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

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Outdoor spa tub
Interior
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed In outside spaces only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs must be kept on lead.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Oak Cottage Situated Leeds Castle maidstone
Oak Situated Leeds Castle maidstone
Oak Situated Close To Leeds
Oak Cottage Situated Close to Leeds Castle
family pet friendly situated close to Leeds castle great walks

About the neighborhood

Map
maidstone, ENG

What's nearby

  • Leeds Castle - 4 min drive
  • Mote Park - 9 min drive
  • The Big Cat Sanctuary - 19 min drive
  • Historic Dockyard Chatham - 21 min drive
  • Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 27 min drive

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.?

Check-out 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. Wear 'm Out and Mote Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Maidstone Harrietsham Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Agnes L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

kayleigh P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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

carol c.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

j. P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Nikkita P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Marion B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Julia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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