10/10 Excellent
Bert S.
16 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holliday
Bert S.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
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A pretty 4* detached rural holiday cottage in the heart of the Kent countryside
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Tonbridge
- The Big Cat Sanctuary10 min drive
- Sissinghurst Castle and Garden12 min drive
- Leeds Castle14 min drive
- Rochester (RCS)31 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 4* detached rural holiday cottage in the heart of the Kent countryside
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.
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
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Languages
English
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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
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 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 - 4.3 km
- Balfour Winery - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
- The Big Cat Sanctuary - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
- Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
- Leeds Castle - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Weald of Kent - 4 min drive
- The White Horse - 5 min drive
- The Queens Head - 4 min drive
- The Plough - 6 min drive
- The Three Chimneys - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Margie
15 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Margie
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary P.
19 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need for a relaxing break
Gary P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Allen R.
16 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful rural cottage
Allen R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paula L.
25 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home
Paula L.
Stayed 33 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gavin C.
3 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
mini break
Gavin C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maurice H.
2 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable stay
Maurice H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katja B.
24 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little country cottage
Katja B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
David C.
10 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
David C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
8/10 Good
Andrew D.
17 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very Good, but.....
Andrew D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra M.
21 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Relaxing
Alexandra M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bruce R.
24 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bruce R.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Heather
21 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Heather
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christian L.
25 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place I can only recommend
Christian L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Edmund G.
28 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home from home in Kent.
Edmund G.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Edward A.
13 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet annex in lovely area
Edward A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chris S.
9 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat
Chris S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anna B.
30 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend break
Anna B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Helen E.
31 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs
Helen E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robert F.
13 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice getaway
Robert F.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Julie C.
23 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyable
Julie C.
10/10 Excellent
Scott E.
17 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in beautiful area
Scott E.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jodie G.
14 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Jodie G.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Peter B., Shoreham By Sea
29 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A property very worthy of 4 star status
Peter B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Daniel M.
21 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Annexe
Daniel M.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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
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
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.
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.
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