
Deerson Barn is a converted agricultural barn in Preston village near Canterbury, Kent. Set down a peaceful country lane with far-reaching views over open countryside, this property has earned a 4. 9 out of 5 rating and Customers' Choice awards in 2022 and 2024. A swim spa with hot tub section sits on the patio and is available from 8am to 9pm. Bathrobe are provided.
Preston village is ¾ of a mile from a pub, shop and restaurant. Woodland walks lead directly to Wickhambreaux and its country pub. You can watch horses, sheep, badgers, rabbits and woodpeckers from the garden.
Deerson Barn is a converted agricultural barn in Preston village near Canterbury, Kent. Set down a peaceful country lane with far-reaching views over open countryside, this property has earned a 4.9 out of 5 rating and Customers' Choice awards in 2022 and 2024. A swim spa with hot tub section sits on the patio and is available from 8am to 9pm. Bathrobe are provided.
Preston village is ¾ of a mile from a pub, shop and restaurant. Woodland walks lead directly to Wickhambreaux and its country pub. You can watch horses, sheep, badgers, rabbits and woodpeckers from the garden. Canterbury is within a 20-minute drive and the coast is just 15 minutes away.
The barn sleeps 6 across three bedrooms. Bedroom 1 is a king (5ft) with en-suite shower and doors to the raised decked terrace. Bedroom 2 is a king (5ft) with a 24" Smart TV. Bedroom 3 has two single beds. A galleried second living area has a Smart TV and two futons for flexible sleeping.
Canterbury Cathedral (20 mins), Sandwich's medieval streets (25 mins), Pegwell Bay nature reserve (20 mins) and Whitstable harbour (25 mins) are all within easy reach.
Champagne afternoon tea can be booked and delivered by the owner. Deerson Barn suits couples and families wanting countryside views, woodland walks and easy access to Kent's coast and Canterbury.
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Canterbury, Kent10°C
Partly cloudy
Updated: 17 Oct 2026, 3:52am
Overchurch is located in one of England's darkest sky areas, making it exceptional for stargazing from the hot tub.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
17m
(56 feet above sea level)
Overchurch sits in a peaceful Kent setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 51.2936400° N | Longitude: 1.210899° W
Today's sun times for Canterbury (Sunday, 18 October 2026):
6:20am
Sunrise
4:00pm
Golden Hour
5:00pm
Sunset
This month in Canterbury, you have approximately 10.66 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at Overchurch.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Deerson Barn
A swim spa with a hot tub section sits on the patio and is available daily from 8am to 9pm. Bathrobes are provided.
Far-reaching views over open fields and countryside surround the barn. Horses, sheep, badgers and woodpeckers are regularly spotted from the garden.
A roaring wood burner and bi-fold doors opening to the garden make the open-plan living space genuinely comfortable in any season.
The owner runs a nearby catering business and can deliver champagne afternoon tea directly to the barn. Just book in advance.
Trails through ancient woodland start nearby and lead to Preston village and the country pub at Wickhambreaux. No driving needed.
Deerson Barn holds a 4.9 out of 5 guest rating and has won Customers' Choice awards in 2022 and 2024.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Deerson Barn by car, head towards Preston village near Canterbury in Kent. The barn is accessed via a rough country track so take this slowly on arrival. Private on-site parking is available for up to 8 vehicles.
The nearest railway station is Canterbury East or Canterbury West, both served by regular services from London. From Canterbury you can take a taxi to Preston village which is within a 20-minute drive of the city centre.
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Located ¾ mile from your accommodation.
Postcode: CT3 1DH
Located Walkable via woodland trail from your accommodation.
Postcode: CT3 1RQ
Located Approx. 15-minute drive from your accommodation.
Postcode: CT2 0DB
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