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Twitchers
Hollingbourne
Kent
(approx 4 miles from
Maidstone)
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 Sleeps 6. A wonderful Oast House conversion in glorious surroundings
and grounds which are a gardeners delight, within sight of the
ancient parish church, yet only 1.5 miles from impressive Leeds
Castle, 3 minutes from the Pilgrims Way and located on the edge
of a charming village with good pubs, railway station for trains
to London and numerous walks along the famous North Downs Way
and Greensand Walks. Nestling in the grounds of an imposing Queen
Anne House with origins dating from the 1300s, this well planned
Oast House conversion, although the exterior roundel has been
removed, offers a taste of history with the original, preserved
beams displaying the clear dates of hop-picking during 19th Century.
This is a prime location for touring the castles, gardens and
historic houses within the glorious heart of Kent. Only a 10
minute drive from Maidstone, the county town of Kent with shops
and Leisure Centres and 30 minutes from the Eurotunnel terminal
in Ashford. Many local golf courses including Chart Hills at
Biddenden - designed by Nick Faldo, Ticehurst - designed by Ian
Woosnan and of course Sandwich - home to the 2003 British Open
Championship - less than 1 hours drive. Stunning gardens and
ponds (children and pets must be supervised as these are not
fenced) are abundant with long established plants, colourful
climbing roses, clematis and a sea of bulbs in the spring are
a haven for birds of many varieties - with regular visits from
a Kingfisher and a heron. Guests can enjoy these beautiful grounds
- and have use of the orchard and patio overlooking the pond
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Stable Cottage Five Oak Green
Five Oak Green
Nr Tunbridge Wells
Kent
(approx 8 miles from
Maidstone)
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 Sleeps 6. This excellent stable cottage has been imaginatively
converted, renovated and furnished to a high standard. The accommodation
is superb, carefully designed to a high standard of craftsmanship
and a wealth of oak beams and natural materials. It is quite
private, extremely well appointed and comfortable, located in
a rural and peaceful area, yet close to all amenities. The Hop
Farm Country Park is very close, wonderful Tunbridge Wells and
Maidstone with its many attractions are 15 minutes away, historic
Canterbury 45 minutes and Dover 1 hour by car. The railway station
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Bramley Cottage
Paddock Wood
Kent
(approx 7 miles from
Maidstone)
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 Sleeps 6. Bramley Cottage is a beautifully converted old stable
located in the centre of Five Oak Green near Paddock Wood and
an easy drive from the famous spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells
both with excellent train connections to London. Very near The
Hop Farm, which has numerous attractions all year round. Set
back from the village green the cottage offers immaculate accommodation
and 5 acres of wonderful traditional old Kentish orchard at your
disposal. |
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Tudorhorst Cottage
STAPLEHURST
Kent
(approx 7 miles from
Maidstone)
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 Sleeps 5.
An immaculate, newly refurbished detached
holiday cottage, built and maintained to a high standard and
located in peace and tranquility in the grounds of the owners
modern family house yet with privacy and the use of the large
rear gardens and rural views. The house is comfortably furnished
and well equipped with ample parking for two cars. |
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Gardener's Cottage
Staplehurst
Kent
(approx 7 miles from
Maidstone)
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 Sleeps 3. Gardener's Cottage, a delightful holiday property,
is located in peace and tranquility in the beautifully landscaped
grounds of an ancient beamed Wealden Manor House, dating from
the 15th Century and which nestles in 15 acres of paddocks and
fields. Situated only a short drive from the village of Staplehurst
where there are shops, church, pubs and mainline railway station
to London or the coast, this is an excellent location for visiting
nearby Sissinghurst Castle and gardens, the exquisite Leeds Castle,
Scotney and Bodiam Castle as well as the many other gardens,
castles and historic houses which are all within easy reach of
this central location in the heart of Kent. There are numerous
National Trust properties to enjoy in the locality. Picturesque
Cranbrook with its famous Union Windmill, shops, banks, pubs
and sports centre and the delightful country town of Tenterden
with antique shops, tea-rooms, restaurants, pubs, the Kent &
East Sussex steam Railway and Leisure Centre are both a short
distance away. Ideal for both sightseeing and shopping are the
historic towns of Tunbridge Wells, the Cathedral city of Canterbury
and the cinque port of Rye. Gardener's Cottage enjoys privacy
at the far end of the Manor House. |
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Welcome to our page of accommodation in Maidstone!
Maidstone is Kent's principal commercial, industrial and
agricultural centre. Maidstone is Kent's county town and stands
in a countryside of orchards and hopfields on the River Medway.
Leeds castle is 5 miles east of Maidstone, a fairytale palace,
the stone castle dates from Norman times and is set half on an
island inthe middle of a lake and half on the mainland surrounded
by landscaped gardens. The Cobtree Museum of Kent Life offers
a fascinating account of rural life in the county over the past
few hundred years.
