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The Lookers Legacy

Tenterden, Kent
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This property is managed by Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Shepherd Hut
Quirky
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Stunning, stylish hideaway set on a vineyard with rural views
  • High-end finishes thoughtfully designed to the very last detail
  • True escapism with your own private hot tub and nothing but fields of vines for company

Overview
Property code: OC-TN618

This outstanding property is a beautiful brick ‘lookers’ hut that has been stylishly designed to create perfect country escape for two. Nestled in a tranquil spot at the heart of a vineyard, the most striking feature of this property is the stunning rural location. With parking approximately 100 metres away, you will feel total seclusion at this peaceful retreat. There is a porter’s trolley to help transport your luggage, and the pathway is lit at night. Beautiful walks begin at your doorstep, one of which will take you to the welcoming local pub just under a mile away. The pretty tree-lined high street of Tenterden is 7 miles away, where you will discover a range of boutique shops and excellent restaurants. Historic Rye is close by (6 miles), and the golden sands at Camber (9.5) make for a lovely day trip to the seaside.

The open-plan living area is dominated by the double bi-folding doors, which open onto a secluded terrace with far-reaching views over the Romney Marsh. The modern interior is sympathetic to the original design and has been carefully extended to let natural light flood into the rooms. The entire property has been furnished with luxurious touches, and there is a cosy wood burner for those chillier evenings. The kitchen is compact and well-designed to include everything a chef could need. The bedroom has enchanting views from the king-size bed, and exposed brick feature walls add a sense of history. A stylishly tiled shower room with a walk-in shower completes the internal layout.

Outside, a terrace with a bistro dining set opens directly onto the vineyard. Enjoy a sun-downer in the hot tub, then get cooking on the BBQ before sitting back to wonder at the night sky from this idyllic location.

  • 1 king-size bedroom
  • 1 en-suite shower room with walk-in shower and WC
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine
  • Wood burner with logs (not available during summer months)
  • Smart TV
  • Open terrace with outdoor furniture, BBQ and hot tub
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Pub 1 mile, shop 3 miles, beach 9.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Jackie Hammond

This property is personally managed by Jackie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michael 13th October 2024

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The cottage was in a brilliant location, ideal for walking and exploring the area. Great for bird watching, pubs and old churches. The accommodation was warm, comfortable and relaxing. To be thoroughly recommended.

Reviewed by Vicki 5th October 2024

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Lovely cosy place to stay. Very comfortable and clean. The footpath that runs past the property is pretty quiet but guests should assess if it will be a problem for them before they book. We found it fine even with a rather reactive pug...but if complete seclusion is a priority you should be aware that people/dogs may walk past. Comfy bed, good shoRead morewer, well equipped kitchen despite being compact. Peaceful getaway, would recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Adam 24th August 2024

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Great property in a great location, ideal for getting away from it all!

Reviewed by Nic 6th July 2024

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Perfect escape, everything you need to relax and unwind. A little issue was solved very quickly and without fuss. Recommend this and cant wait to visit again.

Reviewed by Graham 18th June 2024

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This property has been originally built and equipped to the highest standard, but since then the standard of upkeep has fallen. There is no book to give feedback to the owners if anything has gone awry. Thing will always break, instructions get lost etc. so feedback is essential. It was cold one night (5 degrees ) heating was insufficient, radiatorRead more in bedroom lukewarm, radiator in kitchen area would not come on so we decided to light the log fire, we had a basket of logs but no kindling or matches. This property is ideal for a two or three night airbnb, but staying longer presents problems due to a lack of storage, the guest book says there is a box under the bed for additional storage, there isn't, you end up living out of a suitcase, there is nowhere for small items of clothing. If you bring dried food for the week as we did there is no where to put it. It's a great shame as this is a first class property in a wonderful location. Hide

Reviewed by Angela 14th June 2024

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REVIEW OF THE LOOKERS LEGACY, OXNEY IN STONE, KENT We stayed at The Lookers Legacy for 7 nights in May 2024. This was another in a series of Cottage stays with our adopted rescue dog. Our dog is highly reactive to many situations, so we booked Lookers Legacy as it was quite secluded and out of the way - and it catered for dogs! What a lovely placRead moree in a fantastic location and a great base from which to explore the South Kent and East Sussex countryside and beaches. Surrounded by 2 separate vineyards it has views over the Kent countryside. Its on a small development of converted barns which is accessed by a secure, keypad operated, automatic gate but is a couple of hundred yards from the nearest neighbouring property, down the end of a short, unmade, drive. With a large secure parking space, its only a few minutes from the main roads albeit down some narrow, twisty lanes. The parking is around a hundred yards from the cottage and to transfer your luggage and belongings the owners have provided a large barrow/trolley. Its easy to manoeuvre but, even as a fit older person, I found it hard work pushing it up the sight slope from the cottage to the car ! For us, having a reactive dog, the biggest downside to the cottage was the fact that there is a public footpath running just a few yards from the cottage and past the open plan lawned area. This is clearly mentioned in the description but we were so seduced by the location and photos of the cottage we missed that bit ! Granted, the path wasnt particularly busy but it was adjacent to the cottage and used by dog walkers with dogs off the lead - which meant that we had to constantly be on the lookout for approaching people and dogs so that we could take our dog inside. (Also, the off lead dogs would happily wander across the lawn and up to the doors to the lounge. Not ideal for us). The location in the vineyards did however mean that we could take the dog for quiet walks right from our doorstep ! The property itself is good. It has an interesting history and has been carefully thought out and sympathetically designed and put together. It could however have been a great property but for the fact that there were several areas where we felt more attention to detail could have been given. Ill say now that none of these were show-stoppers and, having spoken to the owners about a couple of them we agreed that we didnt need them resolved whilst we were there. Some of these may seem minor but, collectively, we felt they made a big difference. The sort of things were talking about are: The description mentioned an underbed storage box, separate towels for the dog and a dog waste bin. None of these were there and the owners werent aware of that fact ! (The underbed storage would have been very useful as storage space overall was at a premium). There was a light coating of dust on some surfaces. There was a woodburning stove (supplied with a handful of logs) but there was no kindling and, more importantly, no lighter or matches to light it. There was an issue with the rubber door seals on the small dishwasher they were loose and pulling the bottom tray out ended up pulling the seal off the door (we had to replace it quite a few times). There was no breadknife with the cutlery and no clingfilm, cooking foil or spare black bin bags (All of these would be cheap to provide and would be helpful thoughtful). The cooking knives could do with a sharpen. With the dishwashers small capacity (and the small amount of crockery provided) we had to use it practically everyday. A handful of dishwasher tablets were provided but not enough for our weeks stay. There were only a couple of plastic (wine) glasses supplied but, with a lovely patio area outside, we felt that more (or a few plastic tumblers) would be very useful. There were a couple of small rattan tables out on the patio which looked like they should have had glass tops. Both tops were missing which meant that any glasses placed on the tables werent very stable. The crockery seemed a bit mis-matched. Some sets of 4 werent complete and there was only one red wine glass. The only dustpan we could find was with all the equipment for the stove and was broken. There was a large, external, wooden shutter for the bedroom window (which directly overlooked the footpath). This was unusable and didnt seem to have been maintained for some time. As I said, none of these were showstoppers (and may seem trivial and picky) but, having stayed in quite a few cottages, put together they could all create a much better guest experience. On a more positive note there were a lot of things which we felt were really good: The location was one of the best weve come across. The large bed and the sofa were very comfortable. The 2 person hot tub was a great touch especially in helping to wind down after a full days exploring. There was plenty of open hanging space and coat hangers. The small welcome pack was a nice touch. The ability to be able to walk the dog around the vineyards was a bonus. Overall, we had a lovely week. The weather, for the most part was kind to us. We managed to get out and visit all the places wed planned to whilst getting some well needed rest. Would we return ? No is the answer but primarily because we dont tend to return to places (theres far too many new ones to explore !) Hide

Reviewed by Hayden 1st June 2024

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Reviewed by Antony 2nd April 2024

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Superb location. Amazing views. Very private and secluded. Cottage is beautiful. Quality fixtures and fittings. Shower was amazing and the bed is massive and very comfortable. Has everything you need. Have stayed in two cottages so far and will definitely book again.

Reviewed by Graham 21st March 2024

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If you're looking for some peace and quiet then this is the place to come. Just big enough for two people and a medium sized dog. Really enjoyed my stay here, the pub is walkable but take a torch if you're planning on going there in the dark

Reviewed by Michael 4th March 2024

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Reviewed by Darren 12th February 2024

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Lovely converted shepherds hut in a great location. Great walks and a nice pub within walking distance.

Reviewed by Peter 25th December 2023

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Great to stay at The Lookers Legacy, a much needed break in an idyllic location. Superb conversion & snug extension with everything we could need. Kent has beautiful scenery and we enjoyed using it as a base to explore the local area and would unreservedly recommend it and Winchelsea and its nearby beach as well worth a visit. Thanks also for the Read moremilk and welcome box of treats and plentiful supply of logs. Hide

Reviewed by Hannah 5th November 2023

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Beautiful property for time cut off from the rest of the world. Lovely modern features and lovely and warm (even in the stormy weather and we had). Not an enclosed garden but lots of space for the dog to run around. Good location, near to Rye which we really loved visiting (standard inn and Marinos fish and chips are both a must). Would recommend tRead moreo others Hide

Reviewed by Ione 16th September 2023

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Reviewed by Martin 15th August 2023

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Really enjoyed staying at the Lookers Legacy. A fab conversion with lots of attention to detail and in a beautiful and secluded spot.

Reviewed by Jon 24th July 2023

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Reviewed by Amanda 16th July 2023

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Reviewed by Wendy 7th May 2023

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Reviewed by Stephen 6th May 2023

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Reviewed by D 4th April 2023

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Reviewed by Natalie 28th March 2023

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Reviewed by Bridgett 19th March 2023

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Reviewed by Jacquie 12th March 2023

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Reviewed by Alice 6th March 2023

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Beautifuly located get away, lovely and quite. Clean property with lots of great amenities. Helpful hosts.

Reviewed by David 3rd March 2023

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Reviewed by Dave 20th February 2023

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Reviewed by Adam 18th February 2023

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Reviewed by Trevor 4th February 2023

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Reviewed by Jessica 30th January 2023

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Reviewed by Daniel 17th January 2023

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Reviewed by Daviia 5th December 2022

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