Violets

Violets sits on the grounds of a working oast house, accessed via a private lane through open countryside. The cottage is entirely yours, with two bedrooms (one double, one with two singles) and one bathroom. The main floor has a combined living and dining space with a woodburner, a kitchen equipped for proper cooking, and a utility room with washer and dryer. Stairs to the first-floor bedrooms are steep and narrow. Outside, there's a large garden and parking for two cars. Note that the building contains open spiral stairs.

Essentials like electricity, bed linen, towels and wifi are included. The position suits anyone wanting genuine countryside—fields and walking routes surround the property—but with London and the M25 readily accessible for day trips or onward travel. A pub is a mile away; shops are two miles. The rural setting works particularly well if you're planning visits to historic houses or National Trust properties in the region.