Moleside Cottage, Marden.
Delightful, newly renovated, single storey cottage, attached to a converted coach house. There is a large garden which backs on to farmland and orchards on the outskirts of the Wealden village of Marden. An ideal holiday cottage for a family who are looking for a country retreat to explore the local countryside, yet with local village facilities to hand.
The Cottage
Large, nicely furnished,comfortable open plan lounge/dining room which includes an air hockey table. A well fitted kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine etc.The new bathroom has w/c, basin and bath with shower facilities. A large double bedroom and another bedroom with 2 single beds. There is a sofa bed in the lounge for a 5th person.
The Location.
Be enriched by England's oldest county, alive with its exciting past: visiting Canterbury and Rochester with Dickens, following the maritime adventures that have shaped Kent from Roman invasion to World War II. Quintessential England. But also bang up to date with leading-edge galleries and theatre, Michelin-starred dining and entertaining nightlife giving you so many things to do.Some outstanding attractions within a few miles include the National Trust properties of Sissinghurst Castle with its renowned gardens, Bodiam Castle, the nearby Scotney Castle. Slightly further are the Batemans (one time home of Rudyard Kipling), Ightham Moat, Penshurst Place and Great Dixter.The Spa town of Tunbridge Wells is 12 miles. There is sailing, wind surfing, fly-fishing and walking at Bewl Water reservoir, The village of Mardens parish church was built at the end of the 12th century. Marden is in the middle of the rich farmland of the weald, and has many orchards, oast houses and period buildings surrounding the village.The rural village has a general stores, post office, country pubs, butchers, chemist, bakery, several restaurants and take-aways.The Mainline station is only 7 minutes walk. London is only 50 minsaway.Catch the Eurostar at Ashford for a day trip to France. Bedgebury Forest with award winning walking, riding and mountain biking. Bewl Water largest lake in the region for walks, boating, sailing, fishing and mountain biking. Multiple National Trust castles and stately homes, Leeds Castle Henry VIII's favourite castle and thought by many to be the most beautiful in the world. For shopping, Ashford Designer Outlet and Bluewater Shopping Centre are within 30 mins drive.