The Old Thatched Cottage

Tenterden's high street draws visitors with its independent shops, cafes and restaurants tucked among period buildings, but the quieter option is this 18th-century cottage set back from the main road into town. The Old Thatched Cottage sleeps 4 across two bedrooms—a double and two singles—with one bathroom. Downstairs, a living room and separate dining area lead through to a kitchen with a full range of appliances including a dishwasher and washing machine. Essentials like heating, electricity, bed linen and towels are included, along with Wi-Fi and parking for two cars.

The real draw is the enclosed garden, which comes with furniture for sitting out. There's a fenced pond 5 metres from the house, so worth noting if you're bringing young children. Walking distance of Tenterden's shops and restaurants puts you within reach of the wider Weald—Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Bodiam Castle and historic Rye are all reachable by car, as is Chapel Down Winery. The coast is about 16 miles away. No smoking inside the property.