Escape to the country at this two-bed cottage converted from former stables in Rolvenden, Kent. The property offers up to three guests and one canine companion comfortable accommodation in a lovely village location. Ideal for a small family pack! Smart, light decoration and all mod cons nestle amid this historic building’s characterful rafters, beams and lathe and plaster walls. Set within the grounds of the owners’ Grade II-listed property, guests have the added bonus of using their outdoor swimming pool in warmer months.
This former coach house has been cleverly restored, retaining wonderful beams throughout and a magnificent iron and boarded stall divider providing part of the hallway. Old meets new in the open-plan design of the lounge/diner, with French doors by the table leading onto the covered terrace. The modern kitchen is a generous space, suited to any self-catering endeavour. Laminate flooring throughout the downstairs is practical for any potentially mucky pup! Upstairs, sleeping quarters comprise one stunning double bedroom with a lovely natural feeling from the exposed timber frame and beams, light decor and pine-look furniture. There’s a cosy single bedroom too, also under a charming sloped and beamed ceiling. A covered and furnished pergola area adjoins the house.
Swim in the owner’s pool in the adjacent garden or enjoy a lazy BBQ at your holiday home from home. Or, grab the dog’s lead and head off to explore the village’s pubs, shops and sights including the historic Rolvenden Windmill – stand under the sails (as long as they’re still) for a sense of perspective. The quirky C.M. Booth Collection of Historic Vehicles specialises in Morgan three-wheelers and is worth a visit; well-behaved hounds on leads are welcome too. Kent coastal offerings include Camber (15.5 miles) and vibrant Hastings (17 miles).