The Bee Barn, Stelling Minnis

Kent. Sleeps up to 6

In the secluded hamlet of Stellis Minning, halfway between coastal Hythe and historic Canterbury, you will find the very unique, eco haven Bee Barn. Sleeping 6 in 3 wonderful, atmospheric bedrooms, this special holiday home combines the very best of sustainable building and comfortable luxury living.

Bee Barn, as you might think, is bee-shaped with gorgeous rooms built within this comforting shape. It is deceptively spacious offering an open plan living space, 3 bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room and a separate family bathroom. With floor to ceiling doors at each end and windows within the building’s curves, the barn is illuminated with bright Kent light. High tech, low impact living is key with low impact materials, a living green roof, smart air quality sensors and infrared underfloor heating. Your outlook to lush green fields completes the picture where you can savour the outdoor life in the heart of the Kent countryside.

You will find a sun trap deck outside the living space for alfresco dining. You will marvel at the sunsets and the starry night skies. If you bring bikes with you to explore, there is a handy cycle shed to store them. Everything has been thought of here! There is even a muddy boot box!

Inside you will find charming interior touches and wonderful warm tones of bright reds, golden honey and blues. Beautiful red leather dining chairs surround the gorgeous restored dining table and match the comfortable sofas. You can relax, watch television or enjoy a good read and fabulous views. The brilliant white walls contrast beautifully against the striking furniture.  

Three bedrooms are woven into the curves of this special building, the master being at the end. The two twins, with blue and green hues, offer plush comfortable beds, gorgeous linens and sight of the night sky. They share a fabulous bathroom with a shower over the bath. The master bedrooms enjoy a kingsize bed, a fully glazed end wall with access to a patio with a bistro table and chairs and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in rain shower.

The design, engineering and craftsmanship of this wonderful, unique holiday home is to be applauded.  With walking, cycling, watersports, fishing, golf and horse riding on the doorstep and the delights of Canterbury and the Kent coast a short distance away, you will enjoy a dreamy holiday at The Bee Barn.

The curved design of The Bee Barn mimics the rolling Kent countryside. You can enjoy this wonderful countryside retreat and take days out to the seaside, in one of the country’s most historic cities or just ambling along on bikes or walking. You can also visit some amazing vineyards and taste some incredible wines.

Made famous by Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, the incredible, historic university city of Canterbury is marvellous. Visitors flock to Canterbury Cathedral which houses the famous shrine of the medieval archbishop Thomas Becket. Other special historical sights are St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s Church, forming the UNESCO Heritage Site with the cathedral. You can enjoy the Canterbury Tales attraction where you can imagine medieval England. The town boasts an impressive collection of restaurants and bars. You can take a charming river jaunt from March to October where you will enjoy the country’s oldest Franciscan Chapel, the King’s Bridge, the Dominican Priories and The Ducking Stool. It is said that The Ducking Stool was used to punish and publically shame nagging wives and to torture witches! From Canterbury, you can easily head to the popular coastal towns of Herne Bay and Whitstable.

In the opposite direction, you can visit Hythe, the coastal market town on the edge of Romney Marsh. Just along the road is Folkestone. As well as the beach at Hythe, you can visit the lovely Brockhill Country Park or the famous Port Lympne Reserve. The authentic safari experience is unlike a normal zoo. Over 90 species and 766 animals roam within the 600 acres. There are big cats, gorillas and primates roaming free. At Folkestone there is a dry ski centre, the beach, KidsPlanet and much more.

There are quite a number of vineyards you can visit in Kent. Chapel Down is probably the  most famous of them, located in the the picturesque market town of Tenterden. Its wines are world renowned. You can arrange tours, wine tastings and masterclasses.