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Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables.

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Exterior
Beach
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Preston, England
  • Popular LocationWingham Wildlife Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationHowletts Wild Animal Park7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCanterbury Cathedral15 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)99 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables.

This cottage is in a very peaceful location but close to both Canterbury and Sandwich. The seaside towns of Deal, Margate and Whitstable are also very accessible. So instead of being in the busy tourist locations this is a more relaxing option.

Come and enjoy a stress free time in the cosy cottages in the garden of England. Both the cottages are fully equipped with a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, oven, four-ring hob, microwave, butler sink, iron/board, dryer rack, vacuum cleaner, TV/DVD player, WiFi/broadband internet access. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Enjoy a glass of wine relaxing in the private garden with sun loungers, picnic table, parasol and barbecue. Bicycles are available to borrow at your own risk. One very well behaved pet is allowed. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property.

The cottage is located at the edge of a village which has a
small well stocked shop and excellent butcher. There is also a friendly local pub and excellent Copper's café in a garden nursery. All these walking distance.

Twyne cottage is in the grounds of Hardacre House which was built in the first part of the fifteenth century. Its most famous occupant was John Twyne, the last headmaster of St Augustine’s Abbey school and the first of Kings School in Canterbury after the Dissolution in 1541. He was Alderman, Mayor and MP of Canterbury and even spent time in the Tower of London when he offended King Henry VIII! He married Allice Peper of Hampshire in 1525 and they spent many years in Preston.

Property manager

Henrietta Kelly

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

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

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Only 1 well behaved animal or speak to owner

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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

Property is also known as

Twyne; beautiful 5 Star Gold rated cottage in rural Kent Cottage
Twyne; beautiful 5 Star Gold rated cottage in rural Kent Preston

About the area

Canterbury

Located in Canterbury, this cottage is in a rural area. Canterbury Cathedral and Richborough Roman Fort are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Wingham Wildlife Park and Howletts Wild Animal Park. Herne Bay Memorial Park and Dreamland are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Wingham Wildlife Park - 4 min drive
  • Howletts Wild Animal Park - 7 min drive
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 15 min drive
  • Marlowe Theatre - 15 min drive
  • University of Kent - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Ramsgate Minster Station - 9 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Bell Inn - 7 min drive
  • The New Inn - 8 min drive
  • Chopsticks - 6 min drive
  • The Prince of Wales at Hoath - 8 min drive
  • The Rose Inn - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Wingham Wildlife Park and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Grove Ferry Picnic Site. Isle of Thanet and Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Gillian T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dont Stay at Twyne Cottage
Filthy dirty, not acceptable! We left early as soon as we found other accommodation, the host then cancelled our booking online to stop me adding a review of our awful experience at the cottage. We have photos to prove our awful experience if anyone is interested???
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

martin a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country village break
This property is delightful with much character and charm. It is very well equipped indeed and is suitable for a couple or family. The owners are very friendly and helpful and close by in case of any issues. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to revisit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 weeks in Preston
A great holiday cottage well equiped, in a peaceful location, 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom small private garden and off street parking we had the pleasure of staying for 5 weeks the owners are lovely and friendly without being intrusive we would stay again at any time of the year.
Stayed 39 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay!
Back again after a few years. Bigger kids this time, but just as good. David and Henrietta great again. No fuss, no stress, plenty of family time. Best kept secret is the dark skies on clear nights - Milky Way, loads of less bright constellations and meteor showers 😀
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A peaceful haven
Perfect for our needs, lovely village - shop, pub and cafe. Lots of local walks for our dog and close to coast. Warm welcome from owners, very accommodating.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Howard F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A real gem.
We stayed with our little dog for two weeks at Twyne Cottage. It is such a lovely homely cottage with everything that you could require and is so peaceful. Henrietta and David made us so welcome and left us bread, butter, eggs, milk and apple juice to get us started which was really appreciated. If you have a dog there is a quiet park a few hundred yards away and an old orchard directly over the road for walking them. The garden centre in the village, a short walk away, serves excellent food and there is a dog friendly pub opposite it. The cottage is perfect for visiting all the nearby seaside towns and Canterbury all within around a thirty minute drive. If you are looking for a peaceful holiday in lovely surroundings with great hosts you will not find any better than Twyne cottage.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Graham S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy, warm and bright cottage
We stayed in Twyne Cottage for a few weeks whilst awaiting completion of our house purchase. It proved to be a very comfortable, warm and well equipped place in which to spend our time and from which to explore the area around us. It is exceptionally peaceful and also has a lovely little garden to enjoy in the warmer weather. Henrietta and David, our hosts could not have been more welcoming, flexible and helpful. Preston has a great village shop, butchers pub and garden centre with lovely cafe/restaurant. Wingham, just a short drive away has more shops and facilities and the local farm shop is one of the best around. There are great walks straight from the cottage, ideal if you have a dog, plus more within easy driving distance. Those around nearby Goodnestone in particular.
Stayed 77 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phil N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage
location was great, lovely and quiet, lovely beaches a short drive away, cottage had everything you need, kitchen slightly small for cooking and storage but sufficiently well stocked, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Stacy B., Worthing, West Sussex

Lovely Location
Twyne Cottage is in a lovely location. You can take a very short walk to the pub, garden centre (with lovely Coppers Bistro for breakfast, cakes and dinner). There is also a small village shop. Our boys loved the local park just next door, where we could throw the frisbee and play cricket. Also local walks available straight from the cottage. Lot to do within 20/30mins drive. We went to Howletts Zoo, Dover Castle, Whistable, Deal, Sandwich, Joss Bay and Broadstairs! Nice little garden for BBQ's and enjoying the sunshine. Henreitta was a welcoming host with lots of local knowledge. We had a lovely break in Kent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Ronnie W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Finally a holiday!!
Loved our week in Preston. Location and quality of cottage good for what we needed. Perfect for the days out we planned. Had 7 full and fun days. Thanks Henrietta and David for being great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021