Nestled at the foot of the North Downs on the outskirts of Maidstone in a small village called Harrietsham, our six acre smallholding offers you the chance to relax, to enjoy life at a slower pace, while you admire the stunning views from your private patio, the cottages are light and airy with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, open plan kitchen lounge area with everything you need for a comfortable stay, there is a charming and pretty double bedroom decorated in a country cottage design and separate bathroom. Willow cottage has a cosy second bedroom with bunk beds for extra guests.
Rural Cottage With Beautiful Views Of The North Downs - Willow Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
Maidstone, Kent, UK
- Cottage
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps4
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay7 nights
About the property
E6847
Property Manager
laurain wallace
Member Since 2012
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- English
- Calendar last updated:
- Jun 13, 2018
About laurain wallace
We like the country life with all our animals, which do make us laugh a lot with their silly ways, and I feel so lucky to get up every morning and have the views of the North downs. It's nice to have friends and guest enjoy it as much as myself and my partner Mick.
laurain wallace purchased this Cottage in 1970
Why laurain wallace chose Maidstone District
My partners parents bought the property, to get out of London. They fancied a bit of the good life. I moved here about 7 years ago after meeting Mick on a building site in 2000, at first I found it rather remote from the town life, but to be honest we are very central for many thing, Dover, London, beautiful coast lines, Canterbury and even a pizza delivery service which we never had when I first moved here.
What makes this Cottage unique
The fantastic views of the North downs from the cottages and the abundant wildlife you can watch from the comfort of your patio area or take a stroll up the garden and feed the chickens,ducks and geese, Bubble and Squeak our Alpacas love a piece of apple.
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Kids Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Accessible
- Heater
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- Master bedroom has large zip and link, can be made into two singles if required.
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- wet roomtoilet, shower, Disable access
- wetroom for disable access
Location Type
- Rural
- Village
Theme
- Family
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Tumble Dryeron request
- Parking
- Internet
- Towels Provided
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Refrigeratorwith ice box
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Pantry ItemsTea, coffee, suger and milk
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchenhas every thing you require.
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- Dining
- comfy seating for 4 people
Entertainment
- Television
- DVD Player
- Books
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Bicycleswe do have secure storage for your bikes.
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
- Golf2 miles at Leeds castle
Suitability
- wheelchair accessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Attractions
- autumn foliage
- botanical garden
- pond
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- walking
- horseback riding
- bird watching
- sight seeing
- scenic drives
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: We supply crisp fresh bed linen and towels, toilet rolls, bathroom cleaning fluids and cloths, washing up liquid, tea-towels, cleaning fluids, scourers and dish cloths. rotary line and pegs. free wi-fi Welcome pack for your arrival. 4 STAR gold award. Outside: small patio area to front of properties with wrought iron table and chairs. large shared garden. BBQ and seating. with Alpacas,chickens,Ducks and geese at end of garden.
15 Reviews
Excellent4.7/5
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Very welcoming home away from home
5/5 Stayed Jul 2017
Donna M.NSW Australia
Very impressed very warm welcome and wonderful relaxing atmosphere, everything you need would definitely come back again.
Submitted Aug 3, 2017
Owner's Response:
It was a pleasure to have you and your daughter stay and so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us, Mick and I would love for you to stay again, thank you for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy.
Beautiful little cottage in serine small farm setting.
5/5 Stayed Jul 2017
Ben V.
The property was a great size for small family, with own kitchen, large bathroom and great little lounge room... beautiful relaxed setting. We stayed with my partner and son in the last week of a four week holiday, we walked to the train station (about 15-20min) to get into Maidstone. Lovely relaxing stay, able to cook our own food, place to kick the football and loved the quiet setting. Thanks Lauriane for being a lovely host!
Submitted Jul 21, 2017
Owner's Response:
It was wonderful to meet you all and we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and had a nice wind down before your very long flight.
Evrything we could have hoped for
5/5 Stayed Jun 2017
Deborah L.
A wonderful base from which to explore Kent and London. Immaculately kept cottage in a lovely, peaceful area...a pefect place to return to after busy days out in London. Our hostess, Laurain, was so welcoming and we arrived to all we needed for a nice cup of tea and coffee. Train and bus close enough so we didn't need a car at all. We were enchanted by the place and can't wait to book in again.
Submitted Jun 14, 2017
Exceeded expectations
5/5 Stayed Jul 2016
Louise M.
I stayed in Williow Cottage for 3 weeks, heavily pregnant and alone with my 2 year old son to be nearby to family whilst visiting from the country we live, so was a little apprehensive but upon arrival I was greeted by the very warm and friendly owners and felt instantly reassured. The farm is very safe and perfect for children. The cottage itself was spotless, spacious and had everything I could have possibly needed. The owner had added to very sweet finishing touches and it's clear that a lot of thought had gone into decorating the property.
Opening the doors each morning so such lovely views of the horse and alpacas and green fields would always bring a smile to my face.
The 2 farm dogs were particularly friendly and my son and I fell in love with them.
The owner was always on site and was there instantly if I needed anything (for example a paddling pool on a very warm day!)
Lots to do nearby (with a car or taxi).
My only regret is having so many visitors whilst I was there as they all want to book and I'm worried that there won't be any availability next year!
We will definitely be staying again.
Submitted Jul 26, 2016
Owner's Response:
It was an absolute pleasure having you and your son to stay and so nice to meet all your family, we look so forward to seeing you Jax's and your small addition next year.
comfy and contemporary 5 Star country value!
5/5 Stayed Sep 2015
Kevin P.
We had an amazing week at the farm with Lauraine and Mick. The cottage was clean and comfy and had everything we needed for a great stay. The walks to the downs were great. You can also walk to Harrietsham village with pub/shop and other great pubs and eating places are just a short drive away. Maisie our rottie loved the alpacas, chickens, turkeys, sheep and pigs. Highly recommended 5 star country break. Kev and Rebecca, Kent
Submitted Sep 21, 2015
Owner's Response:
Thank you so much for a wonderful review. If we could rate guests, yourselves and Maisie would be 5 star.
Most enjoyable cottage
5/5 Stayed Sep 2015
Mr Terence o.
Avery warm welcome from Laurain, extremely clean and well appointed cottage with little to nothing missing, remembering naturally that the cottage is self catering. The animals on the small holding are a delight, extremely friendly and obviously happy with their surroundings and conditions. I would certainly recommend this establishment to others.
Submitted Sep 17, 2015
Owner's Response:
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, so pleased you enjoyed your cottage and the animals.
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Location
Maidstone, Kent, UK
Travel: channel tunnel 30 miles Dover 39 miles Gatwick 47 miles Local station approx 2 miles Distances: Maidstone 15 minutes Leeds castle 5 minutes Canterbury 37 minutes Whitstable 44 minutes Rochester 27 minutes London 1hr 15 mins Further Details: small village pub/shop/post office and Indian restaurant
Rates & Availability
Taxes and fees are additional