Guests say
The Boathouse in Biddenden is highly praised for its tranquil and beautiful location, offering a peaceful retreat with stunning views. Guests appreciate the well-equipped and comfortable accommodation, thoughtful touches, and the warm welcome from the hosts. The property is dog-friendly, enhancing its appeal for pet owners.
Guests consistently mention the cleanliness of The Boathouse, describing it as 'extremely clean and tidy', indicating a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is frequently highlighted as perfect, peaceful, and surrounded by nature, with guests enjoying the views and wildlife, contributing to a serene holiday experience.
Comfort is a standout feature, with guests finding the cabin comfortable and relaxing, and appreciating the peacefulness and quietness that enhance their stay.
Facilities and maintenance are highly regarded, with mentions of a well-kitted cabin, hot tub, and thoughtful amenities like binoculars and doggy bits, indicating well-maintained and ample facilities.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is evident through the provision of welcome baskets and extra touches. While these gifts are warmly received, it is noted that such offerings may vary and are not guaranteed.
About this property
Set in a fabulous rural location in the Kent countryside, offering a luxury getaway for two with views across your own lake, this property is the perfect bolthole.
Located 2.5 miles from Biddenden which boasts a restaurant, a pub, a tearoom, and a shop. Biddenden Vineyards is a 4-mile drive, offering wine tours and tastings and you can enjoy walking from the door, along the lane, to the local pub, The Three Chimneys, which is dog friendly. Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens, is 2.4 miles away and can also be reached across the fields. Tenterden, with its tree-lined High Street, offers some lovely shops, pavement cafes and restaurants and it is also the starting point for the Kent & East Sussex Railway. The pretty neighbouring village of Cranbrook, a 5-mile drive, has a windmill, museum and offers an array of independent shops.
Step into the hallway with underfloor heating and a floor to ceiling window and door, providing direct access to your private hot tub. Also, the perfect place for pets to cosy up! The main room has a panoramic window with access to a glass-fronted wrap round veranda, showcasing the stunning lake views and the fields beyond. The living area is open-plan and light-filled with a large comfy L-shaped sofa and pouffe. The TV signal is terrestrial Freeview and is connected to the wildlife cameras that are strategically placed around the grounds. There is a modern, well-equipped kitchen for all your cooking needs, a large breakfast bar with two high backed stools and separate dining table and two chairs. The bedroom has a French door opening out to the hot tub and it also has a screened freestanding roll-top bath for an indulgent relaxing bath, but also fitted with soaker shower above, for those who like the ease of a shower. There is an ensuite WC which has underfloor heating.
Outside, overlooking the lake you can watch the sunset from your veranda, or from the hot hub. There is also a patio area with patio, table and chairs, a charcoal BBQ and chiminea. There is a shared utility cabin with a sink and drying cupboard for coats and walking boots. This property can be booked in conjunction with either of its two sister properties, The Bolthole – sleeps two and The Warren – sleeps four. There is a six-seater hot tub with sunshade and additional seating under a tented canopy (seasonal) for outside dining if The Boathouse and The Warren are booked together or if all three properties are booked together.
Accommodation
Nearby points of interest
- Leeds Castle
- Stoneacre (National Trust)
- Maidstone Museum
- Ashford Designer Outlet
- Kent Life
Reviews (20)
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Mrs Pitcher
We loved staying at the boathouse, it is such an amazing place . The owners supplied a lovely granary loaf and butter , eggs and organic milk and crisps which was really generous of them, and very much appreciated. We would definitely return , the hot tub was the best we’ve had and the garden is brilliant especially if you take a dog like we did as it is so big and has a fence all the way round it. We would like to say thank you to Andrew and his wife .
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Miss Relton
We came to The Boathouse as a honeymoon after our wedding. We were absolutely blown away by the location, it is so peaceful and absolutely full of wildlife. As a couple who are interested in watching all kinds of birds and animals, it was beautiful to simply look out of your window and see it all. Some of these including the kingfisher, bats and hearing owls during the evening. Where we stayed was dog friendly and the area the boathouse is in, is fenced all around. This meant that we could relax and let her run around the area without having to worry. In the property there were amenities for both ourselves and the dog, which was a really nice touch. Even the dog enjoyed waking early in the morning and watching the birds from the bed. The owners were very approachable and would check in to see how we were doing. They had left suggestions of local dog walks and places we could eat, which was very handy. Not to mention upon arrival, they had purchased bread from the local bakery, milk, eggs, crisps, homemade strawberry jam and butter. Little touches like this made us feel right at home! In terms of the things to do within the property, there is a lovely bath in the bedroom and a hot tub outside with views of the surrounding countryside. We would highly recommend and will be returning here ourselves!
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Mrs Tuson
A beautiful setting, truly surrounded by nature. The Boathouse was so well equipped with everything you would need. The hosts are friendly and helpful and we felt very comfortable and relaxed. We hope to go back again soon.