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Martins Farm oast cowl markMartins Farm EstateFrant · Est. 1830
The white weatherboarded oast house at Martins Farm with its cowl above the kiln roof, seen across a fenced green meadow and mature silver birch on a clear summer day

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Martins Farm Estate

Frant, East Sussex · Est. 1830

  • The Oast — Frant, East Sussex, near Tunbridge Wells
  • Sleeps four, two bedrooms
  • Dog-friendly — one well-behaved dog included
  • From £240 a night
  • Usually two nights minimum
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Fifteen private acres in the High Weald. One historic Oast to stay in.

  • Sleeps four
  • Dogs welcome
  • AGA kitchen
  • Fifteen private acres
The courtyard entrance to The Oast, with white weatherboarding, tiled kiln roof and cowl, flowers and a blue table and chairs

The Oast

A single kiln, kept turning

The round room
Curved walls, thick and cool, under the old kiln roof.
AGA warmth
An AGA holds the kitchen warm through the year.
Made for four
The Oast sleeps four, with one well-behaved dog welcome and a second by prior agreement.
The round kitchen at The Oast, with exposed brick walls, blue-grey cabinets, a Belfast sink and a cream AGA with black lids
The round kitchen and AGA
The main bedroom at The Oast, with a wooden double bed, grey bedding, bedside lamps and a desk beneath the sloping ceiling
The main bedroom

Reserve The Oast

A Sussex oast, made for staying

From £240 a night

A dog-friendly country cottage in a converted single-kiln oast house, for four. An AGA kitchen, a boot room for muddy returns and one well-behaved dog welcome, with a second considered by prior agreement. The estate begins outside the door.

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Plan your stay

Three ways to make yourself at home

An oast house stay

The round rooms, the AGA and the story behind a Sussex hop kiln made for four.

Bring the dog

One well-behaved dog included, an enclosed garden and the practical details before you pack.

In our guests’ words

From our guest book

Little notes, lovely memories, and reasons to return.

The handwritten guest book at The Oast, with the fabric house keyring and floral pen resting on its open pages

  • Room to explore

    Beautiful House, we had a lovely time. The grandkids loved running around the property!

    September 2026

  • A very pretty setting

    We had a wonderful time! It’s a beautiful home in a very pretty setting.

    August 2026

  • For all of us

    Absolutely fabulous little break, just perfect for all of us, including our pooch. Loved all the little homely touches.

    July 2024

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What guests say

4.8 out of 5

85 verified reviews

  • booking4.69 out of 5(45)
  • airbnb4.93 out of 5(40)
  • Beautiful historic property, super conveniently located on the edge of a cute village just outside Tunbridge Wells. Easy to get to/from, comfortable and very lovingly furnished with absolutely everything you would need

    Tess

    August 20265 out of 5Airbnb

  • This was the ideal getaway for us for a couple of nights. Peaceful, private and a lovely property that felt like home. The garden was perfect for our new 4-month old puppy – completely enclosed so he could explore without any worries. It allowed us to just stop and do very little. There are a couple of local pubs within a short walking distance (recommend The George) and there's lots of land adjoining the property for walks etc. Sharon was a super helpful host so this really was the perfect little break. We'll definitely come back.

    Richard

    July 20265 out of 5Airbnb

  • My husband, youngest son, his friend, the dog and I all had a lovely rest at Sharon’s beautiful Oast House in Frant. Sharon was super quick to reply to any queries and she made us feel very welcome. The farm itself is secluded and set back from the road with its own private drive and coded gate. This leads you into the farm entrance and buildings. Sharon was right there to welcome us in and Ali helped set the boys up on their console as they were having some difficulties. Absolutely everything was spotless, all amenities high end….. was almost too scared to use the beautiful Aga! Tea, coffee, sugar, herbs & spices all available for your use and there was a couple of pints of milk ready for us to have a cuppa after our journey. Can’t fault the stay, the cleanliness, the host responsiveness (& friendliness) Particular kudos to host Winston 🐾 🩵 Thanks Sharon & Ali, we can’t wait to return soon 🙂

    Lindsay

    May 20265 out of 5Airbnb

  • We booked this beautiful house for family members to stay in during our wedding celebrations nearby, and it was absolutely perfect. The house is gorgeous, well-presented, and set in a stunning location. It provided a comfortable and relaxing base for our family who loved their stay. The host was incredibly helpful throughout the booking process and during the stay, making everything easy and stress-free. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this property.

    Eve

    May 20265 out of 5Airbnb

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October half term

Seven days. You do not need seven plans.

A High Weald half term from The Oast: Halloween nearby, muddy walks, an AGA waiting at home and fifteen acres outside the door.

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A moment at Martins FarmWatch with music · 20 secondsA twenty-second film of the sun setting over the fields and tree line at Martins Farm, set to instrumental music.

The Estate

Fifteen acres above Frant

Orchard, meadow and old hedgerow, held between tree lines on the ridge in the High Weald. Deer graze beyond the fence at first light, the grass is left long through the summer, and a vineyard is proposed for the south-facing ground. And, at the end of the day, sunsets like this.

Walk the estate

Around Martins Farm

Frant, Tunbridge Wells and the High Weald

The George in Frant a walk away, Royal Tunbridge Wells a short drive north, and either side of you the East Sussex and Kent border country — footpaths, castles, gardens and Sussex vineyards, most of it beginning at the gate.

What to do from the gate
Illustrative view of the planned Hathaway Huts: two dark green shepherd's huts standing together in a wildflower meadow below a tree line

The next chapter

The Hathaway Huts

Two shepherd’s huts in planning for the left meadow, taking their name from the Hathaway dairy churns kept on the farm. Together they form one private family stay, never booked separately. Not yet open, and not yet bookable.

Discover the Huts

From the Journal

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More of the estate

  • The family

    Ali, Sharon, Eddie and Winston — Sussex brick and Australian ease.

    Meet the family

  • Winston’s Friends

    Dogs get a bed, bowls, towels and fifteen acres of temptation.

    Dog-friendly stays

  • The Morgan

    A 1980 Morgan 4/4, returned to the green that became the estate’s own.

    Read the Journal

  • Est. 1830

    Census records, an 1875 map and the families who worked this ground.

    The history

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Letters from Martins Farm

Occasional estate news, seasonal stays and the rare subscriber offer.

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The Oast

From £240 a night