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Beautiful Timber cottage with your own private garden to sleep up to 6

Beautiful Timber cottage with your own private garden to sleep up to 6

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Overview of Beautiful Timber cottage with your own private garden to sleep up to 6

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 628 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Westerham, England
  • Popular LocationWesterham Golf Club5 min drive
  • Popular LocationDown House7 min drive
  • Popular LocationChartwell8 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Timber cottage with your own private garden to sleep up to 6

Our Cottage was built by British trail-blazer Mark Burton who won an award from the Independent Newspaper, and has featured in numerous "lifestyle" TV programmes including Grand Designs.

This is not rough-living, our Cottage offers 2 carpeted mezzanine sleeping areas with Loft style low Bed frames and double luxury mattresses, 400 thread count bedding, (this involves climbing a stout wall-fixed ladder. Guests should judge if this would suit their needs and abilities), although a studio type Cottage the mezzanines are mostly enclosed for privacy. There is a lounge with a quality sprung double sofa bed, fully equipped kitchen and Bathroom with walk in shower. Underfloor heating throughout controlled by digital thermostat offers a comfortable warm environment for your comfort. Ideally for 4 people but can accommodate 6.

We wanted to share our beautiful home and land which to us is a special little piece of the "Garden of England". The Cottage is separate from the main house and located within a small stretch of woods, secluded from everything except nature set in our plot of 5 acres, an ideal place to relax and enjoy the countryside. It has its own private access to a footpath which leads to some wonderful walks around the area.

There is plenty of parking right by the Cottage and there is a lock up space for bike storage.

We live on site and our is house some 100 metres away and we would be delighted to give you guidance on local places of interest, paths for beautiful walking any any planned trips and where to eat and drink. Otherwise you will be left to enjoy the Cottage and the peaceful setting.

We are happy to provide a welcome pack of breakfast essentials to include milk, eggs, bacon and sausages, cereal, bread etc. We can also provide champagne/prosecco on arrival and even a freshly baked cake! All this and more can be arranged at a charge.

There is lots to see and do within the area. We provide a comprehensive information pack in your Cottage.

Westerham has been home to many famous people, including Sir Winston Churchill and General James Wolfe of Quebec, they are both commemorated by prominent statues on the Green in Westerham.

Sir Winston Churchill's home Chartwell is one of the National Trust's most visited properties, it is just over three miles away from us and Down House, the home of Charles Darwin, is two miles. Hever Castle, home of Anne Boleyn, is six miles away. General Wolfe’s childhood home, Quebec House, is in Westerham and Knole House and Park, reputedly a calendar house and once an Archbishop’s Palace is seven miles away in Sevenoaks.

Westerham is a well-known centre for cyclists and walkers with many miles of beautiful marked paths through undulating wooded hills. It is a busy and vibrant market town with restaurants and independent shops centred around the Green. The town attracts many visitors for its excellent restaurants and pubs including Italian, Chinese and Indian.

Biggin Hill famous for its WW2 airport is only 1 mile away, boasting a small high street including Express Tescos, Waitrose, Cafe's, Costa Coffee, Hair Dressers, Beauty Salons and a mixture of restaurants. There is also the famous Biggin Hill Air Display which takes place every summer. This years display on 19th & 20th August, if you are lucky you will have your own flypast from the Red Arrows and more!

A car is advisable for your visit to us, however, there are local taxi companies and a bus stop 200 metres away. We are happy to pick up from the airport and stations if required for an additional cost.

Gatwick Airport is 20 minutes away, the Channel Tunnel is just over 1 hour away and two nearby train stations can take you to London in 30 to 40 mins.

We speak English, French and Spanish.
If you prefer a larger all on one floor please ask or visit our page for The Hidden Cottage. Or if you just want 1 night accommodation please visit The Hideaway listing.
All 3 properties can be rented together for wedding celebrations, or large family get togethers. Discount will be given when taken together.

SMOKING IS PROHIBITED INSIDE THE PROPERTY

Property manager

Amanda & Tim
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Westerham

This cottage is located in Darwin, a neighbourhood in Westerham, and is in a rural area. Quebec House and Squerryes House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Glades Bromley and Whitgift Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Brands Hatch Circuit or Selhurst Park Stadium. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
Map
Westerham, England

What's nearby

  • Westerham Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Down House - 7 min drive
  • Chartwell - 8 min drive
  • Hever Castle and Gardens - 20 min drive
  • Brands Hatch Circuit - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Oxted Station - 10 min drive
  • New Addington Tram Station - 10 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Black Horse - 4 min drive
  • The Landing Hotel Bar & Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • Costa Coffee - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Timber cottage with your own private garden to sleep up to 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Timber cottage with your own private garden to sleep up to 6?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Timber cottage with your own private garden to sleep up to 6?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Timber cottage with your own private garden to sleep up to 6 located?

Located in Darwin, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Kent Downs, Surrey Hills and Down House. Titsey Place and Gardens and Squerryes House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway
We loved the cottage - warm, clean and cosy! Great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Macy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend review
We really enjoyed our time at the secret cottage, owners were very friendly and helpful. Directions and instructions were clear, it’s in a nice quiet area with woodland walks near by. The cottage was amazing and had everything needed. We would highly recommend and will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary get away.
Me and my husband stayed in The Secret Cottage. We stayed here for two nights. It really was a sweet little cottage and Lovely surroundings. The alpaca’s right by our cottage was an added bonus. The only drawback was our mobile signal when trying to ring for several taxi’s, was very poor. We had no luck, so changed the eating venue to the pub, which was just a few minutes walk down the road. Great service in there, and great food. Amanda did recommend the pub to us, and I’m so glad we ended up going there. We wanted to be able to have a drink and not drive, so it was just perfect. A lovely little stay for us both, and would highly recommend to friends and family ☺️

8/10 Good

Robert M.

Quirky and quiet
This is a slightly different chalet style cottage tucked away in a very quiet corner of the owners grounds. Overall its a lovely little spot with own terraced area (and gas barbecue if you feel inclined) but the sleeping areas, reached up loft type ladders, are small and a bit cramped, and privacy is limited if you are say with friends, both sleeping areas being open to the main lounge area below. The chemical toilet is also a little unusual for those not used to one. I also dont like the idea of paying an upfront deposit against breakages etc. (albeit this was refunded straight away) but this may be a Homeaway policy and not the owners. Overall its different and far better than many of the local pubs etc particularly for the peace and quiet it provides.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

richard b.

Perfect escape
We needed a quiet, secluded, comfortable, cosy place to have a weekend of rest and solitude. This cottage gave us all of that, although as someone who knows that part of Kent, I also know that it is perfectly situated for a more active break. So absolutely perfect, whether one wants quiet seclusion or a convenient and inviting base from which to have a more active holiday. The facilities were all one needed. Compact but not at all claustrophobic. Very comfortable, and the owners were very welcoming and accommodating. I can wholeheartedly recommend the Secret Cottage, and although we were there in February, I'm sure it's wonderful in summer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

About the host

Hosted by Amanda & Tim

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We have both lived in the area for over 15 years which allows us to easily travel to London for work and leisure

What makes this property unique

Our property offers guests the experience of staying in their own Timber lodge in wooded surroundings with all mod cons and own garden area
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