Villas In Tunbridge Wells

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Miss Jowdie-Toombs - Verified booking

  With a beautiful front garden and a pristine inside with lovely furniture that's extremely comfortable, this cottage has been the highlight of the past 5 years for us all. We all absolutely loved it and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. The beds are so comfortable with lots of storage options in the rooms. The bathroom has a good pressure shower and no leaks! The kitchen has everything you could need including a washer/dryer in one, a dishwasher that works very well, and a range of stunning glasses/mugs/trays/plates. All the kitchen usables were gorgeous and there was even some oil and seasoning waiting there for us when we arrived. The front room has a beautiful comfy sofa that unfolds into a sofa bed although we didn't try it as we didn't need it. Its a lovely, pretty, quiet area, apart from some loud construction on the neighboring house on the last day. The size is perfect for 4 people however one bathroom can be slightly hard to navigate but usually it was fine. The stairs look slightly unstable near the top and some floorboards are a little out of place underneath the carpet which worried me but it was all stable enough for 3 big men and one woman although we had a rule of one person at a time on the stairs. The bathroom lock is quite tricky to work but the actual bathroom is a treat. We stayed here as we were performing at Black Deer festival, and safe to say it was the best decision we could've made! We preferred staying at the cottage than going out sometimes! The walk to town (for the shuttle bus and general shops) was intimidating at first as it's uphill but the second/third time you do it you start to appreciate it as it's quite quick, beautifully scenery and especially the turn into where all the cottages and apartments lay is beautiful. The walk to town took us about 10-15 minutes but we walk quite fast. When we had lots and lots of bags and suitcases to get there it took about 20-30, but it's so worth it. The only thing I will say is make sure you cross the road near the bottom of the hill as crossing by the opening is quite tricky and dangerous. WiFi worked very well we played lots of games and lots of monopoly! The front door even has a half and half door, meaning you can enjoy the beautiful sunlight while keeping half your door shut and it's such a comforting visual. TV was surprisingly good! When we saw it, bare in mind we all are quite techy, we thought it was just an old little TV that wouldn't work very well, but we connected our switches to it and it was rather good! Two fire alarms located near and in the kitchen which are quite sensitive so just make sure you know where they are. Freezer and fridge both extremely useful however I found the fridge had trouble with the magnets in the door and wouldn't stay shut sometimes. There's also a 20 minute walk away (an incredibly beautiful walk) from a big Sainsbury's which has very nice staff. The neighbours for this cottage are a delight. Specifically on the left with the conservatory a lovely old lady, who was funny and very sweet. Definitely recommend this. Thank you :) (sorry it's all out of the order)

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• Dave - Verified booking

  We had a lovely week at Paddock View.

  The nice weather was a welcome bonus! Lesley and Steve were very friendly, and helpful hosts. The welcome basket was a lovely touch. The bedroom on the upper floor was very spacious and comfortable, with an en-suite. Good quality bed linen and towels. The downstairs area is open-plan, and spacious enough. However, we found the settee uncomfortable for anything more than 10 minutes The rental property is situated at the rear of the owner's home, accessed through the gardens. The photos in the listing include several images of the owner's property as well as the rental accommodation. Parking was a bit of an issue; there wasn't a dedicated space per se, and we had to shuffle spaces with the hosts' vehicles to gain access or exit. The use of the sun room / conservatory, like the gardens, were subject to the hosts not using them. Luckily, this was never an issue for us. The washing machine and laundry facilities are in the owner's house subject to a small charge for use, and consequently, to their being home!

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• Mr Timothy Sharpe - Verified booking

  Very happy with the rental and am returning for two weeks in May. However, a couple of areas for improvement:- a) The left hand curtain and curtain rail in the sitting room were broken and need to be mended. b) Freezer needs a serious defrosting. c) There is no plug socket in the twin bedroom. No way to recharge your phone or use the hair dryer. Needs an extension cable. d) Landline telephone was not working. e) No dust pan and brush / or umbrella f) No smoke detector installed anywhere. I'm sure you need one by law g) Could subscribe to Netflix. Who uses DVDs anymore? Apart from these matters, I met the host, Gill and cleaner Jane who were both highly efficient and charming. Looking forward to my return with the rest of the family. Tim SHARPE

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• David - Verified booking

  This cottage is beautifully furnished.

  The owner is a talented designer with a real flair for interior design which shows in the enormous attention to detail throughout the cottage. The location is perfect: very quiet, away from any main roads and with its own huge natural garden with a small pond and orchard and lots of outside seating which was great for eating out, as was the large attached conservatory which effectively doubles the size of the downstairs space. Perfect for a couple with a lovely bedroom and en suite bathroom. It’s also ideally located for exploring the Sussex Downs, the South Coast great destinations like Brighton and Rye, famous gardens like Sissinghurst and Great Dixter and numerous National Trust properties.

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  It was a cute little cottage but the problem was the damp. I have asthma and despite the dehumidifier, which needed emptying twice a day, my asthma flared up. I know old properties can have damp but it would have been nice to know that this was a particular issue. I could have made an alternative booking if I had known. I have stayed in many rural retreat properties before and this has never been an issue. Even my clothes smelt damp after a couple of days. Also Goudhurst is plagued with horrendous traffic, you cannot walk down the high street without vans and buses mounting the pavement and having to jump out the way, so hardly a rural idyll!

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