Old Post Office

- Ashford, Kent, England

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Key Cottage Information

£483 - £1843 weekly price range

Sleeps 3 to 7 people in 4 bedrooms

2 bathroom(s)

Short breaks offered (min. 0 days)

Family-Friendly: Cot, High Chair available.

No Dogs Allowed

3 star rated

Accessibility information: sorry this property has no disabled accessible features.

Number of units of accommodation: 1

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The Property: About Old Post Office

Charming Accommodation with Historic Roots

The Old Post Office is a beautifully renovated former post office located in the picturesque village of Ruckinge, South Kent. This characterful holiday home offers four bedrooms, including two doubles, a twin, and a single, making it an ideal base for family and friends. With a bathroom and a shower room, this property comfortably accommodates four guests. The ground floor features a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and sitting room, while the first floor offers an additional kitchenette/diner and sitting room. Outside, guests can enjoy a garden with furniture and convenient parking.

Comfortable Living Spaces for Relaxation

The Old Post Office provides all the comforts of home, making it perfect for unwinding after a day exploring the attractions of Kent. The ground floor hosts a double and twin bedroom, ideal for older guests, while the first floor offers a double and single bedroom. The modern kitchen is well-equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, and dishwasher, allowing for effortless meal preparation. Enjoy family meals in the dining room warmed by a wood-burning stove, and relax in the spacious lounge with your favourite TV shows.

Outdoor Leisure and Nearby Amenities

Step outside to the garden and enjoy the fresh Kent air with a glass of rosé while children play on the grass. The nearby village of Hamstreet offers essential amenities, including a convenience store, pub, and Indian restaurant, perfect for dining out. Take advantage of the sunny weather by visiting St. Mary’s Bay for sandcastle building, swimming, and snorkelling, or explore the scenic Kent Downs AONB for picturesque walks and wildlife discoveries. Families will love the Dinosaur Forest at Port Lympne, offering a thrilling experience with life-sized prehistoric creatures.

Explore the Local Area and Beyond

The Old Post Office's location in Ruckinge allows easy access to the coastal village of Dymchurch and the secluded cove at St. Mary’s Bay. Hamstreet, located on the main road between Ashford and Hastings, provides convenient access to basic amenities and the scenic Saxon Shore Way. For a cultural day out, visit the historic city of Canterbury, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its rich history and variety of attractions, a stay at the Old Post Office in Kent promises a memorable holiday experience.

Four bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x single. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen. Dining room. Sitting room. First-floor: Kitchenette/diner and sitting room

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Amenities

Special Features

Entertainment Features

Free Wifi

Leisure Facilities

Sorry this property does not have any onsite leisure facilities.

Property Features

Kitchen & Dining

Microwave

Fridge/freezer

Washing machine

Tumble dryer

Type of cooker: Hob, Electric cooker

Bedrooms(s)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bed linen provided

Bathroom(s)

Bath

Shower

Towels provided

Other facilities

Heating

Central heating

Garden and Outdoors

Garden

Parking

Family-Friendly Features

Children welcome

Cot

High Chair

Pet-Friendly Facilities

Sorry no dogs

Renting and Booking Information

Accommodation Type: Family Cottages.

Types of Bookings welcome:

Groups of friends

Family holidays

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Types of Breaks available: Short breaks, Weekend break, Summer breaks, Easter breaks, Spring breaks, All year round.

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Setting and Local Information

Pub(s) nearby

Local Attractions near Ashford

Top Tourist Attractions for Day Trips: Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle, Kent Downs National Landscape, White Cliffs of Dover

Popular towns to visit near Ashford:
Ashford: 6 miles away,
Tenterden: 10 miles away,
Pluckley: 11 miles away,
Rye: 13 miles away,
Winchelsea: 15 miles away

Activities & Experiences On Offer Nearby: cycling, swimming, walking

National Parks and National Landscapes: North Downs

Local Festivals and Events in Kent:

February - Faversham Literary Festival
December - Maidstone New Year's Eve Party

Property Location

Nearest Town/City: Ivychurch, Kent, 4 miles away

Ashford

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Pricing period	First night.	Last night	Weekly rate	Changeover day	Min Stay & Short Breaks Information
Pricing period	First night.	Last night	Weekly rate	Changeover day	Min Stay & Short Breaks Information
	04 Dec 25	16 Dec 25	£532.00	Wednesday	Please Contact Owner/Agency for more info.
	17 Dec 25	17 Dec 25	£726.00	Thursday	" "
	18 Dec 25	18 Dec 25	£882.00	Friday	" "
	19 Dec 25	19 Dec 25	£1,029.00	Saturday	" "
	20 Dec 25	29 Dec 25	£1,117.00	Tuesday	" "
	30 Dec 25	03 Jan 26	£1,011.00	Sunday	" "
	04 Jan 26	04 Jan 26	£631.00	Monday	" "
	05 Jan 26	05 Jan 26	£610.00	Tuesday	" "
	06 Jan 26	10 Jan 26	£533.00	flexible	" "
	11 Jan 26	17 Jan 26	£569.00	flexible	" "
	18 Jan 26	30 Jan 26	£575.00	flexible	" "
	31 Jan 26	07 Feb 26	£533.00	Sunday	" "
	08 Feb 26	20 Feb 26	£722.00	Saturday	" "
	21 Feb 26	27 Feb 26	£709.00	Saturday	" "
	28 Feb 26	13 Mar 26	£593.00	Saturday	" "
	14 Mar 26	14 Mar 26	£589.00	Sunday	" "
	15 Mar 26	21 Mar 26	£599.00	Sunday	" "
	22 Mar 26	28 Mar 26	£920.00	Sunday	" "
	29 Mar 26	10 Apr 26	£1,025.00	Saturday	" "
	11 Apr 26	11 Apr 26	£664.00	Sunday	" "
	12 Apr 26	01 May 26	£693.00	Saturday	" "
	02 May 26	02 May 26	£687.00	Sunday	" "
	03 May 26	09 May 26	£723.00	Sunday	" "
	10 May 26	16 May 26	£981.00	Sunday	" "
	17 May 26	29 May 26	£1,270.00	Saturday	" "
	30 May 26	30 May 26	£867.00	Sunday	" "
	31 May 26	12 Jun 26	£885.00	Saturday	" "
	13 Jun 26	13 Jun 26	£869.00	Sunday	" "
	14 Jun 26	20 Jun 26	£872.00	Sunday	" "
	21 Jun 26	27 Jun 26	£931.00	Sunday	" "
	28 Jun 26	10 Jul 26	£1,125.00	Saturday	" "
	11 Jul 26	11 Jul 26	£931.00	Sunday	" "
	12 Jul 26	18 Jul 26	£1,060.00	Sunday	" "
	19 Jul 26	31 Jul 26	£1,400.00	Saturday	" "
	01 Aug 26	07 Aug 26	£1,335.00	Saturday	" "
	08 Aug 26	14 Aug 26	£1,305.00	Saturday	" "
	15 Aug 26	21 Aug 26	£1,196.00	Saturday	" "
	22 Aug 26	28 Aug 26	£1,021.00	Saturday	" "
	29 Aug 26	04 Sep 26	£992.00	Saturday	" "
	05 Sep 26	11 Sep 26	£936.00	Saturday	" "
	12 Sep 26	12 Sep 26	£800.00	Sunday	" "
	13 Sep 26	25 Sep 26	£810.00	Saturday	" "
	26 Sep 26	26 Sep 26	£743.00	Sunday	" "
	27 Sep 26	09 Oct 26	£766.00	Saturday	" "
	10 Oct 26	10 Oct 26	£672.00	Sunday	" "
	11 Oct 26	17 Oct 26	£772.00	Sunday	" "
	18 Oct 26	30 Oct 26	£927.00	Saturday	" "
	31 Oct 26	06 Nov 26	£588.00	Saturday	" "
	07 Nov 26	13 Nov 26	£582.00	Saturday	" "
	14 Nov 26	20 Nov 26	£577.00	Saturday	" "
	21 Nov 26	21 Nov 26	£572.00	Sunday	" "
	22 Nov 26	04 Dec 26	£576.00	Saturday	" "
	05 Dec 26	12 Dec 26	£569.00	Sunday	" "
	13 Dec 26	16 Dec 26	£575.00	Thursday	" "
	17 Dec 26	17 Dec 26	£1,843.00	Friday	" "
	18 Dec 26	18 Dec 26	£1,786.00	Saturday	" "
	19 Dec 26	29 Dec 26	£1,234.00	Wednesday	" "
	30 Dec 26	02 Jan 27	£1,117.00	Sunday	" "
	03 Jan 27	03 Jan 27	£1,342.00	Monday	" "
	04 Jan 27	04 Jan 27	£1,409.00	Tuesday	" "
	05 Jan 27	05 Jan 27	£1,457.00	Wednesday	" "
	06 Jan 27	09 Jan 27	£483.00	Sunday	" "
	10 Jan 27	16 Jan 27	£490.00	Sunday	" "
	17 Jan 27	29 Jan 27	£494.00	Saturday	" "
	30 Jan 27	30 Jan 27	£490.00	Sunday	" "
	31 Jan 27	06 Feb 27	£496.00	Sunday	" "
	07 Feb 27	13 Feb 27	£610.00	Sunday	" "
	14 Feb 27	26 Feb 27	£631.00	Saturday	" "
	27 Feb 27	12 Mar 27	£505.00	Saturday	" "
	13 Mar 27	13 Mar 27	£501.00	Sunday	" "
	14 Mar 27	20 Mar 27	£517.00	Sunday	" "
	21 Mar 27	09 Apr 27	£913.00	Saturday	" "
	10 Apr 27	16 Apr 27	£861.00	Saturday	" "
	17 Apr 27	30 Apr 27	£649.00	Saturday	" "
	01 May 27	01 May 27	£645.00	Sunday	" "
	02 May 27	08 May 27	£656.00	Sunday	" "
	09 May 27	22 May 27	£832.00	Sunday	" "
	23 May 27	04 Jun 27	£1,075.00	Friday	" "