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Keepers Retreat two bedroom log cabin situated on a working farm in Kent.

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A wooden cabin with a patio area featuring a table and chairs, surrounded by flowers and a garden.
A living room with two grey sofas, one with patterned cushions and a deer print pillow, and a wooden coffee table.
A formal garden with neatly trimmed hedges and a green tent in the background.
A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.
A wooden cabin with a patio, surrounded by gravel and plants.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Maidstone, ENG
  • Place, Weald of Kent Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, The Big Cat Sanctuary
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Leeds Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪94 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Keepers Retreat two bedroom log cabin situated on a working farm in Kent.

The exterior of this cabin is built in a traditional log-cabin style, with a plastered interior. The property is purpose built, single story, with wood effect flooring throughout. Two double bedrooms offer 2 double beds, with a charging point built into beds, televisions in both bedrooms as well as the lounge. Your kitchen area is equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine and fridge.th small freezer compartment.

The property itself is situated in the heart of Kent with a nearby traditional pub selling excellent food and refreshment. On the Greensand ridge / Pilgrims way, a hot spot for walking, bird watching and beautiful scenery. The south-west part of the Greensand ridge and hills is in the South Downs National Park.

A 10 minute drive will take to you Leeds castle, a historical castle with a moat, activities for kids and families alike, with the Go-Ape attraction nearby. Easy to get to Eurostar and Dover within a 35 minute drive. The historic Canterbury cathedral is also a short drive away.

Lots of annual events to occupy families, however this property is not suitable for hen / stag parties.

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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
Children must be supervised at all times .
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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)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No loud music at any time .

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8837817
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Maidstone

Located in Maidstone, this cabin is in a rural area. Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway and Maidstone Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Leeds Castle and Stoneacre. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Chart Golf and Leisure and Maidstone Leisure Centre. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Maidstone, ENG

What's nearby

  • Weald of Kent Golf Club - 5 min drive - 6.6 km
  • The Big Cat Sanctuary - 9 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Leeds Castle - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Chart Hills Golf Club - 12 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Kent Downs - 13 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Lenham Station - 10 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Potting Shed - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Chippy - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Yeoman - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Keepers Retreat two bedroom log cabin situated on a working farm in Kent. 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 Keepers Retreat two bedroom log cabin situated on a working farm in Kent.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Keepers Retreat two bedroom log cabin situated on a working farm in Kent.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Keepers Retreat two bedroom log cabin situated on a working farm in Kent.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Keepers Retreat two bedroom log cabin situated on a working farm in Kent. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Weald of Kent Golf Club, Stoneacre and Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway. Leeds Castle and Mote Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Gerjan D.

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

Nice holiday home

It was a pleasant stay in this comfortabel holiday home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edmund G.

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

Peaceful lovely view

Lovely place to stay everything you want in the cabin Very clean and tidy Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2023
Thank you Edmund and family, hope to see you all again soon. Kind regards Heidi & Steve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

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

Weekend away

Decorated lovely for Christmas, made a lovely Christmas weekend away even more christmasy .had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec, 2023
Thank you Joanne & family, so pleased you liked the Christmas Decs and gifts . Hope to see you all again soon. regards Heidi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Easter break

Great location in Kent with a fantastic host. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2023
Thank you Sean for a wonderful review. Hope to see you all again soon . Regards Heidi .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

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

Retreat

Had a lovely stay here ,peace and quiet ,everything you'd need .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2023
Thank you Joanne for your kind review, hope to see you again soon. Heidi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martyn K.

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

Great

Worth going for if you need a chilled out break
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2023
Thank you Martyn for you kind review, hope to see you both again soon. regards Heidi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley B.

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

Perfect

Beautifully designed and amazing views. Veryy happy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathleen C.

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

Perfect base for visiting friends and family in the area

The online photographs didn't do the property justice - it was tastefully furnished and beautifully presented with a modern kitchen and bathroom. For us it was an ideal base to return to after a busy day visiting family and friends. We quickly got used to the narrow roads!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2022
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the Kent Country Side, only 5 miles from M20 & 35 mins from Euro tunnel. The fantastic Leeds Castle is 3 miles by car totally worth a day exploring .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Nice Apartment

All in all a nice and quiet place to stay. However, you always have to rely on a car to go sightseeing, go shopping or do other things. But you will be rewarded with a nice apartment.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim J.

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

Lovely accommodation

Nestled amid some really scary narrow roads but lovely view. Felt it was a real shame that we had such a huge hedge blocking such a view! Lovely pub in walking distance. Handy for the big cat sanctuary which is amazing. Be aware no Wi-Fi in the lodges & phone signal is very hit & miss!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2022
Thank you for your review. Your comments have noted . We are very lucky to live on a farm in the beautiful Kent Countryside, a secluded part of the country which comes with beautiful green country lanes, we are only 3 miles from A20 & 5 miles from the M20. The hedging is provided for guest privacy . Guests are welcome to walk the footpaths to enjoy the views across the farm . WiFi is something that hopefully will be available later this year, once fibre has been install to area . With the fast pace of life it’s good just once in a while to switch off laptops / mobile phones and talk to each other and admire the countryside or just read a good book. Mobile connection is available - 4G for most networks . We are very lucky to be close to Leeds Castle which is such an amazing place to visit . The Pepper Box Pub is within walking distance & serves delicious meals daily . We have a main line station just 3 miles away if you wish to pop to London for the day or 35 mins to the Euro star at ASHFORD to Paris . Kind regards Heidi & Steve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George H.

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

Keepers Retreat, Ulcombe, Kent.

We were booked into Keepers Retreat but were upgraded to pheasant Retreat. Heidi was very helpful and the property was very secluded, our only dislike was the access roads to the property, very small roads but by the end of our trip we got used to them. The property and the area was beautiful and access to surrounding areas and the coast was easy. All in all a very nice property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2024
Thank you for your kind review & leaving the cabin so neat and tidy. we hope you had a good journey home and hope to see you all again soon. kind regards Heidi & Steve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ruth S.

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

Slow down, breathe deep and enjoy!

This holiday was full of surprises - seeing the sunset through the trees on an evening walk along the lanes, beautifully clear waterways in Canterbury, and, for some reason a TV that turned itself on at 6pm each evening! (Heidi says she'll fix that! 😁) My husband and I really enjoyed our stay in Keepers Retreat. The whole place is comfortable, including the bed, though my husband says it was a bit soft for him. I found it perfect. Also blackout curtains in the bedroom. There's plenty of crockery etc - more generous than many similar places. A good size dining table and coffee table and well-equipped kitchen. And still space for our own folding table and 1000 price jigsaw! We also took some two-person games. The bathroom and shower were wonderful, with an amazing tap for the basin - like a waterfall! There's a little patio area at the front, it's visible from the other cabin but screened from the farmhouse. It's a hilly area, so be prepared if you decide to go walking. We walked a lot as there are many footpaths right from the road the farm is on - no need to go searching in the car for places to walk. Do take a torch (one is provided) if it may get dark while walking locally - no street lamps of course, and v thick tree cover in summer. Be aware the local roads are single track with passing places, so leave plenty of time for journeys when driving or walking - and put your patient head on! The Keepers Retreat felt spacious and relaxed. Only occasional sounds from farm traffic. Heidi was very friendly and welcoming but left us in peace. Our only disappointment was that we didn't get to eat at the nearby Pepper Box pub because it was closed on Mondays and that was the day we chose to visit! But it would be walking distance - maybe 15 - 20 mins pleasant stroll along country lanes. We hope to visit Keepers Retreat again, then we'll definitely eat at the Pepper Box. Apparently, they do takeaway now too. With that in mind, the nearest grocery shopping (apart from tiny convenience stores at Kingswood and Headcorn) is a Co-op in the beautiful village of Lenham - just the other side of the M20. Don't expect superstores unless you travel to Maidstone! Or takeaways (except Pepper Box.) Go prepared to cook, have picnics, or spend whole days out, eating before turning homeward. We had a very relaxing and yet invigorating time at Keepers Retreat. Slowing down, enjoying fresh air, exercise and simple food. I hope you do too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iris K.

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

Herrliches Ferienhaus mit toller Umgebung

Tolles Ferienhaus in einer super Lage. Die Aussicht ins Tal ist wunderschön. Heidi ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Herzlichen Dank für den schönen Aufenthalt!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr, 2023
Thank you Iris for your kind words . I hope to see you all again soon . Heidi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

June E.

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

Great getaway in beautiful Kent countryside.

We wanted somewhere to go for a "retreat" to escape the daily pressures of " life" . This was perfect . Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

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

Gorgeous quiet spot

Absolutely lovely place. lovely comfy bedding and stunning views. We loved our stay and didn't want to leave, it was so peaceful. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2022
Thank you Helen for a lovely review, look forward to seeing you all again soon. Heidi
Verified review

8/10 Good

David F.

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

Ulcombe

Wonderful location, peaceful and tranquil
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2021
Thank you David for your lovely comments, hope to see you again soon. regards Heidi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Our little getaway

We found it very comfortable and had everything we needed, it was a lovely peaceful location, highly recommended for those who fancy a quiet getaway from everyday life. It was our first wedding anniversary and we arrived to find a card, flowers and wine in the fridge, a lovely touch, thanks Heidi.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2020
So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you so much for a great review. Hope to see you again soon. kind regards Heidi & Steve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

No complaints whatsoever

I booked this property for 2 of my employees who were working in the area. They were very pleased with the property and the location and had no complaints, which must mean its excellent as my guys usually find some reason to complain!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2020
Dear Andrew Thank you very much for your kind review, the gentleman that stayed are welcome back any time. We are here to help key workers. Regards Heidi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Beautiful accommodation!

Our stay was lovely. Really peaceful venue, The owner Heidi is fabulous and responded to any issues promptly even supplying Tupperware! The accommodation is so homely and is stunning. Really comfortable and cosy with room to relax and spend time with who you are staying with. Great value for money. Highly recommended. A real treat. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much Jennifer, Steve & I are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Ideal for wedding at Leeds Castle

Lovely place to stay

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Heidi king

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Stephen and I purchased the farm in 2001 and have grown our busy over the years. We diversified into self catering holiday lets in 2016, so that others can enjoy the stunning views over the Kent country side.

Why they chose this property

the cabins are wood clad with full central heating.

What makes this property unique

The cabins are all on one floor . We are 10 mins from the M20 and 35 mins from the Channel tunnel.

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