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Listed 17th Century Cottage in Pretty Kent Village (20 mins from Rye and coast).

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A traditional brick house with a central entrance, a small porch, and a garden with various plants and a pathway leading to the door.
A brick fireplace with an open door, a fire burning inside, and a patterned rug on the floor.
A two-story house with a snow-covered roof and a visible church steeple in the background.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a blue sofa, and a coffee table.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a piano.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Woodchurch, England
  • Place, South of England Rare Breeds Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Gusbourne Estate Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, London Beach Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ashford

Located in Ashford, this cottage is in a rural area. Gusbourne Estate Winery and London Beach Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit South of England Rare Breeds Centre and Tenterden Leisure Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Kent and East Sussex Railway and Battlezone. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Woodchurch, England

What's nearby

  • South of England Rare Breeds Centre - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Gusbourne Estate Winery - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • London Beach Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Tenterden Museum - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Hamstreet Woods National Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 10.9 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
  • ‪Rushbrooke 50 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Dukes Head - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Listed 17th Century Cottage in Pretty Kent Village (20 mins from 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 is parking at Listed 17th Century Cottage in Pretty Kent Village (20 mins from Rye and coast).?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Listed 17th Century Cottage in Pretty Kent Village (20 mins from Rye and coast).?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Listed 17th Century Cottage in Pretty Kent Village (20 mins from Rye and coast).?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Listed 17th Century Cottage in Pretty Kent Village (20 mins from 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. 119 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A wonderful listed house with lovely beams and fireplaces, yet with modern facilities, a beautiful garden, in a lovely location close to many wonderful places to visit. The house is clean and beautifully furnished and no expense or effort have been spared to make you feel at home and welcome. The garden too has many lovely places to sit and relax. A great house to rest and restore your energies.Chris, the owner is a great host, offering generous hospitality, with a nice welcome card and great welcome basket, filled with goodies. We have stayed at The Old School House twice now and are looking forward to staying again another time. We recommend this holiday home whole heartedly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely listed cottage in a quiet and pretty village in rural Kent. Great cottage garden with lots of seating and lights. We all had a very enjoyable week. Thanks Chris.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dear ChrisFrom the moment we walked in we felt at home. Your cottage was the perfect place to relax and for family and friends to pop by and catch up. All the generous touches, a welcome basket and milk in the fridge were much appreciated along with coffee and tea! The beds were comfortable and bathrooms spotless. We enjoyed having a pint or two of our favorite beer, Fullers London Pride, at The Six Bells and interacting with the friendly locals. The weather was kind to us, so we were able to go and enjoy the steam railway from Tenterden to Bodiam Castle and also Hever Castle on the way to the airport. Your recommendations of The White Lion and The Ferry Inn were spot on, especially The Ferry Inn - the food and service there were top notch.Thank you again for providing such a fabulous home from home….almost a shame the weather was so good…..otherwise we would have stayed in and read our way through your library of great books Very best wishesLiz and MarkSeattle, WA
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely idyllic cottage in a quiet village, with plenty to do nearby. The photos don’t quite do justice to how lovely the house itself is, nor the garden. We had a wonderful stay, with absolutely everything we could have needed. Chris was a wonderful host, immediately on hand for any queries. We couldn’t have asked for more. The village is small and peaceful, with a well-stocked small shop and a lovely coffee shop. Anything bigger that’s needed is only 10 minutes away in Tenterden, as are both Gusbourne and Chapel Down.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

Storybook cottage

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

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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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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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location
Arrived after six hour drive from the coast of Cornwall. Tried to get into the cottage but the lock box had no key. Telephoned the owner but he didn’t answer. Went next door to the butcher. Waited 10 minutes then spoke to him about whether he knew the owner or could help me contact the caretaker. He had no knowledge of either. After waiting 45 minutes tried to contact the owner again. This time he picked up. Apologized for no key and said he’d call the caretaker. She arrived quickly, apologized, and let us in. Both sets of keys had been left inside. We unpacked and went out to dinner. Came back around 9:00 pm and realized neither the wifi nor tv worked. Went to bed. Wifi and tv still not working in the morning, We decided to leave after one night instead of four. The master bed was also too small so had a poor sleep. Texted the owner that we had left. He said that I should have tried to contact him so he could have walked me through re-booting the system. I told him that if he had the foresight to have the caretaker do a dry run before our arrival the key would have been in the correct spot and the wifi and tv would have been re-booted for us! Overall a bad experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are incredibly sorry to hear that you experienced issues connecting to the internet during your stay. We take our guest experience very seriously and always inspect the property between check-ins. Unfortunately, it appears a previous guest had inadvertently unplugged the router, a minor issue we would have happily and instantly resolved for you with a quick phone call. Because we were not made aware of the issue until after your departure, we unfortunately lost the opportunity to make things right for you during your stay. We always encourage our guests to reach out to us immediately with any concerns so we can resolve them on the spot. We are sorry that you didn't have a comfortable night's sleep, but it is the case that both main bedrooms do have standard UK king-size beds. If I might clarify one element of your feedback? The first call I received from you was answered straightaway. Within three minutes my housekeeper was letting you in. It was an oversight not to have the key in the key safe but one which was corrected quickly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 Jul, 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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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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