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.

Delightful, thoughtful.

Good

Just the perfect! Beautiful and quiet rural setting surrounded by orchards,
National Trust properties in close proximity and within less then10 minutes of Sevenoaks. Cottage is very tastefully decorated to a high standard, romantic bedroom, spacious living area with well equipped kitchen. The welcome hamper and the home made cake upon arrival a real treat.

Couldn't have been cleaner and had everything we needed

One of the nicest cottages we have ever stayed at. Homemade treats and gorgeous toiletries really appreciated.

Rural Retreats have some fantasitic places to stay - all of really high quality like this one.

Amazing house! Lovely host, have a wonderful experience there! Would recommend to everyone!

Superb in every way :) beautiful home, gorgeous surroundings and lovely walks. Would highly recommend!!

We had a perfect weekend getaway. The place is full of Georgian elegance, and - although it is not far from the main roads and very easily accessible, the atmosphere is very peaceful in the charming historic village centre of Farningham. The Wing was comfortably set up with every detail attended to and, in spite of its high ceilings, warm and cosy. The area has so many things to do for all weathers; although it was a wet weekend we were not short of enjoyable activities - lots of National Trust and other (dry!) places of interest nearby, as well as some stunning countryside - and we were able to relax in front of the wonderful open fire at the end of the day. We'd happily return!

Beautiful place to stay with lovely hamper and fresh flowers.

Absolutely the most elegant accommodations ever! Top quality and every desire was considered. The gardens were spectacular. Best of all were the delightful hosts who went out of their way to assist us. We stayed here for 5 nights without a car and loved all the walking opportunities as well as participating in village activities. The Wing is very peaceful and although major roadways are nearby, the noise doesn't intrude. Photos do not do this justice...it is beautiful!

The Wing was super, and the housekeeping service first rate.

An amazing property and perfect host, we couldn't have asked for more! Thoroughly recommended.

It was so nice we will be returning

Immaculate property, very well equipped and a superb choice for a relaxing break with much to do in the area.

Possibly the most impressive and comfortable rental property we have stayed in and rivalled best hotels. The welcome hamper matched the property, being of the highest standard and reflected the whole Wing experience.

the wing is perfect ,village and nearby village were excellent as well,judy very helpful.

An unusually high standard of care. Property was beautiful and really well maintained. the welcome hamper was the most generous I have ever had!! Really good quality all round

Fantastic, beautiful house and a peaceful, wonderful stay. Judy is a most welcoming hostess who makes you feel welcome. We are looking forward to next year. Lisa and Mark Davies, Muswell Hill, London

The place is well-equipped and beautifully designed. A great place to relax.

Très belle maison, chaleureuse et accueillante. Nous y avons passé 2 semaines, "grâce au" mauvais temps nous avons pu en profiter pleinement.

What can I say about the Coach house apart from "WOW". I booked this accommodation for my wedding, we stayed the night before the big day and upon arrival we were greeted with a hamper full of goodies, a bottle of fizz and a card to wish us well! The coach house is stunning, its been done to an extremely high standard that has kept all the character and charm, The owners are lovely and very accommodating, nothing is too much trouble. I cannot rate this place highly enough, we wish we could move in permanently!

Excellent. Thanks very much.

Property was lovely. Couple of things to mention though, on the last night of our 2 night stay the people next door in the adjoining property were extremely loud. This is a problem due to where the bedroom is situated, right next to their little patio area and kitchen. I was not impressed. We were celebrating a birthday and it took the shine off it a bit.
Property cleanliness good apart from the oven which was a bit dirty. Layout very nice, jukebox was fun!

Perfect

The Coach House was beautiful and cozy. It had all the facilities required. The welcome basket was very good. The house is decorated beautifully. Amy was very very approachable and promptly answered to any queries we had.
Was looking forward to a quiet relaxing weekend and a quiet relaxing weekend is exactly what we got.

The coach house was lovely and clean with plenty fresh towels and toiletries to hand....
The only negative which is probably minor to most was the lack of a full set of saucepans with lids and some decent roasting trays. The kitchen was a joy to use with all its lovely appliances and huge space but just lacked a few of the basics...

Any issued were dealt with promtly, lovely and clean

Fantastic property done to a very high standard and great location.

Beautiful property, very oldy worldly with almost every mod con you could think of. lots of complimentary goodies left for us to enjoy. Only 1 small downsize, the downstairs bedrooms just wouldn't warm up, even tho we turned the thermostat up, luckily there was a portable radiator which we shared between us.

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!!

The coach house was very comfortable and relatively clean. We just wish the kitchen had been better equipped

The cottage was not cleaned properly and it spoiled our holiday

Beautiful property in an idyllic location, the perfect rural retreat

Excellent

Very impressed with the Coach House - lovely location, great refurb of an old building. Loved the fact that you can walk easily to Ightam Mote - which is why we chose it. We were not disappointed.

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.

Cottage very welcoming. Housekeeper exceptionally helpful. High quality hamper.

wonderful cottage, spotless clean and a lovely welcoming hamper.
Clear instruction from the housekeeper Louise about how to get into Khina cottage and a follow up text inquiring if everything was to our satisfaction.
Thank you Louise for making our stay so comfortable

Khina cottage, beautiful location, lovely cottage. But the cleaning needs to be improved. There were cobwebs in most corners. Washing Machine draw is black needs a clean. Kitchen cupboards need cleaning inside & out, they feel greasy.
Windows need a good clean inside & out. We previously stayed in another cottage in Norfolk, through Rural Retreats & we had no reason to fault that property's cleanliness

a VERY PLEASANT PLACE TO STAY

Could not have asked for more

Housekeeping excellent. Cottage good but lacks cosiness in the sitting room - needs some colour. Bathroom tired.

Excellent standard of accommodation.

It's the second time we have stayed at Lidwells Coach House - a beautiful property in a lovely part of Kent. Very relaxing and we will be back!

If I could give more than 5 stars I would!

Lidwell's Coach House was beautifully designed and was immaculate. The hamper was excellent.

We have stayed at Rural Retreats properties before - and will continue to do so!

A beautiful house and garden in a lovely setting equipped with everything you could possibly want. The location is excellent for exploring the rural Kent countryside and the nearby coast. It's expensive but it's worth the money.

Wonderful setting, welcoming hosts, accommodation was top of the range.

Bestens ausgestattetes, sauberes, gepflegtes, modernen Standards entsprechendes Ferienhaus. Super geeignet für 2 Paare oder eine Familie mit 2 Kindern. Ausgezeichnete Lage, sehr ruhig und privat. Sehr sympatische, freundliche, diskrete Vermieter, die gerne bereit sind, Tips und Hinweise für Sehenswürdigkeiten, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und Restaurants zu geben.

Excellent well equipped property with decking over looking the weald of kent .

We just have told you how we felt.

Met all the customary first class standards.

Lovely property in a great position with the most comfortable bed we've ever slept on!

We were very pleased.

What can I say just fab whole place lovely owners very nice we loved it

Lovely contemporary feel property with high quality facilities, fab helpful owners, the most divine pool in a beautiful part of England

Loved the property!

Well fitted property, good location for days out. Welcome food hamper was well stocked.

Amazing house, very organised and in a great location. Definetly coming back here.
Aldough they should allow use of the pool earlier than June. Thank you!

One of the best.

Absolutely lovely place ,had everything you would need ,had a really relaxing and enjoyable time and would definetly love to go there again.

We left a list of problems which we think the owner should rectify including several electrical ones and doors which didn't close properly. I hope he took notice.
Otherwise we enjoyed our stay.

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.

Beautiful and clean cottage, housekeeper easy to contact.

Location & housekeeping was excellent. Ann the housekeeper was attentive & very welcoming. A real credit to the RR experience.

Anne does a fantastic job.....she is an absolute asset to Rural Retreats

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.

Nothing more to say

Amazing property. Beautifully equipped.

The interior of the property and the finish couldn't be faulted, it was a comfortable home from home with facilities consistent with the rate charged. However the outside of the property was poorly kept up. The approach is down a driveway. At the time of the visit tall hedges either side had not been cut back and the branches scrapped both sides of our small hatchback car. There is no hard surface access from the drive to the front door, the two gates both have a grass area you have to pass over. At the time of our break (late June) it had been raining. To go from the house to the car meant stepping on to soft muddy area getting decent shoes dirty each time. Also the grass strip down the middle of the long drive hadn't been cut so you could only walk out of the property in Wellington boots. The two access paths up to the house were uneven and unsafe for any elderly or infirm persons and this wasn't helped by the porch light not working. This is a shame as the property is a one storey building which could be very useful for the elderly or disabled if the access up to the property was improved. The porch roof leaked badly also.
The weatherboarding and front three windows had not been cleaned for sometime and spoilt the view on to the mature garden.
We did contact Rural Retreats during our stay and there was some attempt made to cut the longest branches off the hedges in the drive and to cut the lawns which we were grateful for.
It's a shame the outside lets this cottage down badly. Comments had been left in the Visiitors book indicating that these problems had been ongoing over a few years.

So many little things were appreciated. Advice on shopping locations, lovely fresh groceries left & all the information provided to operate the various appliances - and a caretaker to answer any query that arose!! Thank you.

The cottage is beautiful, the location perfect for peace. It's well equipped and has thoughtful touches, for example toys and games covering a wide range of ages, good kitchen equipment, thoughtful goodies on arrival to make first day or so easy, good log burning provisions for damp spring weather!

Mostly very nice, and a lovely location. The place was well-presented.

We had to discover for ourselves how to use the TV, as the remote did not work: we resorted to direct manipulation of the TV's router. Others had had this problem, I think.

The hot water supply did not nearly fill the bath tub, so my mother had to wash herself on her hands and knees - a pity for a 93 year old who really enjoys a bath..