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Listed 17th Century Cottage in a pretty Kent Village - 20 mins to Rye and Coast.

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Listed 17th Century Cottage in a pretty Kent Village - 20 mins to Rye and 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

One small well behaved dog allowed

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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.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8276854
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

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 Port Lympne Wild Animal Park. Travelling with kids? Consider South of England Rare Breeds Centre and Tenterden Leisure Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Woodchurch, England

What's nearby

  • South of England Rare Breeds Centre - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • The Chapel Down Winery - 17 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Camber Sands - 32 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Leeds Castle - 33 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 43 min drive - 48.3 km

Getting around

  • Ashford Ham Street Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woolpack Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Old School House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ferry Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Black Lion - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bonny Cravat - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Listed 17th Century Cottage in a pretty Kent Village - 20 mins to Rye and Coast. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Listed 17th Century Cottage in a pretty Kent Village - 20 mins to Rye and Coast.?

As of 29 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Listed 17th Century Cottage in a pretty Kent Village - 20 mins to Rye and Coast. on 11 Aug 2026 start from AU$567, 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 Listed 17th Century Cottage in a pretty Kent Village - 20 mins to Rye and Coast.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Listed 17th Century Cottage in a pretty Kent Village - 20 mins to Rye and Coast.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Listed 17th Century Cottage in a pretty Kent Village - 20 mins to Rye and Coast.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Listed 17th Century Cottage in a pretty Kent Village - 20 mins to Rye and 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 Tenterden Leisure Centre and Kent and East Sussex Railway. Battlezone and Hamstreet Woods National Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 116 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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Check-in

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Communication

10/10

Location

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Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris was a great host and the property and gardens were incredible. The house is 400yrs old and Chris has renovated it and thought of everything. What a comfortable and pleasant stay. He covered everything possible and the checkin/out process was very easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay in this beautiful property and we loved it just as much as the first time. Great location in the village with the butchers on the corner and local walks - all making it very relaxing. We stay in a lot of holiday homes in the UK but we’ve never stayed anywhere as nice as the Old School House. Love the decor and homely feel. Did a tour of Chapel Down vineyard which was good, a lovely walk from Warehorne to Appledore and back and a day in Rye which is essential. Recommend getting to Rye by 10am if you’re going on a Saturday and enjoy the town before the crowds.Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A most comfortable, relaxing break with a gorgeous garden in a property that was so welcoming. Chris' contact and information were exemplary. The house is beautiful, full of books, dvds, multiple TV channels and games. Finally church bells, birds including a cuckoo and the smell of wisteria wafting in from the garden. Perfection!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is truly outstanding. Extremely comfortable and of high specification. It made for a very relaxing break. We didn't want to come home, it's that good! Thank you Chris for being so welcoming and having such beautiful accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karsten L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a very lovely house in a beautiful village. We enjoyed it a lot there.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed here with my two sisters
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the location, character of the cottage and the gorgeous garden
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at Chris' lovely house. The weather was wet and dismal when we arrived, so it was a joy to walk into a warm, cosy and welcoming house! Chris had left us a welcome package, which was very much appreciated.The garden is lovely (and secure and dog-friendly) and would be fantastic to use in better weather. Woodchurch is a great village offering a butchers, two pubs, a convenience store and a fabulous coffee shop serving very good food - and all within really easy walking distance. We also walked to the local Woodchurch Vineyard for wine-tasting and came away with a bottle or two!Chris was very communicative throughout, and made us feel very welcome.We would definitely return and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great period property

The property is really charming and spacious with a lovely garden. We had a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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Storybook cottage

Absolutely charming cottage and lovely garden — we wanted to move in and stay forever!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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Half term hols

Wonderful stay in every way. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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Wonderful!

What a fantastic house and garden, set in a lovely village with a coffee shop, two pubs, village shop and butchers on your door step! We were so lucky with the weather which meant we could take full advantage of the beautuful cottage garden with its range of outdoor eating areas. Think this must be one if the best holiday cottages we have stayed in and would absolutely recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory H.

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

Great Village Home

Fantastic cottage in charming Woodchurch. We are so glad to have chosen to stay here. The home was wonderful and the chance to engage with people in Woodchurch made our trip really special. We loved the local butcher and his cuts of meat were exceptional. You won’t regret staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

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

True Listed English country cottage

Beautiful country cottage, furnished to a high standard in a lovely quiet village. Tranquil well maintained garden next to a church. Fully recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas E.

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

Wonderful

A charming historic house with period fireplaces and wood beams. The garden is superb, with multiple sitting areas and a view of the 12th century church next door. We enjoyed both the house and local area hugely.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Fabulous cottage

We had a wonderful stay at the Old School House. Chris was wonderful and extremely responsive to questions in advance of our stay. Cottage was clean and very comfortable. And we would definitely recommend and stay again. Pat and Chris
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

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Perfect trip

We so enjoyed our stay in School House, Woodchurch. The house and garden are absolutely gorgeous. Peacefully situated right next to the church, the house is cosy and stylish with everything you need for a comfortable stay. We visited Rye, Ellen Terry’s house (National Trust), walked a lovely route (7 miles) from Warehorne to Appledore and back, Tenterden, and did some good walks from the house. Will definitely be back - one of the best houses/gardens we’ve ever stayed in. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

yvonne h.

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

Stunning property

Had an amazing reunion with my sister and her husband, the property is perfect the garden’s beautiful and the location is just perfect in itself but so close to lovely spots to visit. Chris the host left a welcome treat for us and we got to meet him which was an added bonus
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Allan S.

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

Brilliant week

Outstanding house in a beautiful location. We have been to plenty of cottages over the years and this is far the best one we have ever stayed in. We were all sorry to pack our bags to come home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Thank you for your kind words, Allan. It was a pleasure to have you back again, and thank you for leaving the house in such a spit spot condition! You're welcome back anytime.
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia W.

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

ONE OF THE BEST

CHRIS’ OLD SCHOOLHOUSE FAR EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS. ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PROPERTIES WE HAVE EVER RENTED. ALL FURNISHINGS AND FINISHES CHOSEN WITH GREAT CARE. IN THE BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE OF WOODCHURCH. CLOSE TO MANY NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTIES, GREAT DIXTER GARDENS AND CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL. A REAL GEM!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE T.

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Claire

Stunning, once again x
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

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

Old School House

The Old School House was a lovely property to enjoy a long weekend away with the family. We were greeted with welcome basket that set the wonderful tone for the weekend, very easy to relax and enjoy the house and garden. Thoroughly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Philipp F.

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Wonderful for many reasons

There`s no need to repeat, what others have said before, but the house is extremely charming and tastefully furnished, while the historical charm is combined with all amenities you need. The garden is lovely and very well maintained. On top of that the village is idyllic and the pubs just around the corner are definitely worth a visit to relax after some sightseeing. So all in all that`s a gem and a perfect place to explore Kent. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Colin H.

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

Lovely cottage

The cottage is a little bigger than it looks in the photos. The kitchen is extremely well stocked with everything your could need. All the beds were comfortable, and we are really fussy about that. Although we never met the owners, they were only a text or call away. Would love to go back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2021
Thanks very much Colin. I’m very pleased that the beds were comfortable (I’m also very fussy about that when I stay away). You and your family would be very welcome back.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Quintessential English cottage in a lovely friendly village.

Lovely house, clean and beautifully presented. Very well stocked kitchen enabling meals to be prepared without having to buy all the larder staples! Chris is a very kind and patient host; we had a great stay and would happily visit again. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
Thank you Sarah. Glad you could make use of the larder staples. (From years of touring as a stage manager I know how useful having them is, especially when you first arrive). I'm only sorry the sun was reluctant to show itself!

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 mischievous cats Noah and Baxter.

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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