Gamekeeper's Lodge

About this property

This nineteenth-century cottage is set in eleven acres of beautiful grounds opposite the owners' house - surrounded by woods and wildlife and just ten minute's walk from Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens.

Set in grounds of eleven acres and surrounded by woods and wildlife, Gamekeeper's Lodge offers simple and relaxed accommodation. The peaceful setting is perfect for getting away from it all, yet just a fifteen minute walk by public footpath to the beautiful gardens of Sissinghurst Castle and one hour from London. The cottage dates from 1804 and was originally the gamekeeper's larder to the main house, which sits directly opposite. It was then converted into an artist's studio, with a large picture window making the lodge light and airy, with a beautiful view to the pond and woods beyond. The pond is home to wildfowl, exotic ducks, chickens and geese. Much of its original character has been retained with many exposed beams remaining.  The woodburning stove helps to make the Lodge a cosy and romantic retreat. As well as the wonderful walk to Sissinghurst Castle there are many others through acres of woodland and countryside accessed directly from the cottage by footpath. The charming country town of Cranbrook is only three miles away. Short breaks accepted in Winter months only. Shop: 1 mile Pub: 1 mile Coast: 19 miles

Ground Floor:

Open Plan Sitting/Dining Room/Kitchen is light and airy with a 

Sitting/Dining Area with an antique pine table and chairs, double sofa bed, antique pine wardrobe, occasional table, wood burning stove, TV/DVD and a large picture window with views to the pond and woods beyond

Kitchen Area with electric oven/grill, electric hob and fridge with freezer compartment. There is access to a washing machine housed in the garage.  Iron and ironing board available on request

Shower Room is compact, with shower, washbasin, heated towel rail and w.c.and a charming porthole window with views to the pond and garden.

Steepish carpeted stairs lead to...

Galleried Mezzanine Floor in the eaves with low level double bed, low voltage lighting and high level window

Garden: Access through gate to pond area. Garden table and chairs in secluded corner overlooking the pond. Use of main lawn across the drive.

Parking: Directly in front of the cottage.

Heating: Instant hot water by electric water heaters. Heating by electric convection heaters plus wood burning stove.

Also Provided: Laundry service in main house- small charge.

Notes: Children must be supervised in pond area at all times. The pond is also protected by an electric fence. 

The property is limited to a VisitEngland 2 star rating as the double bed can only be accessed from one side.

There is one main beam which is low 6'1" or 185cm. 

Can sleep 2 adults and a small child, not 3 adults.