The Bolthole

The Bolthole, perfectly described by its name, is a cosy yet spacious cabin for couples looking to escape to the countryside and immerse themselves in the natural world.  The cabin has been hand-crafted by its' owner using many energy efficient techniques to ensure you have a wonderful experience in the heart of the Kent countryside.  Floor to ceiling windows invite the outside in, allowing you to watch nature unfold.  The Bolthole has a clever roomy design with an open plan living area and fully equipped kitchen.  There is a linked seating area connected to the bedroom where you can sit, relax and read or watch the birds or the neighbouring sheep with open skies and wrap-around countryside views.  The interior living area is welcoming and comfortable with some of the smaller pieces of furniture having been crafted by the owner to fit perfectly into its surroundings.  Through the French doors there is a private decked area with outside seating and a fenced garden area with a hot tub.  In addition, there is also a central area with a utility kitchen which has two washing machines; one for the humans and the other is for your doggies towels and blankets, if they require a rinse. There is also a storage cupboard for wet coats and muddy boot and an outside tap for washing muddy paws.  The Bolthole is set amid 10 acres of land, predominantly farmland and neighbouring fields which form part of a working cattle and sheep farm. There are wildlife cameras set up all around, allowing you to nature watch, real-time on your TV.   Shop: 2.5 miles  Pub: 0.9 miles Coast: 23 miles

If The Bolthold and it's big sister, The Warren (CB666), which sleeps 4 plus it's own hot tub, are booked together, the hot tub at The Warren seats 6 so it’s definitely roomy enough for everyone!

Property all on one level:

Open Plan Living and Dining Area and Kitchen all with wood effect vinyl flooring
Entrance into linked seating area...

Living Area: with a sofa and side tables, rug, standard lamp, book case and Amazon Echo smart speaker. The TV signal is terrestrial Freeview. In addition to the TV, there is Digital Stream DVR (digital video recorder). This can be used to record TV programs to watch later.  There is an Android TV box. This enables you to operate android mobile apps and view them on the TV eg Youtube, Web pages or games. Xmeye and IP camera app will allow you to view wildlife and CCTV camera views. There is also a floor to ceiling window and French doors with stunning views. There is a dining table with seating for 2
Kitchen: has fitted units, gas hob and electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer.  A washing machine is in the shared central utility room, 70 metres away
Hallway Link: floor to ceiling window, easy chair, hanging for coats, shoe rack, binoculars
Bedroom: king-size bed, bedside tables with reading and side lamps, fitted wardrobe, dressing table with mirror, hairdryer, chair and French doors
En-Suite Wet Room: has underfloor heating, tiled with walk-in shower, heated towel rail, washbasin, wall unit with mirror and shaving mirror, w.c.

Garden: Fenced and laid to lawn with cut wildflower paths, a small decked area, a hot tub and outside bistro table and chairs, chiminea and a barbecue.  There's also a shared central utility cabin with a sink and a drying cupboard for coats and boots and two washing machines
Heating: Central heating provided by a mix of solar panels harvesting energy from the sun and oil fired boiler
Parking: Parking area with private parking, with lit pavement to gated property
Pets: 1 small/medium sized dog welcome, please bring your own dog bed and blanket.  Doggie towels in central kitchen for wiping muddy paws and external warm and cold taps
Notes: there are USB plug sockets. Towels for hot tub use are supplied. Cot and highchair available.

Out and About:

The Bolthole is 2.5 miles from the small village of Biddenden which has a recommended restaurant, The West House.  It also has a pub, The Red Lion, a tea room, The Old Bakehouse and a shop.  Biddenden Vineyards is about 4 miles away and offers tours and wine tastings and is Kent's original vineyard, producing wines, ciders and juices. There are quite a few gastro pubs nearby; The Three Chimneys, Biddenden, is in easy walking distance; The Milk House, Sissinghurst; The Bell and Jorrocks, Frittenden; The Bell, Smarden, all dog friendly.  Tenterden, with its tree-lined High Street offers some lovely shops, pavement cafes and restaurants.  It is also the starting point for the Kent & East Sussex Railway, next stop Northiam and onto Bodiam Castle, where you can wander around the ancient ruins. For serious shoppers the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet is 12 miles away.  The pretty neighbouring village of Cranbrook 5 miles away has a windmill, museum and offers an array of independent shops. There is coarse fishing at Cackle Hill Lakes in Biddenden and at the Hawkhurst Fish Farm, golf at Chart Hills, The Weald of Kent at Headcorn and at The Ridge in Sutton Valence. Hawkhurst also has a Kino cinema and a gastro pub, The Queen's Inn.  There is a cafe/restaurant at Bloomsbury's and a hairdressers, 1.5 miles away.  You can walk to Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens through the fields and further afield you can explore the historic town of Rye - 19 miles away. There is a Sainsbury Local in Headcorn, a Coop in Cranbrook, and Waitrose and Tesco in Tenterden.