Lovely Kent cottage with rural Medway views

Entire cottage in Kent, United Kingdom

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Mary
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

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Our small, cosy cottage is set in a rural location, next door to a livery stables, with beautiful views across fields towards the River Medway, yet just a five minute drive from Tonbridge town centre. Perfectly situated for visits to local attractions such as Leeds Castle, Hever Castle, Knole Park and Royal Tunbridge Wells to name but a few. Perfect for couples or a single visitor, the 1-bed cottage is self-contained with outside patio area and parking (a car is recommended for your visit).

The space
The cottage was built in 2018 and was redecorated in 2021. It has an open plan living area with corner sofa, armchair, smart TV, bookcase, small dining table and chairs. The fully equipped kitchen has electric oven, gas hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, Nespresso machine dishwasher and under-counter fridge with small freezer compartment. There is also a small blender and an electric grill for toasting sandwiches, etc. There is underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. The downstairs bathroom has a large shower, toilet, small hand basin and heated towel rail. A separate utility area off the bathroom houses a Bosch washer-dryer, boiler, iron, ironing board, laundry basket, pegs and clothes airer. There is an area for hanging coats and a shoe storage unit by the entrance. Upstairs is the spacious loft-style bedroom with standard 4'6" double bed and comfy Emma mattress, side tables, dressing table and chest of drawers. Bed linen and towels are provided, as well as waffle dressing gowns. There is a hair dryer in the dressing table drawer. There is plentiful cupboard and wardrobe space on the landing. There is a wide selection of books, games and CDs. Outside is a patio area with table and chairs which backs directly onto our garden. There are lovely walks locally across fields and down to the river Medway.

Guest access
The Cottage is best accessed by car. There is space for you to park directly beside the cottage on the concreted area just in front of the farmyard gate. Should you be travelling by public transport, Tonbridge Station is located at the south end of the town, 1.5 miles away and there is a bus stop a short 5 minute walk from The Cottage with services into Tonbridge town centre, to Tonbridge Wells or to Maidstone. We will normally be here to welcome you and hand over the keys, but if for any reason we are away, there is a secure coded key box on the property to allow you to let yourself in.

Other things to note
The cottage is small, so best suited to couples or single guests rather than families, however we do have an additional inflatable single bed available. The cottage is not equipped for young children and I’m afraid we do not allow dogs or other pets.

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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 76 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Kent, England, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

The cottage is situated in a quiet, rural location on the edge of Tonbridge, yet is very close to local shops, pubs, restaurants and the town centre. The cottage overlooks the watermeadows leading down to the river Medway where horses and sheep graze. Pefectly located for easy access to both London and the south east coast, the cottage is a 40 minute drive from Gatwick airport and 1 hr from Heathrow. There are many National Trust and English Heritage properties in the area, excellent cycle and walking routes, opportunities for boating on the river, and good shopping in nearby Tunbridge Wells or Maidstone. Some of the many local attractions include Hever Castle, Penshurst Place, Knole House and Park and Chartwell.

Meet your host

Superhost
76 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
My work: Music Agent
Speaks English and French
I am a classical musicians’ agent living in Kent, married to Angus, a historical novelist, and we have two children, Emma and Robin. In 2018, we converted our outhouse into a one-bedroom cottage and are now delighted to offer it as a holiday let. We live on the edge of Tonbridge, in a rural location but very close to the town centre.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 15:00
Checkout before 10:00
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm