In Rochester .At this Rochester vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Gads Hill Place and 3 miles (5 km) of Shorne Woods Country Park. Also, Rochester Castle is within 3 miles (5 km) and Rochester Cathedral is within 6 miles (10 km).
Historic Dockyard Chatham - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
Cooling Castle Barn - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles
Getting around
Rochester Higham Station - 19 min walk
London (SEN-Southend) - 75 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
The Gardeners Arms - 4 min walk
The Coach and Horses - 4 min drive
Darnley Road Fish Bar - 5 min drive
The Three Crutches - 3 min drive
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 manager
Travelnest
Languages
English
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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
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
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Country Manor House With Indoor Pool and Jacuzzi Rochester
2187543
Frequently asked questions
How close is Historic Manor House - Sleeps 16 - Pool & Hot Tub to the airport?
This vacation home is 42 mi (75-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Historic Manor House - Sleeps 16 - Pool & Hot Tub have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Historic Manor House - Sleeps 16 - Pool & Hot Tub to the beach?
This vacation home is 11 mi (30-min drive) from Allhallows Beach.
Does Historic Manor House - Sleeps 16 - Pool & Hot Tub offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Historic Manor House - Sleeps 16 - Pool & Hot Tub?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Historic Manor House - Sleeps 16 - Pool & Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Historic Manor House - Sleeps 16 - Pool & Hot Tub?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Historic Manor House - Sleeps 16 - Pool & Hot Tub have a pool?
This vacation home features an indoor pool.
Does Historic Manor House - Sleeps 16 - Pool & Hot Tub have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Historic Manor House - Sleeps 16 - Pool & Hot Tub to downtown Rochester?
This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Higham.
Historic Manor House - Sleeps 16 - Pool & Hot Tub Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
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6.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Kay r.
Jun 12, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Kay r.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
2/10 Terrible
Erik V.
Jul 24, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cancelled and tried to trick into keeping deposit
Would not recommend
Erik V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Steven L., Surrey/UK
May 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Steven L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matt J.
Apr 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Matt J.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Frankie C.
Aug 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely smashing!
Had a great time here for my 30th! Brought a big group of friends and spent the weekend celebrating. Definitely recommend :)
Frankie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Caroline B.
Jun 26, 2023
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.
Caroline B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Harriet S.
Dec 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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 !
Harriet S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Carlos S.
Apr 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Carlos S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Samantha Francis
Nov 20, 2021
Lovely
Lovely stay we felt very welcomed. Would happily book again and recommend!