Waters edge

A beautiful cottage, full of character

Not the most comfortable of beds, with very squeaky springs! Hot water not sufficient for a proper shower or bath

Beautiful little barn conversion in a great location by a pond in a relaxing atmosphere.

Such a tranquil setting - just gorgeous!

Personal preference- bed was too soft

Location

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The location is beautiful with some lovely towns and villages nearby. My taxi driver drove me past some interesting sites including Benenden School which Princess Anne attended. He explained that all the local places like Smarden, Biddenden, etc with DEN at the end of their names is because the word means forest and much of the surrounding area was woodland rather than the modern farmland which exists today. Everybody who stayed commented on the peace and tranquility and that certainly was the highlight for me. I also particularly enjoyed the company of the hosts' very friendly black dog which would lie prostrate for me to tickle her stomach!

Lovely accommodation in a beautiful and peaceful setting, next to a pond and an oasthouse - with some duck friends and a moorhen or two. The eaves inside were really impressive and made the whole place feel cosy. The kitchen was really well equipped for any type of cooking need (which you don't always find in many places). Gemma was very helpful and easily available to answer any questions. We loved our stay, thank you!

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Excellent hosts. spacious and comfortable

The location was perfect, tranquil and relaxing. The grounds and views were lovely couldn’t fault it. It was a great base for exploring the beautiful Kent countryside. The owners were so friendly and welcoming even their dogs greeted us like old friends. The cottage was very well equipped, quality bedding and towels and ample extras not usually supplied in a rental, soap, toilet rolls, cleaning products, etc.

Over all the cottage is looking a little tired. Bolts on door latches broken, stains on the carpet. The bed was the worst we’ve slept on. The springs could be felt through the mattress, definitely needs replacing. There was a problem with the boiler and hot water, it was scorching hot, taking a shower was impossible. We managed to correct the temperature for the shower by switching the heating off (we didn’t need it anyway). But this will be a problem in the winter months. Although the main areas of the cottage were very clean, there were dust and cob webs in the eaves, which unfortunately set our dust allergies off. I feel like I’ve listed lots of negatives, but we did love the place and overall enjoyed our stay.

Such a peaceful and quiet setting over looking a pond. Very clean and comfortable.

A bit out of the way but worth it for the location.