Spacious 6-Bedroom Cottage in Appledore

About This 6-Bedroom Group Cottage

This 6-bedroom group cottage is a spacious retreat in Appledore, Kent, sleeping up to ten guests. This property sits in the heart of the Weald of Kent and offers generous living space across multiple floors. Groups will appreciate the large kitchen and dining area, perfect for gathering everyone together.

Appledore is a quiet village surrounded by rolling countryside and traditional Kentish orchards. The area offers peaceful rural walks and easy access to historic market towns.

The property features six bedrooms sleeping ten people, with four bathrooms throughout. The ground floor includes a well-equipped kitchen with dining area and comfortable sitting room. Upstairs you'll find all six bedrooms arranged across two floors. The accommodation provides plenty of space for larger groups to spread out whilst maintaining communal areas for socialising.

Leeds Castle sits just 11 miles away (20 minutes). Sissinghurst Castle Garden is 6 miles away (12 minutes). Canterbury Cathedral lies 18 miles distant (30 minutes). Bedgebury National Pinetum is 10 miles away (18 minutes). All four attractions offer excellent group facilities.

The cottage works brilliantly for extended families or friend groups wanting a proper Kentish countryside base with room for everyone.

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Need To Know

✓Bedrooms: 6
✓Activity: walking
✓Bathrooms: 4
✓Dogs allowed: 1
✓Dishwasher
✓Freezer
✓G/F WC
✓Garden enclosed
✓Bed linen included
✓Towels included
✓Luxury 4G/5
✓Open fire/wood burner
✓Range/Aga
✓Swimming pool
✓Tennis court
✓WiFi
✓Outdoor Pool
✓Private parking
✓Property type: House / Cottage
✓Property type 2: Detached
✓Safety: carbon monoxide detector(s)
✓Smoke alarm(s)
✓Smart TV

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Local Insights: Spacious 6-Bedroom Cottage in Appledore

Unique information you won't find on booking sites

Appledore, Kent

Weather & Local Conditions

8°C

Partly cloudy

Updated: 11 Oct 2026, 3:03am

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8.30°C

Temperature

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8 km/h

Wind Speed

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85%

Humidity

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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever October throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

✓ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for big group days out, gardens and BBQs
✓ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
✓ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
✓ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active

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Rainy Day Tip: A large cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film with the whole group beat a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Spacious 6-Bedroom Cottage in Appledore sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition

This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

✓ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
✓ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
✓ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
✓ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up

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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share with the whole group.

Location & Elevation

11m

(36 feet above sea level)

Spacious 6-Bedroom Cottage in Appledore sits in a peaceful Kent setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a group getaway.

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11m

Elevation

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Appledore

Nearest Village

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Rural

Setting

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

✓ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
✓ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
✓ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
✓ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits

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Driving Note: The roads to Appledore are typical Kent lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.0301070° N | Longitude: 0.788905° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Appledore (Sunday, 11 October 2026):

6:12am

Sunrise

4:15pm

Golden Hour

5:15pm

Sunset

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6:12am

Sunrise

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5:15pm

Sunset

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4:15pm

Golden Hour

Planning Your Days by Season

✓ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
✓ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
✓ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
✓ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day

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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (4:15pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

October Daylight

This month in Appledore, you have approximately 11.05 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier, cosier evenings in.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Spacious 6-Bedroom Cottage in Appledore.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural Kent. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

Family & Fun

Local Breweries & Craft Beer

Discover local craft beer near Spacious 6-Bedroom Cottage in Appledore:

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Rother Valley Brewing Company

Micro · Rye

7.7 mi

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The Three Legs Brewing Co

Taproom · Rye

9.7 mi

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The FILO Brewing Co Ltd

Micro · Hastings

14.4 mi

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Beer Lover's Tip: Many Kent pubs serve locally brewed ales. Ask for local ales - perfect after a day exploring with the group!

What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at this cottage

Spacious Six-Bedroom Layout

Six bedrooms across multiple floors give groups the space they need, with four bathrooms ensuring nobody waits around in the morning.

Large Kitchen and Dining Area

The generous kitchen and separate dining room mean you can cook and eat together properly, making mealtimes a social highlight.

Perfect Rural Kent Location

Smarden sits in beautiful Wealden countryside, offering peaceful surroundings whilst keeping major attractions within easy reach for day trips.

Multiple Living Spaces

Separate sitting and dining rooms let different groups relax in their own way, whether that's chatting, reading or watching television.

Excellent for Extended Families

Sleeping 10 across six bedrooms makes this ideal for multi-generational holidays where everyone gets their own comfortable sleeping space.

Easy Access to Kent Attractions

Leeds Castle, Sissinghurst Gardens and Canterbury Cathedral are all within 30 minutes, giving groups plenty of days out to choose from.

Getting To This Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach this stay by car, take the A274 towards Smarden and follow signs into the village. The property is easily accessible from the main road network and you'll have convenient off-road parking upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Headcorn, approximately 4 miles away. From there, it's a short taxi ride through the Kentish countryside to your accommodation.

Off-road parking available

Headcorn station (4 miles)

Easily accessible from the A274

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Leeds Castle

Distance: 11 miles

ME17 1PL

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Distance: 6 miles

TN17 2AB

Canterbury Cathedral

Distance: 18 miles

CT1 2EH

Smarden Village Circular Walk

Distance: 0.5 miles

TN26 2BX

High Weald Landscape Trail

Distance: 2 miles

TN27 8LW

Bedgebury Forest

Distance: 10 miles

TN17 2SL

Tenterden High Street

Distance: 7 miles

TN30 6AN

Ashford Designer Outlet

Distance: 9 miles

TN24 0SD

Waitrose Tenterden

Distance: 7 miles

TN30 6QL

Headcorn Station

Distance: 4 miles

TN27 9SE

Tenterden Town Station

Distance: 7 miles

TN30 6HE

Smarden Village Stores

Distance: 0.3 miles

TN26 2QA

Leeds Castle

Distance: 11 miles

ME17 1PL

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Distance: 6 miles

TN17 2AB

Canterbury Cathedral

Distance: 18 miles

CT1 2EH

Smarden Village Circular Walk

Distance: 0.5 miles

TN26 2BX

High Weald Landscape Trail

Distance: 2 miles

TN27 8LW

Bedgebury Forest

Distance: 10 miles

TN17 2SL

Tenterden High Street

Distance: 7 miles

TN30 6AN

Ashford Designer Outlet

Distance: 9 miles

TN24 0SD

Waitrose Tenterden

Distance: 7 miles

TN30 6QL

Headcorn Station

Distance: 4 miles

TN27 9SE

Tenterden Town Station

Distance: 7 miles

TN30 6HE

Smarden Village Stores

Distance: 0.3 miles

TN26 2QA

Is This Cottage Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

This property offers plenty of space for children to play both inside and outside. The large garden provides room for outdoor games and activities. Nearby attractions like Leeds Castle and Bedgebury Forest offer excellent family facilities with adventure playgrounds and activities. Canterbury and the Kent coast are within easy reach for beach days and educational visits to historical sites.

Groups Will Love...

The spacious layout at this cottage makes it perfect for larger groups. Six bedrooms across multiple floors mean everyone gets proper sleeping space, whilst four bathrooms prevent morning queues. The ground floor living areas include a large kitchen for group cooking, separate dining room for meals together and comfortable sitting room for evening relaxation. This arrangement lets groups socialise together whilst maintaining personal space when needed.

Pet Friendly

This getaway does not accept pets. If you're travelling with dogs or other animals, you'll need to find alternative accommodation or make arrangements for your pets to stay elsewhere. The property owners maintain a strict no-pets policy, so this isn't negotiable. Consider looking at other properties in the Kent area if you need pet-friendly accommodation for your group holiday.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at this cottage

The Chequers Inn, Smarden

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TN26 2QA

The Flying Horse, Smarden

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TN26 2QA

The Woolpack Inn, Warehorne

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TN26 2LL

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about this cottage

How many people does the cottage sleep?

This property sleeps 10 guests across six bedrooms, with four bathrooms throughout the property. This makes it suitable for larger family groups or friends travelling together.

Is this getaway pet friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this rental. You'll need to make alternative arrangements for your animals if you're planning to stay here.

What sleeping arrangements are available?

The property has six bedrooms arranged across two floors above the ground floor living areas. Four bathrooms serve the 10 guests, providing adequate facilities for a larger group.

What facilities are in the kitchen?

The kitchen is well-equipped for group catering with all standard appliances and plenty of workspace. A separate dining room provides space for everyone to eat together comfortably.

Where is this cottage located?

The property sits in Smarden village in the Weald of Kent. The peaceful rural location offers countryside walks whilst keeping you within 30 minutes of major Kent attractions.

What's nearby for group days out?

Leeds Castle is 11 miles away, Sissinghurst Castle Garden 6 miles, Canterbury Cathedral 18 miles and Bedgebury Pinetum 10 miles. All offer excellent facilities for groups and are within 30 minutes' drive.

Is there parking available?

Yes, off-road parking is available at the property. Groups arriving by car will find convenient parking space for multiple vehicles.

What living space is there?

The ground floor features a sitting room, separate dining room and large kitchen. These communal areas give groups plenty of space to gather together or split into smaller groups as preferred.

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Guest Reviews

Matt

This property could be amazing but unfortunately isnâ??t in its current state. The house itself is tired and needs a deep clean and a lot of the equipment needs replacing. The heater for the pool did not work all week so the pool remained cold and when we arrived was also green and murky. The colour was sorted but took a couple of days to clear up. During the course of our stay we had visits from the pool engineer and a plumber, as none of the showers were working properly. For balance, the gardens are huge and we enjoyed the tennis court. It is also in a great location: the village itself is lovely with a nice pub and itâ??s ideally located for Rye and Camber Sands. The description of the property however does not fit the reality and it is far away from being 5 star. response from holidaycottages.co.uk Thank you for your review. We've spoken with the owner and the issues have been resolved.

Diana

Beautiful house with amazing garden - the photos don't even do it justice. Very comfortable and well appointed - though the kitchen is Aga-centric - you'll need to bring an electric kettle if you want one (there is a stovetop one). The location is amazing - there is a nice pub, cafe, playground and shop in the village, and also a free carpark with electric car chargers just around the corner. You can do lovely walks straight from the house (including to a lovely pub in a neighbouring village), and you're a short drive from Tenterden, Rye and Camber.

Caroline

The property itself was very comfortable and the outside areas very good indeed.

Rachael

The house has a huge amount of potential and we enjoyed our break in the main with the tennis court a huge success and the pool was enjoyed. The grounds are exceptional but we felt the house needed updating and depersonalising. We recognise that such a large grounds needs regular attention but we found the gardner too intrusive and this should be clarified in the description so people can make an informed decision. He also left his tools wherever he last used them including a grass rake with the tongs upward and we had a dog who could have been seriously hurt if we hadnâ??t realised and moved it. The owners was responsive to issues raised when the boiler broke and in getting a second twin ready.

Sally

The Fostal is a beautiful house, and the stunning gardens are enormous! It was just right for a family party of 10, aged from 6 to 85 - the swimming pool was very well used, and the garden is easily big enough for cricket and football without the ball going into next door's garden. We found cooking a little difficult - have never used an Aga before, and no electric kettle.

Peter

Once the electronic driveway gate closes behind you, you can lose yourself (almost literally) in the fabulously peaceful garden and in the beautifully presented house, both inside and out. It feels like a real home to enjoy as your own with a huge kitchen, a large pantry, several glorious sitting rooms and luxurious bedrooms with sumptuous bedding. And then of course the large pool (surprisingly warm) and tennis courts add that touch of fun. I would recommend it to anyone who wants happy memories from their break.

Manuela

We spent an amazing time in that house with our family. The house is comfortable and spacious and we were able to use the facilities ! Great location as well for the area

Anne Graham

Lovely house but could do with some updating. Great for children.

Leslie

Magic House and Garden for a family holiday

Peter

Very enjoyable stay, swimming pool & tennis court much appreciated rated by all. Beautiful grounds. Good position for enjoying Kent's attractions.

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Spacious 6-Bedroom Cottage in Appledore

About This 6-Bedroom Group Cottage

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

Weather & Local Conditions

What to Expect Through the Year

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Bortle Scale Rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

Best Stargazing Conditions

Location & Elevation

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

Coordinates

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Planning Your Days by Season

October Daylight

Practical Essentials

Mobile Phone Signal

Nearest Essentials

Family & Fun

Local Breweries & Craft Beer

What Guests Love

Spacious Six-Bedroom Layout

Large Kitchen and Dining Area

Perfect Rural Kent Location

Multiple Living Spaces

Excellent for Extended Families

Easy Access to Kent Attractions

Getting To This Cottage

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is This Cottage Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Chequers Inn, Smarden

The Flying Horse, Smarden

The Woolpack Inn, Warehorne

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Guest Reviews