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Listed 17th Century Cottage in a pretty Kent Village - 20 mins to Rye and Coast.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

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Woodchurch, England
  • South of England Rare Breeds Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Gusbourne Estate Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • The Chapel Down Winery
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Listed 17th Century Cottage in a pretty Kent Village - 20 mins to Rye and Coast.

The Old School House is a Grade II listed cottage located in Woodchurch, a delightful village near Tenterden. Recently renovated, the cottage, which once was the village school house, is spacious, well-appointed and peaceful. So pretty, you almost expect Miss Marple to be there!

Built in the 17th century, the beautiful, beamed house (no low beams) has two double bedrooms, both with king sized beds, plus a large attic room with one small double bed and one single bed - ideal for children and adults alike. All the beds have high quality, new mattresses for a great sleep. A cot and z bed are also available.

There is a bathroom, with drencher shower and traditional bath, on the first floor. A shower room with fixed and hand-held shower, plus loo, is on the ground floor.

The bright, fully equipped kitchen has a gas and electric range cooker, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine & large fridge/freezer.

The dining room, overlooking the front garden and with an inglenook fireplace, can seat up to eight.

The lounge is spacious with two sofas and an armchair, wood-burning stove (firewood supplied), wide-screen TV with Netflix, Apple tv, Amazon tv and Freeview, CD player, hi-fi (with Bluetooth). A range of traditional games are also available.

The house has fibre optic broadband.

One of the delights of this house is the large and pretty cottage garden, where outside dining on its large table is recommended. There are lounge chairs and two steamer chairs for those lazy summer afternoons listening to the birdsong and the church bells.

If you ever want to leave the house and garden, there are plentiful local and nearby amenities. Next door to the house is a farm shop selling locally produced meat, milk and vegetables. Two village pubs, The Six Bells and the Bonny Cravat, are a couple of minutes walk away, both offering entertainment and serving food. The house is opposite the village green, which has a children's playground.

Woodchurch also houses the Rare Breeds Centre where rare British breeds of farm animals can be seen up close - great for an all-day children's activity.

A post office, newsagents, Woodchurch Wine's vineyard, a heritage Windmill and the Woodchurch museum are all local to the property.

In the car, you are 10 minutes from historic Tenterden with its great shops, restaurants, bars and terrific heritage railway. Take the steam train to Bodium castle and picnic in the grounds, or book the very popular lunch or dinner Pullman services.

Visit the Chapel Down vineyard in Tenterden. Tours offer a delicious tasting!

Only 20 minutes away by car is Rye with wonderful antique shops, architecture and restaurants. Or Camber Sands offers miles of golden sandy beeches.

There is private parking for up to four cars.

Pets are considered. If you wish to bring a pet please give full details of this in your initial reservation enquiry or request. We will do our very best to accommodate them.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of South of England Rare Breeds Centre. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from South of England Rare Breeds Centre and 5 minutes from London Beach Golf Course
Listed 17th Century Cottage in a pretty Kent Village - 20 mins to Rye and Coast. offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Ashford cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Chris Lambert

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: One small well behaved dog allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Listed 17th Century Cottage in a pretty Kent Village - 20 mins to Rye and Coast. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE T.

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Claire
Stunning, once again x
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect cosy retreat
The welcome was glorious! Lovely and warm, Christmas lights twinkling, and a welcome pack of fizz and fruitcake. The house was beautiful and immaculate. It had everything we needed. Logs for the fire, candles, matches, condiments etc. All these little touches really make a difference. Lovely comfy beds and a beautiful area to explore. We absolutely loved it. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend away with family
Firstly I am fussy when it comes to finding a property to stay in. I have so many boxes to tick and this property ticked them all, plus extras! This beautiful house is bang in the centre of Woodchurch village. Chris, the host, has thought of everything you could possibly need for your stay. Games, books, DVD’s, log burner, open fire, well stocked kitchen with dishwasher, it was just like home. The showers and bath were excellent. Good to have two toilets when there is 5 adults in the house. We literally did not set foot outside the door once on Saturday due to the awful weather but we were cosy and content inside. Farm shop next door should you wish to purchase supplies, plus a local store further down the road. Two pubs within walking distance. Everyone slept well in their beds; you can hear the church bells ringing once you wake up a bit. If you want a lovely historic old house to stay in then this is the one for you. We didn’t get to use the garden but in better weather it would be lovely to sit out with a glass of something. Chris is the perfect host, he answered numerous questions that I sent him and always replied promptly. Would love to stay again at some point in the future. Thank you Chris for allowing us to stay in your wonderful house. 10/10 from all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family break
Porperty exactly as advertized. Lovely location close to tourist sites, really comfortable and well stocked. Better than any other properties I have stayed in. Do think bathrooms should have better heating options and imagine in winter get quite cold. Also quite expensive compared to others of same ilk but as I said extremely well maintained so depends on your budget and amount of people travelling.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Village Home
Fantastic cottage in charming Woodchurch. We are so glad to have chosen to stay here. The home was wonderful and the chance to engage with people in Woodchurch made our trip really special. We loved the local butcher and his cuts of meat were exceptional. You won’t regret staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Storybook cottage
Absolutely charming cottage and lovely garden — we wanted to move in and stay forever!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Half term hols
Wonderful stay in every way. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
"Our Best Christmas Ever"
That was the unanimous vote from our 2 children and their partners this year when we met together from different areas of the U.K. and spent a week at this idyllic cottage. Beautifully maintained, super comfy beds and duvets, spotlessly clean and so cleverly laid out for a family gathering. (Although my husband and I arrived a few days early and we loved having the place to ourselves too!) Chris was a superb host, we had all the information that we needed and he even decorated the house (with beautiful taste!) and put a tree up for us! In the words of one of our children after the first night there "I think I've just spent the night sleeping on a cloud". They loved the comfy beds so much that they wanted to know makes of the mattresses and toppers as well as the luxurious duvets and pillows. There is every amenity you can think of in this place. The garden with it's fairy lights was lovely in the evenings - although we only viewed it from the warmth of the open fires inside as it was too cold to go out! 2 pubs within walking distance and lovely walks nearby. I'm a decent home cook and brought lots of my own kitchen utensils with me but I really didn't need them as the place was so well equipped. I do have cooker envy I must say. I can't recommend this place enough to prospective guests. You really won't regret your decision!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historical Heaven
Having pulled up outside the Old School House we were so thrilled with our choice. A bit of a tussle with the key pad and then - we were in! What a delight to walk through this cosy, tasteful and beautiful home beneath ancient beams and through gorgeous oak doors. Having rented MANY cottages over the years, this one stands head and shoulders above the others. Every comfort was considered- a fantastic range of spices, sauces and cooking appliances, sumptuous beds and piping hot water on tap, also an easy to control heating system - we couldn’t have asked for more BUT WE GOT IT! The cottage comes with Chris as a host, and what a host he is. He answered our few questions quickly and explained things in ways that two elderly ladies could clearly understand. I must confess we both hoped to meet him in person, as he sounds such a colourful and interesting character. Sadly this was not to be on this trip but in the future......? We enjoyed the hamper and have brought the English Sparkling Wine home with us for another special occasion (as one of our fellow guests had very kindly brought enough champagne to toast many more birthdays than the 80th we had gathered to celebrate) Woodchurch put on a show for us with Morris Men dancing in both pubs, the butcher's lamb was excellent as was the coffee shop. Jez at the local garage cured the car problems out with a big smile, and again, full explanation for these two old birds. What a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

Liked: Cleanliness
True Listed English country cottage
Beautiful country cottage, furnished to a high standard in a lovely quiet village. Tranquil well maintained garden next to a church. Fully recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant week
Outstanding house in a beautiful location. We have been to plenty of cottages over the years and this is far the best one we have ever stayed in. We were all sorry to pack our bags to come home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
A charming historic house with period fireplaces and wood beams. The garden is superb, with multiple sitting areas and a view of the 12th century church next door. We enjoyed both the house and local area hugely.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

yvonne h., Moraga CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning property
Had an amazing reunion with my sister and her husband, the property is perfect the garden’s beautiful and the location is just perfect in itself but so close to lovely spots to visit. Chris the host left a welcome treat for us and we got to meet him which was an added bonus
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old School House
The Old School House was a lovely property to enjoy a long weekend away with the family. We were greeted with welcome basket that set the wonderful tone for the weekend, very easy to relax and enjoy the house and garden. Thoroughly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional!
We stayed at the property for Christmas and it couldn't have been better! Such a comfortable stay with a very well equipped kitchen and beautiful decor and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boag Costley Xmas Getaway
This is the second time we have stayed here and the idyllic location is matched equally by the Beauty of the property. Great location for our seasonal trip. Host was brilliant with communication and we will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Ild Schoolhouse
A lovely property and Chris was an excellent host. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

john g., WILLIAMSBURG

Woodchurch Stay
Enjoyable stay in a small village in Kent.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A peaceful country oasis.
Property lived up to all our expectations. Very well equipped with all the amenities one could ask for. Beautiful location in a very quiet village but still close to transportation and local groceries available. We were delighted with our decision to stay and highly recommend it to anyone considering a "get away" Host went out of his way to make sure we were settled comfortably. Five star all the way
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Finnbar C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage in ideal location
The 400yr old cottage is full of character and yet has all the creature comforts you could wish for. It’s well furnished and it’s obvious that the owner has spent time there as everything is well thought through, with mood lighting etc. Chris the owner was a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant
We had a wonderful few days in School House. The property was so well equipped and so clean it was a pleasure to stay. We had brilliant weather and saw lots of the local attractions. Thank you to Chris, it is our second visit, it won’t be the last. The Spencer’s and the Newman’s.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Beautiful
Fantastic hosts, beautiful property (secure garden for our dog and the kids loved the loft room), gorgeous weather! Perfect xx Visited some stunning places, to name a few, bluebells at Hole Park, Dungeness, Rye and took the steam train from Tenterden to Bodiam Castle. Highly recommend staying here xxx Thanks Chris
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

tony w.

Liked: Cleanliness
A brilliant Christmas
This was the ideal property to spend Christmas in with our family .Beautifully and tastefully decorated with masses of character Brilliantly located for Hythe , Tenterden and Dungeness ( to name a few) two nice pubs almost opposite and a lovely church..pretty much in the ( stunning) back garden. Truly wonderful stay. Chris , the owner, couldn't have been more helpful. One of the best "away" stays we have ever had .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend away in a cosy cottage
Lovely weekend away with family in this lovely warm and cosy cottage. Good village location, very picturesque cottage that’s well stocked (kitchen staples & cookware, books, DVDs, games, firewood etc). Relaxed and chilled out check in/out, comfortable stay and would recommend/stay again! Our dog was welcome too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janice A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Character cottage perfection in Kent
A lovely Cottage and perfect for exploring Kent.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021