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# Japanese Tea House

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Japanese Tea House provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

2.0

### Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

## Popular amenities

- Hot tub
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Parking available
- 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.

### Japanese Tea House

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Kent countryside, a Japanese tea house sits in perfect harmony with its natural surroundings, offering a tranquil retreat from the modern world. This elegant wooden structure, inspired by traditional Sukiya-zukuri architecture, is carefully positioned to frame panoramic views of lush meadows, ancient woodlands, and gently flowing streams.  
  
Approached by a winding stone path lined with moss-covered rocks and delicate cherry blossom trees, the tea house is a sanctuary of simplicity and serenity. Its thatched roof and sliding shoji doors open to reveal a minimalist interior, where tatami mats, low wooden tables, and delicate washi paper lanterns create an atmosphere of quiet contemplation.  
  
Outside, a perfectly raked Zen garden with sculpted bonsai trees and a koi-filled pond adds to the sense of peace, while the distant sound of birdsong and rustling leaves enhances the immersive experience. The scent of freshly brewed matcha drifts through the air as guests participate in an authentic tea ceremony, led by a kimono-clad host who moves with graceful precision.  
  
Whether visited in spring, when wisteria and cherry blossoms bloom, or in autumn, when maple trees blaze with crimson and gold, this tea house is a timeless haven—where the beauty of Kent’s countryside meets the refined traditions of Japan.

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Hot tub

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Oven
- Spices

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Bidet
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Fireplace

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### 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)

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## Policies

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15 

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 

## About the area

Sittingbourne is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kent Downs and Milton Creek Country Park, while Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway and Kent Science Park are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Gallagher Stadium or Priestfield Stadium. [Visit our Sittingbourne travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sittingbourne.dx6023540)

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### What's nearby

- ![Kent Downs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257288/c0b858f8-fd94-4a92-89fa-bbab1712a709.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Kent Downs  
1 min walk \- 0.0 miles
- ![Leeds Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092003/5986baed-9ab7-478a-887e-fa4a81839a47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Leeds Castle  
11 min drive \- 7.6 miles
- ![Mote Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5634/593dcb49-f3b7-4ad1-919b-613ddd55a521.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Mote Park  
13 min drive \- 10.2 miles
- ![Canterbury Cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091945/bab26c58-0e83-485b-a4eb-9581705e5474.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Canterbury Cathedral  
28 min drive \- 24.1 miles
- ![Bluewater Shopping Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143545/ce070402-75b3-4cdd-8b8a-b3756f5f44bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Bluewater Shopping Centre  
30 min drive \- 27.5 miles

### Getting around

- Sittingbourne Newington Station  
8 min drive
- London (SEN-Southend)  
87 min drive

### Restaurants

- McDonald's  
7 min drive
- Costa Coffee  
9 min drive
- McDonald's  
14 min drive
- Chaucer Fish Bar  
9 min drive
- The Sun Inn  
6 min drive

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### 2/10 Terrible

#### Headley

29 Dec 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The rooms and bedding’s were not clean and I asked for my money back, it was point blank refused, they also left a used bottle of water for me, also, there were unused in the fridge that were smelling.

##### Headley

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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