Title: Beautiful Countryside cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful Countryside cottage Vacation home in Ashford with kitchen ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46150000/46149900/46149826/41495a62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46150000/46149900/46149826/c9d79162.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46150000/46149900/46149826/5b1b3cd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46150000/46149900/46149826/8a34a3af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46150000/46149900/46149826/w1006h688x6y0-19fb53a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on a beautiful lane, The Gate House offers a serene retreat with views of the surrounding farm land. Unwind in the cosy front room, listen to wildlife sounds or take an evening stroll near the village of Headcorn and Smarden. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Countryside cottage Lillibelles has 3 bedrooms ,one main bathroom and an en suite to the master bedroom. The views across the farm land from the cosy front room and the lovely open plan kitchen diner are a real treat! The gate house is a wonderful place to relax and listen to the wild life or the lion's roar from the near by sanctuary. The gate house is nestled on a beautiful lane, perfect for evening walks and within close proximity to the lovely village of Headcorn and Smarden. Beauty Treatments or afternoon tea, with or without fizz – Pamper yourself during your stay, please feel free to enquire! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22610000/22606100/22606007/8478d105.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A pretty 4\* detached rural holiday cottage in the heart of the Kent countryside Tonbridge - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 80 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=22606007&PinnedHotelID=22606007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76810000/76802800/76802777/w1612h1080x154y0-987f6999.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside Stable Cottage, Hunton Yalding Maidstone Hunton - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=76802777&PinnedHotelID=76802777&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118850000/118846200/118846151/ad0cd67e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2BD Country Bungalow on Working Farm in Kent Countryside Detling - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=118846151&PinnedHotelID=118846151&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33584900/33584886/7fd86d20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Delightful pet-friendly oast with enclosed garden on Kent/Sussex border near Rye Tenterden - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 129 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=33584886&PinnedHotelID=33584886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74020000/74014400/74014325/bbd28179.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Cosy unique luxurious River Boat with Castle Views in Maidstone Lady Florence. 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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 Vrbo Property Beautiful Countryside Ashford Beautiful Countryside cottage Ashford Beautiful Countryside cottage Private vacation home Beautiful Countryside cottage Private vacation home Ashford ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.165962,0.656418&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kfiwHse_C%3FW%3FY%40W%3FY%40W%40Y%40W%40Y%40W%40W%40YBWBWBWBWBWBWBWDWDWBWDUDWDUDWFUDUFUFUDUHUFUFSFUHSFSHSFSHSHSJQHSHQHQJQHOJQJQJOJOJOJOJMJOLMJMLMLMJKLMLKLKLKLILKLILINGLILGLINGNELGLENENELENENCNCLCNANCNANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNDLBNDNDLDNDLFNDLFNHLFLHLFNHLJLHLJLHLJLJJLLJLLJLLLJLJNLLJNJNJNJPJNHPJNHPJPHRHPHPHRHRHRFRHRHRFTFRFTFTFTFTDTFTDTFVDTDVBTDVDVBVDVBVBVBVBVBV%40V%40XBV%40V%40X%40V%40X%3FV%40X%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FXAV%3FXAVAXAVAVCXAVAVCVCXCVCVCVEVCVETEVCVETEVGTETGVETGTGTGRGTGTGRIRITGRIRIPIRIPIRIPKPIPKPINKPKNKNKNKNMNKLKLMLKLMLMLKJMJMJMJMHMJMHOHMHMFMHOFMFOFMDOFMDODOBMDOBOBOBMBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAOAOCMCOCOCOEMCOEOEMGMEOGOGMGMIMGOIMIMIMIMKMKMKMKMKKMMMMKKOMMKMKOKOKOKOKOKOKQIQKQIQIQIQKSISIQGSISGUISGSGUGUISEUGUGUEWGUEUEWEUEWCWEUEWCWCWCWCWCYCWCWAWAYAWAWAYAWAY%3FWAY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iDaK6-iYPpBKLBFwKgTZ7cn_r9o=) Ashford, ENG #### What's nearby - The Big Cat Sanctuary - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Leeds Castle - 13 min drive - 16.3 km - Canterbury Cathedral - 35 min drive - 47.5 km - Brands Hatch Circuit - 38 min drive - 54.2 km - Bluewater Shopping Centre - 41 min drive - 60.1 km #### Getting around - Ashford Headcorn Station - 4 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 95 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Queens Head - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bell And Jorrocks - ‬10 min drive - ‪Tap 17 micro bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Pepper Box Inn - ‬15 min drive - ‪Kings Head - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Countryside cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful Countryside cottage? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful Countryside cottage? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful Countryside cottage located? > Situated in Ashford, this vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from St. Michael the Archangel and within 6 mi (10 km) of Weald of Kent Golf Club and Chart Hills Golf Club. All Saints Church Biddenden and Biddenden Vineyards are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful Countryside cottage Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Deborah T. Aug 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a very enjoyable stay. Property was very comfortable and had everything we needed, including air conditioning. ##### Deborah T. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah B. May 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfec country retreat Lovely stay perfect location for visiting Sissinghurst which was the purpose for our visit ##### Sarah B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### A Maxine W. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very peaceful A very pleasant property in a very quiet location but easy reach of Headcorn. ##### A Maxine W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle O. Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little gem Amazing little retreat, highly recommend ##### Michelle O. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michelle g. Feb 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely property As described, modern and welcoming. Plenty of parking. Lovely and warm, host was excellent quick to reply and friendly. ##### michelle g. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie G. Oct 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect break in chalet style property Property was lovely & comfortable.well equipped.Nice and clean.host was lovely and couldnt do enough but left us to enyoy the break.was at hand if needed.Perfect for the dogs.would recommend and stay again ##### Debbie G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### julian w. Sep 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely weekend break Everything we needed. An ideal location. The host was very friendly and available if needed. A lovely relaxing time. ##### julian w. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Donna Y. Aug 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Property itself was good for what we needed. 3A3C 1dog!! Secure outside space so our dog could be off lead and free to roam with no concerns of wandering off. Its modern and clean with plenty of room fornus all. Pictures are slightly outdated in that so features have changed the garden is much more established now but the room/bed layout is the the same. Fully equipped kitchen.We met both owners within 1hr of being in the property, really friendly and checked we had everything needed.In terms of location, we didnt struggle to find it at all. Plenty of parking and 5min drive to local quaint high street. Any walking you want to do does involve some lanes with no paths so be aware. We found a public footpath route which rakes you round the back of the big Cat sanctuary which was a lot of fun.Drove to Port Lympne, took approx 45mins.Lovely stay. ##### Donna Y. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey B. Aug 11, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend break Everything we needed better than the pictures, good facilities and space had a lovely time plenty to do around the area ##### Tracey B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly L. Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic! We have had a fabulous week in the lodge. Stacy was there to meet us and was on hand if we need anything. The lodge was clean and spacious and well equipped with everything we needed, in a perfect location. We loved listening to the lions too and hope to come back soon! ##### Kelly L. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tihomir P. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great host and lovely spacious place! Despite all the rain, we enjoyed our holiday and would love to return back, hopefully next year for a longer time.The location was beautiful, and prompt instructions were given in advance on how to enter the property. The kitchen was big, nice and clean, the bathrooms were clean, and we had a lovely hot water all the time, which my little girl really enjoyed. My dog was happy with the size of the garden, and I left him without the lead to run out without the fear that he would run away.Due to the rain all the time we couldn't enjoy the barbecue outside, but that was not a problem. It was nice and cosy indoors with plenty of games that we could spend the time together.On the last day, my little girl forgot her soft toy, and she found out on the way home that she was missing it. Thankfully, the host was kind enough to post it back to me and reunite my girl with her toy.Lovely place and we will come back again! ##### Tihomir P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lynn m. Jul 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable stay in well equiped cottage Nice little quirky cottage, cosy and comfortable. Air conditioning if required. Watch out for a few steps inside as it is on a couple of levels. Lovely big well equiped kitchen. Beds are low but comfortable. Other than the 4.30 cockeral alarm call would recommend! ##### lynn m. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jennifer W. May 10, 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Clean cottage with no amenities When we arrived, hostess came out and said she would meet us at the cottage. She did not come. In an email the day before, she said they do not provide towels. Zero towels in the cottage. Who travels with bath towels? Sent email to say there is about half roll of toilet paper in each bathroom. Can we have more? No answer. Later I emailed there is no hand soap. No answer . She is next door! I went to her gate, locked and no answer to my call. Went back in the morning and called out and a man came. He did not introduce himself or welcome me and said no they do not provide hands soap or toilet paper. What?I insisted on toilet paper which I was given silently. If you go, enjoy the nice cottage but be aware you need your own towels, kitchen cloths, hand soap and toilet paper. That does not fit in my suitcase! ##### Jennifer W. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terence B. Aug 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Your web site was a little iffy, one part said ok for children . Then not suitable. The place was excellent and the property owners were very kind and helpful. A nice peaceful holiday. ##### Terence B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hilary Oct 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Hilary Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Alan B. May 2, 2025 ##### Alan B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025