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Boldshaves Cottage

Ashford, Kent
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • An atmospheric cottage with heaps of period character and a wood burner for cosy evenings
  • The delightful garden includes a huge lawn, pretty pond and patio for al fresco dining
  • A tranquil base for visiting vineyards, Cinque Port towns and historic houses
Property code: OC-B30323

Located about 2 miles from the small village of Woodchurch, this delightful, detached house is a wonderful retreat for couples or a small family and ideal for keen walkers with many local footpaths straight from the doorstep. Right next door is Boldshaves Garden, which opens regularly for visitors, whilst the area offers two local vineyards within 0.8 miles of the cottage, Woodchurch Wine Estate and Wayfarer Wines where you can take a self-guided tour of the vineyards. This is the Garden of England, and numerous other vineyards are also within easy reach, including Biddenden, 8 miles, and Gusbourne, 3 miles. Visit Tenterden, 4 miles away, for some retail therapy, or hop on the heritage train and travel through beautiful Wealden countryside to Bodiam and its castle. Magnificent Dungeness is 17miles away with its big skies and famed for Derek Jarmans’ Prospect Cottage and the RHDR Railway, and the picturesque town of Rye is 12 miles away, a must-visit for its historic buildings and fascinating shops.

Built around the 16th century, this Grade II-listed cottage boasts period features throughout, including rugged beams, tiled floors and exposed brickwork. The cosy lounge is the heart of the home, with comfortable seating gathered around a huge fireplace housing a wood burner. Throw a log on in the cooler months and enjoy the flickering flames and warm glow. The kitchen is fully equipped for holiday cooking, including a microwave, and has lovely views of the garden. On the other side of the lounge you’ll find the dining room, with a wooden table and chairs, plus a sofa which makes a tempting spot for curling up with a book. The family bathroom is also on the ground floor, and features a free-standing, roll-top bath with a hand-held shower attachment. Spot the hidden staircase – behind a door in the dining room – which is cottage-style with a turn. This takes you up to the two bedrooms, a king-size and a double, both full of atmosphere, with sloping ceilings and beautiful wooden beds. Completing the interior is a study, with space for two people to set up a laptop and catch up with emails if necessary.

The outside space is extensive and impressive, and includes private parking for two cars as well as a large lawn and plenty of mature trees and shrubs. There’s a beautiful but open, unfenced pond. For drinks and meals in the sunshine and under twinkling stars, set up at the table on the patio. Please note that the outside area isn't enclosed (unfenced).

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double
  • 1 bathroom with roll-top bath (with hand-held shower attachment) and WC on the ground floor
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine
  • Wood burner (logs supplied)
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Large, lawned garden with pond and patio with outdoor furniture - please note that the outside area isn't enclosed (unfenced)
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Shop and pub 2 miles, restaurant, 0.5 miles, beach 15 miles
  • Dog bed and dog towel provided 
  • Please note, there is an unfenced pond in the garden
  • Ring doorbell at property acting as nature camera covering the pond. Does not cover the house
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Joice Wisdom

This property is personally managed by Joice.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 5 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Catherine 10th May 2025

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We enjoyed staying at this charming old cottage. It was clean and the beds were comfortable but be aware that the bathroom and toilet is at the other end of the house from the upstairs bedrooms. Kindling, matches and firelighters would have been nice to help light the wood burner as the evenings were still very chilly at the beginning of May. TRead morehe location was amazing. Very tranquil with amazing public footpaths and a chance to listen to nightingales on the nearby Boldshaves estate where you can sign up for a guided walk in May when the birds are actively seeking a mate. Hide

Reviewed by Sonia 6th May 2025

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Wow what a lovely place for a relaxing time. The cottage is beautiful and lovely and clean . The bed is so comfy and the fire is perfect for the evenings. There is everything you could ever need in there. The grounds are stunning and even has a table and chairs and loungers for a hot day with a pond at the end. My doggies were so happy and relaxed.Read more You wont regret booking this little break and I will def be going again Hide

Reviewed by Jade 29th March 2025

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Really lovely place, relaxing stay and we even got a little visiot from a fox on Wednesday which seemed to be tame. Overall I would come here again

Reviewed by Dorinda 8th January 2025

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A lovely cottage set in an idyllic countryside location. The property has loads of character and is very cosy (especially with the woodburning stove). The kitchen is bright and well equipped, and the beds extremely comfortable. The garden is large and teeming with wildlife, with rural walks on the doorstep. It is only a short drive to Rye, TenterRead moreden and Dungeness, with historic houses and gardens nearby to visit, and Vineyards at Woodchurch, Oxney And Tillingham. We will definitely book Boldshaves Cottage again, and are already looking forward to another holiday there. Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 6th January 2025

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Lovely cosy cottage, perfect for walks in the countryside and as a base to explore Kent

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