2 Bettenham Cottages
Biddenden, KentAt-a-glance details
- Guests 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Preferred changeover day Friday
- Minimum stay 3 nights
- Number of dogs welcome 1
- Acorn rating 3 What's this?
- Reference 021009
About 2 Bettenham Cottages
Immerse yourself in rolling farmland and peaceful countryside. This cosy cottage is the perfect getaway for friends, family and one well behaved dog.Nestled within the tranquil beauty of Kent, this cottage is the place to stay for those wishing to explore the surrounding countryside and visit the historic Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens.
This beautiful cottage once formed part of an original stable block for Bettenham Manor and was converted into farm cottages in the late 1700’s. Facing a quiet country lane, with original beams and a sloping landing ceiling guests are still able to experience a bit of the past. The log-burner and four-seater corner sofa, in the lounge, creates a distinctly cosy atmosphere to add to this experience. There’s also a newly-fitted kitchen and dining area, as well as a downstairs toilet, a walk-in shower and full size bath upstairs. With an enclosed garden, small patioed area and parking for one car at the rear, this cottage has everything you need for a relaxing break.
Sissinghurst Castle Gardens is a 20-minute stroll through the estate and the cottage is in open countryside with plenty of walks in the vicinity. The Three Chimney pub is a 15-minute walk up the road and serves food and is dog-friendly. The cottage is also within an easy drive of the market towns of Tenterden and Cranbrook with a host of charming villages to explore in the area.
The cottage’s location enables guests to visit and enjoy these colourful gardens, which reflect the romance and intimacy of the writings of Vita Sackville-West. Learn how the writer and her husband Harold Nicolson transformed Sissinghurst Castle during the 1930s, discover the arresting architecture of the garden rooms, enjoy panoramic views from the top of the Tower and take a walk around the 450-acre estate.
Why book with us?
- Unrivalled locations
- Free entry to our places
- Award-winning customer service
- Help us care for nature, beauty and history
Our Covid promise
- Postpone or refund with no admin fee
- Enhanced cleaning regime
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Features and facilities
- Cot & high chair available
- Microwave available
- Fridge available
- Freezer available
- Dishwasher available
- Washing machine available
- Tumble dryer not available
- Telephone not available
- Television available
- DVD available
- WiFi* not available
- Open fire / wood burner available
- Garden available
- BBQ available
Layout
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Ground floor
Small entrance lobby, sitting room with log burner, kitchen diner, WC.
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First floor
Landing with sloped ceiling. Two bedrooms: one king size double and one twin which can be made up as a king size double on request. Bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle.
Notes for guests
Access: If you would like a copy of the accessibility guide, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.
Heating: The cottage is heated by electric storage heaters and a wood burning stove in the sitting room. Additional bags of logs are available from Sissinghurst Castle Garden at £5 per bag. Alternatively you can pre-order these when you book.
Landing Ceiling: Due to the historic nature of this building, the landing ceiling is sloped with a maximum headroom of 1830mm and width of 1100mm. There is a protruding skylight handle, 1200mm high, to the top right of the stairs.
Garden: The back garden is accessed from the parking area or via the lounge and is fenced. A small patioed seating area looks down the garden to an established apple tree and backing onto fields.
Parking: Parking is available for one car.
Dog: One well trained dog is welcome at this cottage at no extra charge.
Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm.
Please note: There is no phoneline or WiFi available with a weak mobile signal in the area.
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