Quiet, relaxing double room + private bathroom/wc

The Space Double bedroom, private bathroom, calm, relaxed home. Duck egg blue decor, shutters for natural light, double bed, large wardrobe, two drawer chests, fresh linen/towels Bathroom fully tiled white, bath, shower over bath, WC, basin, toiletries provided Breakfast left out daily: tea/coffee, juice, cereals, bread, jams, fruit Shared spaces yours to use freely. Resident aged dog & cat don't enter your room; allergy sufferers beware Check in 3 pm, late arrivals fine, keysafe available The space You're welcome to use the shared spaces in the house freely and comfortably throughout your stay: Kitchen Fully stocked and equipped, including: • Oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher • Washing machine, tumble dryer, iron & ironing board, clothes airer (all in the cupboard with the washing machine) • Fridge, freezer • Coffee machine, kettle, tea, coffee, sugar • Cooking essentials and cleaning products • Dining table with bench and 6 chairs • Fire extinguisher and fire blanket on hand You're very welcome to cook; there's a dedicated cupboard for your food in the kitchen, plus space in the fridge. Living Room Comfortable sofas, Smart TV (Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV are available), and a Bluetooth speaker for music. Conservatory Comfortable sofas, TV, board games/jigsaws, and direct access to the garden. Downstairs WC: Shared, just off the hallway. Back Garden A real highlight of the house: • Covered dining area (table and chairs) • Fire pit and lounge seating • Games table (pool/table tennis/air hockey) • Sun loungers • Wifi Heating If it's a bit chilly, the thermostat is in the hallway and easy to use; feel free to adjust it to suit. Guest access Shared Spaces You're welcome to use the shared spaces in the house freely and comfortably throughout your stay. Please don't enter any bedroom other than your own. During your stay Please call me on my mobile and I'll respond when I can. Other things to note Shops & Cash Machines • Martin Square, Larkfield a handy local parade with a butcher's, bookmakers, takeaway, dry cleaners, post office, nail salon, and beauty treatments, plus a cash machine. • Premier 338 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield ME20 6RZ — just a couple of minutes' walk, handy for everyday bits and pieces. • Parkfoot, a local gem: specialist food store with a butcher's counter and a great range of Kentish products, plus a petrol station on site. • Tesco Extra Lunsford Park, Larkfield ME20 6RJ —superstore with a petrol station and cash machine, open until 10 pm most nights (midnight Fri–Sat). • Morrisons: New Hythe Lane, Aylesford ME20 6AB open until 9pm, cash machine on site Farm Shops • Holtwood Farm Shop — London Road, Aylesford — closest option, great fruit & veg, plants, small fish/aquatics section • Hernewell Farm Shop — West Malling — traditional farm shop, local ciders, eggs, honey, firewood • The Farm Shop at Spadework — Offham, West Malling — fresh bread, sausage rolls, local meats • Farmer's Farm Shop — Teston, Maidstone (~10–15 min drive) — lovely café attached, good for an outing Petrol Stations • Tesco Petrol Station, Lunsford Park, Larkfield (5 mins by car) • Tesco Petrol Station, London Road, Larkfield (5 mins by car) • Sainsbury's Petrol Station, Quarry Wood, Aylesford (10 mins by car) • Shell, London Road, Ditton (more than 5, less than 10!) • Parkfoot (10 mins by car) Trains — South Eastern • West Malling Station (10 min drive) — trains to London Bridge, Charing Cross, and Victoria • New Hythe Station (15 min walk) — trains via Strood to King's Cross and Charing Cross Taxis / Local Cab Companies • Place 2 Place Cars — East Malling well-reviewed, 24-hour local firm • C.C Travel — East Malling — highly rated for airport transfers, very reliable • Express Cabs & Couriers — Maidstone 24-hour, larger fleet, good for wider journeys/airport runs • West Malling Taxis — based at the station, handy if arriving/leaving by train Eating & Drinking In Larkfield: • The Old Bank Coffee House — 718 London Road — a lovely independent coffee shop; great breakfasts, dog-friendly, free wifi • Wealden Hall — 773 London Road — characterful old pub, log fire, great Sunday roasts, big beer garden • Alim-Et — 753-757 London Road — excellent Turkish restaurant, lamb kofte/kebabs highly rated • Bricklayers Arms — New Hythe Lane — traditional pub by the lakes, also does Indian food (Spice Hut) inside In East Malling: • Caffè Malling — Church Walk — a great new addition to the area, popular for breakfast/brunch and iced coffees • The King & Queen — New Road — popular pub with rooms, great Sunday lunches, dog-friendly • Biriyana — Twisden Road — outstanding Indian takeaway, top-rated locally • The Orchards Cafe — Little East — cosy, friendly cafe near the research orchards In Aylesford (village): • The Chequers Inn — High Street — lovely riverside pub right by the old bridge, great views and food • Little Gem — High Street — a proper historic local (900 years old!), real ales only, no food beyond bar snacks • The Bush — Rochester Road — friendly, unpretentious local pub In West Malling (well worth the short trip): • The Swan — brunch, Sunday roasts, cosy atmosphere • The Farm House — gastropub, great Sunday roasts • Franks Restaurant and Mussel Bar — a local favourite for seafood • Five Pointed Star — relaxed gastropub, dog-friendly, big garden • Desh — excellent Indian restaurant, warm service, great for groups • Pad Thai Restaurant — long-standing, authentic Thai • Imperial Dynasty — popular Chinese restaurant, busy and buzzy • The Cow Shed — cocktails and pizza, lovely bar atmosphere (evenings only) • Costa Coffee — 67 High Street • Kin of West Malling — great coffee and pastries, dog-friendly • Romano's Coffee Shop — friendly local favourite, dog-friendly Leisure & Activities • Larkfield Leisure Centre — New Hythe Lane, Aylesford ME20 6RH — swimming pools (including wave machine, lazy river, and flumes), gym, and soft play. A short drive away. Note: swim sessions often need to be pre-booked online, so it’s worth checking their website before visiting. Parks for Walking • Leybourne Lakes Country Park: Walk straight down New Hythe Lane or drive to Malling Road, Snodland. Stunning lakeside walks, well-maintained paths, dog-friendly cafe with lakeside views, toilets (small parking charge). • Manor Park Country Park: St. Leonards Street, West Malling — 52 acres, walking distance from West Malling High Street, cafe, toilets, children's play area (pay & display parking)