★
Our stay at Elvey Farms was fantastic. It is the quintessential English country Inn. It is quaint and charming. The owners have managed to keep the essence of the inn from the rustic outdoors and beautiful gardens intact but still have all the modern amenities one could want. The rooms are beautifully decorated and very comfortable and so clean. The fridge was stocked with water, juice and milk. Cereal, croissants and biscuits, as well as coffee and tea were provided.
In saying all that, the really gems of this Inn are the owners. Nick and Sonja are absolutely amazing. They were so delightful and so accommodating. Thank you for the rides to the wedding venue. Please thank Peter’s wife as well.
I have to say the people of Kent were amazing to us. Perfect strangers Beth and Sophie who rescued us from the train station in Pluckley ( I hope you read this ) thank you !!!! I really can’t recommend this enough. The perfect getaway in the English countryside.”
“★★★★★
A wonderful experience and very lovely hosts! Beautiful location! Luxurious beds! And a lovely pub nearby; the Rose and Crown. Can’t wait to come back x”
“★★★★★
Another fantastic stay at Elvey Farm, many thanks to the amazing hosts Nick and Sonia”
“★★★★★”
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If you are looking for a nice, quiet weekend in the country away from it all then you will have really struck gold with this place. It has it all, beautiful views across the countryside, owners that can’t do enough for you and treat you like family, walking paths that take in the local country and beautiful local villages (and the pub stops of course). There is also Headcorn Aerodrome for the plane enthusiasts and we were lucky enough to be treated to the sight of a Spitfire flying past most of the afternoon. Plus, you’ll even have your own resident ghosts! But don’t worry, Eddie and Ossie are part of the family and are more likely to tip their hat, or wave from their cockpit at you
Me and my partner both have busy jobs in the city and we were desperate for a weekend away to reboot and recharge our batteries. We originally stayed at Elvey Farm 6 years ago when we first started dating and it was under different ownership. Initially we were sad when we heard the property had been sold, but continued to follow on social media to see what would happen. However, we were pleasantly surprise to see that the new owners had taken it over and had set up about lovingly restoring and refurbishing the property.
Meet Nick and Sonja, or as we now fondly refer to them, our adopted Aunt and Uncle in the Country. A wonderful couple who could not do enough for us, giving us information on all the best local pubs (more on that later), local site seeing spots, gardens, old villages and buildings of historical significance. They gave us a tour of the entire farm and even treated us to a tour of the original building from the 1400’s with original beams. The couple took over the property weeks before lockdown hit and have spent the past two years restoring the property to its former glory, with a few modern additions tastefully integrated so as not to impact the character of the building.
The farmhouse at Elvey Farm is a Grade II listed building, with the Kent HER describing the main construction periods of the farmhouse as medieval to post-medieval, dating from 1400 – 1540. There are five suites set within the historic stable block wing on the farm. We stayed in the largest suite, the Tenterden on the corner of the old stable. The room is spotlessly clean to the point that you could eat your dinner off the floor and the bed is AMAZING! The sheets are 5-star hotel quality cotton sheets, with a fluffy duvet and pillow that feels like you’re sleeping on a cloud. The bed is situated with a window facing and to, and the side of the bed, so you can lay in bed with a tea and watch the bunny rabbits playing in the fields in front of your room first thing in the morning. The bathroom is like something you would find in a 5-star luxury hotel with a walk-in rainfall shower, heated towel rail, mood lighting and huge sink and mirror. In the bedroom there is huge flat screen tv on the wall, a pull-out sofa bed in the sitting room area which is perfect for families or if you want to sit and have your breakfast, a hairdryer, Bosch kettle which lets you set the temperature, fridge freezer and plenty of storage space.
Although the property currently does not have an onsite restaurant, you are provided with a good quality continental breakfast, which suits us as the location means we prefer to get up and go exploring and then stop off at a pub for lunch and a pint. Check-in is from 3pm, which gives you a chance to explore the local area beforehand. At check in you are given a card with both Nick and Sonja’s mobile numbers, before being made to promise that you will call them if you need anything, no matter the time.
The nearest pub is the Rose and Crown at Mundy Bois and came recommended by Nick and Sonja. Weary from the travel and in need of a drink, we checked in and unpacked before wandering down to the pub where we had a lovely dinner of beer battered fish and chips, with a bottle of wine recommended by the landlord’s wife.
We awoke on Sunday and were due to check out by 10.30am, but depressed at the thought of having to leave after such a wonderful weekend we decided to see if we could stay on for another night. We called Sonja and Nick who were delighted and said we could stay on as long as we wanted. Be careful what you wish for guys! We are already planning our next trip and may even move in, as long as Eddie and Ossie don’t mind of course. And if we’re really lucky Sonja might bake us another batch of her lovely scones.
Five star and 20 of out 10, cannot recommend enough!