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4 star tourist board rated. Truly rural, on a farm. Pet friendly. Peaceful area.

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Private patio area
Long private drive to road
Kitchen area
Lounge area
Double bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Maidstone, ENG
  • Mote Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Kent Life
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Leeds Castle
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Rochester (RCS)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4 star tourist board rated. Truly rural, on a farm. Pet friendly. Peaceful area.

Sleeping 4 ( or 5 with an added camp bed ) the well equipped cottage is situated in the heart of the Kent countryside, with easy access to London by train, and close to Leeds and Sissinghurst Castles. Approximately 1 hour to the Channel tunnel. Excellent bird watching, walking and cycling. Neighbouring fishing lakes and our own fishing rights on The river Beult. Own patio area. Well behaved pets are welcome

Property manager

Mrs Sue Townsend
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs are not to be left alone in the cottage
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Maidstone

Located in Maidstone, this cottage is in a rural area. Pizza Express Music Room and Hazlitt Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Leeds Castle and Stoneacre. Traveling with kids? Consider Wear 'm Out, or check out an event or a game at Gallagher Stadium. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Maidstone, ENG

What's nearby

  • Mote Park - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Hazlitt Theatre - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Kent Life - 15 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Leeds Castle - 19 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 19 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Staplehurst Station - 8 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Toby Carvery - Maidstone - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Potting Shed - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Chequers Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Chippy - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Queens Head - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 star tourist board rated. Truly rural, on a farm. Pet friendly. Peaceful area. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4 star tourist board rated. Truly rural, on a farm. Pet friendly. Peaceful area.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 star tourist board rated. Truly rural, on a farm. Pet friendly. Peaceful area.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4 star tourist board rated. Truly rural, on a farm. Pet friendly. Peaceful area. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Wear 'm Out, Stoneacre, and Mote Park. Teston Bridge Country Park and Brenchley Gardens are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

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

Perfect for visiting Maidstone

This property is as advertised, it’s on a working farm so not super quiet but perfect for us as an energetic young family!! Gorgeous garden to explore and a well equipped kitchen kept us all happy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPHINE (JO) W.

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

Perfect stay for 93 year old mother and me!

Peaceful location with countryside views, lovely and warm, well equipped and very mobility friendly, helpful owner, suntrap of a little garden (not fenced if you had a dog however).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julia S.

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

Weekend away

Good directions, clean and warm accommodation. Great for walkers and dog owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

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

Mrs

Visiting friends and family, this was a great base for everywhere we wanted to go
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

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

Perfect little cottage

This cottage was just right for us. Small and cosy, very peaceful location. En suite bathrooms for each bedroom are a plus. 20 minutes away from friends we were visiting and will definitely stay again next time we visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Martien en Truus C.

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

Eccesible

Feld welkom and relaxed stay. Nice cottage, with dubbel bedroom ensuite, lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karsten R.

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

Cosy cottage

cosy, spotlessly clean cottage in absolutely quiet rural countryside. Suzanne is a great and helpful host. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Richard R.

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

Perfect base from which to explore the area

The cottage was warm and comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. It was a great location and we were able to visit many interesting places, including NT properties and Bedgebury Pinetum, to all of which we were able to take our dog. There are also nice pubs in the area to eat out at, notably the Bull Inn and The Horseshoes at East Farleigh. We may be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

samantha P.

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

Sam

Exceeded our expectations. Very clean and spacious. Nice surroundings. Quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paul T.

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

Mays cottage

Excellent location , nice and quiet , easy access into property. Lots of parking room for vehicles.Everything was provided , managed to cook a Christmas Dinner in the cottage with no issues. Hosts were very helpful and friendly. Bedrooms were large and both ensuite with walk in showers.Plenty of hot water , comfortable beds.Value for money .4 out 5 Personally i would have liked a bigger TV and bigger fridge and freezer, but we were staying over the Christmas period so we had a lot food with us. TV is just a preference. Thank you Sue. problems .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christiane L.

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

Marys Cottage - very pleasant stay

Our stay at Marys Cottage was very lovely. Situated in the countryside of Kent - a very calm surrounding. The landlady (Sue) ist always there when needed and has great tips. We never had such a well equipped cottage, everything needed and more The kids and the dog could stroll around without harm. A lot of sights, castles and cities are within reach of approximately one hour drive. London Victoria can bei reached within one hour by train from Maidstone East. Very recommendable!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enid F.

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

Delightful Cottage

The property was very comfortable and well maintained. Ideally situated if you like to walk and observe nature all around you. We were able to reach our planned destinations easily despite the major road works on the M2. Our host lived next door but this did not bother us. They made our stay very enjoyable and it was a real pleasure to be able to take our dogs without any additional charge. Thank you Suzanne.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

justin b.

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

Delightful

Always helpful, quiet and locally situated for mid kent days out. Local walks with my dog were literally on my doorstep! No cars just the occasional Horse. J
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois H.

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

Cosy cottage

For an October stay this was a warm cottage. Ideal for my elderly Dad. All on one level with good access. Only issue was that wifi was not available as communicated by message the week before. Mobile signal in the area is not great.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty F.

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

A lovely little cottage

We come to Maidstone a lot to visit family, this was the first time visiting with 2 children so we needed somewhere suitable. Sue’s cottage was perfect, all on one level, 2 big walk in showers, a small living area and decent sized kitchen with all the amenities you’d need. The washer and dryer are an added bonus when travelling with kids! A lovely garden area, a morning cuppa was lovely outside, so peaceful. We will definitely return. Sue also went above and beyond and grabbed our washing off the line one day as it looked like rain - a huge help for busy parents! Thank you again Sue xx
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUCIEN F.

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

Séjour agréable

La campagne du Kent.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen G.

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

We enjoyed

Ein Ort zum Entspannen und Wohlfühlen. Unbedingt sollte man die Kirche in der Nähe besuchen und eine Wanderung in der Umgebung machen.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

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

Super schöne Gegend

Wir haben den Aufenthalt bei Sue sehr genossen. Sie war sehr lieb und hilfsbereit. Trotz der nur drei Sterne bei der Sauberkeit, wobei das natürlich auch Ansichtssache ist, würden wir gerne nochmals wiederkommen!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C., Milton Keynes

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

Cottage near Boughton Monchelsea

Peaceful and beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

Respite in the country

We enjoyed our stay very much at the cottage and loved going out the door every morning and seeing the beautiful flowers. The dogs had a wonderful time as well exploring the area around and meeting the chickens. Thank you for a much needed break in the countryside!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

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

Great place to stay

The cottage had everything you need with lovely surroundings. Plenty of places to visit even with the dogs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Rosemary M.

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

Well equipped annex property

The cottage is very well equipped. Perhaps not as private as we expected as it is attached to the owners house. But Sue was very welcoming and helpful. Remarkably large bathrooms en-suite to each good sized bedroom (both with plenty of storage). Excellent powerful walk-in showers. Living room/dining/kitchen were, by comparison, compact but comfortable. Good wifi. Supermarkets within easy reach and a good choice of takeaways and pubs within a short drive. The area is beautiful with so much to see and do. We especially enjoyed some great walks along the river Medway valley.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes Anel P.

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

We really enjoyed our stay in this place, It is a little paradise, I love the little house and the s

Renting this place was easy.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

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

Holiday in Kent

Using Vrbo to rent this property was very straightforward. It was exactly what I wanted and would go back again in the future.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

JULIE G.

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

Lovely country cottage

Nice rural location but located well enough to visit places and plenty of places to eat locally
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Sue Townsend

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I have lived on the farm all of my life, and have been running a B&B for since 2003. The cottage was built by us in 2007 to provide a lovely place for self catering holidays as an extension of our business.

Why they chose this property

We are very lucky to live in an exceptionally beautiful area in the heart of Kent (The garden of England), but close enough to London, Canterbury, and the coast.

What makes this property unique

The cottage was designed to be completely accessible to wheelchair users, with no thresholds or steps.

Languages:

English

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