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Little Bourne

Tonbridge, Kent
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
No Dogs
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Internet access
EV Charging
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Relax in this countryside retreat surrounded by beautiful woodland
  • Admire the open-plan living space with views across the garden
  • Dine al fresco and enjoy long evenings by the fire pit

Property code: OC-TS735

Located just outside the market town of Tonbridge, this single-level property is a serene escape for couples or small families with easy access to a range of amenities. 3 miles away is the bustling town, with a great selection of shops, restaurants and cafes for dining out, as well as a grand mediaeval castle, one of the oldest in the country. Hire a canoe and paddle down the River Medway or visit the indoor/outdoor swimming pool, there are plenty of activities to keep all ages entertained. Further afield, Bedgebury Forest (15 miles) offers a range of walking and biking trails, as well as the chance to take on the high ropes and other adrenaline-inducing adventures at Go Ape.

Sitting all on one level, the property opens up into the sitting room, with a large comfortable l-shaped sofa, a two-seater sofa, an arc chair and a smart TV creating a great space to relax in the evening. The kitchen has all that is needed to cook up a family meal, which can be served in the dining area which is complete with an extending glass table that seats four. The first of the bedrooms has two single beds, which can be made up as a king on request and has an en-suite WC, as well as access to the Jack and Jill shower room. Just next door is the king-size bedroom, with plenty of storage to unpack, and access from the other side to the Jack and Jill shower room.

The garden area faces southwest, with a patio that can be easily accessed through the French doors in the living room. There is a selection of furniture for seating, a barbecue and a fire pit which is great for late summer evenings. 

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 twin (zip-and-link beds can be made up as a king-size on request)
  • 1 bathroom - 2 en-suite WCs with Jack and Jill style shower room between
  • Hob, oven, fridge with ice box, coffee machine, microwave, washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot available on request
  • TV
  • Garden with patio area
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Pub 0.5 miles, shop 1.4 miles, beach 30 miles
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Joice Wisdom

This property is personally managed by Joice.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sarah 22nd April 2024

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We loved our stay at Little Bourne, the cottage is so homely and has everything you need. Karen and Simon are brilliant hosts, very welcoming and helpful. The cottage is super quiet and has beautiful walks around. We used it as a base to explore the countryside, a short drive to Hever Castle, Chartwell House and Emmetts Gardens. There is so much toRead more do in the area, we will visit again soon. Hide

Reviewed by Edward 4th December 2023

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A very comfortable and well-equipped property, situated in the owner's garden. The owner is very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Christopher 17th September 2023

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This cottage was comfortable and in an excellent location for exploring the area.

Reviewed by Ida 5th September 2023

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A very comfortable cottage with a lovely garden. Homeowner is very friendly. There are lots of things to see and do in the area.

Reviewed by Marjolein 19th August 2023

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Reviewed by Lucy 5th August 2023

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Reviewed by Gillian & Colin 20th July 2023

Thank you Karen. We enjoyed our stay and felt very comfortable in your lovely cottage. We saw a lot of the great county of Kent. Best wishes

Reviewed by Gillian 9th July 2023

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Reviewed by Thierry 7th June 2023

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Beautiful property! Super comfy beds. 2 toilets& sink. Common shower. Fully equipped kitchen. A lot of seating place in the living place. Very quite but also very close to main road. Supernice host with a lot of knowledge about the area. Great place to stay and very near some national trust properties, Hever Castle,... we really recommend this placRead moree. Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 1st May 2023

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Excellent place to stay. Only thing would be useful is a dryer or clothing line outside, otherwise very comfortable, great location and amazing hosts. We loved our stay!

Reviewed by Ann 10th October 2022

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Reviewed by Victoria 29th August 2022

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The property lived up to the spec and description on line- and actual lay over delivered, which is rare. We met our host Karen who was lovely, friendly and super helpful. This was the 2nd cottage rented via Original Cottages and will be our go to for future bookings.

Reviewed by Tracey 21st August 2022

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Welcomed by great hosts. The location of the cottage is superb very close to Tunbridge Station and local shops with a short drive to Royal Tunbridge Wells. Very peaceful and relaxing place to stay. Would highly recommend this Cottage very beautiful inside and out.

Reviewed by Mr 21st August 2022

We spent an excellent time in this lovely cottage in Kent for a week in August. The host Karen, who lives near by the cottage, was very kind and helped us a lot. The reception was great, they made us find a basket of fresh food for breakfast the next day. The house is very pleasant and has all the comforts. Our 12 year old son enjoyed jumping in thRead moree bouncy net. There is also a ping pong table. Waking up with the green of the surrounding meadow and the chirping birds is priceless. Beautiful walks start from the cottage. Also in less than an hour by car you can reach beautiful places like Canterbury or Brighton. Around there are interesting restaurants of English, French and mix food and nice pubs. We hope to return soon. Hide

Reviewed by Yasuyuki 10th July 2022

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We stayed at Little Bourne for about a total of one month as a family and we had such a fun time. The garden was very big and we played table tennis, jumped on the trampoline and we even saw a few rabbits and deers! There is also tennis courts at a park which is only a 5 minute drive away that we often went to. The landlord was a lovely lady too. SRead morehe was always so lively and thoughtful. Thank you very much for such an amazing stay. Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 18th June 2022

Perfect midweek break, located centrally for several fabulous historic gardens we wanted to visit. This is a stunning, simple but modern cottage with two bedrooms that each have an en-suite toilet cleverly connecting to a shared shower; fully equipped kitchen diner and lovely spacious sitting room. There's a small patio with gorgeous views across Read morethe garden, and parking outside. The owner thoughtfully provided some basic provisions: bread, butter, eggs, milk etc. and made contact the day we arrived. The owner has written a very useful house guide and made some good recommendations for local shops, vineyards, restaurants and attractions to visit. This cottage is perfectly located for visiting properties such as Chartwell House, Sissinghurst Castle, Great Dixter, Bateman's, Pashley Manor, Hever Castle and Sarah Raven's Cutting Garden. The maximum distance was about 40 minutes drive time to the furthest we visited... are there are so many more to see! Hide

Reviewed by Geoffrey 28th May 2022

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We had such a relaxing and pleasant stay at Little Bourne. The cottage is in a lovely location, convenient for all the beautiful historic places to see, with the added bonus of being 5 minutes from Tonbridge Village and 10 minutes from Tonbridge Wells where you are spoilt for shops. The cottage was clean with every facility you could want and morRead moree. There is a car parking space allocated for you with simple entry to the cottage, 2 lovely bedrooms with en-suite to both. The kitchen was well equipped, also with a small dinning area. There was a spacious living room leading to a private patio area - superb! Karen, the host could not do enough! she was easy to contact and easy to talk to, friendly and helpful. We will be back for sure! Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 17th May 2022

This cottage was perfect in many ways. The location was perfect for shopping, beauty spots, and historic stately homes. Family friendly with parking and it's own private patio area, set within the owner's grounds. Very clean with all the amenities you might need. Our host Karen was very helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Lots more to see so we Read morewill be back! Hide

Reviewed by Claire 12th May 2022

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Little Bourne is a delightful property in a beautiful rural location. Tucked away between river and woodlands, this is a real surprise, being only a 5 minute drive from Tonbridge, and close to the A21. The house is well-designed, tastefully furnished and every detail has been considered. The hosts, Karen and Simon, are charming and really make you Read morefeel welcome. With bluebells at the end of the garden and blossom in the orchard, this really is the Garden of England! I stayed here for two weeks in the middle of a house move and this made a perfect home from home. The kitchen was well-equipped, the wi-fi reliable, and the bed super-comfy. I just need an excuse to stay there again! Hide

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