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Bracken

Cottage in Lingfield with kitchen and fireplace

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Living area
Private kitchen
Dining
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 495 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dormansland
  • Place, Lingfield Park Racecourse and Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Queen Victoria Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hever Castle and Gardens
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Bracken

Located in the heart of Surrey, a delightful two-bedroom retreat nestled in the picturesque village of Dormansland, with easy train access to London. Bracken promises a warm and inviting escape boasting a unique blend of eclectic artistry and modern comfort, ensuring a memorable and cosy stay for up to four guests.

Step inside into the lounge, a captivating and welcoming room with plush furnishings, enjoy the soft glow of the wood burner, with smart TV and Wi-Fi included during your stay.

From the lounge, you'll discover a contemporary kitchen equipped with all the amenities you need to whip up culinary delights during your stay. One of the standout features of Bracken is its dining area, set within the charming conservatory. Here, you can savour your meals while basking in the natural light that floods the room, or simply gaze out at the beautiful garden views. On sunny days, step outside to the seating area and enjoy al fresco dining surrounded by the serene beauty of the outdoors.

Bracken truly offers a "home from home" atmosphere, where you can unwind, create lasting memories, and reconnect with loved ones.

With the local train station in Dormansland just a 20-minute walk away, you can conveniently hop on a train that will whisk you into the heart of London, providing access to the vibrant city within moments. This home is ideally located nearby three local pubs, all serving up delicious food. Just a short trip from Hever Castle & Gardens once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, there is lots to explore close by! Guests can walk to the nearby Marriott Hotel, golf course and spa, or why not try Michelin starred Gravetye Manor restaurant with 35 acres of beautiful grounds.

Parking is included for one vehicle on the driveway. For more information and bookings please contact Finest Retreats.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Dangerous animals not allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 16:00-22:00

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lingfield

Located in Lingfield, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Forest Way Country Park and High Weald, while Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre and Eden Valley Museum are cultural highlights. Bullswood Skirmish Paintball Games and Bluebell Railway - East Grinstead Station are also worth visiting.
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Dormansland

What's nearby

  • Lingfield Park Racecourse and Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Queen Victoria Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • London England Temple The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Hever Castle and Gardens - 18 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Ashdown Forest - 18 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Dormans Station - 14 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tammy's Thai Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lingfield's Fish and Chips - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bracken pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 25. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Bracken?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bracken?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bracken located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bullswood Skirmish Paintball Games and Lingfield Park Racecourse and Golf Club. Crowhurst Yew and Queen Victoria Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km). Dormans Station is 14 minutes by foot and Lingfield Station is 26 minutes.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Christopher

Bracken property in Dormansland

Homely feel to the property. Good location. The stay was like being in a friend's house while they are away: half-used bottles of sauce and pickle in the fridge etc. That's nice in a way, but several areas could be improved with little or no cost: a) no instructions on using heating, managing the rubbish etc b) no heating when we arrived - in October guests should have control of heating c) poor cleanliness, and dirty plates, mugs, table mats etc left in cupboards d) there are bedside lamps but no sockets to plug them into e) as far as I could see, there is no smoke/heat detector in the kitchen f) there is a leak of water into the cupboard under the sink. Overall, we had a nice break at Bracken, and we knew the accommodation would be simple because of the value price, but the matters above would make the property more attractive to future hirers.

4/10 Poor

Stacy A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Could have so much potential but really put us off another return (sorry).

Cons-no main light in the back bedroom. Had to use bedside table light.-as in the photo there are a few Gauguin paintings of a naked ladies (not great for little ones).-in the second bedroom, the cupboard is full of the owners stuff so there is no where to hang anything.-stairs to the bedrooms are rather steep with floating stairs.-in the back garden there is a side light by the gate but the rest of the garden is in darkness, none of the solar lights work.-different levels of floor between the living room (low door height), kitchen, bathroom & a small step into each bedroom at the top of the stairs.-another trip hazard between the conservatory and the kitchen.-the front door doesn't have a key (certainly that we could find, we did find the key on top of the fridge to the old red car stuck on the drive) but worried that our only emergency exit was through the kitchen and into the conservatory. Even if we had found a key to the front door, both the sofa and lamp are far too close to the front door, that we'd never get through.The final issue was returning Wednesday afternoon to find a baliff letter stuck to the window of the conservatory door in the back garden. This really unsettled us as we didn't know whether they'd return. The back gate to the garden can't be locked as door and fence post are at different hights and the catch to open the gate is easily accessible either side for entry to the house. We felt really vulnerable.-We did email Vrbo who didn’t reply.
Due to the car on the drive, it does narrow the space for any guest and there car.
Cupboard in the second bedroom. You would have to climb into the cupboard to hang stuff up.
This is the cupboard in the back bedroom and there is a mammoth amount of stuff in the way so we weren't able to use the hanger space.
At the top of the floating stairs you have another step into each bedroom which you have to remember each time you leave the room.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

A lovely place to stay

It had everything we needed, and very comfortable
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

A lovely place to stay

It had everything we needed, and very comfortable

8/10 Good

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home away from home

This property feels like you are house sitting. Everything you expect and more was provided. Having travelled from London where the accommodation varied, this home was a relief to stay in. The only real problem for us was that my spouse is very tall so had to duck when using the stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

jos e.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house!!

We stayed in this house for 5 days. Danielle was very helpful. There was some hair from a dog on the floor,but the rest of the house was clean. Nice atmosphere!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

You made the place very cozy and comfortable to live in. We really appreciated it.

Thanks for the great time.
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10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful time here.

We hiked on the public footpaths around Dormansland. Thanks to the local train station we were able to visit London three times. The house was so cozy that one day we just stayed home and enjoyed the day watching TV and relaxing.
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10/10 Excellent

Comfortable, welcoming and a great place to stay!

I stayed at Bracken last year. A friend told me about it. It was a great place to stay comfortable , welcoming, just a great place to stay. Would highly recommend it as a great place to stay. Will definitely use it again.

8/10 Good

Barbara V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Günstige Lage, gute Ausstattung

Das kleine Haus mit einem schönen Wintergarten liegt in der Nähe zahlreicher interessanter Parks und Schlösser und relativ nah beim Flughafen Gatwick. Das Haus befindet sich an einer Durchgangsstraße. Im Ort fußläufig drei Pubs mit gutem Essen, kleiner Laden und Post Office in der Nähe. Das Haus selbst hat eine sehr gut ausgestattete Küche mit allen möglichen Geräten (ohne Spülmaschine, aber im Urlaub isst man ja sowieso eher auswärts). Reich dekorierte Innenausstattung, kleines Bad mit Dusche und Badewanne, steile und sehr schmale Treppe ins Obergeschoss. Ausführliche Beschreibung der technischen Gegebenheiten und der Umgebung war zur Hand.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sweet house, great location

A sweet house in a ideal location. Comfortable beds. Just what we needed.
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6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Nice charming house but not ready for paying customers

Nice charming house and they took my complaints seriously. It was pretty dirty, smelly sofa, sticky floor and especially a dirty kitchen including the fridge. Still got that leftover bread in the freezer someone was complaining about in his reviews. Mentioned it to the manager and they send someone to clean it again. Didn&#39t really make any differences.
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6/10 Okay

Rowena

Good location, could be a lovely place to stay.

Location. Kitchen well equipped once we found the cutlery in a cardboard box. Cleanliness. Nice area for dining in extension. With a little more thought, could be a lovely place. Uncomfortable low settee, had to bring dining room chair in to lounge area to watch TV. No welcome book&#47instructions. Food left in fridge. Back bedroom had no bulbshade in main light, and no sockets by the bed. One of the Bedside lamps in front bedroom had no socket to put lamp in. Somebody&#39s pizzas and pitta bread were left in freezer. It felt like someone was living there and had to leave quickly. Details said parking for 2 vehicles, however one of the spaces is taken up by a red car, which I assume belongs to the owner. It is such a shame, as with a few tweaks this would be a lovely cottage to stay in. Doors are quite stiff to open.

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