Old Batts Barn, Slip Mill Lane, Hawkhurst, TN18 5AE, United Kingdom
#5 of 7 hotels in Hawkhurst
Guests' ChoiceBased on 31 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Free Wifi
10.0
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Reviewed: August 31, 2025
Sarah
United KingdomSome of the photos were not accurate - ie decor and furniture in main living room very dated compared to what’s shown in images which is a shame as the decor was something which drew us to book. Not many drinking glasses either, could do with more when 4 people are staying.
Comfortable beds, great location for what we needed and Sophia sent helpful arrival instructions.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 22, 2025
Gwen
United KingdomNothing really
Quiet. Easy to reach. Plenty of space.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 13, 2025
Elizabeth
United KingdomMy husband is 6ft 3” and standing in the bath for a shower was a bit of a problem. If ever doing a bathroom refurbishment I would suggest a walk in shower instead of a bath. Not a problem though as such, he coped 😂
Absolutely lovely with a really comfortable bed and a good shower. Good cooking facilities in the kitchen and being left the basics of bread milk and butter was lovely. We had the dogs and there was a lovely walk straight from the cottage. It’s in a lovely peaceful location with great views
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 6, 2025
Shearer
New ZealandGreat country cottage with 2 bedrooms and a well equipped kitchen
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 3, 2025
Spm
United KingdomV comfortable. Ideal location to visit gardens in area.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 26, 2025
Sue
United KingdomBathroom was lovely and bath and shower were great. A non slip bath mat would have been useful as the base was quite slippy.
Homely feel to the house. Sofia and her family were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 18, 2025
Mariya
United KingdomThe property has an excellent mattress, had a fantastic sleep. Great hosts, communication was great.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 18, 2025
Heidi
United KingdomWould have liked some leaflets about the area.
Lovely and cosy cottage with everything you could need with beautiful views of the country side. Nice touch to receive a bottle of wine and milk on arrival. Host was very friendly and made us feel welcome. Would highly recommend if you are visiting the area.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 11, 2025
Emma
United KingdomIt would have been helpful to have a guide book / list of recommendations for things to do in the local area and walks available from the property. The property was quite tired and more dated than the photos on the listing
The house was in a good location and was comfortable. The wine and beers in the fridge were a lovely touch.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 3, 2025
Justine
United KingdomWe couldn’t get live tv to work. No hairdryer. Few cobwebs about. Window latch broken in main bedroom. Also windows could do with a clean.
Warm & cosy. Lovely soft furnishings. Quiet with stunning views. Great location. Airfryer great. Beautiful little bathroom. Very comfortable beds. Thick fluffy towels. Appreciated the milk in fridge on arrival.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 20, 2025
James
United KingdomNeeded a little bit of TLC, would be nice to have a little guide for Wi-Fi / where’s good to eat etc
Good location, cosy atmosphere, comfy beds and a nice shower. It was also nice to have some basics in the fridge.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 18, 2025
Megan
United KingdomA bit of an awkward set up where the TV is placed in the front room for evening watching. Switching where the tv/sofas is located might help… not set up like the photos on website. Piano is not in tune and you can’t shut the door to conservatory so the cold comes in.
Great location for lots of National Trust and larger towns. Comfy bed, lovely fireplace and thoughtful host. Would be even more beautiful in the warmer months.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 16, 2025
Gwyneth
United KingdomSlightly dated in parts and a hairdryer would be helpful but these are only minor issues.
The guest house was warm, cosy and clean. Bread, milk and a couple of beers left in the fridge, we didn’t use them but it was a nice touch. Had a slight issue with the WiFi when we arrived but the hosts were very helpful.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: November 24, 2024
Rix
United KingdomNot a big deal but no microwave.
Food and drink essentials supplied. Cute and cosy cottage. Toys and books to entertain the little ones.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 18, 2024
Catherine
United KingdomNothing.
Cosy, pretty, good layout, small private outdoor space with great views. It didn’t feel like a short-term rental (in a good way!)
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: June 6, 2025
Roland
United Kingdomall was good
location
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 26, 2025
Lynn
United KingdomNothing
Lovely and peaceful
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 18, 2025
Philippa
United KingdomWe appreciated the conviviality and helpfulness of the hosts. The spacious accommodation was very comfortable, especially the large bed in the main bedroom! There was plenty of room to park in the front of the house. The extensive views from the back of the house were amazing. We both had a very pleasant and restful stay.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 13, 2025
Delf1984
FranceMaybe a document with informations about places to visit around and explanations about wifi code, waste rules in uk would been helpful
the cottage was lovely and very confortable The location is great for a weekend in Kent and Sussex the Roku tv with netflix the complimentary bread and butter in the fridge!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 7, 2025
Goldsmith
United KingdomGreat walks nearby through woodlands and streams if you go a bit further. The footpath nearby the house so no need to drive anywhere. The owner made our dog, baby v welcome.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: January 28, 2025
Pauline
United KingdomThe photos do not reflect the inside of the property as it is now. Carpets were dirty, boxes piled floor to ceiling in a bedroom, the interior was not white and fresh, clean lines. It was stained, tired, dark; a bit odd. They felt like someone had just vacated it moments before they arrived. Photos misrepresent what is available, which was disappointing as this reservation was made as a Christmas gift!
Booked for family - a couple. They had expected it to look like it was in the photos, but there was little comparison. They found it cosy but it was tired and stained in places. Whilst they had a good break they were disappointed that it did not reflect what was sold through Booking.com.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 1, 2024
Samantha
United KingdomOnly two little negative is that some of the mugs/tea cups had stains in them. As well as few stains on the bedding. But that's me being picky.
We had a lovely stay with our little family. The hosts supplied a cot for our little one and everything was available. The location was lovely, master room with a view to remember.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Louise
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 13, 2025
Paul
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
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