Historic Royal Kent cottage, large gardens, private pool & hot tub

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A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a wooden table with a bottle and glass, and a red patterned sofa.
A hot tub in a park with a picnic table and umbrella.
A garden with a water feature, including a fountain and a hose.
A spacious living room with a brick fireplace, red patterned sofas, a coffee table, and a view of the garden through large windows.
A house with a well-maintained lawn and a garden with various plants and flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Kent Downs

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Explore the area

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Ashford, ENG
  • Place, Kent Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪113 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ashford

Located in Ashford, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Notable landmarks in the area include Canterbury Cathedral and Leeds Castle. Travelling with kids? Consider Hollywood Bowl, or check out an event or a game at St. Lawrence Ground. Waterskiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Ashford, ENG

What's nearby

  • Kent Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park - 20 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 23 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 27 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Leeds Castle - 27 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Wye Station - 3 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rose Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pheasant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪New Flying Horse Inn Wye - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Royal Kent cottage, large gardens, private pool & hot tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Historic Royal Kent cottage, large gardens, private pool & hot tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Royal Kent cottage, large gardens, private pool & hot tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Royal Kent cottage, large gardens, private pool & hot tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Royal Kent cottage, large gardens, private pool & hot tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Royal Kent cottage, large gardens, private pool & hot tub located?

This family-friendly Ashford cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Kent Downs, Conningbrook Lakes Country Park and Cineworld Ashford. Ashford Golf Club is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice property. Garden was great. Nice area for our dog to run around in. Swimming pool and hot tube great addition
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2026
Thanks so much for the kind words, Peter. I’m glad your dog loved the garden and that the pool and hot tub were just what you needed — hope to host you all again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Having visited two years ago and had such an amazing time, we were really looking forward to visiting again. Well, we were not disappointed. We've just come back from a week staying at this incredible cottage. This was
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
Thank you, Heather — we’re so pleased our cottage lived up to your expectations on your return visit. It was a pleasure hosting you again and we’d love to welcome you back whenever you fancy another stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend this property. The house was spotlessly clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The pool, hot tub and garden were fantastic and really made the stay feel like a proper getaway.The hosts was extremely friendly and welcoming, and communication throughout was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and any questions we had were answered quickly.Overall, a lovely property with great facilities, a friendly host and everything kept to a very high standard. We’d happily stay here again!Gary and family
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 6 November 2026
Thanks Gary – you, your family and friends were a real pleasure to host. Down to earth, friendly and properly considerate, and the dog was every bit as well behaved as the rest of you! Lovely to hear the pool, hot tub and garden made it feel like a proper getaway. You’re welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Stay

We had a great time and would recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely old cottage in an excellent location. Everything as described and everywhere accessible by car within an hours drive.The pool an added bonus.Very good communication with the owners.Very pleasant stay
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous holiday home

We had a wonderful holiday at the cottage. Leaving very relaxed and refreshed. Terrific hosts and the cottage is fantastic the owners have thought of everything.Have booked again for next year - looking forward to it!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Holiday

Very comfortable and our grandchildren loved the pool
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful house. Well thought out for travelers. The host thought of everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Cottage

Wonderful stay at the perfect cottage in a great location. Spacious holiday home with everything we needed for a great week! Fully enclosed enormous garden, perfect for children and dogs. Hosts Tim & Maite were on hand for anything needed, highly recommend and will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning property with amazing outside space! :-)

We had the most wonderful stay at this property. The house is just perfect for a family get away and so peaceful. The gardens are huge and the pool is just great! We didn’t leave our whole stay and had the most relaxing time ever! Hosts were lovely and very good communication. Highly recommend. :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2022
Thanks for the lovely review Amy - we hope to see you again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage and gardens

We really enjoyed our brief stay in this beautiful cottage. It had all the facilities needed, lovely interior designs and a wonderful garden - and pool! The location is good - easy access to local pub, or short drive to shops and amenities of a town - and everything that Kent has to offer. We managed to fit in, designer shopping, beach and Canterbury - plus lots of pool time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend

Such a perfect venue for a girlie weekend. We were very lucky with the weather so got to spend the day around the pool. The cottage was perfect with everything we needed. We had the best time. Thank you Tim & Matie. I would highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical place

Tim&Maite’s Cottage is a really fantastic, peaceful and magical place! The garden is extraordinary with more than enough space, the house is lovely and well arranged. We have booked for next year the day after our first night here! Many thanks to Tim & Maite, till next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Peter, it was such a pleasure to host you and your lovely family and we will be very happy to welcome you back next year :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Core Memories Made

We stayed here as a family of 5 with ages ranging from 7 to teens to 40 somethings. We all had the most amazing 6 nights and we were so sad when our time had come to an end. The house, the garden, and the pool were incredible. We had some much needed quality family time and I would recommend this property without reservation, we had the most magical time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a great time in this cottage, got very lucky with the weather so having a pool was brilliant and it's bigger than it looks in the photos and properly heated so really nice to be in. The garden is huge with lots of shady areas and seating and a great badminton court. Our 3 teenagers really enjoyed it, and the hot tub and outdoor shower were definitely a bonus.Beds are super comfy, the setting is very private and not overlooked at all, everything worked as expected, all in all a very stress free week and we'd definitely book again next year. Thank you Tim!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect week

Beautiful house in stunning location. Perfect peace and quiet but plenty to do if you want to, lots of walks and decent pubs, shopping in Ashford. Nice touches for the kids with the mouse hunt and sheep box. We will be back. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful break

My family and I were slightly hesitant about booking a cottage in the midst of winter but we all had the best time ever. The Cottage is gorgeous and the wood-burning stove made it super cosy, the kids adored playing on the trampoline for hours on end. We discovered some stunning countryside walks and forests and quaint old Kentish pubs serving amazing food - we all want to come back already. Really organised hosts too - thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful trip

What a fantastic house for a group of friends looking for a relaxing break away. The house was beautiful and equipped with everything you could need. The garden was magical and the pool was an amazing addition to our stay. The hosts were very attentive and available at anytime if you had any questions. There is a lovely pub on the green a couple minutes walk away and the town of Wye is a 10 minute drive away, with lots of walking routes if you want to stretch your legs. Thanks for having us, we look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 4th or 5th stay at the cottage. We love it there so much! The cottage is beautiful ave has every amenity you could possibly need. The garden is extremely peaceful. The swimming pool is awesome, especially if you’re lucky enough to get great weather as we did during our stay. The hot tub and outdoor shower are brilliant! The location of Plantagenet is perfect. There’s lots of lovely places to walk and plenty of gorgeous restaurants. Tim is the perfect host and will do everything he can to ensure you have the most wonderful stay. I can’t recommend the cottage highly enough. It’s simply perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Tranquil location with private pool

Plantagenet Cottage is an amazing place to stay, lovely bedrooms (very comfy beds), a big garden with views of the sunset towards Eastwell Manor and a great private swimming pool. It’s such a tranquil location, perfect for relaxing by the pool or enjoying a barbecue in the garden. The cottage has been lovingly restored with great original features and everything you could need in the kitchen. Tim is a great host, quick to respond to any questions, gave really clear instructions on how to find the cottage and checking we had everything we needed. The cottage was clean and tidy, with a lovely welcome basket on arrival - even including dog treats for my friend’s dog. I really can’t recommend highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2022
Thanks for your wonderful words Alex - please come back another time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect holiday location

We went away as a family, two young kids and couldn’t fault it. Very private and out of the way, with lots of stuff a short drive away, including Ashford shopping centre and town. The pool is huge with lots of toys and fun things to use, already at the cottage. Lovely swing, trampoline and other various toys and bits around and in the cottage. The pictures don’t do it justice, the garden is huge and be prepared to get your steps in walking around it! Inside the cottage is beautiful and really gives you the home feeling while being on holiday. The hosts were 100% perfect with great communication and extremely welcoming. From the start of the booking process to the checking out, it was stress free and so easy. We appreciate everything that was done and how easy it all was. Thank you so much for the amazing experience and hope to come back in a couple of years for longer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A true secret garden

We stayed at the Plantagenet cottage the night before my wedding with my bridesmaids and then with my husband for a complete get away. It was so special from start to finish! The cottage is hidden away from the real world, very peaceful. The garden is fantastic, with beautiful views out into the Eastwell manor grounds. Inside everything was clean and perfectly presented. So many original features and nods the older building with modern features to make cooking and relaxing nice and easy. Everything labelled clearly which is great, no confusion over keys, cupboards or lights. Tim was just leaving when we arrived and it was a pleasure to meet before we unpacked and settled in. A few helpful tips with the pool which was great, we got straight in and it was absolutely divine! I cannot fault our stay in any way, it was perfect. Thank you Tim and Maite.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

lovely cottage

Dear Tim & Maite, we spent a very nice week in your beautiful cottage. House and garden are just great and very well kept. There is lots to do in the area. Thanks so much
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful hideaway with a pool

Best place to come for a cheeky quiet get away a stones throw from London - with a private pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we hoped it would be

This is a lovely house in a great location and comfortably fit the wife and I, my three young boys, the in-laws and their dog. It felt bigger than the pictures online which was great and the features within gave it real character. All was clean and ready for us with the owners communication great and overall very welcoming. The real highlight of this property though is the garden. While the enclosed pool was perfect, the best word to describe the garden is magical. You felt in your own little world and the kids and dog loved it especially. I would highly recommend this property and hope to return with both my family or with a group of friends. Thank you, Tim and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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