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The Bothy

Biddenden, Kent
Original Cottages

This property is managed by our sister brand Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4
star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • Delightful rural retreat, surrounded by wildflower meadows and woodland adjacent to Hemsted Forest
  • Enjoy dining alfresco in the award-winning suntrap patio garden, alive with landscaped greenery
  • Characterful exposed wooden timber frames echo the cottage’s origins and heritage
Property code: OC-CB559

The beautifully restored, detached, two-bedroom cottage is cloaked in ivy and clematis, situated on a small, peaceful, working farm and enjoys epic panoramic views of the surrounding Kent countryside. With latticed windowed and thatched roof cottages lining the high street, the village of Biddenden is a picturesque example of a traditional English village, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Enjoy an idyllic stroll through the owners acres or the 398 hectares of extensive conifer and broadleaf woodland at Hemsted Forest, 1.5 miles away, and spot a variety of birds and dormice along your journey. At the heart of neighbouring Tenterden, discover the Colonel Stephens Museum and carriage and wagon restoration workshops before jumping aboard a heritage steam or diesel train to journey along Britain’s first light railway at Kent and East Sussex Railway, 5 miles away. Tenterden town centre (5 miles) also offers a wealth of architecture to explore plus excellent shopping facilities.

The cottage is single-storey, set at ground level. An entrance porch welcomes you into the cottage and leads you through to the spacious, open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, complete with original exposed wooden timber frames bursting with character and air-conditioning. The living area comprises a TV with a large sofa and two matching armchairs perfectly positioned to enjoy the best views of the garden out of the patio doors. A traditional farmhouse-style dining set enjoys plenty of natural sunlight next to the patio doors to the garden. Behind a clever wooden timber partition, you’ll find the well-equipped kitchen, kitted out with everything you might need. Back through the cottage, you’ll find two bedrooms – one spacious king-size and one cosy twin – both benefiting from more gorgeous exposed wooden timbers. A contemporary bathroom completes this lovingly furnished cottage.

Outside, you’re welcomed into a wonderful, pretty patio garden that achieved gold in Kent Wildlife Trust's Wild About Gardens Awards Scheme in 2018. Enclosed by swathes of well-maintained hedging and greenery, this is the perfect sunny spot to dine alfresco with a scenic backdrop over the neighbouring fields towards the forest.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with double walk-in shower and WC
  • Electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Air conditioning with climate control
  • SkyTV and DVD player
  • Patio garden with furniture and BBQ
  • Ample private parking
  • Beach 19 miles, pub and shop 2 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Joice Wisdom

This property has been let with us for over 15 years and is managed by Joice.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Inge, 5th August 2024

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Reviewed by Peter, 1st August 2024

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Reviewed by Julia, 30th June 2024

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We had a lovely week in this cottage near Biddenden. The cottage was well-equipped and the location was very peaceful with lovely country views. The owners were friendly and helpful without being intrusive. It was easy to access local villages, towns and attractions from the cottage, despite its hidden-away situation.

Reviewed by Peter, 22nd June 2024

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This is a wonderfully remote location with a goat, geese and sheep not far away. It's much more spacious than "Bothy" implies. A very rich variety of birds feeds from feeders just outside the living room patio doors.

Reviewed by Guy, 10th May 2024

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It is a very nice and comfortable cottage on a quiet location. A perfect place for visiting beautiful gardens and castles. The owner is very kind and helpful.

Reviewed by John, 30th April 2024

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A comfortable, well equipped cottage in a beautiful and peaceful setting. Goat, sheep, ponies, geese, and an abundance of wild birds visit the feeders. Plenty of interesting places to visit within easy reach. Many great eateries locally.

Reviewed by Isabel, 24th April 2024

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The cottage is so cosy, beautiful and very clean. A peaceful place and cottage to live. We would like to live there. The owners are so lovely too. We loved it and we'll be back. We

Reviewed by Desiree, 22nd October 2023

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Reviewed by John, 2nd October 2023

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Reviewed by Edwin, 25th September 2023

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Reviewed by Judith, 19th September 2023

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Reviewed by Tom, 18th September 2023

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Reviewed by Lieve, 6th August 2023

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Wonderful, quiet location in the middle of meadows and woods. The little house is very cozy.

Reviewed by Karen, 23rd July 2023

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Reviewed by John, 15th May 2023

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Very comfortable, lovely sight. Nothing to object to. There was a goat with a lovely temprement. A visit from a donkey and some ponies. The bird feeders attracted endless varieties (including a grouse/partridge?). Geese. Some great eateries close by. All in all a lovely visit.

Reviewed by Rosemary, 17th April 2023

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I booked this holiday as my daughter needed a break somewhere quiet, this was excellent, everything we could wish for and my daughter did not want to leave. The cottage was beautiful and cosy with views out to the fields and woods also the birds were everywhere, are only set back was the weather but that did not stop our enjoyment

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