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***** Willow Cottage ***** Child Friendly Holidays. DISCOUNTS available -call!

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Willow Cottage (but these doors don't open)
Living area
Outdoor dining
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 442 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Plaxtol, England
  • Ightham Mote
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hop Farm Family Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Tonbridge Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Rochester (RCS)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

***** Willow Cottage ***** Child Friendly Holidays. DISCOUNTS available -call!

Willow Cottage at Hamptons Farmhouse is located in the beautifully rural area between the villages of Plaxtol and West Peckham, close to Sevenoaks and Tonbridge in Kent, the Garden of England. Amazingly quiet and peaceful, set in 9 acres of land, all that can be seen is rolling countryside, yet we are just 32 miles from the centre of London with all its theatres, tourist attractions, shopping and cultural activities.

The four holiday lets include Stable Cottage , Willow Cottage Dairy Cottage and Little Apple Barn all of which are beautiful conversions, finished to a very high standard and all benefit from the outstanding location and facilities of Hamptons Farmhouse.

On our 9 Acre site there is so much to do: past the cottages unfolds the beautiful gardens with duck pond on which you can paddle around on the row boat. Or play open air table tennis under the shelter of the barn; take afternoon tea on the lawns or if you feel more energetic play croquet or even tennis in the all weather courts.

The Hamptons Farmhouse site is very child-friendly, it is safe and secure (including the water areas) but is filled with adventure and excitement. The ‘Fort’ is a camouflaged climbing frame with swings, monkey bars, climbing wall and 40m zip wire. By the giant redwood tree, on which swings and trapeze hang, is the massive 17’ x 12’ super bouncy Jump King trampoline. The genuine gypsy caravan is a cosy place to chill out for children and adults alike. Secret dens, seven dwarf s woodland playhouse, climbing trees, treehouse in the woods, sandpits, toddler areas and playground and farmhouse animals add to the overall blissful experience.

For adults, there are so many areas of the gardens and land where you can sit and read; listen to birdsong or simply wander around. Local walks abound, one passes by the edge of our land and leads you through orchards to wonderful local pubs such as the Kentish Rifleman or 20 mins rural walk in the other direction to the Swan on the Green pub restaurant with its own microbrewery for those who like to try local ales. WiFi is super fast as we have a fibre line into the property. You should get speeds of 20-200Mbs.

The four holiday homes, Stable Cottage, Willow Cottage, Dairy Cottage and the Little Apple Barn at Hamptons Farmhouse are the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives but an easy journey to London just over an hour away and only 35 mins from Sevenoaks to Charring Cross. From there the London Eye, Theatre land, Covent Garden, Leicester Sq and West End and other tourist attractions are in easy striking distance for an evening or day out.

Property manager

Katie & Andy Tanswell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
EV Car Charging: A 30Kwh car charge is £9 (these are our costs (Aug 22) and £13.50 for a 45Kwh car. Please confirm by email before 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tonbridge

Located in Tonbridge, this cottage is in a rural area. Kings Hill Golf Club and West Malling Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Wear 'm Out Play Centre and Hop Farm Family Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Countrywide Falconry and BowlPlex Tunbridge Wells. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Plaxtol, England

What's nearby

  • Ightham Mote - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Hop Farm Family Park - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Tonbridge Castle - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Penshurst Place and Gardens - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Brands Hatch Circuit - 21 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Maidstone Yalding Station - 11 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George & Dragon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Anchor - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Plough - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Two Brewers - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ***** Willow Cottage ***** Child Friendly Holidays. DISCOUNTS available -call! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ***** Willow Cottage ***** Child Friendly Holidays. DISCOUNTS available -call!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ***** Willow Cottage ***** Child Friendly Holidays. DISCOUNTS available -call!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ***** Willow Cottage ***** Child Friendly Holidays. DISCOUNTS available -call! located?

This family-friendly Tonbridge cottage is located in a rural location, 3.1 mi (5 km) from Ightham Mote, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wear 'm Out Play Centre and Great Comp Garden. Kemsing Down Nature Reserve and Manor Park Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weeks stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Colin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Enjoyable Stay
This is a delightful property in a beautiful setting. It is well appointed with everything you need for a pleasant stay. Our only small concern was the shower over the bath that lacked holding rails and effective anti skid. We really appreciated the welcome pack which included a bottle of wine, chocolates and biscuits that were enjoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hamptons Farmhouse
Hervorragende Unterkunft in ländlich idyllischer Umgebung! Ruhe, Entspannung pur!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evamaria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful stay at Willow Cottage. Kent in autumn is beautiful and the little cottage is very cozy. It was a wonderful stay for the whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evamaria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful holiday
It was our third stay at willow cottage and like every time it was wonderful. Katie and Andrew are very kind and the cottage is very cozy. We will come back soon!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aniek t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was lovely - again!
We visited this cottage for the second time: and again it was lovely... friendly people, beautiful surroundings & close to London (with public transport). We would certainly reccommend it for families with (small) children!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

BENOIT C., GRENOBLE

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Wondeful stay
We had a fantastic week in the Willow Cottage. Such a peaceful place and beautiful area to rest and enjoy with our family. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rob K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great property in the countryside
The cottage is a super little house with a well kitted out kitchen. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, as did our daughter. We had a nice welcome from our host and a nice welcome pack on arrival. There are plenty of climbing frames and a couple of trampolines in the field across the road which was great (one caveat here is that they are all aging a bit and I wouldn’t have trusted climbing on them my self, but my 4 year old loved it!). The other slight negative was the power of the shower, I would recommend installing a pump here as when the head was put up to deal with my height, it was quite weak. With these two exceptions though, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend the cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accomodation; wonderful host.
Willow Cottage was all you could want for a two person, restful break. The setting is wonderful if what you want is natural surroundings and wonderful gardens. The host (Katie) did everything possible to make our stay relaxing including offering practical help when we had car trouble. The welcome pack was also great. Many thanks, Katie for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrin H.

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Family Holiday
We stayed 19 days at Willow Cottage with our two year old daughter. The weather end of March was very wet, but in April it was better. Our daughter could use the facilities at the play area. Do not forget rubber boots and mud trousers. For those who expect quietness and country life, you will love it. For those who expect closeness for example to a supermarket or a swimming pool, you won‘t reach it without driving. And for all German people, the roads in England are not as good as we are used to have in Germany, there are a lot of very tight country roads. Our Cottage was very good arranged with everything we needed. Katie and Andy were very friendly and helpful. Thank you for having us and for the lovely decoration with sweets, fruits, flowers, and much more in our Cottage. We‘d love to come back.
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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What a gem
Beautiful cottage which was immaculately clean and beautifully presented. Would highly recommend and hope to return next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evamaria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wundervolles kleines Cottage in ruhiger Lage
Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit im Willow Cottage. Man konnte schnell und gut London erreichen oder aber auch die Gegend erkunden. Das Cottage war liebevoll eingerichtet und sehr sauber. Wir wurden sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit empfangen- sogar ein paar Lebensmittel standen in der Ferienwohnung bei unserer Ankunft bereit. Wir wollen gerne wieder kommen. 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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fantastic break
Cottage very clean and cosy , the perfect break
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aniek t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erg fijne cottage
Erg prettig: vriendelijke mensen, prachtige omgeving & Londen op 45 min. treinen... we hebben érg genoten!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

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Willow cottage Plaxtol kent
We had a really lovely time in Kent staying at willow cottage.On arrival to the cottage we were greeted by lots of welcome things fruit wine biscuits butter milk and bread ect.all the room we're lovely with nice views out of the windows quiet and peaceful but close to everywhere will definitely stay again, thank you to the hosts who made us feel really welcome
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Great little cottage in a rural location. Has everything you could need for a lovely week away.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

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So idyllic and fun for kids
We loved our time at Willow cottage. The accommodation had everything we needed and our 2 and 5 year old had so much fun spending hours exploring the grounds. The zip line, playhouse, sandpit and trampolines were their favourites. Such a fun, family-friendly stay in a beautiful part of the Kent countryside, we highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annelotte P.

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Lovely cottage on a quite farm
The cottage was great, all facilities needed were supplied, there even were some products as welcome. The farm is really quite, with some animals and lots of facilities to enjoy your stay (tennis court, table tennis, and lots of playground equipment). Tonbridge is a nice city within a 10-15 minutes drive. Visiting London is ideal from here, driving for 15 minutes to a train station and taking the train of 30 minutes and you are in the middle of the city centre. We would definitely come back in a few years.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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Very relaxing holiday in beautiful, peaceful surroundings
We couldn’t have enjoyed our week in Willow Cottage more! The cottage was clean and well maintained with a very well equipped kitchen including a small dishwasher. The bed was very comfy too! The grounds are absolutely gorgeous with lots of activities for children. This was my first visit to Kent and to say that I was impressed would definitely be an understatement. We visited castles and gardens and ate out a couple of evenings at local pubs/restaurants. Katie and Andy are lovely hosts and very welcoming. What more could you want!?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

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Peaceful location
We stayed at willow cottage for 2 months whilst having our house renovated and it worked very well for us as a base with out 2 children. The kitchen is very well equipped and access to the washing machine and tumble dryer in the shared utility room was extremely useful. The cottage was very warm, cosy and comfortable and in very peaceful surroundings. The sofa bed was reasonably comfortable although we did take our own mattress topper. The cottage was a little on the snug side for a family of 4 to stay for a long period but we managed and the outside space was amazing. Our children loved playing out in the field on all the play equipment, there is a zip wire, lots of climbing frames and playhouses and 2 big trampolines. We also did a few walks direct from the cottage and the surrounding area is beautiful. Andy and Katie were really welcoming and helpful if we needed anything (particularly during Storm Eunice and the powercut!) Overall would highly recommend a stay at Willow cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Willow Cottage
Excellent accommodation set in beautiful Kentish countryside. Great for all ages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Paul D.

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Very welcoming
Lovely property- very good value. We stayed 2 weeks while doing voluntary work, so didn’t have time to appreciate the facilities on site. Friendly and welcoming hosts. We felt very much at home.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

A D.

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Brilliant
Loved every minute of it so much for kids to do. Lovely people and very nice quite place. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Willow Cottage
Lovely little cottage with everything you could ask for but very isolated. Beautiful grounds
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
We spent a week here and it has been extremely pleasant and very relaxing. The host has been helpful and friendly, the property accommodating and spacious. The location sublime on the farm with many animals and many activities for kids, from trampoline to zip wire and playground. For adults a tennis court full size well equipped and access to bikes for kids. Safe and beautiful green gardens with pond and beautiful setting up a hill with great views. We had everything we needed and more and its been a very pleasant stay. We would highly recommend as it is such a great place and close to National Trust Ightham Mote, Bodiam Castle and others NT locations. Also close to the seaside and Hastings. Nice drive on country lanes, surrounded by green fields and lovely rural villages. The owners are super friendly and have been super good making sure we have everything we need and providing ample support with surroundings and in general very good attitude towards guests. Also close to Fishing Farms and Leeds Castle. The property itself is beautiful and clean, with wooden floors and fully fitted kitchen, there s a Sainsburys close by and a number of pubs and restaurants. We will come and stay here again. We had such a great time here. Dream like location and super pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommend! 💖
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Katie & Andy Tanswell

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We have our hands full with five children including twins!

Why they chose this property

We know what kids and parents like. The beautiful grounds are filled with activities and things to do and explore, or places to rest and relax. With 9 acres of land we can spread out. Tree house in the woods. Gypsy caravan with a camp fire. Trampoline and zip-wire. Sand pit, slides and swings (we have 13 at the last count). Animals to pet. Croquet lawn. BBQ. Table tennis. Ponds with boats. To answer the question: why this property: the answer is because it has everything you need to enjoy being here. WiFi is superfast Fibre with 20-200MBps

What makes this property unique

Willow Cottage, Little Apple Barn, Dairy Cottage and Stable Cottage at Hamptons Farmhouse are the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life but it is an easy journey to London and only 35 mins from Sevenoaks to Charring Cross by train. From there the London Eye, Theatre land, Covent Garden, Leicester Sq and West End and other tourist attractions are in easy striking distance.

You really don’t have to leave our site but Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks are 15 mins drive away, with Tonbridge closer still, and each have shopping, swimming pools and an abundance of restaurants.

Larkfield swimming leisure centre has wave machines water cannons water slides, whirlpool with plug plunge and a 25m pool for swimmers as well as animal themed toddler pools is 9 miles away.

Hop Farm Family Park, with Giant Jumping Pillows, Magic Castle, Funfair rides, Animal Village, Indoor Soft Play, Outdoor adventure play area and ‘4D’ cinema is just 7 miles away.

Kent Life is a 28 acre, premier heritage farm attraction that encompasses a wonderful farmyard with a family of friendly animals ranging from donkeys, horses and ferrets to piglets, goats and lambs, many of whom are reared on site. 13 miles.

Bewl Water is a fabulous outdoor centre and lake with aqua orb hydro balls, kids fishing , model boats, mini golf, cycling, sailing, regattas, dragon boat races, food and craft festivals and much more throughout the year.17 miles

Kent has 42 beaches of its own but the closest ones to Hamptons Farmhouse are in East Sussex at Hastings, Pevensey, Camber Sands, Bexhill and Eastbourne which are about an hour or so away depending on where you end up.36 miles

For those who like shopping there is Bluewater, one of the largest shopping arenas in Europe with over 330 stores and restaurants plus three leisure villages

Golfers have a huge local choice with 6 courses within 3 to 9 miles including Knowl Park and Kings Hill

We are just 1 hour away from the Channel Tunnel

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