What are the check in and check out times?

Check in is at 4pm on the day of your arrival, and check out is at 10am (or 4pm if checking out on a Sunday).

Yes, there is a charcoal BBQ with charcoal provided.

Is the house suitable for children?

Yes, children are very welcome. There is a selection of toys and books. For little ones, there is a highchair and two cots.

Are stag or hen parties allowed?

Sorry, we don't accept bookings for all male groups/stag parties or all female groups/hen parties at Tarn House.

Yes, up to 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome (there is an £80 fee per dog).

What local restaurants and pubs would you recommend?

The following restaurants are recommended, and are fairly close to the house: Denny’s Lobster, Oyster and Seafood Restaurant This cosy seafood restaurant is housed in the former Chislehurst railway station waiting room. Non-fish meals also available. The Saffron Club Nepalese and Indian fine dining. Also offers a tailored catering service, highly recommended. Due Amici Delicious, relaxed Italian restaurant with lobster, pasta but no pizza. The Ivy Cafe Blackheath Stylish venue offering traditional British dining from breakfast through to dinner and cocktails. Sticks ‘n’ Sushi Japanese sushi, grilled delicacies and colourful salads, located near the Cutty Sark. Côte Brasserie Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics. Tudor Barn (15 minute walk) A 16th-century barn surrounded by lovely gardens and a moat, with a modern British menu and two outdoor terraces. The Bull’s Head A characterful local pub offering a warm welcome, with fantastic cask ales and the best in British food.

What are the nearest train stations to the house?

Mottingham is a 10 minute walk from the house, and Eltham is a 12 minute walk.

What are the nearest airports to the house?

City of London airport is 6 miles from the house, Heathrow is 28 miles, Stansted is 39 miles and Gatwick is 40 miles.

Will you hold a damage deposit during our stay?

Yes, we ask to hold a cautionary deposit of £1,500 during your stay at Tarn House. This is requested just two weeks prior to your stay, and is returned shortly after, assuming no damage to the property or its contents (see our Booking T&Cs for more information).

You can check availability and pricing and place your booking request online, or by calling our team on 01242 352 747.

Tarn House The South East

Escape to a fabulous home-from-home on the edge of Kent

Just 3 miles from Kent, the Garden of England, Tarn House blends urban sophistication with a quiet, leafy charm. As you enter the grand, wood-panelled hall, you are tempted to linger awhile. But keep exploring, for this is a spectacular house. Wander from the drawing room to the music room – complete with Steinway grand piano and a well-considered library – and from there to the light-filled dining room and orangery. Spill out into the half-acre garden, where happy children can play all day on the trampoline, swings and wooden climbing frame.

From the Miele appliances in the kitchen to the Sonos sound system filling the house with music, every detail has the hallmark of quality. And there’s so much to love; the American pool table and table tennis table in the games room, the gym and the cinema room, the 8-person sauna. The list is seemingly endless.

When sleep beckons, there’s space, luxury and a sprinkling of magic, whether you’re in the main house, the penthouse apartment, or the self-contained cottage, where the sumptuous Medieval Suite promises dreams of knights in shining armour rescuing damsels from castle turrets.

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Guest Reviews

We rented Tarn House for a week over New Year's Eve and it was perfect for our family and friends. We had a few teenagers and they particularly loved the pool table and the TV room. The adults loved the kitchen, dining room and seating area with the fire. It was so comfortable and we all relaxed and enjoyed the house. The owner was really helpful when we needed a couple of questions answered and overall we would highly recommend it.

Joanna, Grand Cayman

Gallery

Highlights Bedrooms Bathrooms Living Spaces Kitchen and Dining Grounds Facilities All

Dining Area

Orangery

Kitchen

Cinema and Gym

Games Room

Outside Dining

Lounge

List of bedrooms (PDF)

What to expect

We’ve tried to think about everything to make your stay at Tarn House just perfect. In all of our big houses to rent, we provide all the essential features to cater for a large group. Here’s a list of all the practical provisions we have at the house. If there’s anything you can’t see here but need, just ask as we’ll see what we can do.

Luxury bed linen and fluffy towels
Wi-Fi
Dining table for 12 guests plus another for 10 which can be set up by prior arrangement
A modern fully-equipped kitchen with ceramic hob, two Miele ovens, two dishwashers and a Nespresso coffee machine
Sauna (seats 8-10)
Games room with American pool table, table tennis table, dartboard and bar
Gym
Cinema room with 85 inch TV
6 further TVs around the house including 4 with Sky Plus
A grand piano plus an electric piano/organ
Half an acre of garden with table tennis table, trampoline, swings and climbing frame

Location

A rare countryside feel, in a leafy part of London, just 3 miles from Kent. The lights and sounds of central London are just a 25 minute train ride away.

House FAQs

What are the check in and check out times?

Check in is at 4pm on the day of your arrival, and check out is at 10am (or 4pm if checking out on a Sunday).
Is there a BBQ?

Yes, there is a charcoal BBQ with charcoal provided.
Is the house suitable for children?

Yes, children are very welcome. There is a selection of toys and books. For little ones, there is a highchair and two cots.
Are stag or hen parties allowed?

Sorry, we don't accept bookings for all male groups/stag parties or all female groups/hen parties at Tarn House.
Are pets allowed?

Yes, up to 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome (there is an £80 fee per dog).
What local restaurants and pubs would you recommend?

The following restaurants are recommended, and are fairly close to the house:

Denny’s Lobster, Oyster and Seafood Restaurant

This cosy seafood restaurant is housed in the former Chislehurst railway station waiting room. Non-fish meals also available.

The Saffron Club

Nepalese and Indian fine dining. Also offers a tailored catering service, highly recommended.

Due Amici

Delicious, relaxed Italian restaurant with lobster, pasta but no pizza.

The Ivy Cafe Blackheath

Stylish venue offering traditional British dining from breakfast through to dinner and cocktails.

Sticks ‘n’ Sushi

Japanese sushi, grilled delicacies and colourful salads, located near the Cutty Sark.

Côte Brasserie

Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics.

Tudor Barn (15 minute walk)

A 16th-century barn surrounded by lovely gardens and a moat, with a modern British menu and two outdoor terraces.

The Bull’s Head

A characterful local pub offering a warm welcome, with fantastic cask ales and the best in British food.
What are the nearest train stations to the house?

Mottingham is a 10 minute walk from the house, and Eltham is a 12 minute walk.
What are the nearest airports to the house?

City of London airport is 6 miles from the house, Heathrow is 28 miles, Stansted is 39 miles and Gatwick is 40 miles.
Will you hold a damage deposit during our stay?

Yes, we ask to hold a cautionary deposit of £1,500 during your stay at Tarn House. This is requested just two weeks prior to your stay, and is returned shortly after, assuming no damage to the property or its contents (see our Booking T&Cs for more information).
How do I book?

You can check availability and pricing and place your booking request online, or by calling our team on 01242 352 747.