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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4430.6 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Explore the area
Dunk's Green, ENG
Broadview Gardens
Place, Broadview Gardens
6 min drive
Ightham Mote
Place, Ightham Mote
13 min drive
Tonbridge Castle
Place, Tonbridge Castle
13 min drive
London (LGW-Gatwick)
Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
52 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed and 1 Crib
Hay loft
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautiful Cottage. Ideal for London, rural Kent and the coast. Family friendly.
Dairy Cottage at Hamptons Farmhouse is located in the beautifully rural area between the villages of Plaxtol and West Peckham, close to Sevenoaks and Tonbridge in Kent, the Garden of England. Amazingly quiet and peaceful, set in 9 acres of land, all that can be seen is rolling countryside, yet we are just 32 miles from the centre of London with all its theatres, tourist attractions, shopping and cultural activities.
The four holiday lets include 'Stable Cottage', 'Willow Cottage' 'Dairy Cottage' and 'Little Apple Barn' all of which are beautiful conversions, finished to a very high standard and all benefit from the outstanding location and facilities of Hamptons Farmhouse.
On our 9 Acre site there is so much to do: past the cottages unfolds the beautiful gardens with duck pond on which you can paddle around on the row boat. Or play open air table tennis under the shelter of the barn; take afternoon tea on the lawns or if you feel more energetic play croquet or even tennis in the all weather courts.
The Hamptons Farmhouse site is very child-friendly, it is safe and secure (including the water areas) but is filled with adventure and excitement. The ‘Fort’ is a camouflaged climbing frame with swings, monkey bars, climbing wall and 40m zip wire. By the giant redwood tree, on which swings and trapeze hang, is the massive 17’ x 12’ super bouncy Jump King trampoline. The genuine gypsy caravan is a cosy place to chill out for children and adults alike. Secret dens, seven dwarf's woodland playhouse, climbing trees, treehouse in the woods, sandpits, toddler areas and playground and farmhouse animals add to the overall blissful experience.
For adults, there are so many areas of the gardens and land where you can sit and read; listen to birdsong or simply wander around. Local walks abound, one passes by the edge of our land and leads you through orchards to wonderful local pubs such as the Kentish Rifleman or 20 mins rural walk in the other direction to the Swan on the Green pub restaurant with its own microbrewery for those who like to try local ales. WiFi is super fast as we have a fibre line into the property. You should get speeds of 20-200Mbs.
The four holiday homes, Stable Cottage, Willow Cottage, Dairy Cottage and the Little Apple Barn at Hamptons Farmhouse are the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives but an easy journey to London just over an hour away and only 35 mins from Sevenoaks to Charring Cross. From there the London Eye, Theatre land, Covent Garden, Leicester Sq and West End and other tourist attractions are in easy striking distance for an evening or day out.
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If you want to charge up your electric car while you stay, a 30Kwh car charge is £9 (these are our costs (Aug 22) and £13.50 for a 45Kwh car.
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Tonbridge
Located in Tonbridge, this cottage is in a rural area. Kings Hill Golf Club and West Malling Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hop Farm Family Park and Santa's Magical Kingdom. Travelling with kids? Consider Countrywide Falconry, or check out an event or a game at Brands Hatch Circuit. Sailing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
Is Beautiful Cottage. Ideal for London, rural Kent and the coast. Family friendly. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Cottage. Ideal for London, rural Kent and the coast. Family friendly.?
As of 14 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Cottage. Ideal for London, rural Kent and the coast. Family friendly. on 18 Apr, 2026 start from S$123, 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 Beautiful Cottage. Ideal for London, rural Kent and the coast. Family friendly.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is Beautiful Cottage. Ideal for London, rural Kent and the coast. Family friendly. located?
This family-friendly Tonbridge cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Broadview Gardens and Ightham Mote. Kemsing Down Nature Reserve and Manor Park Country Park 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.
Katie and Andy were very friendly and helpful. The surroundings are gorgeous (big garden, pond, places to sit and relax). Ideal for families. Our granddaughter enjoyed the playground, the playhouse and that there is plenty of room to run about.
Christiane H.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr, 2024
Thank you for your kind review. We are so happy you had a good holiday break which you could share with your granddaughter. We hope to see you again.
Our stay with Katie and Andy was absolutely amazing. The farmhouse is beautiful and the surrounding gardens are huge. It was a great playground for our two years old. The cottage was great, big enough for a family, well equipped and charming.
In short, we had a great stay and would definitely recommend staying with Katie and Andy
Steven E.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2023
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted you had such a good stay with us. We hope to see you again. Andy and Katie
Absolutely beautiful property, idyllic surroundings and exactly as listed. Hosts Andy and Katie are exceptionally friendly and welcoming. The whole process was efficient and enjoyable. We had an amazing stay and would highly recommend without hesitation!
marc g.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
Marc, Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure having you stay here, and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Kind regards
Andy and Katie
We loved our stay at the Dairy Cottage over the Christmas holidays, and would definitely return. The cottage was tastefully decorated and thoughtfully appointed, and the hosts Andy and Katie were very helpful with all our questions and needs. Little touches like a welcome bottle of red wine and a small supply of groceries go a long way!! We highly recommend the Dairy Cottage!
Grant M.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to do a review for us. We do hope to see you again.
Andy and Katie
Owners very friendly. Ideal for children, Lovely outside areas including Romany caravan, Wendy houses, Tennis Court, 2 BBQ areas, 2 trampolines, zip wire, lots is outside seating, duck pond, chickens etc. Plenty of choice, but some of the equipment has seen better days !
Lovely and well maintained cottage, a fantastic play area for the kids and in a great location. The welcome from Andrew and Kattie was perfect and generous. We thank you very much for this stay, we are already thinking of coming back (all of us this time)! See you soon !
Aurore S.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and really hope to see you all again.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrew T.
13 Sept, 2018
Fabulous for Adults and Children
Dairy Cottage is a rural haven, yet so close to London for day trips - but our two girls just wanted to stay on the lovely Hamptons Farmhouse grounds. They like the tennis court now but a few years ago it would have been the trampoline and zip wire.
With the open barn and the gazebo (which overlooks the tennis court and other play facilities) the grown-ups have plenty of places to relax.
Highly recommended.
We will be stay here again.
Andrew T.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to do a review for us. Thank you for being such good guests. We look forward to you staying again.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
JULIE S.
18 Sept, 2017
Superb Child Friendly Holiday Accommodation
Dairy Cottage is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is very peaceful . Perfect if you are a National Trust Member as there are so many places to visit nearby. The cottage itself was beautiful and the added little touches on arrival of flowers, fruit, coffee etc. were very much appreciated. Dairy Cottage has amazing facilities for children - the outdoor play area is near and safe for the children to explore but is not intrusive for guests staying without children. Our grandson adored the chickens and ducks that were merrily wandering the area as well as the ponies in the top field. All in all it was a perfect holiday stay. The owners of the property were very helpful and friendly. We shall be returning for a future stay.
JULIE S.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov, 2022
Thank you for your kind and helpful review. We look forward to you visiting again. You will be very welcome.
A great place to be immersed in the gorgeous Kent countryside. We stayed at Dairy Cottage, which stayed true to it’s listing on the site. The children particularly enjoyed sleeping in their ‘attic’ space. The property is well stocked with cooking equipment and is hearted nicely for those colder evenings. The best bit for us was exploring the extensive grounds (lots to do for the kids) and enjoying walking directly from the cottage, along public footpaths, to nearby pubs.
Andy was very friendly and gave us a guided tour of the grounds on arrival and answered any questions we had promptly. Also, the info booklet on sight is very thorough, with all you need to know about the property and the surrounding area.
We had a fantastic stay - Thanks Andy and Katie.
Claire C.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar, 2023
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted you had such a positive stay in Dairy Cottage and Hope that we might see you all again another time.
Es war unser zweiter Aufenthalt im Dairy Cottage und wie beim ersten Mal war alles für uns perfekt. Das Cottage liegt ruhig in ländlicher Gegend, umgeben von viel Natur. Neben den Hühnern und Schafen der sehr freundlichen Gastgeber, konnten wir vor allem morgens Eichhörnchen, Fasane und viele Vögel vor unserem Fenster beobachten. In der Nähe des Cottages warten viele Sehenswürdigkeiten auf einen Besuch (einige davon unter der Verwaltung des National Trust; sehr empfehlenswert!). Die meisten findet man in der umfangreichen Infomappe von Katie und Andy ( neben vielen weiteren Tipps und Empfehlungen).Das Cottage selbst ist sehr sauber umd mit allem ausgestattet, was man für einen erholsamen Aufenthalt benötigt. Wir haben uns sofort (fast) wie zu Hause gefühlt.Wir empfehlen das Cottage und Katie und Andy zu 100%.
Sebastian S.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan, 2026
This was our second stay at Dairy Cottage, and just like the first time, everything was perfect for us. The cottage is in a quiet rural area, surrounded by nature. In addition to the chickens and sheep belonging to our very friendly hosts, we were able to watch squirrels, pheasants, and lots of birds outside our window, especially in the morning. There are many attractions to visit near the cottage (some of which are managed by the National Trust; highly recommended!). Most of them can be found in Katie and Andy's comprehensive information folder (along with many other tips and recommendations). The cottage itself is very clean and equipped with everything you need for a relaxing stay. We immediately felt (almost) at home. We recommend the cottage and Katie and Andy 100%.
Vielen Dank für Ihre freundliche und ausführliche Bewertung. Wir haben uns sehr über Ihren erneuten Besuch gefreut und hoffen, dass Sie uns nächstes Jahr wieder besuchen.
Andy und Katie
Thank you for your kind and descriptive review. We were delighted to see you again and hope that you visit next year.
Andy and Katie
Wir waren als Familie 2 Kinder und 2 Erwachsene dort. Das Haus war sauber und liebevoll eingerichtet. Das Gelände war sehr gepflegt und auf Kinder ausgelegt. Es war für jede Altersgruppe was dabei. Man war innerhalb von 10-15 min in Tonbridge und hatte da mehrere Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und Pubs. Man hatte auch viele Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Umgebung. Die Gastgeber waren sehr zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Wir hatten eine tolle Woche und würden dieses Haus immer wieder buchen.
Jennifer S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov, 2025
Thank you for your kind feedback we are delighted you had such an enjoyable holiday.
Your review translated:
We stayed there as a family with two children and two adults. The house was clean and lovingly furnished. The grounds were very well maintained and designed with children in mind. There was something for every age group. Tonbridge was only 10-15 minutes away and had several shops and pubs. There were also many attractions in the surrounding area. The hosts were very courteous and helpful. We had a great week and would book this house again anytime.
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Inchecken ging prima, fijne cottage. Compleet ingericht en een leuk welkomspakket. Mooi terrein voor de kinderen om te spelen met zelfs een tennisbaan! Vriendelijke mensen waar wij verbleven, veel informatie over de omgeving, wasmachine aanwezig. Prima uitvalsbasis om Londen te verkennen.Matras van 2 persoonsbed vonden wij iets minder. En 10 uur uitchecken vonden wij erg vroeg.
sietze o.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan, 2026
Translated:
Check-in went smoothly, lovely cottage. Fully equipped and a nice welcome pack. Beautiful grounds for the children to play in, even with a tennis court! Friendly people where we stayed, lots of information about the area, washing machine available. Great base for exploring London. We weren't so keen on the double bed mattress. And we found 10 a.m. check-out very early.
Bedankt voor uw vriendelijke feedback. We zijn blij dat u van uw verblijf heeft genoten. Onze excuses voor de uitchecktijd van 10.00 uur, maar we moeten alle cottages schoonmaken voor de volgende gasten die later op de dag arriveren
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We are sorry about the 10:00 am check out time - its because we need to clean all the cottages before the next guest who arrive later that day.
Die Beschreibung trifft voll zu. Der Hof mit den cottages liegt wunderschön, mitten in der Natur. Die Kinder können sich frei bewegen und haben verschiedene Spielmöglichkeiten. Der Empfang durch die Gastgeberin war ausgesprochen herzlich und angenehm. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Marie-Charlott B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov, 2024
vielen Dank für Ihre freundliche und aufmerksame Bewertung. Wir hoffen, Sie im nächsten Jahr wiederzusehen.
Fantastische cottage, gezellig ingericht en van alle gemakken voorzien. Ligging is uitstekend, prachtige omgeving, niet ver van Tonbridge waardoor London binnen circa 40 minuten te bereiken is. Zeer vriendelijke eigenaren...!
Roger D.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2023
Bedankt dat u de tijd heeft genomen om ons een beoordeling te geven. We zijn blij dat u een goede tijd had terwijl u hier op de UK was. We hopen u snel weer te zien.
Fantastic cottage, cosy furnishings and fully equipped. Location is excellent, beautiful surroundings, not far from Tonbridge making London reachable within around 40 minutes. Very friendly owners...!
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review. We are glad you had a good tine while you were here on the UK. We hope to see you again soon.
Das Cottage ist hervorragend dazu geeignet, einen erholsamen Urlaub in Kent zu verbringen. Viele Sehenswürdigkeiten sind sehr gut zu erreichen (auch London ist nicht weit). An der Ausstattung fehlt nichts. Ein riesiges Gelände mit Feuerstellen, Spielgeräten und Teichen kann von den Gästen mitgenutzt werden. Die Vermieter sind sehr gastfreundlich und hilfsbereit und geben bei allen Fragen gerne Auskunft. Vielen Dank Andy und Katie für einen perfekten Aufenthalt in Eurem Cottage.
Sebastian S.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2022
Vielen Dank für Ihre nachdenkliche Bewertung, Sie sind sehr willkommene Gäste und wir hoffen, Sie ein weiteres Jahr wiederzusehen.
The cottage is ideal for spending a relaxing vacation in Kent. Many sights are very easy to reach (London is not far). Nothing is missing from the equipment. A huge area with fireplaces, play equipment and ponds can be used by the guests. The landlords are very hospitable and helpful and are happy to provide information on all questions. Thank you Andy and Katie for a perfect stay in your cottage.
Thank you for your thoughtful review, you are very welcome guests and we hope to see you again another year.
Wir waren das erste Mal in England und haben die Zeit auf der Hamptons Farm sehr genossen. Man kann an diesem zauberhaften Ort die Ruhe genießen, während die Kinder die Farm mit den unzähligen Möglichkeiten zum Spielen (Klettern, Schaukeln, Fußball, Basketball, Tennis u.v.m.) erkunden. Die Hamptons Farm ist optimal gelegen um Ausflüge in alle Richtungen zu unternehmen und einen Großteil von Südengland zu erkunden. Auch London ist innerhalb kürzester Zeit bequem mit dem Zug zu erreichen. Die Ferienwohnung ist sehr liebevoll eingerichtet und mit allem was man zum täglichen Leben benötigt ausgestattet. Wir können diesen wundervollen Ort und die sehr netten Vermieter nur empfehlen und kommen mit Sicherheit ein weiteres Mal zu Besuch.
Andreas L.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2022
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We do hope to see you another year. Thank you for your recommendations.
Vielen Dank für Ihre nachdenkliche Bewertung. Wir hoffen, Sie ein weiteres Jahr zu sehen. Vielen Dank für Ihre Empfehlungen.
A well converted very comfortable and cozy cottage on a wonderful estate in the heart of the Kent woods. Quiet and peaceful and child friendly. We had a delightful stay.
johan t.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec, 2021
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay, even during wet December, and would be delighted if you visited again some day.
I stayed at Dairy Cottage for 10 days while visiting my parents recently. It was absolutely wonderful! What a gorgeous place to stay…I enjoyed several afternoons sitting in the peaceful gardens and soaking up the beauty of the surrounding countryside. The cottage was perfectly equipped with everything I needed and so comfortable - it really felt like a home away from home. The underfloor heating in the bathroom was such a treat to wake up to on a cool morning, I’m really missing it now I’m back home! Andy & Katie were the perfect hosts and kindly checked in with me to see if I needed anything. I wouldn’t hesitate to book again when I next visit the area! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Kathryn L.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2021
We are delighted you had an enjoyable stay at Dairy Cottage. Thank you too for your kind review. You are most welcome again whenever you visit.
About the host
Hosted by Katie & Andy Tanswell
We have our hands full with five children including twins!
(The photo is when we were a bit younger!)
Why they chose this property
We know what kids and parents like. The beautiful grounds are filled with activities and things to do and explore, or places to rest and relax. With 9 acres of land we can spread out. Tree house in the woods. Gypsy caravan with a camp fire. Trampoline and zip-wire. Sand pit, slides and swings (we have 13 at the last count). Animals to pet. Croquet lawn. BBQ. Table tennis. Ponds with boats. To answer the question: why this property: the answer is because it has everything you need to enjoy being here. WiFi is superfast Fibre with 20-200MBps
What makes this property unique
Dairy Cottage, Little Apple Barn, Stable Cottage and Willow Cottage at Hamptons Farmhouse are the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life but it is an easy journey to London and only 35 mins from Sevenoaks to Charring Cross by train. From there the London Eye, Theatre land, Covent Garden, Leicester Sq and West End and other tourist attractions are in easy striking distance.
You really don’t have to leave our site but Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks are 15 mins drive away, with Tonbridge closer still, and each have shopping, swimming pools and an abundance of restaurants.
Larkfield swimming leisure centre has wave machines water cannons water slides, whirlpool with plug plunge and a 25m pool for swimmers as well as animal themed toddler pools is 9 miles away.
Hop Farm Family Park, with Giant Jumping Pillows, Magic Castle, Funfair rides, Animal Village, Indoor Soft Play, Outdoor adventure play area and ‘4D’ cinema is just 7 miles away.
Kent Life is a 28 acre, premier heritage farm attraction that encompasses a wonderful farmyard with a family of friendly animals ranging from donkeys, horses and ferrets to piglets, goats and lambs, many of whom are reared on site. 13 miles.
Bewl Water is a fabulous outdoor centre and lake with aqua orb hydro balls, kids fishing , model boats, mini golf, cycling, sailing, regattas, dragon boat races, food and craft festivals and much more throughout the year.17 miles
Kent has 42 beaches of its own but the closest ones to Hamptons Farmhouse are in East Sussex at Hastings, Pevensey, Camber Sands, Bexhill and Eastbourne which are about an hour or so away depending on where you end up.36 miles
For those who like shopping there is Bluewater, one of the largest shopping arenas in Europe with over 330 stores and restaurants plus three leisure villages
Golfers have a huge local choice with 6 courses within 3 to 9 miles including Knowl Park and Kings Hill