Willoughby's
24 guests
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13 bedrooms, 15 beds
5 bathrooms
+1 extra toilet
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This spectacular Jacobean manor blends a tapestry of rich history with a modern, eco-friendly future. Set in a 500 acre estate on an organic dairy farm, this house is a sanctuary for lovers of the English countryside and would be the perfect escape for large groups and families. Original 17th century facets like the thatched dining room, diamond pane and stained glass windows have been preserved. There are parlours and living rooms for every mood, from the library with crimson leather sofas to the wood panelled drawing room for cosy nights by the fire. Similarly there is a dining room for each meal. Morning sun streams into the breakfast room, while you can live out period drama fantasies in the grand Jacobean dining hall. The kitchen is well suited for cooking big meals, equipped with an Aga and lots of worktop space. Each light-filled bedroom has its own character, oozing rustic English charm, and the beds can be separated into twins on request. The natural surroundings will imbue you with a sense of peace. The house looks onto a pond and verdant gardens, and there are plenty of footpaths leading off the estate through the untamed countryside – some to excellent... local pubs. Your hosts have made every effort for the estate to be eco-friendly, using green energy for heating and water and a rewilding project in the gardens. On warmer days you can enjoy Pimms and a barbecue on the lawn, surrounded by Arcadian beauty.
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What to expect
Highlights
Live like nobility in a Jacobean manor house
Drive eight minutes for a spot of wild swimming in the River Medway
Stroll through the gorgeous gardens around the estate
Have a tinker on the grand piano
Curl up with a book in the library
Cook something delicious on the AGA
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Home truths
Staff live in homes on the estate, however, groups will have the house and garden to themselves when they stay
The home is part of a working organic farm – keep an eye out for tractors and farm machinery
Well behaved dogs are welcome to accompany you
The beds can be made up as singles upon request
About this stay
Amenities
Desk / workplace
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Washing machine
Garden
TV
Dishwasher
Bedrooms & bathrooms
13 bedrooms, 15 beds
5 bathrooms, 1 additional toilet
Local guide
About Royal Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells once had a reputation for being a bit stuffy. Happily, what was caused by a few grumpy letters to a newspaper nearly a century ago has been put behind it. A vibrant, affluent town, it’s far from being stuck in the past. As well as the more modern shopping precinct at the top end of town, if you take a walk along its historic colonnade – The Pantiles...
Get around
Airport
Rochester
53 min
London Gatwick
1 hr 6 min
London City
1 hr 10 min
Train station
Penshurst
11 min
Bus stop
The Wheatsheaf
7 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
14 min
Cafe
12 min
Pharmacy
18 min
Points of interest
Beach
Bawley Bay
50 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
Events possible (with prior approval)
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 17:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Florence
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay.
Registration or licence number: 123.
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