Orchard Retreat

The accommodation was well proportioned, and clean on the eye.

But little niggles, peas in the dishwasher filter, pastry still stuck to the baking trays, crumbs under the settee cushions. No tray to take things from the kitchen to the dining table. Being elderly the settees were too low to easily get up from. Otherwise plenty of utensils and crockery in the kitchen. It would have helped that we could have parked outside the gate in order to load and unload our things, instead of having to walk round the vehicles parked in front of the gate across the gravel. A very peaceful stay, with orchard and countryside views.

We had a wonderful stay at Orchard Retreat, we had everything we needed and there were some fantastic places to visit and eat out.

Local Chippy ‘Oliver’s’ was excellent for our Friday night chippy tea! Our dog enjoyed the court yard and we visited Haysden country park which was very dog friendly. We would love to visit again soon. The welcome pack was much appreciated and included local produce. Thanks Jess.

High quality accommodation comfy bed and quiet relaxing location.

Easy key collection and everything provided for stay. Arrival gifts tasty, especially enjoyed owners apple juice. Good base to explore area and coast.

It was an amazing stay fulfilled our expectations and was better than anticipated, cleanliness and welcome pack was much appreciated,the property was filled with washing appliances and juice (however a cheese grater would be helpful

Lovely cottage.

Lots of space for the two of us. Good facilities and good location close to lots of places to visit, Sissinghurst, Great Dixter, Scotney Castle etc. Had a really lovely week.

Well!

there are two parts to our stay, so lets start with the positives:- Jess was kind enough to let us know as soon as the accomodation was ready for us and entering the accomodation was very straight forward. We loved our stay, not in any small part due to the glorious weather. The courtyard was perfect for us (including our dog). The facilities were in our opinion, were very good! Everything we needed was there including a welcome hamper which was very much appreciated. The orchard was a beautiful place to walk in and the local area was gorgeous. And now for the second part, the negatives:- We new of course before we came that we would be staying on a farm and expected some noise, but from five in the morning the noise was loud and carried on to about seven in the morning. The accomodation is a converted car garage and has been done to a high standard, but the roof, is the sleeping part and the walls slope inwards. This meant for me, head butting the walls if I bent down over the chest of drawers in the bedroom. This also hapened when going for a wee in the upstaiirs toilet. I am 5 feet 10", so not overly tall. The accomodation is attached to a much bigger house and is seperated by a wooden fence. They of course got on with their daily lives, as one would expect. Would we stay there again, probably not. Would we go back to the same area, definitely, yes!

Excellent accomodation for two: spacious, fully equipped, quiet, spotlessly clean.

Great location for local walks; visiting the numerous nearby houses/castles/gardens; or catching the train up to London.

The property was comfortable and welcoming, great shower, a cosy bed and sofa.

Welcome pack was appreciated though I felt a pint of milk was missing, given that tea/coffee is provided-apple juice was amazing. Small issues:broken toaster lever, worn frying pans and one pan was put away but not clean. Not the quietest location, lots of vehicle noise from the farm, construction of new estate and there is a family next door going about their day. Resident pets were sweet, one dog was particularly friendly but needed steering away from a moving car! Not keen on Paddock Wood town but local area, villages, buildings, castles, scenery and walks were numerous and picturesque. The local roads (and the road leading to the property) had quite a few potholes - not ideal in our car so local journeys were abit tricky.

Lovely property, very spacious and owner was helpful and kept in touch by text.

Everything was there that we needed and bed was comfy. Christmas decorations and welcome gifts were an added bonus.

Great accommodation and location.

Well equipped and comfortable. Good communication and had a message saying we could go in earlier. Unfortunately, in the orchards next door a cannon went off every hour starting at 7am which woke us up. It was harvest time so maybe the cannon switches off after the apples are being harvested. Maybe a mention of this in the right up?

We had an excellent weeks stay, just what we needed, beautiful & comfortable retreat, everything you need, including lovely walks near by.

The owners are very friendly & discreet. Would love to stay again.

The cottage was lovely and just as photos.

Very clean and comfortable. A great base to explore Kent/Sussex areas. The sloping ceiling upstairs took a bit of getting use to but we managed and this didnt detract from our holiday. Would highly recommend

Lovely well equiped rental, in an apple orchard, close to town.

Perfect for a quick weekend getaway, or an extended stay. We came to visit family in Paddock Wood, and will most definately try to see if this rental is available on our next visit.

Orchard Retreat is an excellent place to stay.

It was nicely decorated, really comfortable (a good bed, nice sofa for lounging on, and a proper dining table with comfy chairs), and immaculately clean. The kitchen had all the equipment needed, including a full-size fridge and sharp knives. It is in the middle of a working farm/orchard, so there was a little noise at times, but it is very quiet overall. The cottage is in a good location for exploring Kent and Sussex. Our days out included Great Dixter, Bodiam Castle, the World Garden at Lullingston Castle, Sissinghurst and Dungeness. We loved our stay and will definitely go back there.

Thoroughly enjoyed our break away.

Lovely place to stay with plenty of woodland walks to be had close by. House well stocked with mostly everything you need, no hair dryer though and I forgot to take mine. Bed really comfy and lovely orchard views.

Lovely cottage with everything you need.

Great walks for the dog

This was our second visit to Orchard Retreat which is a perfect place to stay to explore Kent.

The property is very comfortable and well equipped. Lots of good pubs in the area but would not recommend the John Blunt in Paddock Wood. The Dovecot Inn, The Star, The Halfway House and the Poacher and Partridge are all excellent.

No salt in the kitchen (very small inconvenience) and perhaps a bit more cutlery.

But overall a perfect place to stay.

Seats sag too much (hard for an elderly person to get out of).

The chairs at the dining tables were not comfortable.

Lovely cottage with all the comfort we needed.

The owners were very helpful and discrete. We loved the open fire. Thanks for the extra basket of logs

Excellent accommodation .

Property was well maintained ,clean and nicely presented.The welcome pack is a nice surprise on arrival . Well located for exploring the major towns of Kent, the Weald and further afield the coast. Will certainly be back again soon.

A beautiful cottage that has everything you need.

Clean and well presented and toasty warm. In a great location for visiting the attractions and some lovely dog walks on the doorstep. A very lovely welcome pack included. Would highly recommend Orchard Retreat. Thank you for a great home from home.

Lovely place in perfect location …would definitely recommend!

Enjoyed are stay.

Such lovely surroundings with all the apples hanging from the trees. We lucky to see the apple pickers doing their job. really interesting. House was clean warm and so spacious. Thank you for our welcome pack. Lovely to know it was filled with goods from the area. We were lucky to have really good weather. Visited so many interesting places. Thank you

Lovely comfortable Accomodation in a great setting by Oa st house and orchard.

This was an excellent cottage which had everything you could want, which you don't always find everywhere for example a tall wardrobe space and hooks on doors.

The furniture was very comfy and a nice cosy bed. The kitchen was well stocked and we got a lovely welcome pack on arrival. There was a nice courtyard seating area but quite enclosed and did not get the evening sun, could do with a small patio on the other side of the property where there is a magnificent view across the valley, but would highly recommend it.

Loverly cottage and location, fantastic views.

Comfortable and well furnished. Ideal location for walks or trips.

Had an enjoyable holiday.

Cottage clean, spacious and well equipped. Lovely views and good location for visiting area. Very nice welcome pack. Possibly worth mentioning although it didn't impact too much on our enjoyment but it might affect others looking for a really quiet holiday as lots of noise from aircraft on flight path to airport, intermittent dog barking, crow scarer and noise from gravel drive when truck drove off each morning at 6.30.

What a superb cottage in a truly stunning locale.

Hard to find any issues with the cottage and it’s facilities (except perhaps the need for a shower mat for us elderlies!). A very generous welcome package was provided. Overall a lovely short break for us and before leaving we had already decided to return next year.

The best Sykes accommodation we have stayed.

Wonderful spot, orchards literally all around in full blossom. Facilities great. Perfect for visiting National Trust properties and Heaver Castle. Ideally located for local pubs and restaurants. Would certainly recommend and will book a repeat holiday Thanks all involved

One of the best we've ever stayed in!

Spacious and comfortable with everything you could need and a lovely welcome pack

Orchards Retreat was a lovely place to stay, very clean and well equipped, although i did leave a note for owners about a few things that are needed in my opinion - A shelf or work service in bathroom as nowhere to put toiletries, a non slip mat in shower and grab bar, hooks behind doors for dressing gown etc and a new toilet seat in bathroom that stays up when used by a man.

The other other issue we had was my husband constantly banged his head on sloping ceiling in bedroom The approach was described as past a few outbuildings(we were expecting barns etc) when in fact it could be described as small industrial units for many uses before you reached the drive to the house

Great property, well kitted out and very comfortable.

Really enjoyed my stay.

Really great property, beautifully kitted out and in a lovely location.

Warm & comfortable in January. Generous welcome pack of local goodies.

From the moment we walked in we felt warmth and comfort and a welcoming environment both inside and outside.

It was a pleasure to stay in such a lovely spot and our dog had a lovely safe landscape just outside to wander, run and sniff. Very convenient for local supermarkets and shops and 15 mins to Tonbridge where our son and family were based for Christmas get togethers. Lovely array of gifts on our arrival and a welcome pint of milk. All in all a pleasurable stay. Highly recommend.

The cottage was very comfortable for 2 people and well presented .

There was a bed settee in the main living space but I don't think it would have been suitable for another couple. The only things that I would have liked provided would have been rolls of cling film and foil.

An excellent stay - absolutely gorgeous plans peaceful location and a wonderfully renovated space.

The accommodation was clean, comfortable and spacious. The dog had a fabulous stay as well and we really appreciated the private and enclosed courtyard that allowed us to leave the door open without worrying about an escape artist dog! Super handy to have a washing machine and dishwasher during our stay as well. Hosts were accommodating, friendly and very helpful. We loved the log burner too! We will absolutely be back! Thanks for an excellent week away!

We loved staying at Orchard Retreat.

The converted garage is in a wonderful setting with orchards all around, and lovely views. It was in a quiet spot, but very close to amenities and also many wonderful places to visit. The cottage is spacious, clean and very well equipped with everything you could need on holiday. We had an unsettled weather week and really enjoyed having the brilliant log burner to make it cosy. We received a friendly text from the owner welcoming us and advising we could enter the property slightly earlier, and there was a great welcome pack of goodies when we arrived. Very friendly people and somewhere we would highly recommend and would like to return to. Thank you !

An outstanding, immaculate property finished to a very high standard.

Everything was done incredibly well from the generosity of the welcome pack to the comfort of the bed with its fine quality duvet and pillows. In all, a well appointed home from home where nothing is left to chance. Thank you.

We loved it, we loved it.

Very sweet family and we became pears from the estate. The surroundings are so beautifull, the looks from the window in the kitchen! Evereything was there. Also easy access for the train to visit London for one day. Many greetings for the whole family. Thanks, thanks,thanks.

Orchard Retreat has everything we needed.

It was modern, clean and had a lovely courtyard garden for our dog. The surroundings were quiet and beautiful. It was ideally situated for the many attractions in the area and close to main roads for getting about. Jess was in contact with us, offered early check in and left us a lovely welcome pack for our arrival. We had such a lovely time in this gorgeous part of the country.

Very welcome stay lovely gifts excellent support when needed lovely clean and well equipped property.

Great locations so peaceful and relaxing plenty to do in the area.

Beautifully presented & great facilities, very clean, lovely welcome pack.

Thank you for a really enjoyable week.

Excellent property, very comfortable and beautifully clean and well presented, including some lovey welcome gifts.

Having recently entered the EV world a perfect rating for Orchard Retreat from us would need the availability of EV charging, be that a charge point or outside 3-pin plug.

We really enjoyed our stay and will certainly recommend.

Perfect for dog owners. The wi fi went off on Thursday but was not a big problem to us.

This was our 2nd stay at Orchard Retreat and we loved it every bit as much as our 1st stay.

It is a beautifully appointed cottage surrounded by orchards and stunning scenery. Highly recommended.

This was a delightful cottage, set in a beautiful location.

The cottage was clean, comfortable,and well equipped ,the photos didn't do it justice. The welcome pack was great and very local. We travelled around extensively and had a very enjoyable week,

We absolutely loved our stay at Orchard Retreat and would have booked to stay for another week but unfortunately it had already been booked.

The location is absolutely stunning with apple and pear orchards at the front and side of the property, and a beautiful view of green fields and hills from the kitchen windows. You can walk directly from the property via a little used public right of way, which takes you on possibly the most lovely walk I have ever done, through the orchards, farmer's fields dotted with Oast Houses, then through a lovely private estate. The cottage has been completely renovated and refurbished this year to a high standard so is as new and very attractive and comfortable inside with everything you could possibly need. The owners live at the beautiful Oast House adjacent to the cottage and are very friendly and helpful, they provided a lovely welcome pack of local Kent produce plus a very welcome bottle of bubbly. We would love to return there and it comes highly recommended.

Very clean and tidy place, surrounded by a large beautiful farm.

The cottage is brand new and furniture is set up really nicely. Our little ones and dog loved the place. Would definitely recommend - hope to come back soon.