Escape to the countryside
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Escape to Falconhurst for an unforgettable rural escape in the Kent countryside. Our self-catered holiday accommodation is the perfect place for a countryside getaway; with an abundance of attractions on the doorstep, step into a slower pace and experience a taste of the good life.
Hole Cottage
Hidden in the High Weald is Hole Cottage. Hole cottage is set in a magical position in the heart of Falconhurst estate where the stresses of the 21st century can be left behind.
The Hole is the remaining section of a late medieval (probably built towards the end of the 15th century) timber framed hall-house of high quality, the rest of which was taken down in 1833. It lies by a small stream in a woodland clearing and, curiously enough, is easily accessible by railway, since it is only a 10 minute walk through the wood from Cowden station which has a direct 45 minute service to central London.
It still has the true feeling of the High Weald and of the deep woods in whose drop and shade the forges and furnaces of the Sussex ironmasters were established. Hole Cottage persists despite the great storm of October 1987, which obliterated many local landmarks – making this an incredibly special spot to stay.
It is managed by the Landmark Trust. More details, including prices and availability, can be found on their website here.
“It’s all green, and suddenly the cottage is standing there, as it has been all the time.. To be woken up by birdsong and to be able to sit outside in the sun surrounded by bluebell woods is wonderful.”