An ideal holiday cottage for a family who are looking for a country retreat | Cottage in Marden
3 Bedroom Cottage in Marden
Delightful single storey cottage, attached to a converted coach house, with a large garden in the outskirts of a Wealden village.
Having recently been completely renovated with a large comfortable open plan lounge/dining room, a well fitted kitchen, bathroom with w/c, basin and bath with shower facilities. A large double bedroom and another bedroom with 2 single beds and a sofa bed in the lounge.
An ideal holiday cottage for a family who are looking for a country retreat, to explore the local countryside.
The South East England region
Kent is known as 'The Garden of England' with its winding lanes past lavender fields, orchards, vineyards and oast houses.
Be enriched by England's oldest county, alive with its exciting past: visiting Canterbury with Chaucer's pilgrims and Rochester with Dickens, following the maritime adventures that have shaped Kent from Roman invasion to World War II. Quintessential England. But also bang up to date with leading-edge galleries and theatre, Michelin-starred dining and entertaining nightlife giving you so many things to do.
Some outstanding attractions within a few miles include the National Trust properties of Sissinghurst Castle with its renowned gardens, Bodiam Castle, the nearby Scotney Castle and the ruins of Bayham Abbey. Slightly further are the Batemans (one time home of Rudyard Kipling), Ightham Moat, Penshurst Place and Great Dixter. The nearest seaside resort is Hasting with the smugglers town of Rye within 40 minutes and the Spa town of Tunbridge Wells is 12 miles to the West offering excellent shops and restaurants, a cinema and bowling alley.
There is sailing, wind surfing, fly-fishing and walking at Bewl Water reservoir, for children Drusillas Country Park, Runaround (Tunbridge Wells), Hop Farm offering children's activities, Rare Breeds Centre, and three Steam railways including the Spa Valley Railway (from Tunbridge Wells).
Maidstone
The village of Marden is eight miles (13km) from the county town of Maidstone. The parish church was built at the end of the 12th century. Marden is in the middle of the rich farmland of the weald, and has many orchards, oast houses and period buildings surrounding the village.
The rural village has a few shops and amenities including, hairdressers, barbers, general stores, post office, country pubs, butchers, chemist, bakery, several restaurants and take-aways. You are also able to explore other surrounding villages like Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Headcorn, Biddenden, where you can find antique shops, tea and cake shops etc.
The Mainline station is only 7 minutes walk. London is only 50 mins away, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Ashford and Canterbury are only few stops on the train, if you require retail therapy and to visit theatre land.
Catch the Eurostar at Ashford for a day trip to France.
Local attractions:
Bedgebury Forest with award winning walking, riding and mountain biking. Bewl Water largest lake in the region for walks, boating, sailing, fishing and mountain biking. Multiple National Trust castles and stately homes, Leeds Castle Henry VIII's favourite castle and thought by many to be the most beautiful in the world.
For shopping, Ashford Designer Outlet and Bluewater Shopping Centre are within 30 mins drive. One of Britain’s finest beaches, Camber Sands 30 mins drive away which next to historic medieval port of Rye which makes a great little day trip. Numerous excellent gastro-pubs and a reasonably priced Michelin Star restaurant. Local vineyards for tours and tastings.
An ideal holiday cottage for a family who are looking for a country retreat is located in Marden. An ideal holiday cottage for a family who are looking for a country retreat provides accommodation, featuring TV, Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This Cottage features TV, Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.
An ideal holiday cottage for a family who are looking for a country retreat has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 5 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Marden has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Marden, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Towels provided
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Hair dryer
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Bathtub or shower
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Toilet paper
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1 bathroom
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2 bedrooms
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Sofa bed
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Bed sheets provided
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Dining table
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Living room
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Stovetop
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Microwave
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Oven
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Paper towels
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Refrigerator
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Toaster
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Electric kettle
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Dishwasher
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Washing machine and dryer
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Wheelchair accessible
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Windsurfing nearby
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Cycling nearby
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Water skiing nearby
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Boat on site
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Marina nearby
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Mountain biking nearby
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Rafting nearby
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Bicycle on site
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Scuba diving nearby
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Fishing nearby
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Fitness facilities nearby
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Golfing on site
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Kayak on site
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Tennis on site
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Sailing nearby
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Foosball table
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Games
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DVD player
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Books
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Smart TV with cable/satellite service
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Stereo
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Video library
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Music library
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In a rural location
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Near the sea
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Near a hospital
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In a village
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Near outlet shopping
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Highchair
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Playground
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Children's books
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Children's toys
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Iron/ironing board
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WiFi available
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Barbecue grill
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Patio
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Outdoor furniture
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Garden
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation