The Hidden Oast Cottage at the Heart of Rural Kent

The Hidden Oast is a charming, grade-2 listed hideaway in the heart of rural Kent. It’s located on the edge of the historic village of Biddenden, near Ashford. This well-equipped, detached property is situated in a lush garden setting with direct access to footpaths through the Kentish countryside. It's comprised of a super king master bedroom, a twin room, sitting room, kitchen and a large shower room. It has parking for up to two cars. There's easy access to local amenities. The space This oast and barn conversion was originally used for drying hops for making beer. The timber-framed property, which is characterised by its quirky circular rooms, was recently refurnished to a high standard. The cottage, which is set well back from the road, is located in the gardens of the owner’s family home, which itself dates back to the 16th century. Through the owner's adjacent field, there is direct access to the AT9 footpath, perfect for walks in the beautiful Kent countryside. Through the original wooden front door, you gain access to the cosy roundel sitting room (with sofa and rocking chair, Wi-Fi and and TV). Down a few steps, you arrive in the country-style kitchen (equipped with modern electric oven and hob, dishwasher, large fridge/freezer and microwave). The modern bathroom is downstairs with a large walk-in shower (but no bath), basin and toilet. In a nearby cupboard, there is a washer/dryer. Upstairs, you arrive on a generous landing / snug area from which you can access the twin room. A further set of steep wooden stairs takes you into the romantic master roundel bedroom with its super king-sized bed, armchair, wardrobe and grand chandelier. There is no central heating but there are powerful thermostatic radiators in every room which keep the cottage lovely and cosy in winter! Guest access The property is found on the outskirts of Biddenden village, accessed via the A274. Given the rural location, most guests will prefer to drive. There is ample off-street parking for up to two vehicles outside the front of the cottage. Biddenden is a pretty English village, dating back to the 10th century, situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Weald of Kent. It is in a great mid-Kent location, giving easy access to everything Kent has to offer. Biddenden Farm Shop (about 0.2 miles) Biddenden Village Shop & Post Office (about 0.8 miles) Gram Spice restaurant & takeaway (about 0.2 miles) The Bakehouse Cafe (about 0.8 miles) The Red Lion pub (about 0.8 miles) West House restaurant (about 0.9 miles) Headcorn Aerodrome (about 2.5 miles) Headcorn Railway Station (about 3 miles) (London 57 mins, Ashford International 16 mins) Bus Stop, The Weavers (about 0.8 miles) (Tenterden 16 min, Headcorn 9 mins) AT 9 Public Footpath (direct access) Cackle Hill Lakes fishing (about 0.4 miles) Chart Hills golf club (about 0.7 miles) Sissinghurst Castle & Gardens (about 5 miles) Leeds Castle (about 11 miles) Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest (about 13 miles) Bewel Water (about 15 miles) Scotney Castle (about 14 miles) Tenterden (about 6 miles) Ashford (about 12 miles) Maidstone (about 13 miles) Rye (about 16 miles) Camber Sands (about 21 miles) Canterbury (about 26 miles) Dover (about 35 miles) London (57 miles) Headcorn Pharmacy (about 3 miles) William Harvey Hospital A&E (about 15 miles) Other things to note Because the property is located in the garden of the owner's family home, guests are not permitted to smoke either in the house or in the gardens, please. Children and babies are welcome but, owing to the stairs, the property may not be ideal for babies that can crawl but not yet walk. A travel cot is available by prior arrangement. There is a high-chair in the property. Key features • Grade-two listed character property • Whole property, detached • Lush garden setting • Recently refurbished • Well equipped • Great mid-Kent location • Direct access to footpaths and Kentish countryside Please note • No smoking anywhere on site • No pets • No parties or visitors • Shared garden • Shower but no bath • Property is not suitable for wheelchairs • As with all heritage buildings (especially being surrounded by farms), there may be insects inside the property. This is no reflection on our cleaning (our cleanliness standards are extremely high), and is part of rural life. No refunds will be given for the presence of insects. • We have a cat who lives in our home within the shared grounds - he may come to say hello, but he's not allowed into The Hidden Oast, so we ask you to please not let him in!