Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4* Gold Visit England
Cottage in Royal Tunbridge Wells
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this cottage rental
A stylish new cottage awarded 4* Gold Visit England Flying Horse Cottage is a rural retreat less than an hour from London by train and taxi and only 45 minutes drive from Gatwick Airport. The cottage is perched on a ridge in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Cottage has 2 bedrooms both ensuite, luxury underfloor gas heating throughout and a wood burning stove. There are two outdoor seating areas, a paved terrace at the front of the cottage with glorious views and a decking viewing platform with built in seats at the rear of the cottage. Both these areas can be accessed directly from the living area via sliding doors and a french window.
The cottage is set in 4 acres of pasture and woodland. Across the lane there is an area of private heathland with a bird hide for guest's use overlooking the 450 acre RSPB Nature Reserve. The bird hide is fully equipped so that guests can enjoy the countryside in all weather - bird watching, sketching or simply chilling with a drink and enjoying the magnificent views and sunsets.
The RSPB nature reserve which is grazed during summer months by Exmoor ponies contains a wide variety of habitats including heathland, woodland, a stream and mire leads directly the dramatic sandstone outcrops at Eridge Rocks a Site of Special Scientific Interest. At the far corner of Broadwater Warren there is also access to Harrisons Rocks. Both places are great picnic spots and provide some of the best rock climbing in Southern England.
Detailed Description of Rooms:
Bedroom 1: Has a king-size bed, TV, and sliding patio doors leading directly onto the terrace. It has an ensuite walk-in wetroom with a panamera digital shower.
Bedroom 2: Has a super-king bed, TV, window with views over pasture and woodland and ensuite bathroom with steel "Bette" bath.
Kitchen Area: contains Bosch gas hob, oven, integrated Bosch fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. The kitchen cabinets are handcrafted in oak. There is a wooden dining table and 4 chairs
Living Room: Contains Woodburning Stove, 2 sofas, desk, sea-chest and wall mounted TV. The sea-chest contains a small wicker basket with thermos and glasses, binoculars for guests use. A special feature of the living area is the triangular stained glass window of a kingfisher made by local stained glass artist, Stoney Parsons.
The cottage is on one level and fully accessible.
Flying Horse Cottage is ideal for couples, families with children over 8 years and business guests.
We do not accept dogs except for guide dogs
Flying Horse Cottage is the perfect base to explore the immediate area either on foot or bicycle and there are a range of good country pubs all within walking distance. Tunbridge Wells is less that 2 miles away with lots to see, do and great places to stop for a coffee, have a leisurely lunch or a special dinner.
There is an excellent farm shop, Fullers, only 1/2 mile away which as well as providing high quality meats, has a well stocked delicatessan and sells fruit, vegetables, eggs and a wide range of groceries.
Explore the wider area. Within an hour's drive you can visit Chartwell (Winston Churchill's home) Hever Castle, Penshurst Place, Leeds Castle, two of the finest gardens in England, Sissinghurst and Great Dixter, and Brighton with it's Royal Pavilion and historic Lanes.
The Cottage has 2 bedrooms both ensuite, luxury underfloor gas heating throughout and a wood burning stove. There are two outdoor seating areas, a paved terrace at the front of the cottage with glorious views and a decking viewing platform with built in seats at the rear of the cottage. Both these areas can be accessed directly from the living area via sliding doors and a french window.
The cottage is set in 4 acres of pasture and woodland. Across the lane there is an area of private heathland with a bird hide for guest's use overlooking the 450 acre RSPB Nature Reserve. The bird hide is fully equipped so that guests can enjoy the countryside in all weather - bird watching, sketching or simply chilling with a drink and enjoying the magnificent views and sunsets.
The RSPB nature reserve which is grazed during summer months by Exmoor ponies contains a wide variety of habitats including heathland, woodland, a stream and mire leads directly the dramatic sandstone outcrops at Eridge Rocks a Site of Special Scientific Interest. At the far corner of Broadwater Warren there is also access to Harrisons Rocks. Both places are great picnic spots and provide some of the best rock climbing in Southern England.
Detailed Description of Rooms:
Bedroom 1: Has a king-size bed, TV, and sliding patio doors leading directly onto the terrace. It has an ensuite walk-in wetroom with a panamera digital shower.
Bedroom 2: Has a super-king bed, TV, window with views over pasture and woodland and ensuite bathroom with steel "Bette" bath.
Kitchen Area: contains Bosch gas hob, oven, integrated Bosch fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. The kitchen cabinets are handcrafted in oak. There is a wooden dining table and 4 chairs
Living Room: Contains Woodburning Stove, 2 sofas, desk, sea-chest and wall mounted TV. The sea-chest contains a small wicker basket with thermos and glasses, binoculars for guests use. A special feature of the living area is the triangular stained glass window of a kingfisher made by local stained glass artist, Stoney Parsons.
The cottage is on one level and fully accessible.
Flying Horse Cottage is ideal for couples, families with children over 8 years and business guests.
We do not accept dogs except for guide dogs
Flying Horse Cottage is the perfect base to explore the immediate area either on foot or bicycle and there are a range of good country pubs all within walking distance. Tunbridge Wells is less that 2 miles away with lots to see, do and great places to stop for a coffee, have a leisurely lunch or a special dinner.
There is an excellent farm shop, Fullers, only 1/2 mile away which as well as providing high quality meats, has a well stocked delicatessan and sells fruit, vegetables, eggs and a wide range of groceries.
Explore the wider area. Within an hour's drive you can visit Chartwell (Winston Churchill's home) Hever Castle, Penshurst Place, Leeds Castle, two of the finest gardens in England, Sissinghurst and Great Dixter, and Brighton with it's Royal Pavilion and historic Lanes.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Royal Tunbridge Wells
££££
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Good for short stays, close to Tunbridge Wells, good beds ( could have done with another blanket)
10.0 / 10.0
My wife and I spent a brief honeymoon (4 nights) at Flying Horse Cottage. The cottage was clean, comfortable, well equipped, quiet, and just all-round lovely.
Communication from Giny and Andrew was excellent.
There are beautiful views from the cottage, good outdoor seating areas, and plenty to do in the area, including visiting historic Royal Tonbridge Wells, and lots of scenic outdoor walks to enjoy.
10.0 / 10.0
Close to wonderful gardens (sissinghurst, Great Dixter) and historic properties like Hever castle and Winston Churchill’s home at Chartwell. Comfortable and well furnished.
10.0 / 10.0
This property exceeded all our expectations. The host Ginny was wonderful. The cottage was lovely and well decorated throughout, peaceful, beautiful surroundings, very comfortable beds, great to come home to after a busy day out. Well, kitted out kitchen. Could have stayed a lot longer. Ginny arranged some flowers for our visit on request and we were not disappointed, they were fantastic. Would definitely return.
10.0 / 10.0
This property is perfect if you are looking for peace and tranquility with lovely views but want to be near Tunbridge Wells. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a stay here.
10.0 / 10.0
The cottage is beautifully designed and thoughtfully laid out. Facilities for people with mobility impairments were appreciated, and the wooden balcony overlooking the woods and farmland a lovely touch - just a shame that the weather wasn't better during our stay.
Good location in a rural setting, but close to Tunbridge Wells and main roads.
Giny is a great host.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect verblijf
Zeer mooie woning, zijn 5 sterren meer dan waard. Lokatie erg mooi en alles zeer verzorgd en compleet. Fijne bedden en goed sanitair.
10.0 / 10.0
Cozy cottage
Idyllic cottage for exploring the beautiful gardens of Kent. Not too far from Royal Tunbridge Wells down a quiet country lane is this cozy cottage, comfortable seating area, equipped small kitchen and two double bedrooms one with enormous walk-in shower room. Had a very enjoyable stay and would definitely recommend as perfect accommodation to see the beautiful (when it wasn’t raining) countryside reminding you of the tranquility than can be found in The Garden if England
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect bolthole
The cottage is in a surprisingly quiet and secluded spot, is not overlooked and has beautiful views out across the countryside. It is easy access to local attractions. The photographs do not do it justice. Is the perfect bolthole to get away from the worries of the world. Hosts are excellent.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely cottage in beautiful location
Well appointed cottage with everything we needed surrounded by beautiful countryside. Great communication with hosts who were really helpful. Well located for walks and things to do. Loved watching the birds feeding in the garden, including morning visits from a woodpecker. Visited the hide,, and though it wasn’t really the weather for bird spotting we did see the ponies!
10.0 / 10.0
It’s was a lovely peaceful place
The first morning when I got up to draw back the curtains and there was a small heard of wild deer looking back at me in the garden, was something special. The place was so well equipped like a home from home.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location for a restful break!
Excellent accomodation for 4 with two ensuite bathrooms. Very comfortable beds with the accomodation furnished for 4 with all that you would need. Visiting in January meant that we didnt take advantage of the outside seating but the views from the property are fantastic. Clean and tidy with friendly hosts happy to help in any way they can. Loads to see and do in the area with the cottage being well placed to visit the surrounding towns such as Tunbridge Wells with Canterbury and Ashford not that far away. The cottage has private access to its own bird hide. The surrounding area is a nature lovers paradise withsome great walks. We had Sunday lunch in The George in Frant, good food, good beer and very friendly staff. All in all a relaxing time was had after the Christmas & New Year festivities. Well worth booking!
10.0 / 10.0
Very pleasant accommodation
A very nice place to rest, cook and enjoy the countryside.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely cottage
Great hosts. Wonderful location. Pretty cottage. Could not have been better. Highly recommended.
10.0 / 10.0
excellent
excellent
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Location
We have just had a wonderful stay at Flying Horse Cottage, the Cottage is set in beautiful surroundings with wonderful views.
There are many nature walks to enjoy from the Cottage.
Everything you need is supplied and the owner Ginny is a lovely host and always very helpful with tips and advice on the local area and amenities in Tunbridge Wells.
We would recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing place to stay.
Kind regards Phil & Ann.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely property with very welcoming owners
Flying Horse Cottage was all that I had hoped it would be, as a special place to celebrate my husband's birthday. The cottage was warm and clean when we arrived, and we appreciated the welcome from the owners. Our grandsons, who visited on the Sunday, loved exploring the woods just below the cottage. We enjoyed walks at Eridge Rocks and Broadwater Warren and would love to explore more of the area.
10.0 / 10.0
A lovely stay at a lovely place
We had a very pleasant and comfortable stay with Andrew & Giny (and Lucky, the resident Shetland Pony!). Beautiful country views, clean, cozy and functional accommodation, and just a hop, skip and a jump to town. Seeing the stars clearly in the night sky was amazing. Lovely visits from the local birds, precisely the kind of place to stay for those looking for peace, quiet and serenity. We will be back!
Sincerly, Kris, Amber & Wolf
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful holiday house in beautiful location!
We had a fantastic stay at Flying Horse Cottage. Very well-equipped, beautiful modern bathrooms, comfortable bedrooms and a warm welcome from Giny.
We had great fun exploring the woodland attached to the cottage and the children loved feeding Lucky the horse his morning carrot!
Best of all for those seeking a birdwatching break, the garden and surrounding woodland is teeming with bird life. It was a delight to see a wide variety of birds (tits, nuthatches, robins, magpies etc) at the garden feeders and we appreciated the bird hide built on the cottage land, where we spotted fieldfares and peregrines. The cottage is a few steps away from RSPB Broadwater Warren where we walked the nature trails everyday.
We cannot recommend Flying Horse Cottage highly enough - one of the best holidays we have had!
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely perfect! We were so happy with it al
We were so happy with the whole setup! the cottage had everything we needed, and more . Very clean and so pretty! The views were spectacular, and Lucky the horse was just a treat every morning! We would definitely recommend this cottage and would stay here again and again, as we have friends who live in Tunbridge Wells! I wouldn't even TRY to look for another place to stay, as this was just so perfect for us. We were very comfortable here! Thank you Giny for the wonderful experience, everything was just wonderful :)
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely wonderful
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful cottage. Everything is finished to a very high standard, and the cottage is equipped with everything one could need. It is in a beautiful setting, and watching the wildlife added to our stay. Thank you to the owners who although we did not meet,as they were away, were very communicative and pleasant in their e-mails. We loved it, and will look forward to staying there again when occasion arises.
10.0 / 10.0
A warm and welcomimg cottage, Giny and Andrew were perfect hosts, there for anything we needed
Spacious, very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. set in lovely countryside with just the birds for company, oh and the lovely pony just outside in the field. Lots of extra little touches including some herbal teas and fresh flowers on the table. The 2 outside spaces are great, one gets the sun in the morning and the other in the afternoon/evening. A perfect place to relax.
10.0 / 10.0
An absolute gem, in a stunning location - perfect!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage is extremely well equipped and comfortable and the views of the Kent countryside are truly glorious.The visiting wildlife are an added bonus!
Very friendly, helpful and discrete hosts and we can't wait to return.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
The average price for a rental in Royal Tunbridge Wells is £95 per night. This rental is £66 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4* Gold Visit England. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4* Gold Visit England pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Rural Retreat with glorious views, I hour from London. 4* Gold Visit England?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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