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Hawthorn Cottage
Hawthorn Cottage
Property grounds
Parking Area and Entrance
Hawthorn Garden/Play Area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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East Peckham, England
  • Place, Broadview Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, All Saints' Tudeley
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hop Farm Family Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Peaceful Kentish Country Cottage - just 35 minutes from London

Located down a long private drive with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside, Hawthorn Cottage built in 1880, was originally part of the neighbouring Hop Farm, where it was used to house the hop wagons. Now converted, it provides an idyllic rural setting for a peaceful visit to Kent. The variety of attractions in the area are unlimited and include the Kentish towns of Maidstone, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks; Leeds, Hever and Scotney Castles, and historical attractions such as Chartwell and Penshurst Place. The local area also boasts All Saints Church at Tudeley, the only church in the world with all windows in stained glass and designed by Marc Chagall. Situated just 4 miles from the town of Tonbridge, London can also be reached by train in 50 minutes. Hawthorn Cottage is an ideal location for your stay in Kent.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tonbridge

Located in Tonbridge, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Notable landmarks in the area include Hever Castle and Gardens and Leeds Castle. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Gallagher Stadium or Brands Hatch Circuit.
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East Peckham, England

What's nearby

  • Broadview Gardens - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • All Saints' Tudeley - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Hop Farm Family Park - 10 min drive - 4.9 km
  • High Weald - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Tonbridge Castle - 11 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Maidstone Beltring Station - 5 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dovecote Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Silk House Dining - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Esquires Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Village Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Kentish Country Cottage - just 35 minutes from London pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful Kentish Country Cottage - just 35 minutes from London?

As of 13 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful Kentish Country Cottage - just 35 minutes from London on 26 Apr, 2026 start from S$180, 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 Peaceful Kentish Country Cottage - just 35 minutes from London?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Kentish Country Cottage - just 35 minutes from London?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Kentish Country Cottage - just 35 minutes from London?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Kentish Country Cottage - just 35 minutes from London located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Hop Farm Family Park, Santa's Magical Kingdom and The Hop Farm Country Park. Broadview Gardens is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Good base for catching up.

We enjoyed our stay in Wagon Lodge, it provided us with a good base for catching up with family and friends.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2022
Thanks for being such lovely guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

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

Lovely cottage

We loved our stay! Perfect cozy cottage for a family retreat. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cottage with us. Would love to stay here again next time we are visiting family. Absolutely perfect and peaceful!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthijs V.

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

Great holiday

The house was excellent for our holiday, clean and beautiful. So much to do and see in the surroundings. Lovely hosts, they react very quickly when you have a question.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

perfect location

From this location, a person can comfortably tour southern England and the London area and return "home" each night. Very comfortable and clean. Good pub within walking distance.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2023
Thank you for your kind review John. It was a real pleasure to host you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

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

Great for young families

We loved our stay at the cottage. My 3 and 5 year old enjoyed the swing set, and we had some nice muddy walks along the nearby river. The cottage was clean and comfortable with a great layout and the hosts were very responsive. We’d love to stay again, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

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

Perfect

The Cottage was lovely, had everything we needed. Peaceful location but in easy reach of everywhere we wanted to visit. The hosts are on hand if you have a problem, we didn’t have any, Everything was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2022
Thank you so much for your lovely review.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shannon G.

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

Stay was just ok

The highlights were the setting which was peaceful and quiet, as well as the level of cleanliness and comfortable beds. Otherwise it was a very mediocre experience: tired furniture, teeny tiny shower with no place to put soap or shampoo but the shower floor, pretty dismal heating system, no television streaming services which have become quite typical at vrbos, completely inefficient clothes dryer that took 2 hours to complete a load. The biggest disappointment however were the owners. Although they did respond promptly to a couple maintenance issues, they pretty much ignored us for 5 weeks without checking to see if we needed cleaning, toilet paper, garbage bags, anything. Seems they thought they would enjoy the financial gain of our long stay without having to pay an iota of attention.
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2023
We're sorry that our holiday let was not up to your standards Shannon - perhaps holiday lettings work differently in the US. Our intention was certainly not to ignore you but to give you the peace and quiet that most of our guests appreciate. Thank you for noting however our prompt response when there were a couple of issues that required attention.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M.M. J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Het is een gezellig Engels huisje.Het is er netjes en schoon.De eigenaren zijn heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam.Als er iets is helpen ze je gelijk.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2025
De perfecte gasten! Bedankt voor uw verblijf bij ons.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rico H.

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

Sehr gut!

Alles gut, sehr schöne Unterkunft und sehr nette Vermieter. Gerne wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hartmut W.

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

Eine regenreiche Woche

Das Haus liegt in einer ruhigen Wohngegend und ist gut mit dem Auto erreichbar. Man hat die Wahl zwischen schönen Spaziergängen river medway und der Besichtigung historischer Bauten. Insgesamt empfehlenswert.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

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

Urlaubsreise

Sehr schönes Ferienhaus. Wurden von dem Vermieter herzlich empfangen. Die Lage des Objektes ist sehr gut, um Gärten des National Trust zu besuchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele K.

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

Fabulous!

I cannot say enough about this property and the owners. The cottage is well equipped and comfortable beyond measure. The owners are so kind and accommodating! I stayed here in 2019 with my mother and step-father and came back for the one year anniversary of my mother's passing of COVID. Mom loved this cottage and we had such an amazing time! I couldn't have been at a better place to commemorate her and have a peaceful and comforting place to do so. I hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

delightful

We thoroughly enjoyed our foray into Kent. The cottage was perfect. Lots to see and do in the area Very good restaurants close by too.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela E.

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

Good location

Roland and Lorna were extremely welcoming hosts. The cottage was well equipped and there were some lovely surprises when we arrived. The cottage was ideal for three adults although the third adult in the twin bedded room had to go downstairs if they needed the loo in the night. Not a problem for us! The only negative for me was that we couldn’t get to grips with the electric oven. The temperature seemed to be really high even though we kept turning it down. Being unused to this cooker it may have been something I was doing wrong! The cottage’s location is absolutely perfect for many places including Scotney Castle, Sissinghurst, Chartwell and Hever Castle. We visited all of these and the cities of Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Canterbury. I have no hesitation in recommending this property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Quiet place

Lovely cottage, all you could need for a self catering holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

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

Take advantage of this country gem

I read the previous reviews and can say that I echo much of what they say. I only really have positives to repeat or add. The cottage is precisely that, so if you are expecting wide, open spaces then you actually only need to go outside! The size of the cottage just adds to its charm and was just right for me, my wife and 4 year old daughter. The facilities are as advertised and mean the place is just like a home from home. The internet is just fine provided you don't overload it with devices - but the surrounding area, with its proximity to the river and multiple walking trails, means you can leave the iPhone at home and get out and explore. You definitely need a car to get out and about to the shops but then if you come expecting everything to be within walking distance in the country, you need to think again. This is not a negative though. By car, just a 10 minute drive away you have Tonbridge centre, multiple supermarkets and more shopping outlet estates one after the other than I have found anywhere! So it was great, we could pop out and get whatever we wanted for lunch and come back to enjoy the outdoors. On that note, the outdoor space is fabulous. 15 minutes away there is also Hayesden Country Park, recommended by the hosts, which is great for a day out to feed the ducks. Beltring train station and others are also very close by if you want to take the train to Maidstone or London, for example. If you do take a taxi, I can recommend Castle Cars of Tonbridge. The hosts Roland and Lorna could not have been more helpful, did so much for us and we will miss them and Bodger the dog, although are already planning our next visit to be honest. Thanks for everything! So do not be concerned about booking this place, you will not be disappointed in any way!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2020
Thank you for your kind review - it was a pleasure to host you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Sehr schöne Ferienwohnung mit allem was man braucht.

Gute Lage ob nach London oder nach Dover. Ruhig und schön gelegen. Sauber und ordentlich. Gut ausgestattet. Sehr nette Vermieter. Alles top
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Danke schoen !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ina S.

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

Goed vakantieverblijf

Een zeer goed uitgeruste vakantiewoning in een rustige omgeving. Alle denkbare voorzieningen waren aanwezig.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
It was a real pleasure to host you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karyn S.

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

Beautiful! Highly Recommend

Ronald and Lorna are lovely, nothing was too much trouble. The cottage itself was beautiful with a roll top bath in the on suite master bedroom. Area lovely and quiet and only a 7 minute walk to the pub where the food is beautiful too. We would most definitely book this cottage again as we will be visiting Kent again. Highly recommend desirable cottage and area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
It was lovely to have you Karyn!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

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

Rural Cottage

Nicely updated cottage, but retains rustic charm. Small, but cozy and comfortable. Easy train commute to London. Several restaurants/pubs within walking. Will want a rental car to get to town/train station, and to visit surrounding sites/attractions.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Oliver M.

Lovely place, nice people

Really enjoyed it
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle R.

Peaceful Country Retreat

I would stay again. Just beautiful.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dianne B.

Nice cottage in a lovely situation. Quiet and peaceful lots of birdsong to hear. Pleasant change .

Cottage well equipped and comfy. Compact accommodation and clean. Wi-Fi a bit hit and miss but that is not unusual in a rural setting. Well placed for visiting houses and gardens. Really enjoyed out stay .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gheorghe C.

Fantastic Cottage

Fantastic cottage with fantastic atmosphere, really really enjoyed it
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Katharina K.

Ein kleines gemütliches Cottage mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht!

Schöne Anlage, netter Platz zum draußen sitzen, Aussicht auf Felder, keinerlei Verkehrsgeräusche! Cottage gut eingerichtet, lediglich die Bäder erschienen sehr eng mit wenig Abstellmöglichkeiten.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you for being such lovely guests. Roland & Lorna

About the host

Hosted by Roland & Lorna Middleton

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Our family have lived in the area for 30 years and have an excellent knowledge of the area.

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