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Owners charming and very helpful. Furnishings and equipment excellent BUT RURAL RETREATS DESCRIPTION MOST MISLEADING. NEARBY PUBS ALL DEFUNCT.THIS IS A VERY SMALL CONVERTED OUTBUILDING NOT A CHARMING COTTAGE. VIEW IS IMMEDIATELY OVER DRIVE OF OWNERS' PROPERTY. NEED TO KEEP SHUTTERS CLOSED FOR PRIVACY. ALMOST NO HEADROOM IN BEDROOM. PERSISTENT SMELL OF HEATING OIL.
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Great for a couple.
Peaceful.
Close to nature.
Great for walking, running etc.
Some great pubs in the area.
Clean and well equiped.

Accommodation was tastefully furnished,well planned and well prepared
Property is in the grounds of the main house ,just 20 metres away
Owners are available if you need them,but otherwise respect your privacy and are not noticeable
Parking is in a small private field just opposite
Excellent shower in the ensuite,with views over the farmland
Only 1 bedroom and cottage is quite small, but fully equipped and nicely designed
Ideal if you want a few peaceful days in the Kent countryside

The cottage is the perfect place to go to relax , unwind and recharge your internal batteries . It is beautiful and peaceful with everything you need or could want . It is situated within easy reach of some wonderful places Hever and Leeds Castles , Eltham Palace , Ham House , Smallhythe and Sissinghurst and others too numerous to mention , then you can come back to the peace of 'home' and chill . Shakers was pure bliss .

Beautifully appointed, spotless, tranquil cottage, with footpaths from the back door out to local countryside and a decent pub nearby serving great food

Ambience +++. Location ideal for us. Warm welcome.

Although this cottage is small, it is well equipped and has been nicely decorated inside. We appreciated the Nespresso coffee machine, and the plentiful welcoming basket. The only point that we would like to make is that when the weather got colder, it was cooler in house, as both front door and back door have significant gaps in the frames allowing the cold air to come through.

While everything was perfect! No remarks at all!

Well furnished and equipped downstairs; beautifully decorated. Very clean. Good Welcome Pack.

Slight disappointment with the upstairs bedroom: no curtain or blind on the large window; we found the bed too firm.

Very nice, luxurious cottage with great facilities- would be great to have a blind upstairs though..

Only because the bedroom roof space was limited and there were no curtains which meant sleeping with a blindfold

Very impressed with the cottage and the welcome hamper was the best we have ever had. The homemade Victoria Sponge excellent. We liked the home grown products. It was all perfect and we had a great time despite the changeable weather.

Lovely cottage and the usual generous hamper.
Only snag was the provision of eye masks instead of curtains. We didn't find them comfortable and as a result woke very early.

The cottage was excellent with top notch bedding and towels etc. All modern comforts and over flowing hamper. Home make cake was a welcome treat.

Beautifully appointed cottage. Well situated for visiting National Trust properties. Welcome hamper very good though not quite as comprehensive as in other RR cottages we have been to.

Highly recommended cottage.

It was a really lovely cottage. The home made cake and hamper were a delicious touch and we had a lovely weekend.

A lovely cottage and decorated beautifully particularly for Christmas. So many lovely little treats which really make such a difference, small box of chocs, delicious carrot cake, magazines including Christmas TV magazine, Prosecco, and so much more. The cottage is immaculate and so cosy and warm. It's in an ideal spot so that you can long walks but feel cut off from the world which was just what we needed.

Beautiful property with a quality decoration & furnishings. Small and cosy but still modern and airy. Clean throughout with everything in good working order. Well equipped, particularly the kitchen. Fantastic welcome hamper including local food & handy local newspaper.

This Alice in Wonderland cottage is very well equipped to a high spec and in a stunning location with lovely walks from the doorstep. The hamper was a special treat. So many beautifully presented home-made goodies. It was a refreshing change and reminded us of the good old days of RR hampers before they became the rather cursory offerings found in many RR properties.

Whilst it would clearly be difficult to fit it in and was entirely obvious from the property details that there wasn't one, a washer/dryer (or access to one) would be so useful, especially because of the outdoorsy nature of the activities available. The lack of such facilities means we (and we suspect others), would be reluctant to book the property for more than 2 or 3 days, which is a shame as we would love to stay for longer.

Beautiful cottage in lovely location but very tired

The Coach House is a beautiful, tranquil, magical place. Perfect for relaxing. The garden is fantastic. Anne is a wonderful hostess. She thinks of everything. I look forward to going back!

We spent a lovely week at the Coach House in Kent, the house and gardens were beautiful and it was so peaceful and relaxing. My daughter loved the rabbits and ducks. There was so much to do nearby and we visited loads of really lovely places, Penhurst Place & Hever castle were great days out! We will definitely be back.

Excellent place to spend a weekend with my family

Idyllic cottage in tranquil surroundings but close to NT properties,shops, motor ways and train station. Anne, the owner was there if we needed anything but not intrusive. Would definitely stay again.

Lovely cottage. Anne was great. Me and my bridesmaids stayed the night before my wedding. The following night me and my husband stayed. Anne made our stay everything we wanted

Lovely cottage! Ideal for our family of four (parents with 10&8yo kids). Warm welcome, with kindnesses extended to providing a Christmas tree, decorations & lights - with the foresight to leave them for the kids to put on the tree :) Well heated for a cosy experience during the Christmas chill. Woke up to snow on the fields outside our windows one morning. Excellent provisions basket, with a choice of wine prior to arrival. Perfect base for visiting family & friends in Kent. Our new go-to location.

The cottage could have been cleaner
Quite dusty on arrival

It's the most fabulous place to stay. Set in wonderful surroundings. Near to National Trust properties. The Coach House has every thing you could want in a holiday and the owner is really friendly.

Excellent value for money.

Attractive, welcoming and well-equipped cottage with a very helpful owner who lives within the grounds. All this ensures a relaxing holiday in extremely tranquil surroundings and close to many National Trust Properties

Fantastic! Everything was great

For all of the reasons that I described above.

We loved the Coach House. A great property in a beautiful tranquil setting. Really well equipped and comfortable, especially the beds! Little touches of luxury and thoughtfulness from the owner who was very helpful and welcoming. We really hope to stay again.

Beautiful place in a an amazing area

Very attractive and well equipped, in a lovely setting. Very warm and cosy even during cold frosty winter weather.

Very comfortable house, perfect setting, very helpful owner on property.

Would have been excellent rating except for fact that bed was horribly uncomfortable--not up to the standards usually found in a Rural Retreats property. Otherwise stay was quite pleasant.

Everything we needed was provided. A generous welcome hamper, clean sheets and towels and a new barbecue

My husband and I were looking for a cottage close to London for our recent vacation. We chose the Coach House in Sevenoaks. This allowed us to easily take the train into London, but also visit local sights; taking in the country charm. Sevenoaks is a wonderful town and has anything you could want; great restaurants, shops, even a natural chemist.

The Coach House is a sweet cottage, nestled on a small country road, with a scenic pond and a finely manicured lawn. Flowers were abundant. The owner, Ann, makes sure her guests are happy and has a delicious welcome hamper (basket) ready for your arrival. This is so helpful when weary travelers are hungry and is handy for breakfasts. Its open and airy, was recently redone and has everything you need. I appreciated the fresh crisp bed linens, fluffy oversized towels, and high end soaps and toiletries.

It just so happened that our rental car had broken down on the next day after arrival, and we did not bring a cell phone with us (from the US). Ann was right there to help us and went out of her way to make sure that AA Auto Club came out to service our car. She went above and beyond for us, knowing that we wanted to begin our journey. I don’t know how we would have gotten help without her assistance, and we are forever grateful for her!

The bedrooms are cozy and quiet, just as you would hope for. The kitchen is fully appointed, and there’s a great flat screen TV for your evening wind down.

Just a few steps away, down the street, there’s a lovely walking path, were you will see abundant and fragrant lavender in bloom (in the summer months), with miles and miles of breathtaking views! How perfectly scenic!

We loved our visit at the Coach House, and are planning on going back next May, if not before! Ann is the nicest, sweetest, and most caring and helpful Innkeeper we have ever met! Thank you so much for everything!! We miss Ann and The Coach House already!!

excellent, so much better than we had expected, and house beautifully set up by the housekeeper too

Lovely cottage great space around felt very secure.great views from every window very high spec .Great beaches and very near to other interesting towns .We had a great time and we’re lucky with the weather. Would love to return .

Fantastic cottage in a great location. Clean and comfortable. Everything we needed and more. Good communication from housekeeper. Lovely hamper, fruit bowl and flowers to welcome us. Exceeded our expectations

Well presented cottage with views over the entrance to the Thames Estuary. Welcome hamper, as usual, was excellent. Broadstairs is situated conveniently for visiting Canterbury Cathedral and the various castles to be found at Deal, Walmer and Dover.
A lovely short break destination.

Immaculate cottage with an extensive range of kitchen utensils. There was everything you needed to cook a simple meal through to an elaborate one. The decor was wonderfully simple and yet the cottage had a homely feel to it with some appropriate ornaments. Lovely quiet location with stunning views. It’s ideal placed for walking along the coast to either Ramsgate or Margate because the cottage is only 300 yards from the coast path. There is a near by sandy beach which you can walk to and there is a nice pub only approx 0.75 miles away. The garden furniture was lovely and in warm weather it would be amazing to sit on the lawn and enjoy an evening meal outdoors watching the setting sun. Many thanks to Louise for the care and attention she takes in preparing the cottage and for the amazing Welcome Hamper filled with many tasty items. We can’t wait to return to this cottage.

Great location & character; well equipped; spotlessly clean; well thought-through hamper.

Beautifully decorated cottage, well equipped and very clean. A really unusual experience, watching the light at night was exciting. A proper luxury break.

The cottage was beautifully equipped and comfortable. The welcome basket of goodies was more than we have received elsewhere.
Louise as housekeeper was attentive, extremely helpful and responsive.
We would have given five stars except for the unreliable and slow internet connection.

The cottage was very clean, warm, very comfortable and the welcome hamper was generous. It was good to have Louise on the touchline and she was very helpful and made us feel welcome. The westher was dire, but that was not the fault of Rural Retreats!
Our only reservation was thst the dining table was too high for the chsirs. Msybe one of them could be lifted or made lower. The beds were comfortable and the fire in the sitting room was lovely on a freezing evening.
We loved stsying there and so msny thanks.

The cottage was well-appointed, warm during the daytime, in a good position and very well maintained. The welcome hamper was outstanding - the best we have received with Rural Retreats or any other company.

May I register slight concerns about the lock on the perimeter gate? We were alarmed by a knock at the door one morning as the postman told us he'd squeezed through! If other visitors or the refuse collectors leave the lock too loose, this could enable anyone to gain access to the site.

The most perfect weekend...stunning local and perfect cottage. We can’t wait to go back

The location and cottage were lovely. Furnishings were tired and the lighting in the dining room needs more thought but food and household consumables were more than expected and a pleasant surprise.

Excellent value for money. Will use this company again.

The cottage was very nice but the second bed in the children's room was on the floor and different to the pictures of the room on the website. Which was disappointing. Otherwise a great location and very private.

We thoroughly enjoyed it our corrage holiday with Rural Retreats

Check-out a bit early at 10am but otherwise an excellent stay and great housekeeping

very good communication, clean and organise. splendid

Cottage was pristene. Thoughtful welcome basket of festive treats plus a turkey cooking tin and extra foil was perfect for our christmas meal.

A spotlessly clean property and very friendly welcome from our caretaker, Louise. The welcome basket could not have been better--positively bountiful!

The cottage was lovely and in the most beautiful spot. If you were staying here during the summer (not Nov like us) the extensive garden with wonderful views would be fabulous. The Welcome hamper was a real treat and having fresh milk, tea and coffee waiting for you when you arrived.......not to mention all the naughty but very very nice treats.....marvellous!!! The only criticisms would be that the lounge furniture is far to big for the room so if there were 4 of you two people would not be able to sit and watch the TV; the TV was tuned to East Anglia and with the note about the signal we didn't like to change it; a second TV would have been appreciated in the bedroom; and the bathroom is getting rather tired with chipped enamel and rust showing on the bath and around the shower controls.

Beautiful cottage attached to the North Foreland lighthouse with 2 spacious upstairs bedrooms and lovely grounds adjacent to farmland and near the golf course, with parking for 2 cars. Great location above Joss Bay and a 25 minute walk to Broadstairs town, some of which is along the Eastern Esplanade. The lighthouse is still operational but we were not disturbed by the light nor any noise. There is no foghorn! The housekeeper Anne, prepared a wonderful welcome hamper including a bottle of wine to greet us. The lighthouse is no longer open to visitors anymore as we would have liked to look round again, but this did mean we had no strangers approaching the cottage during the day. We would visit again.

The cottage was in a very nice location and had been well prepared by the Housekeeper. The sea views were lovely.

Beautifully decorated cottage, well equipped and very clean. A really unusual experience, watching the light at night was exciting. A proper luxury break.

A beautifully appointed cottage with everything you could possibly need. From the superb hamper on arrival to the thoughtful touches, such as the welcome note from housekeeper Ann, we were very impressed at what was our first experience of a Rural Retreats property. It certainly won't be our last...

We had a wonderful stay at the lighthouse, it was lovelyw and warm , and so well equipped we will definately return

Beautiful cottage in a unique location. Wonderful welcome hamper and warm welcome.

Excellent unusual cottage, we wished we could stay longer to explore more of the area!

Nice, clean cottage in good location. Bathroom needs updating, kitchen layout a bit squeezed.

Clean extremely well appointed up market property with attention to detail including a great welcome hamper. The shower broke and was mended very quickly. The person looking after the property was extremely pleasant and helpful.

The Cottage whilst perfectly situated was looking tired and could do with some tic to bring it up to the standard of other properties I've stayed in

Perfect location, near the beach an easy walk into Broadstairs. Great facilities beautifully maintained by Ann the housekeeper

very good accommodation.
clean and comfortable.
excellent location.
car parking.
all facilities.
very helpful housekeeper, Anne.

Great location and exceptionally well presented and comfortable accommodation. No hesitation in recommending

Beautiful location, quiet, excellent scenery and interesting being adjacent to the lighthouse. Well furnished house with everything catered for. Only slight negative is the downstairs bathroom.

Great cottage & loved the location

Beautiful cottage and very helpful caretaker. I will be returning to this beautiful spot on the coast.

The housekeeper contacted us beforehand to give detailed instructions and left a lovely hamper and personal note.
The cottage was lovely presented, cosy and warm, spotlessly cleaned and just a stunning property in a beautiful location.

Lovely cottage. Housekeeper was very welcoming when I spoke to her on the phone

Thanks

If you are giving medals for housekeeping , give one to Anne , she was amazing and left us an incredible hamper.

My daughter and grandchildren really enjoyed our stay, the interior was well appointed and the lovely garden was ideal for my 3 year old grandson to run around in. I do think the flower borders could be a little better maintained and the exterior paintwork, especially when the windows were opened, needs some attention. It’s location was ideal for visiting lots of lovely places of interest.

usual good service,very clean property

Had a problem when arrived
No help from owners or rural retreats

Beautifully appointed cottage, located in secluded rural location. Perfect for country walks and relaxation.

Lovely location,cottage was beautiful inside but outside needs a little
work.

We could not fault the inside of the cottage apart from the window in the front bedroom which did not open, sashes need replacing, especially as our week was very hot and sunny! Also the French doors in the kitchen would benefit from some blinds for the same reason.
The outside of the property could certainly benefit from some tlc - the wooden cladding is looking very sad in places and the front path needs vegetation cut back leading to the front door.
Glorious peaceful week in a part of Kent we did not know. Would return.

Amazing cottage everything we needed for our weekend away especially loved the play room with bits for our toddler and the dog loved the large garden would like to come back in summer for longer to make full advantage of it x

Arrived on a really cold day.Cottage was spotless , warm and welcoming. Will definitely go again, it was so quiet and private, with a lovely outlook over fields.

This was a sweet, clean cottage with fantastic attention to practical details but I was totally let down by the after care. After alerting Rural Retreats to the fact that I had left a couple of chargers (laptop and camera) in a drawer in the Master Bedroom, it took two weeks for them to locate them, and now, 18 days since I first informed them, I have still not received my property. They have left me to communicate with the house cleaner directly and I am totally disappointed by their total lack of interest or involvement which is so much less professional than I would have expected. I am pretty sure an airbnb owner would have been far more helpful.

Lovely had great time cottage fab but cooker needed a clean

Wonderfully relaxing cottage with terrific outside space, a pub at the end of the lane and a beach a short drive away - what more can a family with a dog ask for!

Extremely nice property, and good for us with someone in a wheelchair. Only problem was with the directions, and I rang your office about this, suggesting better ones.

had a lovely stay at Tufton Croft, the only trouble was it was not easy to find as no name on the street end of the lane, and the local pub was closed on Mon and Tues

beautiful location,excellent internally,tired outside paintwork and garden.

Nice cottage with a large garden and lots of space inside. Good walks starting from the garden gate. Nice location near Rye & Tenterden.
A few niggles: toilet seat not fixed properly, crockery and glass sets a bit fragmented. At the price charged, maintenance should be spot on and just go and buy another set of mugs and glasses - cheap enough from the supermarket or IKEA. 8 clothes hangers are provided - 8. (Cottage sleeps 4.)

Lovely, peaceful cottage in great location for days out.

We stayed here with our two children for five nights in June. The cottage's driveway was a little difficult to locate at first but we found it on the second pass. The cottage itself looked deceptively small. On entering we were pleased to find ourselves with a lot of space including a good sized kitchen, dining and living areas, and bedrooms. The cottage was beautifully decorated and clean, with everything we needed for our stay including a welcome hamper of food.

Wittersham is a nice village. Oxney Gourmet Pie and Burger Bar is on the same street, and the village store was also a short walk away and well-stocked. The location is great for use as a base for driving to destinations in Kent and East Sussex

We would happily recommend Tufton Croft to family and friends.

We really enjoyed our stay at Tufton Croft. It was a very attractive, and peaceful cottage, spacious and well-equipped. The location was excellent with all sorts of beautiful places of interest to visit in the surrounding area. Many thanks to the housekeeper for being so helpful and making us welcome.

Did not represent value for money for this time of year. Much to expensive. Quality marginal for Rural Retreats standards.

Spotlessly clean and well appointed. A lovely environment.
A few more pieces of basic equipment in the kitchen would have been useful - e.g. a cheese grater, some wooden spoons, additional crockery. Previous reviews have consistently mentioned this.