Historic Royal Kent cottage surrounded by large gardens & private swimming pool | Cottage in Ashford

10.0 (59 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  7 Guests
Bilting Cottage | Historic Royal Kent cottage surrounded by large gardens & private swimming pool

3 Bedroom Cottage in Bilting, Ashford

Plantagenet Cottage is unique, charming and hidden away on the outskirts of a picturesque Kentish village. We're located within the beautiful Kent Downs area of outstanding natural beauty and the views from our garden overlook the Eastwell Manor Country Estate.
The cottage is steeped in History dating back to the 16th century when originally built as a one-room dwelling by Richard Plantagenet, a natural son of King Richard III [the one they found under the car park in Leicester], so our Richard was, in theory, the last in the bloodline of the Plantagenet Kings of England. It's a fascinating story and you will find books and other information about this at the cottage.
We are ideally suited to 6 people [possible 7th on pull out mattress] across 3 luxurious bedrooms - the entire detached property has been recently refurbished to a high standard providing all modern amenities and comfort whilst maintaining the cottage's rustic charm and historical character.
The large living area has 2 comfortable sofas, a 40" plasma smart TV with Netflix, Amazon / iPlayer etc. It also has a large inglenook fireplace with a new Wood Burning Stove - it's lovely having cozy log fires in colder months.
The dining area has a table seated for 6/7 people below a vaulted ceiling with a gothic arch looking out to the garden.
There is also an office space with network ports and printer and USB charging from most rooms.
The fully equipped kitchen has new appliances and hopefully everything you might need !
Our bathroom has a bath, rain shower, toilet and sink - and it has a cubby hole inside a recently exposed old fireplace.
The garden wraps around the property and has a park like feel with lots of well established trees & shrubs. Lots of space for kids to play .. we even have 'Teletubby' mounds! There is a BBQ, a swing and outside seating areas and new this year is a large in-ground trampoline, which is proving to be great fun for small and big kids too !
A definite highlight in warmer months is the outdoor heated swimming pool which is in a walled area in a sunny corner of the garden. POOL OPEN BETWEEN APRIL TO END OF SEPTEMBER - exact date is weather dependant. Hot-Tub available to hire on request.
Our cottage is in a delightful spot that we think has a lovely relaxed feeling and good atmosphere.

Historic Royal Kent cottage surrounded by large gardens & private swimming pool is located in Bilting. Historic Royal Kent cottage surrounded by large gardens & private swimming pool provides accommodation, featuring Child Friendly, Hot Tub, Parking, among other amenities. This Cottage features Child Friendly, Hot Tub, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Historic Royal Kent cottage surrounded by large gardens & private swimming pool has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 7 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Bilting has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Bilting, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
TV
View
Private Pool
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

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Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 23
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: babies / toddlers need advance approval please
Pet Policy
4 total (up to 55 lbs per pet) note from host: prior approval needed. £25/pet fee applies. pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Kerry d.
Aug 31, 2025 06:24:18 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: This is our 4th or 5th stay at the cottage. We love it there so much! The cottage is beautiful ave has every amenity you could possibly need. The garden is extremely peaceful. The swimming pool is awesome, especially if you’re lucky enough to get great weather as we did during our stay. The hot tub and outdoor shower are brilliant! The location of Plantagenet is perfect. There’s lots of lovely places to walk and plenty of gorgeous restaurants. Tim is the perfect host and will do everything he can to ensure you have the most wonderful stay. I can’t recommend the cottage highly enough. It’s simply perfect.
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