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A pretty 4* detached rural holiday cottage in the heart of the Kent countryside

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Point of interest
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 40 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Tonbridge
  • Weald of Kent Golf Club
    3 min drive
  • Balfour Winery
    9 min drive
  • The Big Cat Sanctuary
    10 min drive
  • London (BQH-Biggin Hill)
    63 min drive

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About the area

Tonbridge

In Tonbridge .At this Tonbridge cottage, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Weald of Kent Golf Club and 6 miles (10 km) of Balfour Winery. High Weald and Chart Hills Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Weald of Kent Golf Club - 3 min drive
  • Balfour Winery - 9 min drive
  • The Big Cat Sanctuary - 10 min drive
  • Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 12 min drive
  • Leeds Castle - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Staplehurst Station - 3 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Weald of Kent - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Queens Head - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Plough - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Three Chimneys - ‬11 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.

A pretty 4* detached rural holiday cottage in the heart of the Kent countryside

A pretty self contained detached annex that's located in the grounds behind the owners family house, its peaceful and provides privacy, beautiful country views and has the use of its own small fenced gravelled courtyard with seating and BBQ. Car parking at the front of the main house for guests.

Surrounded by farmland fields and only 2 miles to the nearest Village of Staplehurst or Headcorn and mainline stations to London and Canterbury we are in a fantastic position for site seeing with many national trust and heritage sites locally. Plenty of countryside to walk and a great location to cycle.

The annexe has Wifi and two Tv's with free sat. The open plan loft room upstairs is ideal for party of 2 people but able to cater for 4 if necessary in one loft bedroom. 1 x king size bed and 1 x single with guest bed below.

Plenty of cupboards and draws for clothes storage, TV, PS3 & 1 controller, small sofa, dressing table with hair dryer, bookcase (with books, & CD's).

The kitchen is fully equipped with crockery, pans cutlery, fridge and small freezer, microwave, kettle and toaster. This leads out into the gravel courtyard and round to the patio area that has stunning views over farmland.

The lounge has dining table and 4 chairs, leather sofa, Rocking Chair, coffee tables, wall mounted 43” Smart Tv that has Free view, Netflix, Prime Tv and much more. Board games and books for guests to enjoy.

The Bathroom is downstairs with shower, basin, toilet, laundry cupboard with automatic washing machine and clothes airer and outside washing line that is fully detachable.

The Annex is in a Rural location about 2 miles from the nearest village of Staplehurst and the village of Headcorn. A car in my opinion is essential to enable you to see all the beautiful countryside, visit the many national trust properties within a 10 mile radius and visit some of the counties pubs and restaurants.

Extras:
A travel cot, buggy & High Chair are available on request. Please request when booking.

We accept Dogs on request only and there is a small charge if accepted. Please enquire with owner - do not use instant booking until owner has agreed.

A welcome pack of basics such as milk, bread, sugar, butter, tea & cereal is included with all 7 night bookings.

A disinfected deep clean is carried out before arrival and after departure. If you would like a clean and linen change during your stay the cost will be £40 per clean. Please contact us for this service if required.

Property manager

Katherine Hughes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Freezer
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking only outside

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1 sq ft (0 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: 1 dog will be considered. Please enquire.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Suitable with parents.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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A pretty 4* detached rural holiday cottage in the heart of the Kent countryside Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful rural cottage
Great place for a family seeking a quiet location. We were greeted by our gracious host, who showed us the cottage and gave us recommendations for nearby dining and places of interest - of which there are many. Watching cows and rabbits graze in the pasture was quite relaxing. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely private, spacious, well equipped cottage. The owners live on site, and were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
mini break
lovely location. nice to hear cows in the morning instead of cars! property was sweet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Good, but.....
The let was clinically clean and poorly designed ithe a ground floor shower room / loo accessible through the Kitchen area and lounge and with no upstairs ablution arrangement. The motor exit is EXTREMELY dangerous to the unwary and I would not return for this reason alone
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maurice H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable stay
Very comfortable and well equipped detached annex within easy striking distance of nice Kent villages and several National Trust properties. Only negative would be a difficult driveway to exit on to a sharp bend with very limited visibility.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Relaxing
This little break is just what we needed. I am in early stages of pregnancy, so i wasn't up for doing much this week.. It was perfect. We took our nervous Greyhound, Rootsy, who coped amazingly. The setting was perfect for him, as it was very quiet, set back off the road and he was able to spend time in the fenced off garden without us having to worry about him. He wasn't too sure on our friendly neighbours (the cows!) However, i loved them! The village is beautiful, with everything you need a short drive down the road. I cannot recommend this little annexe enough, the host are very kind and understanding. The annexe was modern and spotless, with a shower to die for. We really hope to come back sometime, once little one has arrived. Thank you for the most relaxing 4 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need for a relaxing break
Lovely cottage with all amenities provided. Great view from the patio, perfect for sunsets. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
Very homely and hosts very accommodating. Kitchen was very well equipped as was the welcome pack including treats for our pets who also stayed with is.
Stayed 33 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edmund G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home from home in Kent.
California annexe had everything we needed as a base for our stay in Kent. The bedroom and lounge were spacious and the kitchen and bathroom well equipped. The cottage was very comfortable and private, perfect for us to retire to for the evening after a day out. Will definitely consider re-booking.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet annex in lovely area
Really nice welcome basket, lovely place to stay, would recommend, we only stayed 2 nights but thought we could stay longer the place was so well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect retreat
We arrived to a perfectly presented holiday home. It was exactly as described and there was a lovely welcome hamper. The local area was full of great walks, takeaways and pubs. Katherine was a lovely host - friendly and with great communications - we wouldn’t hesitate to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend break
A very comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs
Really sweet little annex at the back of quite a grand cottage. Everything was clean and in good order. The washing machine was really helpful, and the welcome pack was thoughtfully put together and very generous. Very private. Highly recommended for couples, who can manage fairly steep stairs .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice getaway
Stayed here for one night with my wife as a birthday present, nice accommodation, lovely surroundings. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoroughly enjoyable
Good quiet location, impeccably clean and tidy. The host was friendly, she greeted myself and my husband when we arrived and explained the best way to drive out of the property as it is on a very sharp, blind bend. We had a lovely welcome basket, which was very handy, which consisted of tea, coffee, bread, cereal, milk, butter, biscuits. The heating was on when we arrived. The host had thought of lots of nice little touches like dog bowl, poo bags, water container for dogs, magazines, games, books, dvds, straighteners, hairdryer, lovely soft towels, comfortable bed. the list is endless. Thoroughly enjoyed our two night break. Julie 😀

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage in beautiful area
Much bigger space than expected, host did everything to make the place warm and welcoming. Would 100% recommend for couples, friends or small families.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Clean and tidy. Had a lovely stay and defo recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Five star BUT - why do Vrbo use two different identities ?? (Vrbo and Home Away) - Just to confuse the public ! !
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter B., Shoreham By Sea

Liked: Cleanliness
A property very worthy of 4 star status
We spent a very tranquil few days in this well- appointed holiday home. Access instructions were easy to follow and we were given a friendly and informative welcome by the owner. The welcome pack was also greatly appreciated. The living areas- both upstairs and down- were cosy, comfortable, well- decorated and very spacious for the two of us. There was plenty of storage and the owners had provided everything for the visitor's needs. It was a bit chilly for eating outside, in the annex's seating area, but we spent our first evening enjoying a drink, watching the rabbits and jay in the field beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Annexe
Could not fault Katherine at all, very speedy in her responses to queries and the Annexe was perfect! Directions to the annexe was perfect and so was the location! Had everything we needed and the kids particularly enjoyed the goodies that were waiting for us! Would recommend to anyone and will definitely stay again im sure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place to Stay
Beautiful place to stay in a lovely location with everything you could want for a very comfortable time in a home from home. Quiet and peaceful part of the world and perfect starting location to explore Kent and East Sussex.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely stay
Clean and cozy. Peaceful area, just what we needed after our busy days. Good location - about an hour by car to get to landmark locations.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a great stay. The property was comfortable, excellent facilities and extremely clean and the welcome package was very thoughtful. Excellent location for exploring Kent and East Sussex.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and accommodation.
The annexe was spotless and had everything you would need. The welcome pack was a lovely touch and it was reassuring to know that covid swabs had been done in the property. We met both owners, Katherine and John who were very helpful and gave us the method on how to safely leave the drive as the property is on a very sharp bend. The kitchen was fully equipped so we were able to cook an evening meal easily. The mattress on the king size bed is so comfortable and we are now considering getting one for ourselves! We didn't see any cows in the field but we did see loads of rabbits in the evening while we were sitting outside in our little private patio area that was provided. Overall we felt this was a five star accommodation and look forward to staying there again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021