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Lakeside Oast

Rolvenden, near Cranbrook, Kent
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
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At a glance

  • Charming oast house within 3 acres of shared grounds boasting a fishing lake available for use
  • Brimming with fabulous original features including traditional wood beams, a wood burner and oak floors
  • Historic locations, award-winning vineyards, kayak boating base and golf courses on your doorstep
Property code: OC-L30681

This historic property is full of charm, with curved walls, wooden beams and a coned roof preserved from its days as a 19th-century single kiln oast house. With a spacious garden and stylish, generously sized interiors it’s perfect for up to six guests and one canine companion. Soak up your natural surroundings, visit medieval towns or head to the coast while staying in the High Weald National Landscape.

Step inside to find yourself in the open-plan lounge/diner with a wooden beamed ceiling, a wood burner and tones of grey, white and red throughout. An elegant wooden dining table with six green, high-back chairs sits beside a chic mirror and shelving unit. Continue into the circular kitchen with fitted blue units and black granite countertops. In the centre of the space is an island. Climb the stairs to reach a round, super-king-size bedroom decorated in white and grey with a curved staircase (with no handrail) leading to an en-suite and a reading nook. Also on the first floor is a family bathroom with a roll-top bath, a twin room and a double. Outside is an enclosed grassy garden within three acres of shared land with a fishing lake. There is also private parking for three cars.

During your trip to southern England, you’ll be 1 mile from Rolvenden village – home to two local pubs and an old windmill. Take your four-legged friend for a sniff around the impressive 14th-century Bodiam Castle (6 miles) with a moat, tall towers and a cafe. South of here, you can hop on a steam train from Kent and East Sussex Railway (6 miles) to Tenterden town (4 miles). Spend a day in Rye (10.5 miles), see the Battle of Hastings Museum (14.5 miles) or head to the dog-friendly Glyne Gap Beach (21.5 miles).

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 double, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 separate ground-floor WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob, American-style fridge/freezer, additional fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner – first basket of logs supplied
  • Smart TV with Netflix and Prime
  • Enclosed garden with patio seating and charcoal BBQ (BBQ shared with other cottages)
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Shop and pub 1.5 miles, beach 14.5 miles
  • On-site shared fishing lake operating on a catch-and-release policy (charges apply) - children must be supervised near the water at all times
  • Please note, the curved staircase up to the snug is open with no handrail
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Powell

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

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Reviewed by Anthony 10th November 2025

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Excellent facilities in a remote but very enjoyable location. Can see how the facilities in the gardens would be very enjoyable in the spring and summer months.

Reviewed by Laurence 21st September 2025

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Reviewed by Carla 11th July 2025

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We really enjoyed our stay in this charming cottage in Rolvenden. The surrounding area is beautiful and offers plenty of opportunities to explore both Kent and Sussex. The cottage itsellf is fully equipped, with a fully equipped kitchen and beautiful, well-maintained bathrooms. Everything was perfectly arranged. The hosts, (Heather & James) were inRead morecredibly friendly and welcoming, wich made our stay even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!! Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 19th June 2025

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.