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Mafeking by inspirestays-com - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

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A cobblestone street lined with traditional buildings, some with ivy and flower boxes, and street lamps.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view into a kitchen with cabinets and a window.
A view through a window of a garden with a table set for a meal.
An open doorway leading to a room with a white sofa, a small kitchen area, and a white metal chair.
A bedroom with a bed, a radiator, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to High Weald

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dryer
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Benenden, Kent
  • Place, High Weald
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Chapel Down Winery
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Leeds Castle
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1 (sleeps 2): Ground floor

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2 (sleeps 2): Ground floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3 (sleeps 2): Ground floor

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1 - en-suite to Bedroom 1 - ground floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2 - Family bathroom - ground floor

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Cranbrook

Cranbrook is home to this cottage. Hole Park Gardens and Cranbrook Union Mill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at High Weald and Hamstreet Woods National Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider The American Garden and Kent and East Sussex Railway.
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Map
Benenden, Kent

What's nearby

  • High Weald - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bodiam Castle - 20 min drive - 19.0 km
  • The Chapel Down Winery - 20 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Camber Sands - 35 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Leeds Castle - 35 min drive - 38.9 km

Getting around

  • Ashford Headcorn Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Milk House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Granary Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bakehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Great House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mafeking by inspirestays-com - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mafeking by inspirestays-com - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mafeking by inspirestays-com - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms on 1 Jan 2027 start from AU$2,700, 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 Mafeking by inspirestays-com - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mafeking by inspirestays-com - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mafeking by inspirestays-com - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mafeking by inspirestays-com - a cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

This family-friendly Cranbrook cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hole Park Gardens, The American Garden and Morgan Museum. Cranbrook Union Mill is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful house in a beautiful location

The house is extremely well appointed and is in a beautiful village location. The garden and outside seating provided a peaceful haven to listen to the birdsong. The garden room with a games table was an added bonus. There was plenty of storage, seating and cosy places to sit in the house. The “office” was great as we had to work one morning. The drink on arrival was most welcome. This was a true home from home and we highly recommend it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful place for a holiday

A wonderful place for a holiday Nice location. Good opportunity for excursions to Hastings, Tenterden, Bodiam. Stop off at The Bull or the Milkhouse in Sissinghurst.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay in Benenden

Thank you so much for the wonderful stay at Benenden. We enjoyed the beautiful house and garden. The location, right in the heart of the charming village with its welcoming pub and beautiful surroundings, was fantastic. We'd love to come back!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Delightful place!

The house, though a bit dated in structure and furnishing, had an undeniable charm and a warm atmosphere. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed and the garden was absolutely lovely. A truly delightful place to stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great experience

This was our second and for sure not our last stay at Mafeking. We love everything about our stay in Mafeking. The house is so beautiful, clean and cozy. The garden is very nice with many flowers and trees and the kids loved the little garden shed with the play kitchen, table football and other items to play with outdoors. Also there are many toys for kids in the house as well as board games, puzzles, DVDS,... So we not also loved exploring the surrounding nature, castles and so on but also staying in the house relaxing and playing. Benenden itself is also beautiful and surrounded by beautiful nature. Absolutely recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic house!

We loved our stay in Mafeking - it’s really spacious, light, cosy and beautifully decorated and had absolutely everything that we needed with a young family. We honestly couldn’t have been happier there and will definitely return when we’re back in the area! Thank you so much for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage with a lot of space

We found Mafeking a clean and nice cottage with a large kitchen and a lot of space. The snug is very cosy and a gem for bookreaders. The village Benenden is charming and has a great community shop. Defenitely a recommendation worth.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

We loved everything about this cottage. The house is just as beautiful as the pictures show. 10 out of 10!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Christmas

We had a fabulous family Christmas at Mafeking! The village of Beneden was very convenient for us all to get to from different parts of the UK. The Pub was so cozy and fun on Christmas Day. I would definitely recommend Mafeking for a group / family stay !! Thankyou
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Immediately again

A beautiful accommodation, quiet location. Very comfortable beds, everything super clean and nice equipment. 2 bathrooms, but only one shared, in the other is a tub. The charm of the original umd if you have questions you get quick answer. The wild garden is grandiose and this romantic place too. We had to look for the driveway a bit the first time. We would book again immediately. To visit English gardens a great starting point.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

absolutely wonderful

We loved everything about our stay in Mafeking. The house, the garden and Benenden are all beautiful. Mafeking is a great choice for familys, there are plenty of toys and a lovely playground nearby. We extended our stay because we loved it that much and had a very friendly and accommodating experience with the costumer service. Next summer holiday we will be coming back and are really looking forward to visit Mafeking again. Absolutely recommended.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stay at Mafeking from 31 May to 11 June 2025

The house is delightful, with an enchanting garden. The rooms are spacious and well fitted out. Everything was easy to use, with instruction books provided if needed. The situation is in the middle of Benenden, a fairly quiet village with a pub that serves good real ale.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Kent Getaway

We had the pleasure of visiting Mafeking in early December for a weekend getaway to the Kent countryside. The cottage was perfect - warm and cosy and a short drive from Leeds Castle and the vineyards at Chapel Downs for an amazing lunch. At night we walked up the road to the local pub for a great dinner then returned to Mafeking for an evening in front of the fire. Just sublime.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Charming

The cottage was lovely.My only comment is about the bathrooms.Only one shower, there were four of us and we had to all have a shower each day, also the toilet in The main bathroom has a chain to pull for flushing!Bathroom needs updating.Ensuite was fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Thank you for your feedback which is always helpful. In response to your comments we do make bathroom arrangements clear in the listing and we feel that the photos are an accurate reflection of the property. Thank you again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Idyllic countryside retreat

Mafeking is a beautiful home in a lovely little village, central to everything in Kent/East Sussex. It is very spacious, light and very clean. It is very well equipped with everything we needed for our stay with 4 children. The hosts had put out toys and kids books, which was so kind. The garden is just beautiful, with the roses in full bloom. Walking distance to the local pub and cafe but feels very secluded and is very quiet, surrounded by the gardens. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again if we came to the area, and would thoroughly recommend to others.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful family weekend

We had a wonderful stay at Mafeking. Everything you need is provided. We were a mixed aged - family group of 6. The house and garden are stunning. We enjoyed a barbecue sitting in the beautiful garden which is just perfect . It’s a quiet location but does have a good pub within walking distance. We took full advantage of the table football and table tennis table. The hosts left us a wonderful and generous Easter gift basket. A perfect weekend in a gorgeous, clean and comfortable home that has everything you need for the perfect countryside break.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Ferienhaus! Wir fühlten uns dort sehr wohl.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beter dan verwacht!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thank you very much

We had a very good time at Mafeking. It is a very nice cosy hidden house with such a beautiful garden. The house is fully equipped, we didn‘t miss anything. Unfortunately we only stayed 2 nights, definitely too short. Next time we will stay longer. Thanks to the owner to share this gemstone
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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