House in Woodchurch, England

Listed 17th Century Cottage in a Delightful Village near Tenterden, Rye & Coast

Listed 17th Century Cottage in a Delightful Village near Tenterden, Rye & Coast

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Welcome to The Old School House
Exterior
Relaxing lounge with log burner
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Front garden

Overview of Listed 17th Century Cottage in a Delightful Village near Tenterden, Rye & Coast

Reviews
5 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Woodchurch, England
  • Popular LocationGusbourne Estate Winery6 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Chapel Down Winery10 min drive
  • Popular LocationAshford Designer Outlet11 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)87 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Listed 17th Century Cottage in a Delightful Village near Tenterden, Rye & Coast

The Old School House is a Grade II listed cottage located in Woodchurch, a delightful village near Tenterden. Recently renovated, the cottage, which once was the village school house, is spacious, well-appointed and peaceful. So pretty, you almost expect Miss Marple to be there!

Built in the 17th century, the beautiful, beamed house (no low beams) has two double bedrooms, both with king sized beds, plus a large attic room with one small double bed and one single bed - ideal for children and adults alike. All the beds have high quality, new mattresses for a great sleep. A cot and z bed are also available.

There is a bathroom, with drencher shower and traditional bath, on the first floor. A shower room with fixed and hand-held shower, plus loo, is on the ground floor.

The bright, fully equipped kitchen has a gas and electric range cooker, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine & large fridge/freezer.

The dining room, overlooking the front garden and with an inglenook fireplace, can seat up to eight.

The lounge is spacious with two sofas and an armchair, wood-burning stove (firewood supplied), wide-screen TV with Netflix, Apple tv, Amazon tv and Freeview, CD player, hi-fi (with Bluetooth). A range of traditional games are also available.

The house has fibre optic broadband.

One of the delights of this house is the large and pretty cottage garden, where outside dining on its large table is recommended. There are lounge chairs and two steamer chairs for those lazy summer afternoons listening to the birdsong and the church bells.

If you ever want to leave the house and garden, there are plentiful local and nearby amenities. Next door to the house is a farm shop selling locally produced meat, milk and vegetables. Two village pubs, The Six Bells and the Bonny Cravat, are a couple of minutes walk away, both offering entertainment and serving food. The house is opposite the village green, which has a children's playground.

Woodchurch also houses the Rare Breeds Centre where rare British breeds of farm animals can be seen up close - great for an all-day children's activity.

A post office, newsagents, Woodchurch Wine's vineyard, a heritage Windmill and the Woodchurch museum are all local to the property.

In the car, you are 10 minutes from historic Tenterden with its great shops, restaurants, bars and terrific heritage railway. Take the steam train to Bodium castle and picnic in the grounds, or book the very popular lunch or dinner Pullman services.

Visit the Chapel Down vineyard in Tenterden. Tours offer a delicious tasting!

Only 20 minutes away by car is Rye with wonderful antique shops, architecture and restaurants. Or Camber Sands offers miles of golden sandy beeches.

There is private parking for up to four cars.

Pets are considered. If you wish to bring a pet please give full details of this in your initial reservation enquiry or request. We will do our very best to accommodate them.

Property manager

Chris Lambert
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
One small well behaved dog allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs are not permitted on furniture or in the bedrooms. Please bring any blankets or bowls etc that you may need for your dog. Thank you.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ashford

Located in Ashford, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Camber Sands. Travelling with kids? Consider South of England Rare Breeds Centre and Battlezone. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

What's nearby

  • Gusbourne Estate Winery - 6 min drive
  • The Chapel Down Winery - 10 min drive
  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 11 min drive
  • Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 18 min drive
  • Camber Sands - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Ashford Ham Street Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Chequers on the Green - 7 min drive
  • This Ancient Boro - 6 min drive
  • Kings Head - 5 min drive
  • Dukes Head - 6 min drive
  • The Vine Inn - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Listed 17th Century Cottage in a Delightful Village near Tenterden, Rye & Coast pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Listed 17th Century Cottage in a Delightful Village near Tenterden, Rye & Coast?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Listed 17th Century Cottage in a Delightful Village near Tenterden, Rye & Coast?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Listed 17th Century Cottage in a Delightful Village near Tenterden, Rye & Coast located?

This family-friendly Ashford cottage is located in a rural location, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from South of England Rare Breeds Centre, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Battlezone and Hamstreet Woods National Nature Reserve. London Beach Golf Course and London Beach Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Jan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Ild Schoolhouse
A lovely property and Chris was an excellent host. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

5/5 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Half term hols
Wonderful stay in every way. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
We (two families with teenagers) have had a wonderful stay in Woodchurch. Chris is a great host - he made us feel welcome in his house. Even before we arrived, thanks to his messages with explanation about the house & surroundings. We hope to visit this house again - in the spring or summer - so we can walk the public footpaths in the area. And enjoy the beautiful garden that belongs to this wonderful cottage. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
"Our Best Christmas Ever"
That was the unanimous vote from our 2 children and their partners this year when we met together from different areas of the U.K. and spent a week at this idyllic cottage. Beautifully maintained, super comfy beds and duvets, spotlessly clean and so cleverly laid out for a family gathering. (Although my husband and I arrived a few days early and we loved having the place to ourselves too!) Chris was a superb host, we had all the information that we needed and he even decorated the house (with beautiful taste!) and put a tree up for us! In the words of one of our children after the first night there "I think I've just spent the night sleeping on a cloud". They loved the comfy beds so much that they wanted to know makes of the mattresses and toppers as well as the luxurious duvets and pillows. There is every amenity you can think of in this place. The garden with it's fairy lights was lovely in the evenings - although we only viewed it from the warmth of the open fires inside as it was too cold to go out! 2 pubs within walking distance and lovely walks nearby. I'm a decent home cook and brought lots of my own kitchen utensils with me but I really didn't need them as the place was so well equipped. I do have cooker envy I must say. I can't recommend this place enough to prospective guests. You really won't regret your decision!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historical Heaven
Having pulled up outside the Old School House we were so thrilled with our choice. A bit of a tussle with the key pad and then - we were in! What a delight to walk through this cosy, tasteful and beautiful home beneath ancient beams and through gorgeous oak doors. Having rented MANY cottages over the years, this one stands head and shoulders above the others. Every comfort was considered- a fantastic range of spices, sauces and cooking appliances, sumptuous beds and piping hot water on tap, also an easy to control heating system - we couldn’t have asked for more BUT WE GOT IT! The cottage comes with Chris as a host, and what a host he is. He answered our few questions quickly and explained things in ways that two elderly ladies could clearly understand. I must confess we both hoped to meet him in person, as he sounds such a colourful and interesting character. Sadly this was not to be on this trip but in the future......? We enjoyed the hamper and have brought the English Sparkling Wine home with us for another special occasion (as one of our fellow guests had very kindly brought enough champagne to toast many more birthdays than the 80th we had gathered to celebrate) Woodchurch put on a show for us with Morris Men dancing in both pubs, the butcher's lamb was excellent as was the coffee shop. Jez at the local garage cured the car problems out with a big smile, and again, full explanation for these two old birds. What a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chris Lambert

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I am a stage manager for UK West End and touring productions, with a passion for property, music and the arts. Whilst I already successfully rent out two London properties, I wanted to create a place that would be perfect for country holidays in Kent, the "Garden of England", yet be accessible to the coast.

I live in Chislehurst in south east London with my partner Phil (an actor's agent) and our gorgeous ginger tom, Noel.

Why they chose this property

When we first walked through the door of Old School House the positive energy of this 400 year old house struck us straightaway. Although it was in need of full refurbishment inside, the gardens were still beautiful, having been planted for year-round interest. The same gardener still maintains the grounds today.

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