Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse, Biddenden Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2AB

A luxury nine-bedroom bed and breakfast which in recent years has been lovingly restored by the National Trust. The bedrooms are all individually furnished and have spectacular views across the estate or towards the Elizabethan Tower.

Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse is a handsome Victorian farmhouse on the Sissinghurst Castle National Trust estate near Cranbrook in the beautiful Weald of Kent. Truly unique and peaceful, the house is just 50 metres from the world-famous gardens of Sissinghurst Castle owned by the National Trust and within a 300-acre estate of ancient woodland and farmland in the heart of The Garden of England. Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse provides a perfect location for exploring Kentish treasures like other famous gardens (e.g. Great Dixter), vineyards (e.g. Chapel Down, Balfour, Gusbourne), country houses (e.g. Knole House, Chartwell, Penshurst Place, Pashley Manor & Batemans) and castles (e.g Scotney, Bodium, Leeds & Hever). Well placed for the Channel Tunnel, London (1 hour by train) and London airports.

The internal accommodation provides an assortment of nine bespoke rooms:

- Sissinghurst is the largest bedroom with a super king size bed and an original fireplace. This double aspect bedroom has views eastwards towards the iconic Sissinghurst Elizabethan Tower and south across Dog Field towards the ancient woodland.

- Maplehurst is a lovely room with a magnificent super king size bed. It has a double aspect through large sash windows with views across the ancient woodland of Roundshill Park Wood to the south and west towards Birches.

- The Lovehurst Suite is on the second floor and consists of two rooms with their own bathroom: one large double room with dual aspect windows with breath-taking views over Sissinghurst Castle and the estate. It has a luxurious super king size bed and a relaxing comfortable seating area. There is also one large twin room with double aspect traditional Victorian windows and far-reaching views over the Sissinghurst estate and the Farmhouse garden.

- Hemsted is a beautiful double-aspect corner bedroom with a super king size bed. It has views north towards the oast houses and barns on the estate and the North Downs beyond, and east towards the nursery buildings and Sissinghurst Castle Tower beyond.

- Hareplain has a direct view to the Sissinghurst Castle Tower and a charming small diamond window which frames the view like a painting. The super king size bed adds to the luxury of the bedroom.

- Chittenden has luxury twin double beds with stylish damask curtains. This room enjoys the afternoon sun with views across the drive to the large old specimen oak trees and many beautiful sunsets.

- Hazelden is a charming bedroom full of Victorian character with an original fireplace and mirror. It has a super king size bed. The view from Hazelden towards the Elizabethan Tower is very close and the vista of the sunrise from behind the Tower is stunning.

- Buckhurst is a twin bedroom with an accessible spacious wet room which has a walk-in shower. Access to Buckhurst and all of the bedrooms can be gained without use of the stairs as there is a lift to the first floor.

The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, kitchen facilities, and owner's accommodation which includes an office, living room and independent utility room.

The Lovehurst Suite is on the second floor and consists of two rooms with their own bathroom: one large double room with dual aspect windows with breath-taking views over Sissinghurst Castle and the estate. It has a luxurious super king size bed and a relaxing comfortable seating area. There is also one large twin room with double aspect traditional Victorian windows and far-reaching views over the Sissinghurst estate and the Farmhouse garden.

The suite has its own staircase and across a private landing from both rooms to a private bathroom (with shower attachment).

This is ideal for families or friends up to a maximum of four.

Sale to include furniture, fittings and equipment with the replacement cost of the fixtures, fittings and equipment worth circa £150,000 with approximate realisable value of £35,000.

Nine bespoke bedrooms equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, smart TVs, hair dryers, bed linen and towels. There is also Starlink for super fast broadband in every room.

Impressive and private peripheral gardens enjoying a pleasant and private aspect all round. An attractive terrace provides a wonderful spot for prospective guest to enjoy food and drink during the summer months whilst soaking in the sun. The house is also just 50 metres from the world-famous gardens of Sissinghurst Castle which are owned by the National Trust and within a 300-acre estate of ancient woodland and farmland in the heart of The Garden of England.

Private owner's accommodation on-site comprising comfortable ground floor living accommodation with a generous top floor ensuite bedroom and dressing room.

A large double garage and stables are located adjacent to Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse.

An outline of the complete package from the current business owners: full inventory (separate list provided with replacement cost can be provided upon request), furnishings to equip nine bedrooms for 5* establishment with full occupancy and changeovers, furnishings linked to website photographs, kitchen and full service equipment, gardening equipment and outdoor furnishings.

Part of the business package is the fully functional website with name and emails ( development and management tools, booking system with Little Hotelier full online payment and history, links to 3rd parties Booking.com and Expedia through website, WorldPay contract and payment system, Facebook/Instagram/TripAdvisor accounts, photography.

Forward bookings are also ready to be inherited with bookings in place from early 2026 equating to c. £50,000. Any new operator will have full control of the booking diary post completion which will minimise business interruption.

The current operators, as part of the business package, would like to offer the new incoming tenant one week of ’shadowing’ them running the business commencing 24 November 2025. We would anticipate the new lease assignment to be completed by 27 February 2026 ready for re-opening at that time for the new season.

Annual income is £320,000 and net profit £65,000.