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Willow Cottage (but these doors don't open)
Living area
Outdoor dining
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4452.1 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Plaxtol, England
  • Ightham Mote
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hop Farm Family Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Tonbridge Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Rochester (RCS)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

***** Willow Cottage ***** Child Friendly Holidays. DISCOUNTS available -call!

Willow Cottage at Hamptons Farmhouse is located in the beautifully rural area between the villages of Plaxtol and West Peckham, close to Sevenoaks and Tonbridge in Kent, the Garden of England. Amazingly quiet and peaceful, set in 9 acres of land, all that can be seen is rolling countryside, yet we are just 32 miles from the centre of London with all its theatres, tourist attractions, shopping and cultural activities.

The four holiday lets include Stable Cottage , Willow Cottage Dairy Cottage and Little Apple Barn all of which are beautiful conversions, finished to a very high standard and all benefit from the outstanding location and facilities of Hamptons Farmhouse.

On our 9 Acre site there is so much to do: past the cottages unfolds the beautiful gardens with duck pond on which you can paddle around on the row boat. Or play open air table tennis under the shelter of the barn; take afternoon tea on the lawns or if you feel more energetic play croquet or even tennis in the all weather courts.

The Hamptons Farmhouse site is very child-friendly, it is safe and secure (including the water areas) but is filled with adventure and excitement. The ‘Fort’ is a camouflaged climbing frame with swings, monkey bars, climbing wall and 40m zip wire. By the giant redwood tree, on which swings and trapeze hang, is the massive 17’ x 12’ super bouncy Jump King trampoline. The genuine gypsy caravan is a cosy place to chill out for children and adults alike. Secret dens, seven dwarf s woodland playhouse, climbing trees, treehouse in the woods, sandpits, toddler areas and playground and farmhouse animals add to the overall blissful experience.

For adults, there are so many areas of the gardens and land where you can sit and read; listen to birdsong or simply wander around. Local walks abound, one passes by the edge of our land and leads you through orchards to wonderful local pubs such as the Kentish Rifleman or 20 mins rural walk in the other direction to the Swan on the Green pub restaurant with its own microbrewery for those who like to try local ales. WiFi is super fast as we have a fibre line into the property. You should get speeds of 20-200Mbs.

The four holiday homes, Stable Cottage, Willow Cottage, Dairy Cottage and the Little Apple Barn at Hamptons Farmhouse are the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives but an easy journey to London just over an hour away and only 35 mins from Sevenoaks to Charring Cross. From there the London Eye, Theatre land, Covent Garden, Leicester Sq and West End and other tourist attractions are in easy striking distance for an evening or day out.

Property manager

Katie & Andy Tanswell
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
EV Car Charging: A 30Kwh car charge is £9 (these are our costs (Aug 22) and £13.50 for a 45Kwh car. Please confirm by email before your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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. Kings Hill Golf Club and West Malling Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Wear 'm Out Play Centre and Hop Farm Family Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Countrywide Falconry and BowlPlex Tunbridge Wells. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Plaxtol, England

What's nearby

  • Ightham Mote - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Hop Farm Family Park - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Tonbridge Castle - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Penshurst Place and Gardens - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Brands Hatch Circuit - 21 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Maidstone Yalding Station - 11 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George & Dragon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Anchor - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Plough - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Two Brewers - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ***** Willow Cottage ***** Child Friendly Holidays. DISCOUNTS available -call! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ***** Willow Cottage ***** Child Friendly Holidays. DISCOUNTS available -call!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ***** Willow Cottage ***** Child Friendly Holidays. DISCOUNTS available -call!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ***** Willow Cottage ***** Child Friendly Holidays. DISCOUNTS available -call! located?

This family-friendly Tonbridge cottage is located in a rural location, 3.1 mi (5 km) from Ightham Mote, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wear 'm Out Play Centre and Great Comp Garden. Kemsing Down Nature Reserve and Manor Park Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

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Wonderful weeks stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D.

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

Great accomodation; wonderful host.

Willow Cottage was all you could want for a two person, restful break. The setting is wonderful if what you want is natural surroundings and wonderful gardens. The host (Katie) did everything possible to make our stay relaxing including offering practical help when we had car trouble. The welcome pack was also great. Many thanks, Katie for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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What a gem

Beautiful cottage which was immaculately clean and beautifully presented. Would highly recommend and hope to return next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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fantastic break

Cottage very clean and cosy , the perfect break
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

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Willow cottage Plaxtol kent

We had a really lovely time in Kent staying at willow cottage.On arrival to the cottage we were greeted by lots of welcome things fruit wine biscuits butter milk and bread ect.all the room we're lovely with nice views out of the windows quiet and peaceful but close to everywhere will definitely stay again, thank you to the hosts who made us feel really welcome
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

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Lovely cottage

Great little cottage in a rural location. Has everything you could need for a lovely week away.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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Very relaxing holiday in beautiful, peaceful surroundings

We couldn’t have enjoyed our week in Willow Cottage more! The cottage was clean and well maintained with a very well equipped kitchen including a small dishwasher. The bed was very comfy too! The grounds are absolutely gorgeous with lots of activities for children. This was my first visit to Kent and to say that I was impressed would definitely be an understatement. We visited castles and gardens and ate out a couple of evenings at local pubs/restaurants. Katie and Andy are lovely hosts and very welcoming. What more could you want!?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

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Peaceful location

We stayed at willow cottage for 2 months whilst having our house renovated and it worked very well for us as a base with out 2 children. The kitchen is very well equipped and access to the washing machine and tumble dryer in the shared utility room was extremely useful. The cottage was very warm, cosy and comfortable and in very peaceful surroundings. The sofa bed was reasonably comfortable although we did take our own mattress topper. The cottage was a little on the snug side for a family of 4 to stay for a long period but we managed and the outside space was amazing. Our children loved playing out in the field on all the play equipment, there is a zip wire, lots of climbing frames and playhouses and 2 big trampolines. We also did a few walks direct from the cottage and the surrounding area is beautiful. Andy and Katie were really welcoming and helpful if we needed anything (particularly during Storm Eunice and the powercut!) Overall would highly recommend a stay at Willow cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas F.

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Willow Cottage

Excellent accommodation set in beautiful Kentish countryside. Great for all ages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Paul D.

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Very welcoming

Lovely property- very good value. We stayed 2 weeks while doing voluntary work, so didn’t have time to appreciate the facilities on site. Friendly and welcoming hosts. We felt very much at home.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

A D.

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Brilliant

Loved every minute of it so much for kids to do. Lovely people and very nice quite place. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Emma S.

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Willow Cottage

Lovely little cottage with everything you could ask for but very isolated. Beautiful grounds
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana I.

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Highly recommend

We spent a week here and it has been extremely pleasant and very relaxing. The host has been helpful and friendly, the property accommodating and spacious. The location sublime on the farm with many animals and many activities for kids, from trampoline to zip wire and playground. For adults a tennis court full size well equipped and access to bikes for kids. Safe and beautiful green gardens with pond and beautiful setting up a hill with great views. We had everything we needed and more and its been a very pleasant stay. We would highly recommend as it is such a great place and close to National Trust Ightham Mote, Bodiam Castle and others NT locations. Also close to the seaside and Hastings. Nice drive on country lanes, surrounded by green fields and lovely rural villages. The owners are super friendly and have been super good making sure we have everything we need and providing ample support with surroundings and in general very good attitude towards guests. Also close to Fishing Farms and Leeds Castle. The property itself is beautiful and clean, with wooden floors and fully fitted kitchen, there s a Sainsburys close by and a number of pubs and restaurants. We will come and stay here again. We had such a great time here. Dream like location and super pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommend! 💖
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

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Amazing

If you have young children then this is a perfect place to stay. So much to keep them entertained and a lovely environment. Lots of quiet places to sit and really easy to keep an eye on them. Excellent hosts and we had a perfect time away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Great cottage in a great location

Spent a lovely week at Willow Cottage in July. The welcome pack was very generous and the cottage immaculate and well appointed. Our grandchildren loved the facilities and looking after them has never been easier. The hosts, Andy and Katie, were welcoming, friendly and helpful without ever being intrusive. We enjoyed fantastic weather so all in all a perfect family break. Would definitely book again Alan and Marian Dent
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

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Amazing!

We loved to stay there. It is a magical place, close to several places to visit. My daughter was amazed with all toys, play area and the animals. The Andy and Katie are really nice people and we manage to get a proper week of holidays. To come back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emma K.

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A perfect home from home

Willow Cottage was so well planned out that I felt at home the moment I walked in. Katie and Andrew had obviously taken great care in providing everything their guests could need. Kitchen was well equipped, towels were big and fluffy and the furnishings and pictures were charming. Definitely exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Peter H.

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Willow cottage

Willow cottage is the perfect getaway away from the hustle and bustle. It has everything you need and the welcome pack was very generous and much appreciated. There’s lots of places to visit or you can just walk from the cottage and enjoy the scenery. There’s a children’s outdoor area which would keep them happy for hours with zip wire, tree house, trampolines and more. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Greenop

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Peaceful hideaway with plenty of places to visit

Perfect cottage for a couple, well equipped and comfortable. Although there are many facilities for families, the garden is plenty big enough to find a quiet seat to relax and take in the view. You can walk directly from the property along public footpaths, to local pubs or to the nearby National Trust property and there's lots of places to visit within an hours travel to keep you occupied for a week or longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

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Wonderful!

We loved staying here and really enjoyed playing tennis and table tennis in the beautiful surroundings. Andrew was very welcoming and informative and we were greeted with a lovely welcome food pack which was much appreciated. There were lots of lovely things to do in the area and great eateries. Would definitely return, many thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

allyson w.

Another wonderful stay!

Willow cottage is a beautiful, charming and cosy cottage. It has everything we need and more for a happy holiday. We have 2 children aged 6 and 10 who excitedly dash out the front door of the cottage each day, eager to explore the grounds and have fun on the zip wire. The views across the countryside are stunning and make us want to sell up and escape to the country every time we visit! There is plenty to see and do in the surrounding areas and we always receive a very warm welcome from the Tanswell family. This is our fourth time at the Hamptons farmhouse simply because it is what it is, a child friendly holiday! Our children ask us each year if were coming back and its a no brainer, we absolutely love it.

10/10 Excellent

Pippa N., Bembridge isle of wight

A piece of heaven in West Peckham !

Two weeks at willow Cottage certainly wasn't enough. The cottage and surrounding grounds are idyllic. Cleanliness is outstanding. The cottage is well equipped. Very comfortable bed, soft towels and linen. Hot water and heating accessible on demand. A well informed visitors book with heaps of information concerning the local amenities, maps and guide books on hand too. A generous welcome pack on arrival which I feel sure I could have comfortably lived off for at least a week. I truly relaxed here, it was perfect. Thank you Katie and Andy for being fantastic hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katharine B.

Very comfortable, well equipped and so very child friendly.

All the cottages are very pretty. They are comfortable, well furnished and well equipped. On arrival there was a basic selection of provisions and a vase of flowers which was very appreciated and homely. The gardens are beautiful with plenty of out door eating areas. The rabbits, sheep and ducks are great to watch. There is so much for children to do at this place, trampoline, forts, zip wire, tennis, plenty of bikes and scooters. Katie and Andy are very welcoming. What is noticeable is that the children are free to explore and make the most of the activities without endless warning signs, restrictions or ‘no go’ areas. Would love to stay here again when in the area and friends who visited thought it was wonderful.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

Lovely , relaxing stay.

Excellent accommodation. Very peaceful relaxing location with easy access to many local attractions. A very warm welcome in a rural idyll. We will definitely return. Thank you Katie and Andrew for sharing your wonderful home.

10/10 Excellent

Pierre L.

Séjour excellent

Cottage charmant, cosy, à la décoration soignée, très bien équipé. Il est situé au milieu d'un vaste domaine spécialement aménagé pour les enfants. Nos enfants ont particulièrement apprécié le trampoline et le terrain de tennis mais nous avons aussi beaucoup joué au tennis avec eux. Nous avons profité de la semaine pour sillonner en marchant et en courant les sentiers de la région, les footpaths, dont un passe derrière le domaine. Pratique. Excellent accueil.

About the host

Hosted by Katie & Andy Tanswell

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We have our hands full with five children including twins!

Why they chose this property

We know what kids and parents like. The beautiful grounds are filled with activities and things to do and explore, or places to rest and relax. With 9 acres of land we can spread out. Tree house in the woods. Gypsy caravan with a camp fire. Trampoline and zip-wire. Sand pit, slides and swings (we have 13 at the last count). Animals to pet. Croquet lawn. BBQ. Table tennis. Ponds with boats. To answer the question: why this property: the answer is because it has everything you need to enjoy being here. WiFi is superfast Fibre with 20-200MBps

What makes this property unique

Willow Cottage, Little Apple Barn, Dairy Cottage and Stable Cottage at Hamptons Farmhouse are the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life but it is an easy journey to London and only 35 mins from Sevenoaks to Charring Cross by train. From there the London Eye, Theatre land, Covent Garden, Leicester Sq and West End and other tourist attractions are in easy striking distance.

You really don’t have to leave our site but Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks are 15 mins drive away, with Tonbridge closer still, and each have shopping, swimming pools and an abundance of restaurants.

Larkfield swimming leisure centre has wave machines water cannons water slides, whirlpool with plug plunge and a 25m pool for swimmers as well as animal themed toddler pools is 9 miles away.

Hop Farm Family Park, with Giant Jumping Pillows, Magic Castle, Funfair rides, Animal Village, Indoor Soft Play, Outdoor adventure play area and ‘4D’ cinema is just 7 miles away.

Kent Life is a 28 acre, premier heritage farm attraction that encompasses a wonderful farmyard with a family of friendly animals ranging from donkeys, horses and ferrets to piglets, goats and lambs, many of whom are reared on site. 13 miles.

Bewl Water is a fabulous outdoor centre and lake with aqua orb hydro balls, kids fishing , model boats, mini golf, cycling, sailing, regattas, dragon boat races, food and craft festivals and much more throughout the year.17 miles

Kent has 42 beaches of its own but the closest ones to Hamptons Farmhouse are in East Sussex at Hastings, Pevensey, Camber Sands, Bexhill and Eastbourne which are about an hour or so away depending on where you end up.36 miles

For those who like shopping there is Bluewater, one of the largest shopping arenas in Europe with over 330 stores and restaurants plus three leisure villages

Golfers have a huge local choice with 6 courses within 3 to 9 miles including Knowl Park and Kings Hill

We are just 1 hour away from the Channel Tunnel

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