Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4* Gold Visit England

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

About this cottage rental

Situated in Royal Tunbridge Wells, this charming cottage for $194 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. A stylish new cottage awarded 4* Gold Visit England Flying Horse Cottage is a rural retreat less than an hour from London by train and taxi and only 45 minutes drive from Gatwick Airport. The cottage is perched on a ridge in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Cottage has 2 bedrooms both ensuite, luxury underfloor gas heating throughout and a wood burning stove. There are two outdoor seating areas, a paved terrace at the front of the cottage with glorious views and a decking viewing platform with built in seats at the rear of the cottage. Both these areas can be accessed directly from the living area via sliding doors and a french window. The cottage is set in 4 acres of pasture and woodland. Across the lane there is an area of private heathland with a bird hide for guest's use overlooking the 450 acre RSPB Nature Reserve. The bird hide is fully equipped so that guests can enjoy the countryside in all weather - bird watching, sketching or simply chilling with a drink and enjoying the magnificent views and sunsets. The RSPB nature reserve which is grazed during summer months by Exmoor ponies contains a wide variety of habitats including heathland, woodland, a stream and mire leads directly the dramatic sandstone outcrops at Eridge Rocks a Site of Special Scientific Interest. At the far corner of Broadwater Warren there is also access to Harrisons Rocks. Both places are great picnic spots and provide some of the best rock climbing in Southern England. Detailed Description of Rooms: Bedroom 1: Has a king-size bed, TV, and sliding patio doors leading directly onto the terrace. It has an ensuite walk-in wetroom with a panamera digital shower. Bedroom 2: Has a super-king bed, TV, window with views over pasture and woodland and ensuite bathroom with steel "Bette" bath. Kitchen Area: contains Bosch gas hob, oven, integrated Bosch fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. The kitchen cabinets are handcrafted in oak. There is a wooden dining table and 4 chairs Living Room: Contains Woodburning Stove, 2 sofas, desk, sea-chest and wall mounted TV. The sea-chest contains a small wicker basket with thermos and glasses, binoculars for guests use. A special feature of the living area is the triangular stained glass window of a kingfisher made by local stained glass artist, Stoney Parsons. The cottage is on one level and fully accessible. Flying Horse Cottage is ideal for couples, families with children over 8 years and business guests. We do not accept dogs except for guide dogs Flying Horse Cottage is the perfect base to explore the immediate area either on foot or bicycle and there are a range of good country pubs all within walking distance. Tunbridge Wells is less that 2 miles away with lots to see, do and great places to stop for a coffee, have a leisurely lunch or a special dinner. There is an excellent farm shop, Fullers, only 1/2 mile away which as well as providing high quality meats, has a well stocked delicatessan and sells fruit, vegetables, eggs and a wide range of groceries. Explore the wider area. Within an hour's drive you can visit Chartwell (Winston Churchill's home) Hever Castle, Penshurst Place, Leeds Castle, two of the finest gardens in England, Sissinghurst and Great Dixter, and Brighton with it's Royal Pavilion and historic Lanes.

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of Royal Tunbridge Wells

Nearby attractions

Victoria and Albert Museum

31.78 miles

Tower of London

30.43 miles

Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4* Gold Visit England

5.0

Outstanding(18 Reviews)

Cottage in Royal Tunbridge Wells

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this cottage rental

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of Royal Tunbridge Wells

Nearby attractions

Victoria and Albert Museum

31.78 miles

Tower of London

30.43 miles

Reviews

5.0/5.0

Outstanding(18 Reviews)

5.0

Dec 2023

This property is perfect if you are looking for peace and tranquility with lovely views but want to be near Tunbridge Wells. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a stay here.

5.0

Apr 2023

The cottage is beautifully designed and thoughtfully laid out. Facilities for people with mobility impairments were appreciated, and the wooden balcony overlooking the woods and farmland a lovely touch - just a shame that the weather wasn't better during our stay. Good location in a rural setting, but close to Tunbridge Wells and main roads. Giny is a great host.

5.0

Mar 2022

Perfect verblijf

Perfect verblijf

Zeer mooie woning, zijn 5 sterren meer dan waard. Lokatie erg mooi en alles zeer verzorgd en compleet. Fijne bedden en goed sanitair.

5.0

Oct 2021

Idyllic cottage for exploring the beautiful gardens of Kent. Not too far from Royal Tunbridge Wells down a quiet country lane is this cozy cottage, comfortable seating area, equipped small kitchen and two double bedrooms one with enormous walk-in shower room. Had a very enjoyable stay and would definitely recommend as perfect accommodation to see the beautiful (when it wasn’t raining) countryside reminding you of the tranquility than can be found in The Garden if England

5.0

Oct 2021

Cozy cottage

Cozy cottage

5.0

Jun 2021

The cottage is in a surprisingly quiet and secluded spot, is not overlooked and has beautiful views out across the countryside. It is easy access to local attractions. The photographs do not do it justice. Is the perfect bolthole to get away from the worries of the world. Hosts are excellent.

5.0

Jun 2021

Perfect bolthole

Perfect bolthole

5.0

Dec 2020

Lovely cottage in beautiful location

Lovely cottage in beautiful location

Well appointed cottage with everything we needed surrounded by beautiful countryside. Great communication with hosts who were really helpful. Well located for walks and things to do. Loved watching the birds feeding in the garden, including morning visits from a woodpecker. Visited the hide,, and though it wasn’t really the weather for bird spotting we did see the ponies!

5.0

Mar 2020

It’s was a lovely peaceful place

It’s was a lovely peaceful place

The first morning when I got up to draw back the curtains and there was a small heard of wild deer looking back at me in the garden, was something special. The place was so well equipped like a home from home.

5.0

Jan 2020

Perfect location for a restful break!

Perfect location for a restful break!

Excellent accomodation for 4 with two ensuite bathrooms. Very comfortable beds with the accomodation furnished for 4 with all that you would need. Visiting in January meant that we didnt take advantage of the outside seating but the views from the property are fantastic. Clean and tidy with friendly hosts happy to help in any way they can. Loads to see and do in the area with the cottage being well placed to visit the surrounding towns such as Tunbridge Wells with Canterbury and Ashford not that far away. The cottage has private access to its own bird hide. The surrounding area is a nature lovers paradise withsome great walks. We had Sunday lunch in The George in Frant, good food, good beer and very friendly staff. All in all a relaxing time was had after the Christmas & New Year festivities. Well worth booking!

5.0

Dec 2019

Very pleasant accommodation

Very pleasant accommodation

A very nice place to rest, cook and enjoy the countryside.

5.0

Dec 2019

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage

Great hosts. Wonderful location. Pretty cottage. Could not have been better. Highly recommended.

2.5

Nov 2019

excellent

5.0

Sep 2019

Beautiful Location

Beautiful Location

We have just had a wonderful stay at Flying Horse Cottage, the Cottage is set in beautiful surroundings with wonderful views. There are many nature walks to enjoy from the Cottage. Everything you need is supplied and the owner Ginny is a lovely host and always very helpful with tips and advice on the local area and amenities in Tunbridge Wells. We would recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing place to stay. Kind regards Phil & Ann.

5.0

Jan 2019

Lovely property with very welcoming owners

Lovely property with very welcoming owners

Flying Horse Cottage was all that I had hoped it would be, as a special place to celebrate my husband's birthday. The cottage was warm and clean when we arrived, and we appreciated the welcome from the owners. Our grandsons, who visited on the Sunday, loved exploring the woods just below the cottage. We enjoyed walks at Eridge Rocks and Broadwater Warren and would love to explore more of the area.

5.0

Jan 2019

A lovely stay at a lovely place

A lovely stay at a lovely place

We had a very pleasant and comfortable stay with Andrew & Giny (and Lucky, the resident Shetland Pony!). Beautiful country views, clean, cozy and functional accommodation, and just a hop, skip and a jump to town. Seeing the stars clearly in the night sky was amazing. Lovely visits from the local birds, precisely the kind of place to stay for those looking for peace, quiet and serenity. We will be back! Sincerly, Kris, Amber & Wolf

5.0

Nov 2018

Wonderful holiday house in beautiful location!

Wonderful holiday house in beautiful location!

We had a fantastic stay at Flying Horse Cottage. Very well-equipped, beautiful modern bathrooms, comfortable bedrooms and a warm welcome from Giny. We had great fun exploring the woodland attached to the cottage and the children loved feeding Lucky the horse his morning carrot! Best of all for those seeking a birdwatching break, the garden and surrounding woodland is teeming with bird life. It was a delight to see a wide variety of birds (tits, nuthatches, robins, magpies etc) at the garden feeders and we appreciated the bird hide built on the cottage land, where we spotted fieldfares and peregrines. The cottage is a few steps away from RSPB Broadwater Warren where we walked the nature trails everyday. We cannot recommend Flying Horse Cottage highly enough - one of the best holidays we have had!

5.0

Jul 2018

Absolutely perfect! We were so happy with it al

Absolutely perfect! We were so happy with it al

We were so happy with the whole setup! the cottage had everything we needed, and more . Very clean and so pretty! The views were spectacular, and Lucky the horse was just a treat every morning! We would definitely recommend this cottage and would stay here again and again, as we have friends who live in Tunbridge Wells! I wouldn't even TRY to look for another place to stay, as this was just so perfect for us. We were very comfortable here! Thank you Giny for the wonderful experience, everything was just wonderful :)

5.0

Mar 2018

Absolutely wonderful

Absolutely wonderful

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful cottage. Everything is finished to a very high standard, and the cottage is equipped with everything one could need. It is in a beautiful setting, and watching the wildlife added to our stay. Thank you to the owners who although we did not meet,as they were away, were very communicative and pleasant in their e-mails. We loved it, and will look forward to staying there again when occasion arises.

5.0

Feb 2018

A warm and welcomimg cottage, Giny and Andrew were perfect hosts, there for anything we needed

A warm and welcomimg cottage, Giny and Andrew were perfect hosts, there for anything we needed

Spacious, very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. set in lovely countryside with just the birds for company, oh and the lovely pony just outside in the field. Lots of extra little touches including some herbal teas and fresh flowers on the table. The 2 outside spaces are great, one gets the sun in the morning and the other in the afternoon/evening. A perfect place to relax.

5.0

May 2017

An absolute gem, in a stunning location - perfect!

An absolute gem, in a stunning location - perfect!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage is extremely well equipped and comfortable and the views of the Kent countryside are truly glorious.The visiting wildlife are an added bonus! Very friendly, helpful and discrete hosts and we can't wait to return.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Royal Tunbridge Wells?

The average price for a rental in Royal Tunbridge Wells is $119 per night. This rental is $75 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4* Gold Visit England. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4* Gold Visit England pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4* Gold Visit England?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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About this cottage rental

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Map of Royal Tunbridge Wells

Nearby attractions

Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4* Gold Visit England

Cottage in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Royal Tunbridge Wells

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Royal Tunbridge Wells?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4* Gold Visit England pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4* Gold Visit England?

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