Old Fire Station in central Benenden village, Kent

Entire cottage in Benenden, United Kingdom

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Olivia
  1. 4 years hosting

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Nestling in the idyllic Weald of Kent countryside, the Old Fire Station is the perfect place for a relaxing stay in the centre of historic Benenden village.
The spacious, self-contained accommodation sleeps four, with a separate bedroom with super kingsize bed and sitting room with two single sofa beds.
The listed former village fire station is within walking distance of The Oak Barn wedding venue and Benenden School, or a short drive to Benenden Hospital and the gardens of Sissinghurst Castle.

The space
The spacious accommodation features large sitting room, separate bedroom, bathroom and kitchen off a central hallway.
The bathroom features a luxurious, newly-installed rainfall shower with marble-topped units, stone basin, electric toothbrush charger and heated towel rail, stocked with soft towels.
The well-appointed and fully-kitted out kitchen offers a dining table for four, induction hob, oven, microwave and washing machine, along with a Nespresso machine and pods for coffee lovers.
The sitting room offers a haven to relax in overlooking the traditional cottage garden of the main house. It also boasts a desk for remote working or writing on and a smart TV with Netflix for entertainment.
The property benefits from super-fast broadband throughout, with some of the designated power sockets having USB chargers for electronic devices.
There is a dedicated terrace space at the front of the property with outdoor furniture provided to offer a quiet place to sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds of the countryside.

Guest access
Dedicated parking is available adjacent to the property, with cosy and welcoming village pub The Bull just a short stroll away. The village shop, Benenden's is within walking distance for coffee and cake, newspaper or to purchase any groceries you may need at short notice.

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What this place offers

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Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 154 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Benenden, England, United Kingdom
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Neighborhood highlights

It only takes a short walk or drive to find yourself in the heart of The Weald's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with its rolling hills, ancient woodland and breathtaking views.
Within easy distance lie some of the UK's most rewarding visitor sites, including the stunning gardens of Sissinghurst Castle, Hole Park and Great Dixter, historic Battle Abbey, Scotney Castle and Leeds Castle, the quaint cloistered streets of artists' paradise Rye and the endless golden beaches of Camber Sands.
Wine lovers will delight in visiting the myriad local vineyards to sample their award-winning wines and gin, including Chapel Down, Hush Heath, Nyetimber, Gusbourne, Tillingham, Anno gin and Biddenden, to name but a few.
Nearby Tenterden boasts a wide range of shops and bars / restaurants, as well as being the home station for the Kent & East Sussex railway offering regular return steam train trips through the Rother Valley to the 14th Century, moated Bodiam Castle.
There is plenty for active families looking to burn off energy to do with a wide variety of activities at Bewl Water, explore the many free play areas at Bedgebury Pinetum or be more adventurous with mountain biking or Go Ape Treetop climbing.

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Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm