The Old Apple Shed cosy heated cottage in a meadow close to the charming village of Bethersden

The owners have put a lot of effort in creating a bespoke property. However, it was not shown to be next to housing estate. Due to its actual location, we left just a few hours into our three-night stay.

The listing did not show that the property is a stone's throw from a housing estate. The decking required mending. The windows had no insect screens, which was a shame, as in very hot weather opening them invited all the fields insects into the Apple Shed. There were mice scurrying around under the shed (probably to be expected) and spiders coming through the roof and floorboards. Worth a mention is that at the time of our stay, all local pubs in walking distance had long been closed down. Other than these few issues, it was a lovely place, just not right for us.

peaceful; quirky; rustic and charming; lovely location as long as not raining!

few wobbly floorboards; more robust wheelbarrow needed for transporting luggage