Snaptrip says
Ditsys Den in Tonbridge, Kent, is a well-received cottage with a friendly host, offering a comfortable stay and a secure garden, ideal for dogs. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, the comfortable bed, and the thoughtful touches like fresh eggs. While some minor issues with facilities and maintenance are noted, the location is praised for its proximity to local attractions and the overall experience is positive.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The cottage is generally described as clean and well-maintained, with only a couple of isolated comments about a dirty roasting tin and old coffee pods. The majority of guests did not raise cleanliness as an issue, indicating satisfaction with the standards of hygiene.
The location is frequently praised for its beauty and convenience as a starting point for visiting local gardens, houses, and castles. The secluded garden and the surrounding area are also appreciated, contributing to a positive experience.
Comfort is highlighted with mentions of a very comfortable bed and a restful stay. However, some guests noted the bed being small for tall people and the seating being uncomfortable after a while, which slightly lowers the score.
The cottage is well-equipped, but some guests mentioned missing items like a teapot and dish drainer, and a lack of instruction manuals. Concerns over safety in case of fire due to the narrow passageway and protruding pipes were also noted.
Guests were delighted with the thoughtful extras such as fresh eggs, indicating a welcoming and considerate host. However, as these gifts are personal gestures and may not be consistently provided, they should not be expected with every stay.
About this property
Ditsys Den is a intimate ground-floor apartment resting on the outskirts of Paddock Wood in Kent. Sleeping two guests in a studio setting, Ditsys Den is a romantic getaway for your next adventure to Kent, within easy reach of Maidstone and Tonbridge. You are greeted to the property with private off-road parking, before you step into your studio apartment which is busting with character. There is a gorgeous velvet double bed, which you will be excited to cuddle up in at the end of a long day, and a kitchenette with everything you need to impress your loved one with an evening meal at the breakfast bar or a light breakfast on the sofa. There is also a contemporary en-suite shower room with a corner shower boasting unique brick effect tiles. Outside there is bike storage for those wishing to explore the area on bike, and a wonderful enclosed courtyard, which is great for your furry friend to have some freedom, and furniture so you can enjoy an evening under the stars with a bottle of wine, whilst you keep your toes warm by the fire pit. Ditsys Den is just a short drive away from the town centre of Paddock Wood, which has a range of takeaways for when you don't feel like cooking, two pubs which both serve food, a seafood restaurant, a fish and chip shop, a park with a children's playground and a popular fishing lake. Paddock Wood is nearby the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which offers scenic walking and cycling trails, and The Hop Farm, which is an iconic and historic landmark with the world's largest collection of Victorian oast houses and a great day out for children with adventure and animals at every turn. From Paddock Wood train station, you can easily access the larger town of Maidstone which has river boat tours, museums and galleries, golf club and the nearby Leeds Castle which offers tours, garden walks, zip slides, a falconry and the popular Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Centre which makes for a great day out. Also easy to reach via train, or car, is Tonbridge which has a great sense of adventure with a rock climbing centre, a public swimming pool and an 11th century castle which offers tours, as well as enough shops, bars and eateries to enjoy an evening out. If you're looking to treat your loved one to a romantic trip in this stunning art of Kent, then choose Ditsys Den.
Paddock Wood has takeaways, shops, a pub, a seafood restaurant, a fish and chip shop, a park with a children's playground, a fishing lake, and a train station offering access to Tonbridge and Maidstone. Nearby you can discover The Hop Farm which makes for a great day out, the larger town of Maidstone, Leeds Castle which is home to the Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Centre, Tonbridge, and the High Weald aonb.
Accommodation
Studio apartment with double bed, kitchenette, dining area and sitting area with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, TV.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available.
Off-road parking for one car.
Bike storage available.
Enclosed courtyard with gravel, furniture and fire pit.
One small dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.5 miles, pub 1.3 miles.
Note: Stairs are closed off to the first-floor.
Note: The property is next to the owners.
Please note that puppies are not accepted at this property.
Nearby points of interest
- Tonbridge Castle
- Stoneacre (National Trust)
- Leeds Castle
- Hever Castle & Gardens
- Rochester Castle
- Maidstone Museum
- Kent Life
- Royal Engineers Museum
Reviews (20)
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Suzanne
Negatives: The picture of the garden, that is used as the primary selling point, is misleading. The last autumn's leaf fall had not been raked up, the furniture was old, tatty and falling apart. The garden has had about three years of usage since established (according to the guest book entries), and it looked like no-one was bothering to maintain it. It was a big disappointment, as we had expected to see something more well-maintained like the picture. No guestbook, and occupant information like an updated wi-fi password or local area information was clearly displayed/provided. We used a clearly displayed sign for the Wi-fi password which was out of date, battled with it for half an hour, and eventually had to go and knock on the door of the main house to ask for the information. Eventually, we found informational items tucked in behind the TV, a day later. We felt that it was a bit of an oversight to not make the location of these much clearer or to update their sign. We felt that the owners of the accommodation could have attended better to the small things, and the garden was a big disappointment.
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Lesley
It has a memory foam mattress which doesn't suit everyone and indeed one does tend to slide off the edge if one is not careful! Otherwise the place is great. Very cosy and warm, which suited us well as the weather was not the greatest the week we were there.
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Ian
All I would like to say yes I do think the mattress on the bed should be changed as I donât believe itâs now overused so changing it would be brilliant, but I do say you get an excellent welcome other than the bed I have no other complaints