Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner in Kent

Old Rectory Lodge, Sittingbourne, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Sittingbourne sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Forming part of a courtyard and adjoining the Old Rectory, the Lodge - which has been refurbished - was built in 1868 from Kentish ragstone. Sitting in a tiny hamlet by the church of St. Catherine, which was designed by Edward Welby Pugin, the property is set within 4 acres of the owner’s grounds and is ideally placed for walking and exploring this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Kent’s major independent brewery can be toured at Faversham, and trips made to the coast at Whitstable (where oysters can be enjoyed) or sandy beaches at Herne Bay. Historic Canterbury and the Channel Tunnel are within easy driving distance. Shops 1 mile.

Living room with open fire and sofa-bed (for +2). Modern fitted kitchen/dining room with breakfast bar and door to decked area. First floor: Two bedrooms; one double and one twin, each with sloping ceiling. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

Wysteria Cottage, Pembury, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Pembury sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: A pretty converted coach house in the grounds of the owners’ Georgian house, with its own small garden. An excellent holiday retreat in the Weald of Kent, near the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. A narrow road leads to the village and there are many historic houses and beautiful gardens within easy driving distance; including Chartwell and Hever and Leeds Castles. Sissinghurst (NT) gardens are spread over the site of a medieval moated manor and are now one of England’s greatest and most popular gardens. Easy access to London and the Eurostar to France via Ashford. Shop 1 mile.

Entrance hall. Cosy sitting-room with electric fire. Dining room with open fire. Small, fitted kitchen overlooking owners’ attractive garden. Bathroom with over-bath electric shower and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Both with wash basins.

Treacle Cottage, West Hythe, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £301 to £582

Self catering accommodation in West Hythe sleeps 2.

Features include: Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Open Fire • Easy Walking Access

Accommodation overview: Treacle Den and Treacle Cottage are two cosy little cottages ideal for couples looking for somewhere to get away from it all. Situated in the grounds of the owner’s home on a quiet lane in the countryside both cottages are cleverly arranged for maximum privacy ensuring a peaceful retreat. Within 100 yards of the cottages lies an excellent local pub that enjoys a superb reputation for its restaurant. Traditionally beamed the pub takes its name Botolph’s Bridge from the local legends surrounding St Botolph a 7th-century monk. There is an excellent selection of beaches to explore all within 3 miles and many beautiful walks including the Royal Military Canal which has recently seen improvements for walkers and cyclists. There are many local villages gardens museums monuments and castles well worth a visit. The cottages sit conveniently within a few minutes’ drive of the motorway yet each enjoys a tranquil spot with countryside to the front and views of Lympne Castle across the fields to the rear. West Hythe is a tiny hamlet within 3 miles of Hythe Dymchurch and Lympne. Set in a conservation area with excellent local walks.. Sitting room with wood-burning stove and dining area. Well-equipped kitchen. Double bedroom with 5’ bed. Shower room/WC.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Butterfly Cottage, Whitstable, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Whitstable sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Just a short stroll to the beach and harbour is this restored, adjoining Victorian holiday cottage over three floors, with wooden shutters and floors, open fireplace, wood-burning stove and 130ft enclosed garden with decked terrace. Explore the winding alleys of Whitstable, once the haunt of smugglers, down to the beach - one of the very few in the country that boast a pub! Take advantage of the local oysters and freshly-landed fish, along with the popular Whitstable Ale. Shop and pub 300 yards.

Living/dining room with open fire. Dining room with wood-burning stove and window shutters. Two steps down to kitchen with breakfast area and oak work tops. Wooden floors throughout. Wet room with toilet. First floor: Two bedrooms, each with ornamental fireplace; one double, one twin. Second floor: Double bedroom with sloping ceiling and en-suite bathroom with toilet.

Pocket Cottage, Tenterden, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £224 to £523

Self catering accommodation in Tenterden sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Built in 1851 cosy Pocket Cottage is tucked away down a quiet road in the heart of the old Cinque Port town of Tenderden just 100 yards from its wide tree lined High Street. With its wealth of beautiful historic buildings and interesting shops and restaurants Tenderden certainly befits its description as the 'Jewel of the Weald' and is ideally located for exploring the 'Garden of England'. Leeds Castle Sissinghurst Castle gardens and Scotney Castle gardens are within easy reach whilst further afield but well worth a visit is Canterbury with its magnificent cathedral. Dover for day trips to France the charming fishing port of Rye and Camber Sands are easily accessible. Shops and pubs 100 yards.

Sitting room with dining area and wood burner. Small modern fitted kitchen. Steep stairs to first floor: Double bedroom. Bathroom/W.C. (shower attachment).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

The Barn, Crundale, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Crundale sleeps 12.

Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Detached • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: This uniquely converted beamed barn, is situated in the depths of the Kentish countryside with beautiful views yet only 7 miles from Canterbury. The Barn enjoys some specially commissioned stained glass panels which beautifully illuminate the kitchen, dining area and conservatory. There are also some individual sculptures for guests to enjoy both inside and outside the house. The property is set in almost 2 acres of gardens which exude peace and tranquillity, and have been divided into different areas, one of which boasts a water feature. There is a large outdoor chess board and the garden, which is partly lit at night, also houses an indoor heated swimming pool. Beyond the garden lie fields and countryside which are great for walking and bird-watching.
The property is ideally placed for visiting historic Canterbury, which offers a rich slice through two thousand years of history, with Roman and early Christian ruins, a Norman castle and a famous cathedral that dominates a medieval warren of time-skewed Tudor buildings. Ashford is ideal for shopping at the Designer Outlet. Trips to Paris can be taken from Ashford International Station or Dover is also nearby for ferries to France. Dover also has a castle perched high on the famous White Cliffs, and Second World War tunnels. Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is ideal for children and houses hundreds of rare animals including elephants, tigers and lions amongst many others. The mansion is surrounded by 15 acres of spectacular gardens and has a mural room depicting over 300 animals and birds from South East Asia. Shops 4 miles, pub serving good food, 200 yards.

Step to entrance. Large beamed living room with open fire, maple floor, huge inglenook and French doors to terrace. Dining room with terracotta-tiled floor. Well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen with terracotta-tiled floor and living/dining area. Second kitchen with living/breakfast area. Conservatory with slate floor and stained glass windows. Three double bedrooms. Bunk bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Shower room. Separate toilet. First floor: Galleried bridge landing leading to beamed double bedroom with sloping ceiling, oak floor and superb countryside views. Beamed twin bedroom with sloping ceiling. Bathroom with bidet and toilet. Shower room with toilet.

Heron Cottages - Honeysuckle Cottage, Biddenden, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Biddenden sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: These two delightful holiday cottages enjoy an idyllic setting, surrounded by trees and an abundance of wildlife, in six acres of shared grounds. Converted from former stable buildings, both cottages overlook the lake where herons, kingfishers and moorhens can be spotted, and benefit from views over the surrounding Kent farmland, each with its own patio from which the country air and unspoilt scenery can be enjoyed. This is a genuine rural haven, far from major roads and an excellent area for walkers, it is accessed along a farm road and has many good foot paths to explore. Within easy reach are the famous Sissinghurst Castle Garden and Smallhythe Place, featuring the Dame Ellen Terry Museum and a timbered, 16th-century yeoman’s home. The magnificent cathedral city of Canterbury and the beach at Camber Sands are both 20 miles away. Golf, tennis and riding are available locally. Shop 1½ miles, nearest pub just over a mile away.

These two cottages are furnished to similarly comfortable standards throughout, and enjoy identical layouts. Each has an attractive, spacious living/dining room with open fire, rugs on wooden floor, door to terrace, and large window overlooking lake. Small, well-equipped kitchen. First floor: Two small, pretty carpeted bedrooms; one twin and one double. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Very low sloping ceilings and doorways throughout first floor (limited headroom).

Laurel Cottage, Tenterden, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from: £237 to £523

Self catering accommodation in Tenterden sleeps 3.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: From its pretty weather boarded exterior to its heavily beamed interior featuring a large inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove this 18th century cottage is filled with character and charm. Enjoying its own garden it adjoins the owner's home on the fringes of Tenterden a delightful country town with interesting shops restaurants vineyard and station for the Kent and Sussex Steam Railway's journeys to Bodiam Castle. Glorious gardens at Sissinghurst and Scotney Castle. Within easy reach are Hastings Rye RSPB Dungerness Leeds Castle and Camber Sands. Fishing golf and riding nearby. Pub and shop 1 mile.

Sitting room with dining area and wood burning stove. Small galley kitchen with breakfast bar. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). Steep narrow stairs to first floor: Double bedroom. Single bedroom.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143