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Historic Royal Kent cottage surrounded by large gardens & private swimming pool

Historic Royal Kent cottage surrounded by large gardens & private swimming pool

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Exterior
Pool
Living room
Property grounds
Pool

Overview of Historic Royal Kent cottage surrounded by large gardens & private swimming pool

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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Ashford, ENG
  • Popular LocationWye National Nature Reserve7 min drive
  • Popular LocationWillesborough Windmill8 min drive
  • Popular LocationAshford Designer Outlet8 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)73 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1 (The Wardrobe Room)

Bedroom 2 (The Green Room)

Bedroom 3 (Richard's Room)

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Historic Royal Kent cottage surrounded by large gardens & private swimming pool

Plantagenet Cottage is unique, charming and hidden away on the outskirts of a picturesque Kentish village. We're located within the beautiful Kent Downs area of outstanding natural beauty and the views from our garden overlook the Eastwell Manor Country Estate.

The cottage is steeped in History dating back to the 16th century when originally built as a one-room dwelling by Richard Plantagenet, a natural son of King Richard III [the one they found under the car park in Leicester], so our Richard was, in theory, the last in the bloodline of the Plantagenet Kings of England. It's a fascinating story and you will find books and other information about this at the cottage.

We are ideally suited to 6 people [possible 7th on pull out mattress] across 3 luxurious bedrooms - the entire detached property has been recently refurbished to a high standard providing all modern amenities and comfort whilst maintaining the cottage's rustic charm and historical character.

The large living area has 2 comfortable sofas, a 40" plasma smart TV with Netflix, Amazon / iPlayer etc. It also has a large inglenook fireplace with a new Wood Burning Stove - it's lovely having cozy log fires in colder months.

The dining area has a table seated for 6/7 people below a vaulted ceiling with a gothic arch looking out to the garden.

There is also an office space with network ports and printer and USB charging from most rooms.

The fully equipped kitchen has new appliances and hopefully everything you might need !

Our bathroom has a bath, rain shower, toilet and sink - and it has a cubby hole inside a recently exposed old fireplace.

The garden wraps around the property and has a park like feel with lots of well established trees & shrubs. Lots of space for kids to play .. we even have 'Teletubby' mounds! There is a BBQ, a swing and outside seating areas and new this year is a large in-ground trampoline, which is proving to be great fun for small and big kids too !

A definite highlight in warmer months is the outdoor heated swimming pool which is in a walled area in a sunny corner of the garden. POOL OPEN BETWEEN APRIL TO END OF SEPTEMBER - exact date is weather dependant.

Our cottage is in a delightful spot that we think has a lovely relaxed feeling and good atmosphere.

Property manager

TIM & MAITE

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Pool
Lodge with Indoor Pool ideal for families with children
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
9.8 out of 10, (26 reviews)
Lodge with Indoor Pool ideal for families with children

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Babies / toddlers need advance approval please

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 55 lbs per pet (limit 4 pets total)
Prior approval needed. £25/pet fee applies.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the property please.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Ashford

Located in Ashford, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Canterbury Cathedral and Belmont House and Gardens are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Kent Downs. Traveling with kids? Consider AMF Bowling Ashford and Great Chart Golf and Leisure. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Ashford, ENG

What's nearby

  • Wye National Nature Reserve - 7 min drive
  • Willesborough Windmill - 8 min drive
  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 8 min drive
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 14 min drive
  • Gusbourne Estate Winery - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Wye Station - 3 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Dobbies Garden Centre - 4 min drive
  • The Bybrook Barn Harvester - 5 min drive
  • Eureka Cafe - 3 min drive
  • The Kennington - 2 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful break
My family and I were slightly hesitant about booking a cottage in the midst of winter but we all had the best time ever. The Cottage is gorgeous and the wood-burning stove made it super cosy, the kids adored playing on the trampoline for hours on end. We discovered some stunning countryside walks and forests and quaint old Kentish pubs serving amazing food - we all want to come back already. Really organised hosts too - thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A true secret garden
We stayed at the Plantagenet cottage the night before my wedding with my bridesmaids and then with my husband for a complete get away. It was so special from start to finish! The cottage is hidden away from the real world, very peaceful. The garden is fantastic, with beautiful views out into the Eastwell manor grounds. Inside everything was clean and perfectly presented. So many original features and nods the older building with modern features to make cooking and relaxing nice and easy. Everything labelled clearly which is great, no confusion over keys, cupboards or lights. Tim was just leaving when we arrived and it was a pleasure to meet before we unpacked and settled in. A few helpful tips with the pool which was great, we got straight in and it was absolutely divine! I cannot fault our stay in any way, it was perfect. Thank you Tim and Maite.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Holiday
Very comfortable and our grandchildren loved the pool
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect week
Beautiful house in stunning location. Perfect peace and quiet but plenty to do if you want to, lots of walks and decent pubs, shopping in Ashford. Nice touches for the kids with the mouse hunt and sheep box. We will be back. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

curtis f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect holiday location
We went away as a family, two young kids and couldn’t fault it. Very private and out of the way, with lots of stuff a short drive away, including Ashford shopping centre and town. The pool is huge with lots of toys and fun things to use, already at the cottage. Lovely swing, trampoline and other various toys and bits around and in the cottage. The pictures don’t do it justice, the garden is huge and be prepared to get your steps in walking around it! Inside the cottage is beautiful and really gives you the home feeling while being on holiday. The hosts were 100% perfect with great communication and extremely welcoming. From the start of the booking process to the checking out, it was stress free and so easy. We appreciate everything that was done and how easy it all was. Thank you so much for the amazing experience and hope to come back in a couple of years for longer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by TIM & MAITE

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We live in the suburbs of London with our two daughters. We like cooking and eating delicious food, sunshine, music, gardening, and being outdoors. It's great doing those things at our cottage when guests are not enjoying doing it there themselves !

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the plot - its secluded, tucked away from the main road and you wouldn't even know its there, plus the amazing history with our royal Richard Plantagenet

What makes this property unique

The hidden away location, the history, the private pool and the views over to Eastwell Manor are all unique benefits.

Languages:

English, French
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