About Tonge Barn
Tonge Barn is a historic country house dating back to the 17th century. It offers spacious accommodations with brick detailing and rustic elements as well as sprawling outdoor areas.
All rooms at Tonge Barn include free wired Internet access, a television, kettles for tea and coffee, a private bathroom with walk-in shower and hairdryer, and a work desk area.
Tonge Barn offers guests a common lounge section with television and a variety of sofas, free public parking, airport shuttle services, a garden area, and general shuttle options.
A large in-house dining area provides the breakfast service at Tonge Barn, consisting of full English breakfasts and complimentary beverages in a hardwood floor setting.
The famous centre and cathedral at Canterbury, Sittingbourne's historic town centre, Tonge Mill Country Park Craft Centre, and Leeds Castle are all within driving distance.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Caring proprietors.
The owners and staff of Tonge Barn do their best to see your needs are met, providing new linens, supplies, and travel directions as needed. They're also always available for anything you might require relating to booking questions or requests for room service, and are consistently prompt.
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Historic beauty.
Tonge Barn is one of the oldest places to stay in the region, and its charm shines through in its traditional masonry and exposed beams, which lend a feeling of country quaintness and elegance that you won't recapture in more contemporary estates.
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Gorgeous gardens.
The gardens and overall countryside surrounding Tonge Barn is part of the magic of the experience. It's a secluded and decidedly pretty arrangement of scenery, and you can fill up your entire vacation just exploring the nearby walking paths and trails, although there are numerous historic sites scattered around it.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Small rooms.
The bedrooms and en suite bathroom units are smaller than most contemporary rooms, and although they're not impossible to live in, they feel a bit more cramped than what you might be accustomed to. Consider checking your luggage with the front desk for more space.
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Shoddy Internet.
The wired Internet at Tonge Barn is already less convenient than using a Wi-Fi signal, but it also fails to connect or maintain speed at some times. The network seems to have issues remaining swift enough for downloading or uploading media, which presents a problem for business use.
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Outdated electrical components.
Numerous wires, outlets, and lighting arrays seemed to be too old to function properly, and are in dire need of repair or replacement. These are a symptom of the building's older nature and renovations, and should be examined.