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Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables.

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Twyne with BBQ and outside eating
Garden
Outside garden
Bunk bed room
Main bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Preston, England
  • Place, Wingham Wildlife Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Grove Ferry Picnic Site
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪110 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Twyne

1 Single Bunk Bed

Twyne

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

2 Separate Shower rooms

Toilet · Shower only

Twyne

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables.

This cottage is in a very peaceful location but close to both Canterbury and Sandwich. The seaside towns of Deal, Margate and Whitstable are also very accessible. So instead of being in the busy tourist locations this is a more relaxing option.

Come and enjoy a stress free time in the cosy cottages in the garden of England. Both the cottages are fully equipped with a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, oven, four-ring hob, microwave, butler sink, iron/board, dryer rack, vacuum cleaner, TV/DVD player, WiFi/broadband internet access. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Enjoy a glass of wine relaxing in the private garden with sun loungers, picnic table, parasol and barbecue. Bicycles are available to borrow at your own risk. One very well behaved pet is allowed. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property.

The cottage is located at the edge of a village which has a
small well stocked shop and excellent butcher. There is also a friendly local pub and excellent Copper's café in a garden nursery. All these walking distance.

Twyne cottage is in the grounds of Hardacre House which was built in the first part of the fifteenth century. Its most famous occupant was John Twyne, the last headmaster of St Augustine’s Abbey school and the first of Kings School in Canterbury after the Dissolution in 1541. He was Alderman, Mayor and MP of Canterbury and even spent time in the Tower of London when he offended King Henry VIII! He married Allice Peper of Hampshire in 1525 and they spent many years in Preston.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Only 1 well behaved animal or speak to owner
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Smoking

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Canterbury

Located in Canterbury, this cottage is in a rural area. Canterbury Cathedral and Richborough Roman Fort are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Wingham Wildlife Park and Howletts Wild Animal Park. Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust and Dane John Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Preston, England

What's nearby

  • Wingham Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Grove Ferry Picnic Site - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Monkton Nature Reserve - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Howletts Wild Animal Park - 10 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Ramsgate Minster Station - 9 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Chequer Inn - Ash - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The George & Dragon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mobile Fish And Chips - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables. ?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables. on 31 May 2026 start from AU$176, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Wingham Wildlife Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Grove Ferry Picnic Site. Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve and Howletts Wild Animal Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaye J.

Excellent location to tour around

The cottage is perfect with everything you need. It’s in a lovely quiet location for touring northern Kent. Would recommended this cottage to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

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

A peaceful haven

Perfect for our needs, lovely village - shop, pub and cafe. Lots of local walks for our dog and close to coast. Warm welcome from owners, very accommodating.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Irène K.

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

Family vacation in the Garden of England

We received a warm welcome and enjoyed a peaceful and pleasant stay in Hardacre house lodging. Our guests are very nice people. They did their utmost to make us feel like home and gave us tips on where to go shopping and visiting the surroundings.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful holiday in Henrietta's holiday home. Thanks to the proximity to the coast, we enjoyed lovely days swimming as well as sightseeing tours of the various attractions (Dover Castle, etc.). You should definitely become a member of English Heritage to save on admission. The village butcher, which is just a few minutes' walk from the apartment, is also highly recommended. We will definitely be back and can only recommend the apartment.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

5 weeks in Preston

A great holiday cottage well equiped, in a peaceful location, 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom small private garden and off street parking we had the pleasure of staying for 5 weeks the owners are lovely and friendly without being intrusive we would stay again at any time of the year.
Stayed 39 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

martin a.

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

Country village break

This property is delightful with much character and charm. It is very well equipped indeed and is suitable for a couple or family. The owners are very friendly and helpful and close by in case of any issues. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to revisit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Howard F.

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A real gem.

We stayed with our little dog for two weeks at Twyne Cottage. It is such a lovely homely cottage with everything that you could require and is so peaceful. Henrietta and David made us so welcome and left us bread, butter, eggs, milk and apple juice to get us started which was really appreciated. If you have a dog there is a quiet park a few hundred yards away and an old orchard directly over the road for walking them. The garden centre in the village, a short walk away, serves excellent food and there is a dog friendly pub opposite it. The cottage is perfect for visiting all the nearby seaside towns and Canterbury all within around a thirty minute drive. If you are looking for a peaceful holiday in lovely surroundings with great hosts you will not find any better than Twyne cottage.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Gillian T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dont Stay at Twyne Cottage

Filthy dirty, not acceptable! We left early as soon as we found other accommodation, the host then cancelled our booking online to stop me adding a review of our awful experience at the cottage. We have photos to prove our awful experience if anyone is interested???
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris Y.

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Another great stay!

Back again after a few years. Bigger kids this time, but just as good. David and Henrietta great again. No fuss, no stress, plenty of family time. Best kept secret is the dark skies on clear nights - Milky Way, loads of less bright constellations and meteor showers 😀
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Graham S.

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Cosy, warm and bright cottage

We stayed in Twyne Cottage for a few weeks whilst awaiting completion of our house purchase. It proved to be a very comfortable, warm and well equipped place in which to spend our time and from which to explore the area around us. It is exceptionally peaceful and also has a lovely little garden to enjoy in the warmer weather. Henrietta and David, our hosts could not have been more welcoming, flexible and helpful. Preston has a great village shop, butchers pub and garden centre with lovely cafe/restaurant. Wingham, just a short drive away has more shops and facilities and the local farm shop is one of the best around. There are great walks straight from the cottage, ideal if you have a dog, plus more within easy driving distance. Those around nearby Goodnestone in particular.
Stayed 77 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Phil N.

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

Great little cottage

location was great, lovely and quiet, lovely beaches a short drive away, cottage had everything you need, kitchen slightly small for cooking and storage but sufficiently well stocked, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

Stacy B.

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Lovely Location

Twyne Cottage is in a lovely location. You can take a very short walk to the pub, garden centre (with lovely Coppers Bistro for breakfast, cakes and dinner). There is also a small village shop. Our boys loved the local park just next door, where we could throw the frisbee and play cricket. Also local walks available straight from the cottage. Lot to do within 20/30mins drive. We went to Howletts Zoo, Dover Castle, Whistable, Deal, Sandwich, Joss Bay and Broadstairs! Nice little garden for BBQ's and enjoying the sunshine. Henreitta was a welcoming host with lots of local knowledge. We had a lovely break in Kent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

Ronnie W.

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Disliked: Cleanliness

Finally a holiday!!

Loved our week in Preston. Location and quality of cottage good for what we needed. Perfect for the days out we planned. Had 7 full and fun days. Thanks Henrietta and David for being great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

steven j.

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Great stay

Excellent accommodation for our family break in Kent.Great hosts making our stay welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

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Great location.

We had a lovely week….weather was kind, location was great. Lots for the kids to do within a short drive. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver D.

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Lovely half term break

We really enjoyed our stay. lovely gite in a peaceful setting. Lots of wildlife around. Great for our kids having the playing field nearby and meadow over the road for picnics. Wonderful location in one of the most remote corners of Kent. Friendly and helpful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie U.

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

Beautiful cottage

Very quiet and peaceful, David and Henrietta are delightful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Idyllic cottage in a beautiful rural setting

We had such a lovely time at Twyne Cottage. The property and setting were gorgeous and our hosts were incredibly friendly and accommodating, going out of their way to make us comfortable, and giving us fresh fruit and veg from their garden. Thank you so much, Henrietta!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R.

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Fabulous Rural Retreat

Beautiful period cottage in lovely rural Kent, a short drive will get you to the coast and Canterbury. Lovely private garden for relaxing which included BBQ and outdoor seating. Henrietta and her husband could not have been more helpful and friendly.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Paulien E.

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Lovely family break

We had a lovely stay at Twine cottage. It's a comfortable place to finish some last minute work tasks while the children get some down time. The location is perfect for discovering Kent and its beautiful beaches, castles and zoos. Even with Corona restrictions it was a real holiday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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Beautiful cottage

We had a lovely short stay in Twyne Cottage. Henrietta and David were perfect hosts and the cottage was well equipped with good outside space and in a lovely location. Thank you, we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

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Fantastic Cottage, Close To Everything!

I booked Tawney Cottage for me a a few colleagues who were working in the local area. Henrietta came back in moments with the answers to a few questions I had and was very clear in her answers. The cottage is in a village called Preston which is 15 minutes from Manston Airport. It is tucked away and quiet, but close enough to Ramsgate, Canterbury e.t.c. at the same time. When I arrived (at short notice) Henrietta was there and showed me around the cottage and explained everything. The cottage has a main bedroom and a side room with bunk beds and it is all on one floor. There is a kitchen, dining area and a shower/toilet room opposite the side bedroom. The main bedroom has it's own en-suite. The cottage is well decorated and equipped throughout with Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Fridge .e.t.c . There is fast wifi and freeview TV. It is comfortable, homely and well decorated. There is off-road parking as well. Perfect cottage for us and we felt very welcome. Thank you Henrietta and David, I will be sure to return if I am in the area again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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Sehr schönes Ferienhaus in schöner Umgebung!

Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt in Preston. Das Häuschen ist sehr schön und mit allem eingerichtet, was man braucht. Unsere Tochter hat sich im Kinderzimmer sehr wohlgefühlt und auch wir Erwachsenen fanden es sehr schön. Einzig das Bett hätte für uns etwas härter sein können, aber das war auch schon alles. Wir haben uns sofort sehr willkommen gefühlt, Handtücher und Bettwäsche inclusive und im Kühlschrank war alles für ein kleines Frühstück vorhanden. Landestypisch war alles für eine gepflegte Tasse Tee vorhanden - wir würden beim nächsten Mal eine French Press einpacken. Die Bilder in der Beschreibung sind für beide Häuser, sodass für uns nicht ganz eindeutig war, welche Zimmer wozu gehören - aber das machte nichts, da beide Häuschen sehr schön eingerichtet sind. In dem Haus mit Kinderzimmer sind zwei Bäder, eins am Elternschlafzimmer, eins am Kinderzimmer - das fanden wir sehr praktisch. Die Duschen sind hervorragend - jeder mit langen Haaren kennt das Problem, wenn im Urlaub zu wenig Wasser vorhanden ist, das ist hier überhaupt nicht so! Dank schönem Wetter konnten wir in der zweiten Woche den Garten genießen - Terrasse und Liegestühle sind da sehr komfortabel und vor allen Dingen auch ruhig gelegen. Die Dame, die das andere Haus gemietet hat, hat uns am Tag der Abreise gefragt, ob wir kommen oder gehen - das sagt dann wohl alles dazu, was man vom Nachbarn mitbekommt: Nämlich gar nichts. Wir haben die Ruhe genossen. Für Familien lohnt es sich, direkt neben dem Grundstück den kleinen Weg an der Schule entlang zu gehen: Hier befindet sich ein riesiger Spielplatz, der uns mit Kind sehr entgegenkam. Im Dorf ist ein kleiner Supermarkt und ein netter Pub, dort haben wir gut gegessen. In kurzer Reichweite kann man in Kent wirklich sehr viel unternehmen, egal ob Natur, Kultur oder Städtetrips. Wir können nur empfehlen, sich beim English Heritage einen "Overseas Visitor Pass" zu bestellen (geht auch online), dann ist bei vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Umgebung der Eintritt schon inclusive. __ Dear Henrietta, we really enjoyed our holiday in your beautiful cottage. It is well equipped and the environment offers a lot of activities and nice destinations for trips. We will come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Aard D.

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Nice cottage, great location

Staying with the Kelly’s was a nice experience! The cottage met our expectations and needs: the starter supplies in the fridge and lending their bikes Made it complete. Nice garden too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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excellent

Peaceful, relaxing, just what we hoped for.

About the host

Hosted by Henrietta Kelly

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David and Henrietta have been living at Hardacre House for 5 years. They were married 8 years ago and have decided to move full time to "The Garden of England".

They running courses for foreign adults and younger students who want to improve their English in the main house and offer 2 self catering cottages which are adjacent to the main house.

David has lived in Kent and London most of his life and loves gardening, playing tennis, walking and biking. Henrietta has lived in France and Chile and also loves an active outdoor life much the same as David! They both love travelling and have visited Egypt, Morocco, Tanzania, India and many lovely places in Europe including France, Italy and Spain. We both speak French and Henrietta speaks Spanish too.

They very much enjoy the theatre and there is a great one in Canterbury called "The Marlowe Theatre". When they have time and at the end of the day they enjoy having a good read but usually fall asleep with the book.

They both enjoy good food but most of all using their local products. They are eager to have a good kitchen garden which they are both working on.

They would love to share their beautiful garden which is in a very tranquil spot and an area of outstanding natural beauty. There are beautiful walks along many footpaths around the village and they are close to the sea side with a good choice of different types of beaches. They are also very close to Canterbury with its stunning cathedral and walled city and many other interesting historical sites including two "Cinques Port" towns of Sandwich and Dover, and Richborough Castle. There are the various golf courses in and around Sandwich, with Margate and Ramsgate also close at hand.
They would very much enjoy to welcome you to their home and share some of the secrets of Hidden Kent which they can reveal to our guests when they come and visit.

Why they chose this property

Own independent cottage with a private garden and BBQ

What makes this property unique

There are also bikes here if you would like to borrow them. Very flat and great biking country!

In the spring time beautiful walks in the blue bell woods and also very close to the beaches.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish
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