Martin Mill, Kent, England
A newly built luxury cottage at the end of a private country track in Martin Mill, Kent, facing the village cricket pitch. Wickets pairs a contemporary interior (bifold doors, WiFi, Netflix) with a log fired Scandinavian hot tub in a large secluded garden. The seaside is five minutes by car, the local pub two minutes on foot, and Deal's boutiques and cafes 15 minutes by car or 10 by train.
The chemical free hot tub is the standout detail: log fired, requiring the ability to build and maintain a fire, and naturally prone to cloudiness after heavy use. It is a feature that rewards engagement rather than passive consumption. At £209 per night with a 4.9 rating from 258 reviews, it sits comfortably in the Kent coastal market. Small dogs welcome for a £25 cleaning charge. Summer visitors should expect social noise from the cricket club's licensed bar on match days.
We love the cricket pitch frontage. A luxury cottage opposite a village green where leather meets willow on summer evenings is a distinctly English proposition.
Many guests enjoyed a relaxing experience for special occasions, highly recommending the stay and expressing gratitude for a memorable time.
