Title: Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4* Gold Visit England Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=179921&destination=Royal+Tunbridge+Wells%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=33944337&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4\* Gold Visit England ## Photo gallery for Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4\* Gold Visit England ![Interior - Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4* Gold Visit England (Nr. Tunbridge Wells)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33944400/33944337/1ac85071.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4* Gold Visit England (Nr. 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Tunbridge Wells)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33944400/33944337/c735d678.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Flying Horse Cottage, a stylish 4\* Gold Visit England awarded retreat in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This rural haven boasts underfloor heating, a wood burning stove and two outdoor seating areas with glorious views of the surrounding countryside. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4\* Gold Visit England A stylish new cottage awarded 4\* Gold Visit England Flying Horse Cottage is a rural retreat less than an hour from London by train and taxi and only 45 minutes drive from Gatwick Airport. The cottage is perched on a ridge in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Cottage has 2 bedrooms both ensuite, luxury underfloor gas heating throughout and a wood burning stove. There are two outdoor seating areas, a paved terrace at the front of the cottage with glorious views and a decking viewing platform with built in seats at the rear of the cottage. Both these areas can be accessed directly from the living area via sliding doors and a french window. The cottage is set in 4 acres of pasture and woodland. Across the lane there is an area of private heathland with a bird hide for guest's use overlooking the 450 acre RSPB Nature Reserve. The bird hide is fully equipped so that guests can enjoy the countryside in all weather - bird watching, sketching or simply chilling with a drink and enjoying the magnificent views and sunsets. The RSPB nature reserve which is grazed during summer months by Exmoor ponies contains a wide variety of habitats including heathland, woodland, a stream and mire leads directly the dramatic sandstone outcrops at Eridge Rocks a Site of Special Scientific Interest. At the far corner of Broadwater Warren there is also access to Harrisons Rocks. Both places are great picnic spots and provide some of the best rock climbing in Southern England. Detailed Description of Rooms: Bedroom 1: Has a king-size bed, TV, and sliding patio doors leading directly onto the terrace. It has an ensuite walk-in wetroom with a panamera digital shower. Bedroom 2: Has a super-king bed, TV, window with views over pasture and woodland and ensuite bathroom with steel "Bette" bath. Kitchen Area: contains Bosch gas hob, oven, integrated Bosch fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. The kitchen cabinets are handcrafted in oak. There is a wooden dining table and 4 chairs Living Room: Contains Woodburning Stove, 2 sofas, desk, sea-chest and wall mounted TV. The sea-chest contains a small wicker basket with thermos and glasses, binoculars for guests use. A special feature of the living area is the triangular stained glass window of a kingfisher made by local stained glass artist, Stoney Parsons. The cottage is on one level and fully accessible. Flying Horse Cottage is ideal for couples, families with children over 8 years and business guests. We do not accept dogs except for guide dogs Flying Horse Cottage is the perfect base to explore the immediate area either on foot or bicycle and there are a range of good country pubs all within walking distance. Tunbridge Wells is less that 2 miles away with lots to see, do and great places to stop for a coffee, have a leisurely lunch or a special dinner. There is an excellent farm shop, Fullers, only 1/2 mile away which as well as providing high quality meats, has a well stocked delicatessan and sells fruit, vegetables, eggs and a wide range of groceries. Explore the wider area. Within an hour's drive you can visit Chartwell (Winston Churchill's home) Hever Castle, Penshurst Place, Leeds Castle, two of the finest gardens in England, Sissinghurst and Great Dixter, and Brighton with it's Royal Pavilion and historic Lanes. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7730000/7728500/7728489/9aab4038.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel du Vin & Bistro Tunbridge Wells Tunbridge Wells Town Centre - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 559 reviews $95 nightly $113 total Mar 15 - 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After locking up, please return the key to the keysafe. Have a safe journey home. Best wishes Giny abd Andrew Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules The garden is not fenced and so children must be supervised outside as there is direct access to a pond and woodland. ### Pets Pets not allowed Note from host: No dogs are allowed (except for guide dogs) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Not suitable for children under 8 years of age ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ## About the neighborhood Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eridge Rocks Nature Reserve and Forest Way Country Park, while Assembly Hall Theater and Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Spa Valley Railway and Groombridge Railway Station are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling, hiking, and horse riding. 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Tunbridge Wells, Unknown ### What's nearby - ![Great Dixter House and Gardens featuring heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081189/779b4607-7f8d-4e47-8bfb-80ca3847ee36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) High Weald 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Pantiles featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091995/202c4c80-35bb-489b-9a20-47c37afbf347.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pantiles 4 min drive \- 2.5 miles - ![Hever Castle was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII. The castle went through a number of owners since the Boleyn family after passing to the Crown on the death of Anne's father, Thomas Boleyn . In 1903 it was acquired by William Waldorf Astor, an American millionaire, who restored it in Tudor style using, as far as possible, the same tools as Tudor craftsmen. The extensive castle grounds are beautiful in summer, and include a rose garden which is lovely in full bloom. Definitely worth a visit for history-lovers and nature-lovers alike. Highlights include Anne Boleyn's bedroom and the collection of portraits of Henry VIII and his six wives.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091999/9e710146-7db5-4b72-8781-3e6eb5273fa4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hever Castle and Gardens 30 min drive \- 11.7 miles - ![Bluewater Shopping Centre showing shopping, interior views and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143545/ce070402-75b3-4cdd-8b8a-b3756f5f44bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bluewater Shopping Centre 43 min drive \- 35.0 miles - Eridge Rocks Nature Reserve 2 min drive \- 1.5 miles ### Getting around - Eridge Station 3 min drive - Gatwick Airport (LGW) 48 min drive ### Restaurants - The Ragged Trousers 3 min drive - Old Auction House 3 min drive - The Sussex Arms 4 min drive - Mount Edgcumbe 5 min drive - The Hare 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4* Gold Visit England pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4* Gold Visit England? ### What time is check-out at Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4* Gold Visit England? ### Where is Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4* Gold Visit England located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4\* Gold Visit England Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 32 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart Aug 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Communication Great setting and wonderful facilities and accommodation ##### Stuart Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eileen E. Jul 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay We spent one month in this beautiful and comfortable cottage. The views from the cottage are spectacular! We saw dear in the fields almost every evening. Truly delightful. Giny and Andrew, the owners, are extremely helpful and are so warm and wonderful. The location is near to tons of National Trust properties. We highly recommend this outstanding retreat! 5 Stars!!!! ##### Eileen E. Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul A. Nov 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property Great location, it’s quiet, clean, warm and surrounded by beautiful countryside. ##### Paul A. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim J. May 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just lovely This lovely place with the most beautiful view was so clean and comfortable! Everything you could need or want! I very much recommend! ##### Kim J. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul A. Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property Great location, comfy property, lovely walking through the Broadwater Forest. Great communication with the owners. ##### Paul A. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phillip S. Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant and restful Good for short stays, close to Tunbridge Wells, good beds ( could have done with another blanket) ##### Phillip S. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie E. May 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful country retreat Close to wonderful gardens (sissinghurst, Great Dixter) and historic properties like Hever castle and Winston Churchill’s home at Chartwell. Comfortable and well furnished. ##### Leslie E. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Quentin S. Sep 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect A very comfortable base to explore this area of Sussex and Kent. It was exactly what we had hoped for. ##### Quentin S. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael K. Mar 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! A 5 Star review for a 5 Star stay. Cottage had everything we needed for a 5-night stay. Arrived to see a herd of deer in the field beyond the garden and they came back to revisit us more than once. Beautiful location within easy reach of forests, amazing pre-historic monuments and the beautiiful town of Tunbridge Wells. The Welcome and friendliness of Giny and Andrew added to the experience and thay also arrnaged for the weather to be glorious in March. If you want to stay in this area, this should be first choice. ##### Michael K. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul C. Jul 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding accommodation in beautiful countryside My wife and I spent a brief honeymoon (4 nights) at Flying Horse Cottage. The cottage was clean, comfortable, well equipped, quiet, and just all-round lovely. Communication from Giny and Andrew was excellent. There are beautiful views from the cottage, good outdoor seating areas, and plenty to do in the area, including visiting historic Royal Tonbridge Wells, and lots of scenic outdoor walks to enjoy. ##### Paul C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave J. Apr 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Flying Horse Cottage heaven. This property exceeded all our expectations. The host Ginny was wonderful. The cottage was lovely and well decorated throughout, peaceful, beautiful surroundings, very comfortable beds, great to come home to after a busy day out. Well, kitted out kitchen. Could have stayed a lot longer. Ginny arranged some flowers for our visit on request and we were not disappointed, they were fantastic. Would definitely return. ##### Dave J. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. Oct 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay at Flying Horse Cottage The hosts were delightful and very helpful when there was a problem with the water supply in the area. ##### Susan B. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Armand R. Dec 31, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very pleasant accommodation A very nice place to rest, cook and enjoy the countryside. ##### Armand R. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki E. Dec 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A hidden gem! This property is perfect if you are looking for peace and tranquility with lovely views but want to be near Tunbridge Wells. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a stay here. ##### Vicki E. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexa Y. Aug 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a lovely visit at the Flying Horse Cottage: Gorgeous views from both the patio and deck (including lots of deer and bucks in the distance on a few occasions), beautiful walking trails on the doorstep (including to the bird hide), easy access to great farm shop and RT Wells pubs, restaurants, and shops (but also easy to order groceries and meals thru UberEats).We had just about everything we needed inside for self-catering meals. The place was immaculately clean and comfortable, and it was nice to be able to relax inside and watch Netflix and Amazon when the weather was gray.Also loved seeing the neighboring sheep each day, as well as the birds devouring the peanuts in the feeder (we have since acquired a similar feeder ourselves!). Giny and Andrew were always responsive to our needs and extremely kind and accommodating hosts.Tiniest issues were not having a bottle-cap opener (though I'm sure we could have requested one), and frazzled nerves when pulling out of the blind driveway (a roadside mirror might be a good idea?). Highly recommend and would return. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ece14025-c870-4481-b596-1e5410de3409-1755370158417.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5fe2e213-0eb4-4259-b9c8-3d3f3352f56f-1755370158523.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d0fa755a-4680-496d-ab5d-f204d91ccebc-1755370158421.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/53745ca1-c132-435a-a098-c5b23509a33d-1755370153502.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Alexa Y. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine S. Apr 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and relaxing countryside break The cottage is beautifully designed and thoughtfully laid out. Facilities for people with mobility impairments were appreciated, and the wooden balcony overlooking the woods and farmland a lovely touch - just a shame that the weather wasn't better during our stay. Good location in a rural setting, but close to Tunbridge Wells and main roads. Giny is a great host. ##### Catherine S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leela S. Dec 23, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage in beautiful location Well appointed cottage with everything we needed surrounded by beautiful countryside. Great communication with hosts who were really helpful. Well located for walks and things to do. Loved watching the birds feeding in the garden, including morning visits from a woodpecker. Visited the hide,, and though it wasn’t really the weather for bird spotting we did see the ponies! ##### Leela S. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana G. Feb 19, 2018 #### A warm and welcomimg cottage, Giny and Andrew were perfect hosts, there for anything we needed Spacious, very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. set in lovely countryside with just the birds for company, oh and the lovely pony just outside in the field. Lots of extra little touches including some herbal teas and fresh flowers on the table. The 2 outside spaces are great, one gets the sun in the morning and the other in the afternoon/evening. A perfect place to relax. ##### Diana G. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Caroline O. Dec 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location It’s in a very picturesque spot but for two of the three mornings from before 8am workman 2 flat back Lorrie’s and cars and vans parking and congregating noisily some 15 meters from the cottage windows. Men very interested in what was happening and plugging a kettle in on the drive around our car. In order for privacy, we had to reclose all the curtains. We felt we were in a builder’s yard. By 8:30 on Wednesday running machinery? Angle grinder, banging down empty barrows etc not restful. They could not help the lack of water in the taps and toilets but the works we could have been warned and decided to cancel or not. Seemingly they knew 2 days before and we were not warned. Oven details oh they are in the bureau ok why not say the only mention is in the content of the bureau in the inventory of the furnishings but not in the how things work. Everything way too high a set of steps with a handle would transform using the kitchen. The fully charged cordless vacuum cleaner was not there only a plug in tucked under a shelf. Ginny Best came to see us an hour before we left to say hallo and goodbye. When asked she said the men were due to be completed the previous week. I pointed out they are invasive it’s not restful and the angle grinder or whatever was very disturbing. Also, we lacked privacy and warning and wondered if our car had been scratched who was responsible. On the face of it very pleasant accommodation but too many do not do this or that and not enough consideration. ##### Caroline O. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Francoise D. Aug 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour ressourçant dans le jardin de l’Angleterre Le chalet est très confortable par son design, son mobilier et son équipement. Nous étions trois et c’était parfait. Il est situé entre une réserve naturelle boisée et de grandes étendues herbeuses. Tous les jours, nous voyions circuler une dizaine de cerfs et de biches. Et nous étions voisins de trois moutons :-) Endroit parfait pour se reposer au cœur de la nature et pour circuler dans la magnifique région du Kent. ##### Francoise D. Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Herma v. Mar 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect verblijf Zeer mooie woning, zijn 5 sterren meer dan waard. Lokatie erg mooi en alles zeer verzorgd en compleet. Fijne bedden en goed sanitair. ##### Herma v. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### della h. Oct 9, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage Idyllic cottage for exploring the beautiful gardens of Kent. Not too far from Royal Tunbridge Wells down a quiet country lane is this cozy cottage, comfortable seating area, equipped small kitchen and two double bedrooms one with enormous walk-in shower room. Had a very enjoyable stay and would definitely recommend as perfect accommodation to see the beautiful (when it wasn’t raining) countryside reminding you of the tranquility than can be found in The Garden if England ##### della h. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hillary S. Jun 16, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect bolthole The cottage is in a surprisingly quiet and secluded spot, is not overlooked and has beautiful views out across the countryside. It is easy access to local attractions. The photographs do not do it justice. Is the perfect bolthole to get away from the worries of the world. Hosts are excellent. ##### Hillary S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### John W. Mar 4, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It’s was a lovely peaceful place The first morning when I got up to draw back the curtains and there was a small heard of wild deer looking back at me in the garden, was something special. The place was so well equipped like a home from home. ##### John W. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clive R. Jan 9, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location for a restful break! Excellent accomodation for 4 with two ensuite bathrooms. Very comfortable beds with the accomodation furnished for 4 with all that you would need. Visiting in January meant that we didnt take advantage of the outside seating but the views from the property are fantastic. Clean and tidy with friendly hosts happy to help in any way they can. Loads to see and do in the area with the cottage being well placed to visit the surrounding towns such as Tunbridge Wells with Canterbury and Ashford not that far away. The cottage has private access to its own bird hide. The surrounding area is a nature lovers paradise withsome great walks. We had Sunday lunch in The George in Frant, good food, good beer and very friendly staff. All in all a relaxing time was had after the Christmas & New Year festivities. 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