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

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View out to the fields from the courtyard table

Lounge with 3 seater leather sofa and rocking chair, foot stall & coffee table.

Lounge rocking chair and matching dog bed.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 40 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Tonbridge

The Big Cat Sanctuary10 min drive
Sissinghurst Castle and Garden12 min drive
Leeds Castle14 min drive
London (LHR-Heathrow)100 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1st floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

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

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Suitable with parents.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

1 dog will be considered. Please enquire.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking only outside

The annexe is only suitable at maximum for 4 people. If unauthorised guests stay the booking damage/breaking of T & C will be charged. £100

Dogs must not be left alone in the annexe.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tonbridge

Located in Tonbridge, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at High Weald and Vinters Valley Nature Reserve, while Cranbrook Museum and Tyrewhitt-Drake Museum of Carriages are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Wear 'm Out and Stoneacre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tonbridge

What's nearby

Weald of Kent Golf Club - 3 min drive
The Big Cat Sanctuary - 10 min drive
Mote Park - 11 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 White Horse - 5 min drive
The Plough - 6 min drive
The Kings Head - 3 min drive
The Queens Head - 4 min drive
The Potting Shed - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A pretty 4* detached rural holiday cottage in the heart of the Kent countryside pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A pretty 4* detached rural holiday cottage in the heart of the Kent countryside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A pretty 4* detached rural holiday cottage in the heart of the Kent countryside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A pretty 4* detached rural holiday cottage in the heart of the Kent countryside located?

This family-friendly Tonbridge cottage is located in a rural location, 2 mi (3.3 km) from Weald of Kent Golf Club, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wear 'm Out and Chart Hills Golf Club. Balfour Winery and High Weald are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Katja B.

24 October 2023

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

Nice little country cottage

The house is perfect for a getaway in the Weald. It was spotlessly clean. A nice welcome package with milk, cereal and tea made breakfast easy. Everything was in good nick. Recommend their pub The Kings Head in nearby Staplehurst. Also 50 minutes to London from there if you want no more beautiful countryside.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew D.

17 September 2023

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

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

Christian L.

25 August 2023

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

A great place I can only recommend

Ein Superferiendomizil für bis zu vier Personen. Wir waren mit zwei Kinder, 12 und 14, dort. Es gibt ein tolles Willkommenspaket mit Kaffee, Tee, Milch ..., im Haus ist alles da, was man braucht, wir haben nichts vermisst. Die Ausstattung ist sehr durchdacht, bis hin zum Nähset, Klebeband und Waschmittel. Geschmackvolle Ausstattung, praktisch und wohnlich - und piccobello sauber. Eine ganz klare Empfehlung!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maurice H.

2 August 2023

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

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.

21 July 2023

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Katherine Hughes

My name is Katherine, I’m 47 and I’m a business manager of our own pub in Staplehurst The Kings Head. I’m married to John and mother of two grown up lads Charlie 21 & Jack 20. We have Murphy the cockerpoo who is friendly and will occasionally come and say hello
I enjoy managing our holiday let and help travellers enjoy all the places to visit in Kent. We have so many places that our foreign visitors are desperate to visit such as Leeds Castle, Canterbury, London, Tunbridge Wells, Rye all within an hour from us.
We have made many friends while running the holiday let and enjoy being able to share what we enjoy about living in Kent with all of our visitors. Most of our visitors return year after year as there is too much to do in a weeks visit x

Why they chose this property

Set in a beautiful location in the heart of the Garden of England. California Annex is set behind my family home . Hawkenbury is a lovely quiet Hamlet village that is in the middle of the Kent countryside. There are two lovely villages with mainline train stations to London only 2 miles away.

We are close to London (55 minutes by train) Royal Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury, Bluewater shopping centre, Howlets Zoo, Leeds, & Hever Castles, Many National trust properties, Scotney castle, Sissinghurst gardens, Tenterden and for sightseeing this area is perfect.

Many people come here to explore the garden of England, Local Vineyard tours are available from Biddenden or Chapel down where you can sample their wines and ciders.

The Annex is very private but still close enough to not feel completely cut off. In the evenings you can enjoy the peace of the countryside, from June onwards the calfs and cows actually put their head over the annex fence to say hello .

Both villages of Staplehurst and Headcorn have lovely country pubs, The Kings Head -In Staplehurst (our pub) is open every day from 12pm and serves food 7 days a week serving an amazing Traditional Roast on Sundays (to book 01580 891231), The Milk house in Sissinghurst, Potting Shed In langley and there is a local Hawkenbury pub less than 1/4 mile walk that is fine for a quick beer in the garden. Theres a chemist, Indian takeaway/restaurant, Chinese restaurants, Butchers, off-licence, Bakers and the other convenience shops in Headcorn and Staplehurst Villages
There is a leaflet in the annexe for delivery from a local indian takeaway too.

Sainsburys is now in Staplehurst for your grocery shopping.

There are a number of great restaurants within a 5 mile radius enabling you to eat from pub food to Michelin Star every night.

There are plenty of days out for the children from Zoos, Leeds Castle with Maze, Falconry and castle play area, Play centres, Ice Skating, Cinemas, Woods, Go Ape, Pottery workshops

What makes this property unique

Private, Self contained, peaceful, pretty and modern.

Rated 4* by Visit England. This annex is not let to anyone I am very careful to only let it to people I know will look after it enabling every stay to be as pleasant as the next. We have equipped the annexe with home comforts such as free sat, Ps3 for the children, Board Games, books and DVD's to make your stay when your in the annexe comfortable. The fields in front and behind the Annexe are owned by our friendly farmer neighbour and he is happy for you to walk round the fields in the summer months.

Being behind our family home provides the travellers with piece in the middle of the Kent countryside but the reassurance if they need anything we are only next door to help with information on the local area.

Within walking distance from the local pub that provides lovely food and being surrounded by Kentish pubs and restaurants (about 50 within a 10 mile radius) there is always somewhere to eat out if you don't fancy cooking.