Cottages on 2 acres of delightful gardens, woodlands & tennis court.

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Yalding, ENG

Maidstone Hospital9 min drive
Mote Park12 min drive
Leeds Castle22 min drive
London (LGW-Gatwick)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Two adjacent cottages. Six bedrooms all with en suite facilities.
Lavender and Rosemary Cottages both have open plan design.
Lavender Cottage has a table to seat six plus a breakfast bar with additional stools. Rosemary Cottage has an extendable table to seat twelve.
Both have comfortable, relaxing seating areas with wifi, TV, Bluray DVD and Bose Soundlink.
You can sit on the south facing balconys overlooking the beautiful gardens, with table and chairs for outside dining.
Six bedrooms all with ensuites and TV's. Four king size beds and four singles.
Full gas powered central heating.
Ample parking for cars in gated driveway..
Variety of walks from the cottage incorporating amazing views, woodland and beautiful river side settings. The famous Greensand Way runs adjacent to the garden with immediate access.
Delightful bungalows, generous sizes. Ideal for groups of family or friends.
Access to four and a half acres of grounds including an area of woodland to explore, pretty flower beds, fields, orchard and a private shared tennis court.
Tony and Caroline, the owners live on the same plot and will generally be available to provide any help or advice.
Details of our mobile telephone numbers are provided..
Overview:
Quiet location yet walking distance to quaint village of Yalding which has a convenience store, Post Office, tea shop, library, 15th Century pub with restaurant, Indian restaurant and farm shop.
Variety of walks from the cottage incorporating amazing views, woodland and beautiful river side settings. The famous Greensand Way runs adjacent to the garden with immediate access.
Three rivers meet in Yalding enabling ample opportunities for boating, canoeing, fishing. Permits available locally.
Access to London by road or rail.
Situated in the heart of the Garden of England with many places to explore including stunning National Trust properties within easy driving distance.
Getting around:
Car recommended to gain the most from your visit.
Bus stop at end of lane, approximately 400 metres away.
Small railway station near Yalding with direct line from here to stations which offer a fast service to London.

Property manager

Lieven & Lydia

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maidstone

Located in Maidstone, this cottage is in a rural area. Kings Hill Golf Club and Balfour Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Vinters Valley Nature Reserve and High Weald. Travelling with kids? Consider Hop Farm Family Park, or check out an event or a game at Brands Hatch Circuit. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking and cycling in the area.

What's nearby

Hop Farm Family Park - 6 min drive
Maidstone Hospital - 9 min drive
Mote Park - 12 min drive
Kent Life - 14 min drive
Leeds Castle - 22 min drive

Getting around

Maidstone Yalding Station - 3 min drive
London (LCY-London City) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

The Spice Lounge - 7 min drive
Where Memories Meet - 7 min drive
The Horseshoes - 7 min drive
The Chequers Inn - 4 min drive
Ramblers Rest - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottages on 2 acres of delightful gardens, woodlands & tennis court. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Cottages on 2 acres of delightful gardens, woodlands & tennis court.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottages on 2 acres of delightful gardens, woodlands & tennis court.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottages on 2 acres of delightful gardens, woodlands & tennis court. located?

This family-friendly Maidstone cottage is located in a rural location, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Teston Bridge Country Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hop Farm Family Park and The Hop Farm Country Park. Manor Park Country Park and All Saints The Parish Church of Maidstone are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P.

4 Jan 2023

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

Lovely, well equipped cottages in beautiful location, with great owners

We had a lovely stay at these cottages. As a group of 12, it was great that each couple had their own beds and bathroom. The cottages were very well equipped, spotlessly clean and big enough to easily host our group. A ten minute walk to the lovely village of Yalding, with a fantastic back garden for the summer and loads of parking. The owners communication was excellent, and we really appreciated their little touches of local ciders and wine when we arrived, and good quality bathroom products. I thoroughly recommend staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronique L.

8 Dec 2022

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

A perfect weekend

We had a fabulous weekend, went as a group of 12 friends for our annual early Christmas getaway. The cottages are beautiful, very clean, spacious and very well appointed. The beds were extremely comfortable. Lieven and Lydia are the perfect hosts, couldn’t have been more welcoming and helpful. Would definitely book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Cara H.

2 Nov 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great for a family stay before a wedding

Very friendly hosts, incredibly helpful as we were a large party travelling from different parts of the U.K. in letting us check in early. Great location in the village, walkable to village pub and perfect for the venue (The Gardens in Yalding). Also brilliant that there are two cottages that can be rented at once for larger groups. We were a group of 11 so that was perfect. The cottages are a little rough around the edges and could use some upgrading in places which can’t really be seen from the photos. Bathroom extraction also not the best and bathroom lighting very dim, mattresses not comfiest in some rooms. A dressing table or two to allow someone to dry hair or put on makeup would be great. Whilst clean enough also not as clean as they could be. All in all great to be able to accommodate so many family near the wedding venue for an extended stay and friendly hosts but a bit of attention now needed to the properties.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heleen C.

8 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful location, fantastic garden with tennis courts

We had a fabulous family get together for out daughter’s wedding day over the weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki r.

14 July 2022

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

60th birthday

We rented both cottages to spend some quality family time together with our children and grandchildren for my husbands 60th. Our stay exceeded expectation. Cottages, grounds, location were beautiful and would happily highly recommend. Owners provided lots of useful info and left some lovely local cider as a welcome gift

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lieven & Lydia

Hi, we are Lieven & Lydia. We are very excited to have just taken over Woodlands Holiday cottages from Tony & Caroline, who have done a smashing job hosting guests since 2014!
We have recently moved to Yalding with our daughter to enjoy the beautiful space and countryside.
We love travelling and have been using HomeAway for many years. Having stayed in many cottages ourselves in the UK and abroad, we hope that this has given us a good idea of how to make our accommodation comfortable and inviting.

Why they chose this property

We like to offer a warm welcome and present the cottages and gardens in such a way you can relax immediately, enjoying the home comforts we all love, with a little sense of adventure as you explore the gardens, play a little tennis, possibly sit on the south facing balcony and enjoy a glass of wine and a BBQ overlooking the gardens. It's easy to discover the abundant delights of Kent, better known locally as The Garden of England.

What makes this property unique

Although the cottage is in a rural location it is only a short walk to the beautiful village of Yalding with all it's attractions.
As well as beautiful countryside on your doorstep there is also easy access to London, the coast, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Canterbury with it's amazing cathedral.

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