If you imagine a cottage escape in Kent, the very image of this property may spring to mind. Located in the heart of the romantic village of Goudhurst, which itself sits in the lush Kentish countryside, this traditional country home is the perfect place for you and five of your closest companions to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Enter the property through a fairytale wooden door, into a courtyard and the main house. Inside, the heart of the home is the large, open-plan living area. There is a raised, rustic kitchen, a comfy sitting area, and a dining table fit for a holiday feast, all ingeniously renovated around the period features of the building, including exposed beams and brickwork. A set of stairs leads to a snug for those wishing to delay bedtime, and then on into the first of the bedrooms, a bunk bedroom and a double, each with lovely views of the garden. Head outside for your secret third bedroom, a comfortable pull-out bed in the charming en-suite summer house that sits at the end of the pebbled courtyard. A garden weaves around the outside buildings (including a laundry room) and offers plenty of little places to sit, eat and relish the weather.

You probably won't be eager to leave this country palace, but there's plenty to do in the open air nearby. Head to Sissinghurst Castle, a pretty 6-mile journey away, and explore the extraordinary gardens where Vita Sackville-West, the woman who inspired Virginia Woolf's Orlando, lived and worked. Or, do a crawl of the area's vineyards. The Hush Heath Estate is 5 miles away and the Biddenden Vineyard is 14.5 miles away near the vibrant town of Tenterden.

Additional information and rules

- Sleeps 4+2 on the sofa bed in the summer house with en-suite.

- 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 bunk bedroom

- 1 shower room, 1 en-suite shower room and 1 separate WC

- Electric Aga, dishwasher, fridge and Nespresso coffee machine

- Utility room with washing machine, freezer and a large trough-style sink

- Wi-Fi included

- Pubs, shops and restaurant within walking distance

- Storage for bikes

- Smart TV with sound bar in lounge

- Restricted head height in places adds to the character of this cottage

- Due to the nature of the building, there are some steep stairs in the cottage that might not be suitable for people with mobility difficulties

- Private off-road parking for 1 car, additional roadside parking available

- The driveway to the cottage is quite narrow and may not be suitable for large 4x4 cars