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Listed 17th Century Cottage in a pretty Kent Village - 20 mins to Rye and Coast.

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Welcome to The Old School House
Exterior
Relaxing lounge with log burner
Living area
Front garden

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Woodchurch, England
  • Gusbourne Estate Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • The Chapel Down Winery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Ashford Designer Outlet
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Lydd (LYX)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Listed 17th Century Cottage in a pretty Kent Village - 20 mins to Rye and Coast.

The Old School House is a Grade II listed cottage located in Woodchurch, a delightful village near Tenterden. Recently renovated, the cottage, which once was the village school house, is spacious, well-appointed and peaceful. So pretty, you almost expect Miss Marple to be there!

Built in the 17th century, the beautiful, beamed house (no low beams) has two double bedrooms, both with king sized beds, plus a large attic room with one small double bed and one single bed - ideal for children and adults alike. All the beds have high quality, new mattresses for a great sleep. A cot and z bed are also available.

There is a bathroom, with drencher shower and traditional bath, on the first floor. A shower room with fixed and hand-held shower, plus loo, is on the ground floor.

The bright, fully equipped kitchen has a gas and electric range cooker, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine & large fridge/freezer.

The dining room, overlooking the front garden and with an inglenook fireplace, can seat up to eight.

The lounge is spacious with two sofas and an armchair, wood-burning stove (firewood supplied), wide-screen TV with Netflix, Apple tv, Amazon tv and Freeview, CD player, hi-fi (with Bluetooth). A range of traditional games are also available.

The house has fibre optic broadband.

One of the delights of this house is the large and pretty cottage garden, where outside dining on its large table is recommended. There are lounge chairs and two steamer chairs for those lazy summer afternoons listening to the birdsong and the church bells.

If you ever want to leave the house and garden, there are plentiful local and nearby amenities. Next door to the house is a farm shop selling locally produced meat, milk and vegetables. Two village pubs, The Six Bells and the Bonny Cravat, are a couple of minutes walk away, both offering entertainment and serving food. The house is opposite the village green, which has a children's playground.

Woodchurch also houses the Rare Breeds Centre where rare British breeds of farm animals can be seen up close - great for an all-day children's activity.

A post office, newsagents, Woodchurch Wine's vineyard, a heritage Windmill and the Woodchurch museum are all local to the property.

In the car, you are 10 minutes from historic Tenterden with its great shops, restaurants, bars and terrific heritage railway. Take the steam train to Bodium castle and picnic in the grounds, or book the very popular lunch or dinner Pullman services.

Visit the Chapel Down vineyard in Tenterden. Tours offer a delicious tasting!

Only 20 minutes away by car is Rye with wonderful antique shops, architecture and restaurants. Or Camber Sands offers miles of golden sandy beeches.

There is private parking for up to four cars.

Pets are considered. If you wish to bring a pet please give full details of this in your initial reservation enquiry or request. We will do our very best to accommodate them.

Property manager

Chris Lambert
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
One small well behaved dog allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs are not permitted on furniture or in the bedrooms. Please bring any blankets or bowls etc that you may need for your dog. Thank you.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ashford

Located in Ashford, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park. Travelling with kids? Consider South of England Rare Breeds Centre and Kent and East Sussex Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Woodchurch, England

What's nearby

  • South of England Rare Breeds Centre - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Gusbourne Estate Winery - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • The Chapel Down Winery - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Camber Sands - 33 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

  • Ashford Ham Street Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ferry Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The George - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Woolpack Inn Warehorne - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Black Lion - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dukes Head - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Listed 17th Century Cottage in a pretty Kent Village - 20 mins to Rye and Coast. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Listed 17th Century Cottage in a pretty Kent Village - 20 mins to Rye and Coast.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Listed 17th Century Cottage in a pretty Kent Village - 20 mins to Rye and Coast.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Listed 17th Century Cottage in a pretty Kent Village - 20 mins to Rye and Coast. located?

This family-friendly Ashford cottage is located in a rural location, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from South of England Rare Breeds Centre, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kent and East Sussex Railway and Battlezone. Hamstreet Woods National Nature Reserve and High Weald are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

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

Perfect trip

We so enjoyed our stay in School House, Woodchurch. The house and garden are absolutely gorgeous. Peacefully situated right next to the church, the house is cosy and stylish with everything you need for a comfortable stay. We visited Rye, Ellen Terry’s house (National Trust), walked a lovely route (7 miles) from Warehorne to Appledore and back, Tenterden, and did some good walks from the house. Will definitely be back - one of the best houses/gardens we’ve ever stayed in. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE T.

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Claire

Stunning, once again x
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen O.

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The perfect cosy retreat

The welcome was glorious! Lovely and warm, Christmas lights twinkling, and a welcome pack of fizz and fruitcake. The house was beautiful and immaculate. It had everything we needed. Logs for the fire, candles, matches, condiments etc. All these little touches really make a difference. Lovely comfy beds and a beautiful area to explore. We absolutely loved it. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

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Birthday weekend away with family

Firstly I am fussy when it comes to finding a property to stay in. I have so many boxes to tick and this property ticked them all, plus extras! This beautiful house is bang in the centre of Woodchurch village. Chris, the host, has thought of everything you could possibly need for your stay. Games, books, DVD’s, log burner, open fire, well stocked kitchen with dishwasher, it was just like home. The showers and bath were excellent. Good to have two toilets when there is 5 adults in the house. We literally did not set foot outside the door once on Saturday due to the awful weather but we were cosy and content inside. Farm shop next door should you wish to purchase supplies, plus a local store further down the road. Two pubs within walking distance. Everyone slept well in their beds; you can hear the church bells ringing once you wake up a bit. If you want a lovely historic old house to stay in then this is the one for you. We didn’t get to use the garden but in better weather it would be lovely to sit out with a glass of something. Chris is the perfect host, he answered numerous questions that I sent him and always replied promptly. Would love to stay again at some point in the future. Thank you Chris for allowing us to stay in your wonderful house. 10/10 from all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline H.

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Family break

Porperty exactly as advertized. Lovely location close to tourist sites, really comfortable and well stocked. Better than any other properties I have stayed in. Do think bathrooms should have better heating options and imagine in winter get quite cold. Also quite expensive compared to others of same ilk but as I said extremely well maintained so depends on your budget and amount of people travelling.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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Half term hols

Wonderful stay in every way. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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"Our Best Christmas Ever"

That was the unanimous vote from our 2 children and their partners this year when we met together from different areas of the U.K. and spent a week at this idyllic cottage. Beautifully maintained, super comfy beds and duvets, spotlessly clean and so cleverly laid out for a family gathering. (Although my husband and I arrived a few days early and we loved having the place to ourselves too!) Chris was a superb host, we had all the information that we needed and he even decorated the house (with beautiful taste!) and put a tree up for us! In the words of one of our children after the first night there "I think I've just spent the night sleeping on a cloud". They loved the comfy beds so much that they wanted to know makes of the mattresses and toppers as well as the luxurious duvets and pillows. There is every amenity you can think of in this place. The garden with it's fairy lights was lovely in the evenings - although we only viewed it from the warmth of the open fires inside as it was too cold to go out! 2 pubs within walking distance and lovely walks nearby. I'm a decent home cook and brought lots of my own kitchen utensils with me but I really didn't need them as the place was so well equipped. I do have cooker envy I must say. I can't recommend this place enough to prospective guests. You really won't regret your decision!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Historical Heaven

Having pulled up outside the Old School House we were so thrilled with our choice. A bit of a tussle with the key pad and then - we were in! What a delight to walk through this cosy, tasteful and beautiful home beneath ancient beams and through gorgeous oak doors. Having rented MANY cottages over the years, this one stands head and shoulders above the others. Every comfort was considered- a fantastic range of spices, sauces and cooking appliances, sumptuous beds and piping hot water on tap, also an easy to control heating system - we couldn’t have asked for more BUT WE GOT IT! The cottage comes with Chris as a host, and what a host he is. He answered our few questions quickly and explained things in ways that two elderly ladies could clearly understand. I must confess we both hoped to meet him in person, as he sounds such a colourful and interesting character. Sadly this was not to be on this trip but in the future......? We enjoyed the hamper and have brought the English Sparkling Wine home with us for another special occasion (as one of our fellow guests had very kindly brought enough champagne to toast many more birthdays than the 80th we had gathered to celebrate) Woodchurch put on a show for us with Morris Men dancing in both pubs, the butcher's lamb was excellent as was the coffee shop. Jez at the local garage cured the car problems out with a big smile, and again, full explanation for these two old birds. What a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

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True Listed English country cottage

Beautiful country cottage, furnished to a high standard in a lovely quiet village. Tranquil well maintained garden next to a church. Fully recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan S.

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Brilliant week

Outstanding house in a beautiful location. We have been to plenty of cottages over the years and this is far the best one we have ever stayed in. We were all sorry to pack our bags to come home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas E.

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Wonderful

A charming historic house with period fireplaces and wood beams. The garden is superb, with multiple sitting areas and a view of the 12th century church next door. We enjoyed both the house and local area hugely.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

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Old School House

The Old School House was a lovely property to enjoy a long weekend away with the family. We were greeted with welcome basket that set the wonderful tone for the weekend, very easy to relax and enjoy the house and garden. Thoroughly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma U.

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Exceptional!

We stayed at the property for Christmas and it couldn't have been better! Such a comfortable stay with a very well equipped kitchen and beautiful decor and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

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Boag Costley Xmas Getaway

This is the second time we have stayed here and the idyllic location is matched equally by the Beauty of the property. Great location for our seasonal trip. Host was brilliant with communication and we will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Finnbar C.

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Beautiful cottage in ideal location

The 400yr old cottage is full of character and yet has all the creature comforts you could wish for. It’s well furnished and it’s obvious that the owner has spent time there as everything is well thought through, with mood lighting etc. Chris the owner was a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allan S.

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Brilliant

We had a wonderful few days in School House. The property was so well equipped and so clean it was a pleasure to stay. We had brilliant weather and saw lots of the local attractions. Thank you to Chris, it is our second visit, it won’t be the last. The Spencer’s and the Newman’s.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui H.

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Simply Beautiful

Fantastic hosts, beautiful property (secure garden for our dog and the kids loved the loft room), gorgeous weather! Perfect xx Visited some stunning places, to name a few, bluebells at Hole Park, Dungeness, Rye and took the steam train from Tenterden to Bodiam Castle. Highly recommend staying here xxx Thanks Chris
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

tony w.

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A brilliant Christmas

This was the ideal property to spend Christmas in with our family .Beautifully and tastefully decorated with masses of character Brilliantly located for Hythe , Tenterden and Dungeness ( to name a few) two nice pubs almost opposite and a lovely church..pretty much in the ( stunning) back garden. Truly wonderful stay. Chris , the owner, couldn't have been more helpful. One of the best "away" stays we have ever had .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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Great weekend away in a cosy cottage

Lovely weekend away with family in this lovely warm and cosy cottage. Good village location, very picturesque cottage that’s well stocked (kitchen staples & cookware, books, DVDs, games, firewood etc). Relaxed and chilled out check in/out, comfortable stay and would recommend/stay again! Our dog was welcome too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janice A.

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Character cottage perfection in Kent

A lovely Cottage and perfect for exploring Kent.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Sandown

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Excellent

Wonderful historic property in quiet location in pleasant village, close to amenities. Well equipped, with secluded garden. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

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Our stay in Kent

Delightful cottage, everything which was promised plus a few surprises such as tea bags, cake and a comprehensive range of reading materials. Location excellent , in fact all that we hoped for plus a little bit more. Very supportive and considerate messages from our contact, Chris. Plus the weather was good!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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Perfect!

Very relaxing stay in this lovely and very comfortable house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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Idyllic

Comfortable, clean house, pretty garden, friendly village
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

rebecca G.

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Amazing

Wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage. It was so well equipped in such a lovely peaceful location. Beautiful garden and lovely welcome basket! Had such a relaxing time and wouldn’t hesitate going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Chris Lambert

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I am a stage manager for UK West End and touring productions, with a passion for property, music and the arts. Whilst I already successfully rent out two London properties, I wanted to create a place that would be perfect for country holidays in Kent, the "Garden of England", yet be accessible to the coast.

I live in Chislehurst in south east London with my partner Phil (an actor's agent) and our gorgeous ginger tom, Noel.

Why they chose this property

When we first walked through the door of Old School House the positive energy of this 400 year old house struck us straightaway. Although it was in need of full refurbishment inside, the gardens were still beautiful, having been planted for year-round interest. The same gardener still maintains the grounds today.

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