The Bothy is a delightful rural retreat, surrounded by wildflower meadows, pastures and woodland adjacent to Hemsted Forest. The beautifully restored 200 year old detached cottage is situated on a small, peaceful, working farm with hens, geese and ponies in the paddock. On hot summer days - when you have tired of sitting in your sun-trap patio - the climate control air-conditioning in the cottage is a welcome relief; or relax in the Shepherds Hut with a good book. The living-area is open-plan and comfortably-furnished throughout, with long country views from all windows. Despite its secluded location, The Bothy is close to the picturesque country town of Cranbrook, and Tenterden with its varied mix of restaurants, shops, pubs, coffee shops and leisure centre. Ideally situated for visiting the many National Trust properties: Sissinghurst and Bodiam, the famous gardens at Great Dixter and the vineyards at Biddenden. With Angora goats to pet and space to roam, this is the perfect holiday for all the family to enjoy. Guests are invited to enjoy the owner's private wood and property or relax in the shepherd's hut. Short breaks by request only.

Shop: 2 miles Pub: 2 miles Coast: 19 miles


Ground Floor:

Sitting Room is spacious with comfortable sitting area, TV/Sky/DVD, dining table, four chairs and patio doors to garden

Kitchen Area with dishwasher, fridge/freezer, electric cooker, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer

Bedroom 1 with a king size bed, bedside cabinets, dressing table and wardrobe

Bedroom 2 with 2' 6" twin beds with carved oak headboards, bedside table and dressing table

Shower Room with a double walk-in shower, heated towel rail, washbasin and w.c.


Garden: Achieved a gold in Kent Wildlife Trust's Wild About Gardens Awards Scheme 2018. Pretty patio garden with garden furniture, barbecue and lovely views over fields towards the forest.

Parking: Ample in front of property.

Heating: Heating and air conditioning with climate control.

Notes: Short breaks on request only.

House Rules

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed


- 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin

- 1 bathroom with double walk-in shower and WC

- Electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer

- Welcome pack

- Air conditioning with climate control

- Travel Cot and high chair available on request

- SkyTV and DVD player

- Patio garden with furniture and BBQ

- Ample private parking

- Beach 19 miles, pub and shop 2 miles


Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed


- 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin

- 1 bathroom with double walk-in shower and WC

- Electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer

- Welcome pack

- Air conditioning with climate control

- Travel Cot and high chair available on request

- SkyTV and DVD player

- Patio garden with furniture and BBQ

- Ample private parking

- Beach 19 miles, pub and shop 2 miles



Host Terms & Conditions

The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.

Full travel and key collection instructions will be emailed directly to you upon receipt of full payment.