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Beautiful barn with private log fired hot tub overlooking the North Downs.

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Interior
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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maidstone, ENG
  • Leeds Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mote Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Kent Life
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Rochester (RCS)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2nd bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

3rd bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

master

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful barn with private log fired hot tub overlooking the North Downs.

Oak Cottage is a beautiful holiday home nestled at the foot of the North Downs on the outskirts of Maidstone in a small village called Harrietsham. We are known for our outstanding views, abundant wildlife and fantastic walks. We are located on a small holding with Alpacas, Pigs a sheep called Boo and various birds which you are more than welcome to pet and feed. Oak Cottage is light and airy with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and large patio doors leading to an open plan kitchen lounge area with everything you need for a comfortable stay. A hallway leads onto a separate large shower room and three bedrooms. The master bedroom, with a king-sized bed, is decorated in a cool colour scheme. Along the hall is another charming and pretty double bedroom decorated in a country cottage design which can be made into 2 single beds. The third bedroom has a double bed with a single bed above for added guests. Outside the cottage, there is a secluded patio and garden area with a table and seating for six people.
At Stable Oak cottages we are all about the finer details. If you would like to personalise your stay, we do offer some additional extras like our breakfast hampers, romantic treat hampers, afternoon tea and can also arrange for the cottage to have decorations for those special occasions. Please do contact us if you know would like to find out more.

Property manager

laurain wallace
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Dogs must be kept on lead.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed In outside spaces only.
We have a septic tank and only toilet paper must b

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 7
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maidstone

Located in Maidstone, this cottage is in a rural area. Bearsted Golf Club and Weald of Kent Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Stoneacre and Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway. Travelling with kids? Consider Kent Science Park and Kent Life. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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maidstone, ENG

What's nearby

  • Leeds Castle - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mote Park - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Stoneacre - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Kent Life - 10 min drive - 13.6 km
  • The Big Cat Sanctuary - 19 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Maidstone Harrietsham Station - 18 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Potting Shed - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bp Pulse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Queens Head - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful barn with private log fired hot tub overlooking the North Downs. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful barn with private log fired hot tub overlooking the North Downs.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful barn with private log fired hot tub overlooking the North Downs.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful barn with private log fired hot tub overlooking the North Downs. located?

This family-friendly Maidstone cottage is located in a rural location, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Leeds Castle, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Stoneacre and Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway. Mote Park and Kent Downs are also within 6 miles (10 km). Maidstone Harrietsham Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
Rented two cottages, Oak and Willow for big family stay. Fantastic week. Great cottages, super friendly management (and great baking!) and a wonderful location for walks and sightseeing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
We had the most wonderful stay at our little cottage in Harrietsham! Laurain was a lovely host and delighted us with delicious homemade muffins and fresh eggs from her hens. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and comfortable. We really could not have asked for more for our holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding retreat location
I cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed staying here. The house was clean, inviting, warm, and well positioned for comfort. The hostess set out fresh baked bread and muffins, butter, milk, eggs, coffee—everything we needed for a delicious breakfast to get our mornings going. The linens were soft and fresh, and beds were quite comfortable. We absolutely will stay here in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnes L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation
Lovely and clean. The added bonus is the alpacas which the children got to feed. Homemade cakes, butter, bread and milk on arrival was such a lovely touch. The hot tub is also amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent family break in Oak Cottage
Beautifully kept holiday cottage run by friendly helpful owners. Our year old grandson loved being taken to feed the alpacas, not to mention Bella the pig. The cottage is well equipped and comfortable. We all enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family break
Lovely rustic cottage with a hot tub too! Excellent location for local walks and close pubs and amenities. My girls loved the alpacas and I loved the proximity of the walking to great pubs like the Ringlestone and Dirty Habit. The cottage location is also a short drive from lots of tourist spots like Leeds Castle.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely faultless.
Amazing surroundings and hospitality. I will definitely go again and hopefully for a longer period next time. Hope to see Laurain and Mick in the not too distant future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting, great property!
We stayed in Oak cottage, an absolute gem of a property! We arrived really early but it was no problem for the host Lauraine who couldn't have been more kind and welcoming. Property was clean, plenty big enough overlooking amazing views and gorgeous animals. (With the added hot tub which the children loved!) Lauraine took the children to collect eggs and pet the animals, she was so lovely. We would 100% recommend and would return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

carol c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Harrietsham
We had a lovely stay with our 3 grandchildren. The property was delightful, with the Alpacas in the field next to us. Laurain was lovely. She let the kids feed the animals ( Pigs, Alpacas, Turkeys) , which they loved. Minutes from Leeds Castle and lots of lovely walks. The chalet was spacious, clean and well equipped . Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Notch Stay
We had a great stay in Oak Cottage over the Jubilee weekend. The cottage had everything we needed and more: hot tub, front row view of the farm animals, BBQ and fresh milk, bread, eggs, butter and muffins on arrival! The kitchen was well stocked for home cooking and all the rooms were clean and comfy. Laurain was super friendly and on hand for anything we needed including more logs to heat the log-burning hot tub. Our group of friends plus greyhound would definitely recommend this cottage to groups of friends or families!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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Absolutely fantastic!
What a stay, we all had such a great time. Nothing was too much bother for Laurain, from offering to put the hot tub on for us in time for when we got back to allowing our 3 and 4 year old children help feed the animals. The cottage is beautiful, really cosy and we were left some fresh bread, bacon, butter and cakes which was such a nice touch. The hot tub is a great addition. Thank you so much for having us, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikkita P.

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Absolutely Fantastic In Every Sense!
There would never be a review system lengthy enough for me to explain how amazing this property and its owners were when we stayed! While we were in Kent for work purposes I can truly say that Stable Oak cottages made it feel more like a holiday. Laurain was an absolutely beautiful host who we couldn't recommend enough. She made us feel so welcome and truly at home, to the point where after a days work I would find myself saying 'lets go home'. I would and will continue to recommend this property and experience to anyone. Thank you to you all, we really did not want to leave and hope to return very soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

j. P.

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Good house. Nice hot tub.
A very nice house. Well suited for a company of 5. The number of (large) pots and pans ans especially lids is too few, if you want to cook for yourself. For the rest very well equipped. Beware: Extras (wood for the hot tub, an extra day for the house) are quite expensive. Harrietsham is quite small. The co-op however is sufficient. No need to go any further. The circular walk is nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion B.

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A wonderful family trip
This trip was to meet out first born grandson who lives nearby. We came down as a family and laurain already had the hot tub on for us after the long drive. The fridge fridge was filled with locally produced butter bacon and milk. And it was a nice touch the fresh bread. There was home made date and banana muffins which took the arrival to the next level. Delicious The host was great the following day and took time out of her day to take all of us to visit the animals. River was able to say Alpaca for the first time so his mum thought she was winning on the visit! Bella was the friendly pig who loved to be brushed and have her tummy rubbed, she also enjoyed the apples we gave her. The cottages was immaculate so many thoughtful touches like the childrens cutlery and plates having the heating on for us when we arrived. The beds were so comfortable we all slept well. And it was so lovely to buy some honey too. We leave refreshed and very thankful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

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Urlaub
Es war alles perfekt! Ein wirklich schönes Ferienhaus mit vielen Extras. Die Vermieterin ist sehr bemüht und kümmert sich bestens! Gerne wieder!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cottage in the heart of Kent
Very comfortable cottage, nice alpaca farm, very friendly hosts. Highly recommendable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

kayleigh P.

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Amazing Christmas break 🎅
Such a lovely clean place to stay, and welcoming hosts too. Homemade bread, muffins and fresh eggs on arrival too! My little boy loved the daily opportunities of feeding the chickens & alpacas too. The log fired hot tub was an added extra and loved by us all.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

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Holiday in kent
Had a great time cottage was very spacious very clean and loved the animals owners where lovely and helpful surroundings where idyllic and quiet last but not least was the fantastic hot tub will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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Pleasant short break
Short break staying near family. The property was well located with a private garden with hot tub (enjoyed by the kids). Location good for walks onto the North Downs or visiting Leeds castle. Green space and animals gave a nice relaxed feel. Property bright with enough space and good wifi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by laurain wallace

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My husband and I met whilst working in London on a building site, Mick being a carpenter and myself a decorator. We purchased our small-holding 11 years ago and decided to change the outbuildings into holiday cottages which we built and designed ourselves.
We both now work from home looking after our animals and maintaining the cottages and helping guests have a smooth and enjoyable holiday.

What makes this property unique

There is plentiful parking on site.
Robe and slippers are provided for the hot tub.
Guests are more than welcome to meet and greet our friendly animals.

Languages:

English

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