Kent Vacation Rental cottage: Speldhurst, near Royal Tunbridge Wells

Cosy village cottage in the heart of the High Weald countryside.

Kent cottage rental - The Old Post Office
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Description Cottage,
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2, 1 Bathroom
Amenities rural, village, pets considered, satellite or cable, TV, DVD
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£50 - £125/night 
£240 - £350/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$83 - $209/night 
$401 - $584/week 
Doug
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of the Kent vacation cottage rental One bedroom cottage, ideal for a romantic getaway or weekend break.

The Old Post Office has been lovingly converted into a cosy cottage retreat, located in the heart of the picturesque village of Speldhurst. Features include a cosy living room, double bedroom with Egyptian cotton linen, satellite television, high definition LCD TV, DVD player, IPod dock. There is a bathroom with Aqualisa power shower, a modern fitted kitchen, and there’s ample private parking. Fancy a relaxing and unforgettable weekend away? This is just what you’re looking for!
Kent cottage rental - The Old Post Office

The Old Post Office
Kent cottage rental - The Bedroom

The Bedroom
Kent cottage rental - The Lounge

The Lounge
Kent cottage rental - Award winning food and drink nearby.

Award winning food and drink nearby.

Location: Kent < England

Nearest Airport: London Gatwick Airport at 23 Miles
Nearest Ferry: Dover at 60 Miles
Nearest Train: Tunbridge Wells Rail Station at 6 Miles
Car: recommended
The Old Post Office is located in the picturesque village of Speldhurst, just ten minutes away from Royal Tunbridge Wells. The village itself offers a 13th Century church with the famous Burne Jones and William Morris stained glass windows, the Speldhurst circular walk, and Michelin award-winning food at the George & Dragon. This traditional 13th Century Inn with roaring log fires and dramatic oak beams, also boasts a picturesque garden, making it the perfect venue for any time of year. They sell local bitters and good wines, and local seasonal food simply cooked, using the bounty of local produce from the surrounding areas. As a result they had the honour of winning 2 Bib Gourmand's from Michelin and the Alistair Sawdays, Local, Seasonal Pub of the Year Award. Outside the village, it’s only a short drive to all that Royal Tunbridge Wells has to offer, the only spa town in the south east of England where you can still taste the spring water today.

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Kent, United Kingdom

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Low Season Nov 1, 2009 - Dec 21, 2009 £240 £50 - £85 - - 2 Nights
New Year Week Dec 28, 2009 - Jan 3, 2010 £300 - - - - - 2 Nights
Low Season Jan 4, 2010 - Apr 2, 2010 £250 £60 - £90 - - 2 Nights
High Season Apr 3, 2010 - Sep 24, 2010 £350 £70 - £125 - - 2 Nights
Low Seasons Sep 25, 2010 - Dec 17, 2010 £250 £60 - £90 - - 2 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (British Pounds) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • The weekend rate applies to Friday and Saturday nights, and nights prior to Bank holidays. All other nights are priced at the midweek nightly rate.
  • Access from 3pm on the day of arrival. Vacation by 10am on morning of departure.
  • At least £100 is required at time of booking to reserve your stay, and this is non refundable. The balance is payable 6 weeks prior to arrival at the property.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Kent, United Kingdom

Property Type:
  • cottage (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Location Type:
  • rural
  • village
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • romantic
General:
  • laundry soap
  • shampoo
  • soaps basic
  • activities guide
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • central heating
  • towels provided
  • bottled water
  • linens provided
  • accept credit card
  • toilet paper
Kitchen:
  • oven
  • refrigerator
  • hob
  • clothes dryer
  • cooking utensils
  • microwave
  • iron & board
  • toaster
  • washing machine
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Shower, Toilet
  • The bathroom has WC wash basin, no bath but there is an enclosed Aqualisa power shower.
Bedrooms:
  • 1 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 2 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double
  • A double bedroom with built in wardrobe, satellite TV, DVD player & Ipod dock!
Entertainment:
  • books
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • DVD
  • books adult
Outside:
  • parking off street
Suitability:
  • pets considered
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • non smoking only
Local Activities:
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • walking
  • golf
Attractions:
  • forests
  • autumn foliage
  • museums
  • botanical garden
  • churches
Leisure Activities:
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • scenic drives
  • ruins
  • winery tours
  • restaurants
Notes: Pets staying will be considered. We have off road private parking for two cars directly opposite the property.

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Kent, United Kingdom

The Village of Speldhurst: Speldhurst is surrounded by the stunning Wealden countryside and some notable attractions not to be missed, which you can enjoy whilst walking the 'Speldhurst Circular', one of the four 'Tunbridge Wells Circular' short walks. You should also try the famous 'Speldhurst sausages' which are known world wide!

Royal Tunbridge Wells: Royal Tunbridge Wells historic past is reflected very much in its architecture, from elegant Regency villas to large Victorian houses, to pretty clapboard cottages. It's the only spa town in the South East of England and visitors can still taste the spring water today. In Royal Tunbridge Wells you can expect a unique combination of history, style and relaxation, and it's all surrounded by the distinctive landscape of the High Weald, an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. Royal Tunbridge Wells also offers a unique shopping experience. Stroll through 'The Pantiles' elegant, pedestrian walkways and leave behind the pressures of everyday life. Explore the finest quality antiques in quaint shops and browse fine art collections. Add style to your home and garden with fabulous artisan luxury goods, and pamper yourself with antique and designer jewellery and much more.

The High Weald: Speldhurst is located in the' Weald'. Lying at the heart of South East England the High Weald is designated as an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' for its medieval landscape of rolling hills, small, irregular fields, abundant woods and hedges, scattered farmsteads and sunken lanes. The area's woodland conceals over 30 small manor houses, castles and beautiful parks and gardens - 9 of which are managed by the National Trust. Open farms, woodlands and vineyards provide a countryside experience; and a car-free view of the landscape can be enjoyed from one of the area's 3 steam railways. There are 2063km of rights of way - many created by Saxon drovers and their pigs! The site lists 58 circular walks, 6 long distance walks and 14 cycle routes. There are 36 countryside sites where you are welcome to wander at will.

Other Activities: Tunbridge Wells

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Kent, United Kingdom

Rating
5 out of 5

Delightful Cottage in Centre of Village

Sue22 Cheshire
Review Submitted: September 10, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
The cottage is small and cosy - perfect for two - and had everything we needed for our five-day break.

Everywhere was spotlessly clean when we arrived. Bedding, towels, a tea towel and loo rolls were provided. The bed was very comfortable and there was plenty of storage space for our clothes, etc. The kitchen was very well equipped and we cooked full meals most evenings. There was plenty of hot water and the shower worked perfectly!

As planned before we arrived, we were out all day every day so the lack of outside space was not a problem. The cottage is at a road junction but we did not find the traffic troublesome, despite the fact that our own home is in a very quiet spot with no passing traffic.

Plenty of local information is available in the cottage together with an OS map of the area. Further tourist information is available in the Information Centre in Tunbridge Wells – only 10 minutes in the car – park in The Pantiles car park.

This is an ideal location for local walks and longer hikes. There are many National Trust and English Heritage properties within easy reach and it is only 30 miles to Rye or Hastings and the coast.

For food shopping the local Post Office and Stores is just up the road from the cottage and sells milk, fruit, vegetables, various grocery items and newspapers. The large Sainsbury’s supermarket is near the Spa Valley railway station in Tunbridge Wells.

The George + Dragon pub is just around the corner and was very busy when we arrived on Thursday evening at 8.00pm – there was only one table left. You would need to arrive earlier or book in advance to be sure of eating. We enjoyed the food but did not feel a second meal there was essential!

We had a brilliant break and wished we had been able to stay longer!
Owner's Response: Many thanks, glad you had a good stay!!
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Rating
5 out of 5

The Old Post Office

tmyorks United Kingdom
Review Submitted: September 27, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
A great time was had at the Old Post Office in Speldhurst. The cottage was very well furnished and comfortable. It had everything that was needed for a weeks stay in what was a lovely area to explore. The surrounding countryside of rolling hills, forestry and farmland was quintessentially British. You can see why Kent is named 'The Garden of England.'

The weather was perfect for trips around vineyards and hop farms within 20 minuets drive and quaint Kentish towns and villages. A bit further afield, if you can find the time, Canterbury and Rye are two must sees. It was also easy to while away the hours on the many footpaths from the doorstep.

The George and Dragon (although quite expensive) was a great place to have a pint on an evening (serving ale brewed only 3 miles down the road). I also had a meal there on the last night of my stay which was cooked to perfection.
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