Located in Hever, near Hever Castle, Thatched Cottage B&B is a historic bed and breakfast that features a garden. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a kettle. All units come with a private bathroom and a walk-in shower, and certain units at the bed and breakfast have a patio. The units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and with cable channels. A continental breakfast is available daily at the bed and breakfast. Guests at Thatched Cottage B&B will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hever, like cycling and hiking. Ightham Mote is 18 km from the accommodation, while Crystal Palace Park is 36 km away. The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport, 27 km from Thatched Cottage B&B.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Denise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location to Hever Castle Great pub Very comfortable All amenities covered Lovely owner
  • Jenny
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful location, well positioned for our travels, lovely room, lovely and helpful hosts. It was also very peaceful.
  • Ben
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very close to Hever Castle. Lovely peaceful setting. Welcoming and friendly hosts - very helpful and knowledgeable. Really enjoyable and relaxing stay...we would definitely stay again.
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 155 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Thatched Cottage is a historic landmark in Hever. A short walk to Hever Castle and local Pub The Henry VIII Inn. The cottage is very picturesque and romantic. Our 3 self-contained guest rooms are all a short distance from the cottage with stunning views. They offer flexibility for guests to quietly come and go as they please. Eat breakfast in privacy and at leisure in their rooms or outdoors enjoying lovely views. There is the opportunity to explore the beautiful grounds and pic-nic in the meadow. We offer assistance with information about the area and can provide maps on request for keen walkers. Thatched Cottage B&B is unique as it offers the benefits of being self-contained, with the bonus of having friendly hosts. Our continental breakfast is delivered fresh each day in a basket. Hand selected items include croissants, pain au chocolat, home made muesli, other cereal. Preserves, butter, yogurts, fresh juice and fresh fruit. Gluten free options are available by prior request. There is a small fold away bed, suitable for small children in one of the rooms. Guests with a small baby are welcome to bring a travel cot.

Property information

We have 3 self-contained rooms. The Potting Shed, situated in the lower garden with it’s own private patio garden has garden views, leading on to our orchard and meadow. The Tool Shed and The Log Shed are both situated in the orchard, overlooking the meadow. All rooms have a shower en-suite. A breakfast area and small fridge, Satellite TV and Wifi. Breakfast can be taken in the rooms or outdoors

Neighbourhood information

We are a 2 minute walk from the castle entrance, passing Pub of the Year ‘Henry VIII Inn’ on the way! Hever is famous for its connections with Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII. Hever Station is an easy 20 min walk. You can take in the sights of central London after only 45 min train journey. We offer private off road parking. Other local attractions include Penshurst Place, Chartwell and Chiddingstone.

Languages spoken

Spanish,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Thatched Cottage B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • Spanish
  • French

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Thatched Cottage B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Thatched Cottage B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.