Title: 500 yr old Cottage with historic park at the gate Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 500 yr old Cottage with historic park at the gate Cottage in Maidstone with kitchen and fireplace ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111290000/111285300/111285271/0fc77fc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111290000/111285300/111285271/1c3cc389.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111290000/111285300/111285271/4417dd47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111290000/111285300/111285271/dca678aa_edited_31a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111290000/111285300/111285271/w2000h1332x0y0-4b1a1987.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 500 yr old Cottage with historic park at the gate provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom807 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 500 yr old Cottage with historic park at the gate 500 year old cottage built on the wall of Mote Parkland, a few feet away from Claygate park side entrance. So within a minute from the front door you are walking in a 450 acre historic estate with wonderful views across the downs. Enjoy this peaceful setting and have the added advantage of a 1.5 mile walk through the park and you are in the heart of Maidstone County Town.  The cottage is a mediaeval quaint grade 11\* building and has 3 bedrooms including a small bunk room. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 8089308 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.25900%2C0.54948&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bC7try0JJDgyzR5hmMiDgM_LxEU=) Maidstone #### What's nearby - Mote Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Hazlitt Theatre - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles - Kent Life - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles - Maidstone Hospital - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles - Leeds Castle - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles #### Getting around - Maidstone Bearsted Station - 5 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 90 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬18 min walk - ‪Lashings - ‬6 min drive - ‪Orchard Spot - ‬3 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk - ‪The Yeoman - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 500 yr old Cottage with historic park at the gate pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 500 yr old Cottage with historic park at the gate? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 500 yr old Cottage with historic park at the gate? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 500 yr old Cottage with historic park at the gate located? > Situated in Maidstone, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mote Park, Vinters Valley Nature Reserve and Stoneacre. Tyrewhitt-Drake Museum of Carriages and Hazlitt Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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