Title: Quaint Kent Countryside Retreat - cottage, log fires, hot tubs & unique rooms 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 # Quaint Kent Countryside Retreat - cottage, log fires, hot tubs & unique rooms Cottage in Maidstone with kitchen and fireplace ![4 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87370000/87364100/87364069/739a7836.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87370000/87364100/87364069/7f640694.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87370000/87364100/87364069/086ecef5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87370000/87364100/87364069/365dbf2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87370000/87364100/87364069/3c6fab66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Samsara, a tranquil retreat centre nestled among rolling fields perfect for stargazing. Replenish in the magical gardens designed by Lori or unwind with a firepit and outdoor seating area. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - 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. ### Quaint Kent Countryside Retreat - cottage, log fires, hot tubs & unique rooms Have the magic of our healing, tranquil space all to yourself. Surrounded by rolling fields, you'll find enchanting pockets to stargaze, relax and replenish in. Intricately designed to spark joy in every nook and cranny, Samsara is usually a retreat centre ashram. The cottage's kitchen lives up to being the heart of the home, with charming decor and kitted out with everything you need to nourish. A dining room that sits 12, and a large lounge space for evening wind-downs. Outside, you'll find Samsara's magical gardens designed by Lori (Samsara's founder), this garden recently appeared on ITV's Your Garden Perfect as the presenter's inspirational design. You'll find ample outdoor seating and firepits to keep warm while you stargaze and take in the peaceful surroundings. There are also freshwater log-burning hot tubs in the grounds that are available for you to hire throughout your stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111290000/111285300/111285271/0fc77fc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 500 yr old Cottage with historic park at the gate Maidstone - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=111285271&PinnedHotelID=111285271&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117660000/117659000/117658910/w1024h675x0y4-d167227e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sleeps 10 few minutes' walk to Abbeywood Station Gillingham - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=117658910&PinnedHotelID=117658910&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118490000/118486100/118486042/5b4ebbf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect Booking | The Buttery 500 Year Old Cottage Kent - 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25 ### Check-out Check-out before 12:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Note from host: Pets must sleep downstairs and stay off furniture ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Please bring high chairs and travel cots with you ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings Noise policy in place, no music after 10pm ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 Note from host: Noise policy in place, no music after 10pm Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 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. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.24651,0.35305&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:w%7DxwHq%7DcA%3FY%3FW%3FY%3FW%40Y%40W%40Y%40W%40WBY%40W%40WBYBWBWBWBWBWDWDWBUDWDWDUFWDUFUDUFUFUFUFUFSFUHSHSFSHSHSHSHQHSHQJQHQJQHOJQJOJOJOLOJOJMJMLMJMLMLMJKLKLKLKLILKLINILILGLINGLGNGLENGLENENCLENCNCNCLCNANANALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40N%40NBLBNBNBNDLBNDLDNFNDLFNFLFLHLFNHLHLHLJLHLJLJLJLJJLLLJLLLJLLNJLJNJNJNJNJPJNHPJPHPHRHPJPHRFRHRHRFRHRFTFRFTHTDTFTFTDTFVDTDTDVDVBTDVDVBVBVBVBVBVBX%40VBV%40X%40V%40V%40X%40V%40X%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FVAXAVAXAVAVAXCVAVCXCVCVCVCVCVEVEVCTEVEVETETGVETGTGTETITGTGRGTIRGRIRIRGRIRKPIPIRIPKPIPKNKPKNKNKNKNKLMNKLMLKLMLKLMJMJMJMJMHMJMHMHOHMFMHMFOFMFODOFMDODMBODOBOBMBOBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAOAMCOCOCOCMEOCOEMEOGMEOGMGOGMIMGMIOIMIMKMIMKMKMKKKMMMMKMMMKMKMKOMOKOKOKOKQIOKQIQKQIQISIQISISISGSISISGUGSGUGUGUGUEUGUEUGWEUEWEWCUEWEWCWCWCWCWCWCYAWAWCYAWAWAYAWAY%3FW%3FY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WpaxQBaZayigIgsNa5qeQ7T6Nmg=) West Peckham, England #### What's nearby - Kings Hill Golf Club - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles - Kent Life - 15 min drive - 10.6 miles - Ightham Mote - 15 min drive - 6.8 miles - Brands Hatch Circuit - 17 min drive - 12.5 miles - Leeds Castle - 25 min drive - 18.6 miles #### Getting around - Maidstone Yalding Station - 7 min drive - London (LCY-London City) - 69 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Rose Revived - ‬7 min drive - ‪Spitfire - ‬6 min drive - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive - ‪Pound Fish Bar - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Quaint Kent Countryside Retreat - cottage, log fires, hot tubs & unique rooms pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Quaint Kent Countryside Retreat - cottage, log fires, hot tubs & unique rooms? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Quaint Kent Countryside Retreat - cottage, log fires, hot tubs & unique rooms? > Checkout is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Quaint Kent Countryside Retreat - cottage, log fires, hot tubs & unique rooms located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Kings Hill Golf Club, Manor Park Country Park and Teston Bridge Country Park. Kent Downs and Kemsing Down Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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