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Historic Manor House - Sleeps 16 - Pool & Hot Tub

Vacation home in Rochester with private pool and kitchen

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Nestled in the quaint country village of Higham, Kent, Higham Grange offers a serene escape with its own gated drive and 3 acres of ground. Unwind in the grand living room or bar area, enjoy a dip in the large indoor swimming pool and hot tub or relax in one of six spacious bedrooms with smart TVs.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Manor House - Sleeps 16 - Pool & Hot Tub

Welcome to Higham Grange, a prestigious and historic manor house nestled in the heart of Higham, a charming village in the Kent countryside. With elegant period features, generous indoor space, and modern amenities, it’s the perfect retreat for group getaways or special events.

🛏️ Accommodation Details

Sleeps up to 16 guests

6 spacious bedrooms:
3 rooms with super king beds
2 rooms with double beds
1 room with a king bed
3 additional single beds can be added upon request

5.5 bathrooms:
3 with walk-in showers
1 with shower over bath
1 with bathtub only
Plus, a separate toilet

🏠 Key Features

Gated private drive with parking
3 acres of landscaped grounds

Grand reception areas:
Elegant living room
Formal dining room
Dedicated bar area
Large indoor swimming pool and hot tub

Fully equipped kitchen:

Fridge, freezer, hob, oven, kettle, microwave

📺 Modern Comforts:

Smart TVs in every bedroom
Wi-Fi access throughout the property
Linen and towels provided
Free on-site parking

🐾 Pet & Smoking Policy

Pets welcome
No smoking allowed indoors

⏰ Check-in / Check-out

Check-in: From 3:00 PM
Check-out: By 11:00 AM

💍 Event & Venue Use

Higham Grange also serves as a wedding venue. For information on hosting your wedding at the manor, please search “Higham Grange Hitched” online to view the dedicated wedding platform.

🌿 Nearby Attractions:

7 mins drive to Shorne Woods Country Park
10 mins walk to Higham Village Trail
10 mins drive to Rochester Castle & Cathedral
12 mins drive to Dickens World
15 mins drive to Upnor Castle

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,243 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Infants allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Country Manor House With Indoor Pool and Jacuzzi Rochester
2187543

About the neighborhood

Map
ENG, Rochester

What's nearby

  • Gads Hill Place - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rochester Castle - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Cooling Castle Barn - 15 min drive - 8.9 km
  • O2 Arena - 38 min drive - 45.9 km
  • ExCeL Exhibition Centre - 41 min drive - 47.5 km

Getting around

  • Rochester Higham Station - 19 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Three Crutches - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪10.50 from Victoria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sir John Falstaff - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Stone Horse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Manor House - Sleeps 16 - Pool & Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Historic Manor House - Sleeps 16 - Pool & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Manor House - Sleeps 16 - Pool & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Manor House - Sleeps 16 - Pool & Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Manor House - Sleeps 16 - Pool & Hot Tub located?

Situated in Rochester, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Gads Hill Place and within 3 mi (5 km) of Shorne Woods Country Park and Rochester Castle. Rochester Cathedral and Six Poor Travellers House are also within 6 mi (10 km). Rochester Higham Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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Historic Manor House - Sleeps 16 - Pool & Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Francis

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Lovely stay we felt very welcomed. Would happily book again and recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Kay r.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Was a happy stay but

The buts are well documented by previous guests. Kitchen needed a good clean, utility room very untidy, whole house due an update and could be stunning. We had ants in the kitchen and even in the dishwasher which meant we were washing up constantly and couldn’t leave food out in over half the kitchen. The owner knows this problem occurs. We did have a great stay, pool was lovely and warm, convenient showers close by, garden very pleasant, parking easy and quiet location. Loved our time but if I got my hands on this house I would really enjoy upgrading it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Frankie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely smashing!

Had a great time here for my 30th! Brought a big group of friends and spent the weekend celebrating. Definitely recommend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quirky spacious house

We had a lovely stay at Higham Manor. The property is spacious with a great pool and hot tub. We had 3 generations of our family and a dog and everyone enjoyed themselves. The property is a quirky mix of shabby chic and gothic. With everything we needed for our stay. Lots of parking and no stress at checkin or checkout. Would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable house

I recently stayed at this house with friends and family. In total, we were 8 adults and 7 children ranging from 1-15 years old. It is a very big and comfortable house. It is in need of some TLC, the decoration is old but that is shown in the photos and reflected in the price. The heated indoor pool was amazing and saved our holiday as it was raining most days we were there. There were also many inflatables in the pool which was a nice touch. Everything in the house works, oven, hob, hot water, plumbing, electricity etc….so I would definitely recommend staying here and I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erik V.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cancelled and tried to trick into keeping deposit

Would not recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Caroline B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Such potential........

We hired the Manor for a group of 14 adults for a birthday weekend. The house is in a lovely location and can't be faulted as a large group venue, however the general condition of the place lets it down hugely and it desperately needs some tlc / money spent on it. There were only 7 matching plates in the house, the other random crockery was like something from a jumble sale, such a shame as the dining room is an absolutely stunning place for a group meal. The kitchen lacks loads of basic items like large bowls / matching cutlery / jugs etc and needs a good clean and sort out. The lounge is amazing with period furniture etc etc and the swimming pool fabulous. Outside the patio is another area needing some desperate attention. Cigarette ends scattered around and a random collection of old garden furniture (including two dangerously broken garden chairs) and a couple of pub type garden bench / tables. I really would at least expect enough comfortable outside seats for my guests at over £1000 a night in what is potentially a great outside space. The 2 top floor bedrooms and bathroom really are well below standard. I felt quite embarrassed asking some of my guests to sleep in these rooms. There are loads of tiny fixes in the house that could be done like repair door locks, toilet roll holders, bathroom deep clean, new beds etc The house is a great large group venue but desperately needs some work done on it to make it the stunning place it obviously once was.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harriet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay at this property - it had everything we could have asked for.

Swimming pool, hot tub, fun! Thanks for having us. Would recommend to everyone !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Carlos S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Celebration

The property was perfect for my wife’s 50th Birthday celebration, the pool and hot tub made it extra special. Would definitely consider staying in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022