Down Studio

Pros: The property was very conveniently located for visiting friends, family and favourite places in Kent and East Sussex. The description in the listing is fair and, although it didn't mention linen and towels, these were provided. Fresh flowers, milk and biscuits were also provided. The sofa was comfortable. The lane alongside the house was quiet and suitable for walking the dog. The price for a week in November was very competitive, hence my rating. Cons: As other reviewers have said, the living area is subject to traffic noise from the B-road, the bedroom is subject to noise from the main house, the television has reception issues, the hob is slow to warm up and no local information is provided. It also takes some time for water to come through the shower. Although the property is on one level, small and uneven steps outside the door make it unsuitable for anyone with poor sight or mobility.

Published on: 2021-11-14

I've stayed here a number of times and for as much as a month. I would certainly return. Cleaning is better since a cleaner has been employed. Comfy bed. TV and internet good. All kitchen appliances there. My only real issue is with the front step. It could be made easier to negotiate.

Published on: 2021-11-09

+ve - close to Tunbridge Wells, parking place, lovely, clean white bed linen and towels, 'shabby chic' decor -well planned. Generous bottle of wine and cake on arrival. Friendly owners, pity we found negative points too. -ve - Little ventilation - none in bedroom, fan in shower room, windows didn't open much; gap under door helped. Drain smell in shower room - probably due to waste from kitchen sink affecting drainage. Fridge freezer compartment door broken. Didn't use dishwasher only 3 dinner plates. No leaflets/info at all - about the area/recycling/heating or use of cooker. Very thin walls, in bedroom and between next door's garden. Didn't help my head when they laid a patio at the weekend then dug it up during the week! When the rain storm poured water through and under the front door on the last day - we burst into hysterical laughter.

Published on: 2021-11-05

TV had issues large white dot on screen bed very comfortable some lighting wasn't working elec cooker hob was no good at all couldn't cook on it as didn't get hot enough took 25mins to cook a bacon sandwich everything else was great it was cosy and the couple were lovely too but Def needs some tweaking done and front door threshold strip was moving about and step to appt was a bit dodgy as not big enough to get secure footing

Published on: 2021-09-09

This accommodation is full of charm and is very comfortable. I marked the location down only because it is very close to a main road and the traffic noise is not easily ignored. That is less noticeable in the bedroom area so it didn't adversely affect.my sleep. The hosts are warmly welcoming and very helpful. I would certainly consider booking it again.

Published on: 2021-08-25

Really enjoyed our stay. Tom and Claire were lovely people albeit a bit noisy at times. Closer to the road than would have liked and lacking private outside space.would stay again.

Published on: 2021-08-10

The owners were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The property was ideally situated for where I wanted to visit and near to a friend. However the property itself was disappointing. Doors were hanging off, it clearly had not been decorated for some time, the oven was dirty, most of the crockery was chipped. There were no instructions for appliances or tourist info. This was unlikely to be due to COVID as pictures, books and ornaments were in place. Overall it needed a deep clean, redecoration and general maintenance. Because of this I could not recommend it.

Published on: 2021-07-13

We moved from East Sussex a few months before staying here. So for us it was ideal for visiting friends in various directions. The studio was interesting with an outside seat. It was rather simple and cosy but we liked that. Bed was very comfortable. The owners were friendly and helpful. We would certainly return.

Published on: 2021-06-23

Down Studio is clean and comfortable. It was a good location for us as a base enabling us to see our family. Although there is no view from the property it's on the end of a lovely country lane and the surrounding countryside is very pretty. It is good value for money.

Published on: 2021-04-24

What an absolutely lovely place to stay and such kind and helpful hosts too. I would recommend Down Studio without hesitation.

Published on: 2020-11-09

A warm and cosy location for a few nights of down time. Tom and Claire friendly and welcoming , appeciated the flowers, bottle of wine and eggs from their chickens on arrival. All clean and great for a few days realaxing.

Published on: 2020-11-06

We had a very nice week at Down Studio.The owners who live in the house next door where very friendly and helpful. We arrived to a very clean studio , with a vase of beautiful fresh flowers , a bottle of red wine , and milk in the fridge. These touches make a stay very special , and were much appreciated. We knew that it was going to be small , but it is very cosy and comfortable. The bedroom was nice , and the bed was comfy with beautiful clean white linens. The shower room was perfect , and again the towels were clean and white. We would not hesitate in returning, and would like to thank Tom and Claire very much !!! P.S we were also given some free range eggs from the owners chickens !

Published on: 2020-10-05

Very helpful and friendly host. Milk and wine left for us which was much appreciated. Cottage well equipped and comfortable, and very conveniently situated for getting into Tunbridge Wells and around. Some very pleasant country walks straight from the front door of the property. The location was spoiled only by its position just off a very busy and noisy road. Although the weather was very hot it was impossible to have the windows open because of the traffic noise. This did not however disturb our sleep as the bedroom has no windows. Would recommend replacing the electric hob, which was very slow to heat up, and also the entrance door was very shabby and did not give a very good first impression. Otherwise we very much enjoyed our stay.

Published on: 2020-09-20

Very disappointed

Published on: 2020-08-20

Tom was a lovely host. Cottage was lovely with all amenities on hand. Lovely part of the Country loved our stay very relaxing.

Published on: 2020-08-17