Mallard Cottage

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8.0
/10
Very Good
21 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Lyndsey

10.0
/ 10
Christina was a lovely host! We felt very welcomed and comfortable. The dog loved the back garden and we enjoyed the pub next door. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!

Paul

10.0
/ 10
Great friendly host. Easy check in. Great view of the pond from the upstairs bedroom window. Will stay again. Thank you.

Gwendolyn

10.0
/ 10
My husband and I stayed here recently while visiting a friend who lives just a short walk away, and it was absolutely perfect for what we needed! The bed was a little more firm that we are used to, but that seems to be a common thing we encountered with UK beds, in general and is not a complaint about this establishment in any way. The owner was very helpful and pleasant, and we would definitely consider staying here again for future visits!
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438 New Hythe Ln, East Malling and Larkfield, Tonbridge and Malling District, Kent, England, ME20 6SA

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438 New Hythe Ln, East Malling and Larkfield, Tonbridge and Malling District, Kent, England, ME20 6SA
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General


Near Leybourne Lakes Country Park

Location


Located in Aylesford, Mallard Cottage is a 1-minute drive from Leybourne Lakes Country Park and 8 minutes from Kings Hill Golf Club. This guesthouse is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Hop Farm Family Park and 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Rochester Cathedral.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Leybourne Lakes Country Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Oast Park Golf Club - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
The Friars - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Manor Park Country Park - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
West Malling Golf Club - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Maidstone Hospital - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Kings Hill Golf Club - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Six Poor Travellers House - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Teston Bridge Country Park - 7.5 km / 4.6 mi
All Saints The Parish Church of Maidstone - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Kent Life - 9.7 km / 6 mi
Mote Park - 9.9 km / 6.1 mi
Hazlitt Theatre - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Pizza Express Music Room - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Diggerland - 12 km / 7.4 mi

The nearest airports are:
London (SEN-Southend) - 77 km / 47.8 mi
London City Airport (LCY) - 53.7 km / 33.4 mi
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 60.9 km / 37.8 mi

Renovations


This property is closed from March 11 2026 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Facilities


Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Business Facilities


Free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 3 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.

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Things to Do

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

General

  • Parking
  • Terrace

Public Facilities

  • Parking
  • Smoke-free area

Transportation

  • Limited parking

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Mallard Cottage

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • A mandatory cleaning fee is included in this property's rental rate.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 20:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 12.00 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: GBP 15 per stay; may vary based on length of stay
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Limited Number Of Pets In Room

Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, No front desk, Contactless check-in is available, Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing, No elevators

General Information

Popular Facilities
Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 20:00 - to 10:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Mallard Cottage
3
Another facilities in Mallard Cottage
Barbecue, Garden, Terrace, Smoke-free area, Limited parking

Frequently asked question in Mallard Cottage

What are available facilities at Mallard Cottage?
There are top facilites at Mallard Cottage such as Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Mallard Cottage?
The standard check-in time at Mallard Cottage is starting from 15:00 - 20:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
Does Mallard Cottage provide breakfast?
Yes, Mallard Cottage provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Mallard Cottage?
Mallard Cottage is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at Mallard Cottage?
Mallard Cottage has 3 rooms in total.
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8.0
Very Good
From 21 reviews
Cleanliness

8.4

Room Comfort

7.6

Service and Facilites

8.2

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Lyndsey
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

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Christina was a lovely host! We felt very welcomed and comfortable. The dog loved the back garden and we enjoyed the pub next door. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!
Paul
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

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Great friendly host. Easy check in. Great view of the pond from the upstairs bedroom window. Will stay again. Thank you.
Stuart
8.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent value for money, a comfortable bed and nice room and a warm welcome.
ethan
10.0
/10
Reviewed 85 week(s) ago

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It was amazing lovely host
Gwendolyn
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 97 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

My husband and I stayed here recently while visiting a friend who lives just a short walk away, and it was absolutely perfect for what we needed! The bed was a little more firm that we are used to, but that seems to be a common thing we encountered with UK beds, in general and is not a complaint about this establishment in any way. The owner was very helpful and pleasant, and we would definitely consider staying here again for future visits!
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Thomas
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 133 week(s) ago

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Stayed here for 2 nights. I have to say the room was very cold with the host putting the heating on only when she was home. On day one there was no hearing in the room on arrival and on day 2 the room was cold until the host arrived home after 7pm and turned the heating on for a few hours. The blessing was I took a hot water bottle. Shower etc was fine and bed ok.
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Pat
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 144 week(s) ago

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As the property was called "Mallard Cottage" and there were pictures of a lake I had visions of a little cottage by a lake. What transpired was a room in a house on a busy road opposite a lake. The room had nothing but a bed and chests of drawers for furniture. There was a kettle but no tv. The bathroom was down the hall and was shared with, it seems, four other rooms! I was shown a fridge in the kitchen where there was milk for tea making purposes. It was not made clear whether I could use the kitchen for other purposes. The stairs to my, and other, rooms were very steep, narrow, and winding and I would doubt it would pass health and safety regulations. None of the bedroom doors were fire proof and there was no other fire exit from the room. Our double bed was against one wall meaning that we, in our seventies, had to clamber over each other to get up in the night. There is a pub next door that has live music events. It was very loud and did not finish until 11pm. The road is between two roundabouts and was very busy and noisy most of the night.
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neil
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10.0
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Reviewed 145 week(s) ago

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Nice warm welcoming place to stay
James
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 147 week(s) ago

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Very friendly and helpful host, Christina, especially when I locked myself out of the room! Clean, and well maintained house. Bed was a bit uncomfortable, but think that was probably due to a previous guest who broke one of the support slats! Could have done with a couple more electrical sockets by the bed, as only 2 in the room. Overall though excellent value for money 👍
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Martyn
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 189 week(s) ago

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Very friendly welcome, and excellent breakfast. Pity the television hadn't been connected in our room, aerial was in situ.
Robert
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 203 week(s) ago

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Great value for the money,very pleased
Tania
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 233 week(s) ago

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The owner of the guest house was very friendly and lovely to chat to. The room was warm and the bed was very comfortable. I would stay there again!
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 238 week(s) ago

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It was ok but room very small. Also there were a distinct lack of sockets. A double outlet near the head of the bed, one used for a basic light and the other free but was near the side of the bed against the wall. The kettle was not possible to plug on the unit. It would have to be placed on the small the space between the bed and unit or on the bed to be plugged into the second outlet near the foot of the bed. Not ideal so i didn't bother the make a drink as i thought it a bit unsafe. The floorboards outside the room creaked like mad so was noisy when anyone came in and walked past the door. It was impossible to turn the radiator down as the thermostatic valve top was missing so was hot in the room. Im not sure if it said lake view but you definitely couldn't see the lake from the room i was in. Pub next door was great though and had an Indian restaurant in it too. The landlady was friendly and helpful. Only small and easily sorted gripes but there it is.
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Andrew
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 239 week(s) ago

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I booked a room for a couple of my contractors in this established. They reported that it was simply a house with rooms being let out. Doors were really thin and they could hear other residents, including the landlady who was ill and coughing all night. Not a good look with COVID-19!!!
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 252 week(s) ago

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Welcoming host. Would have been nice to have a lock on bedroom door so others could not enter when I was out. Room needs a deep clean as cobwebs in each corner & loft hatch, many bugs. Stains to front of drawers & 'crumbs' in drawers. A lot of dust on skirting boards. No TV.
Simon
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 257 week(s) ago

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Great experience
G
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 288 week(s) ago

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Very small room on a busy road. I tried to sleep with the window open but it was too noisy. Nice host.
Rachel
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 308 week(s) ago

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Great host and nice clean room. Would definitely recommend.
Martina
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Leisure with Pet
6.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

One bathroom for three rooms. That was not clearly mentioned in the description.
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8.0
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From 21 reviews
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8.4

Room Comfort

7.6

Service and Facilites

8.2

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Lyndsey
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Christina was a lovely host! We felt very welcomed and comfortable. The dog loved the back garden and we enjoyed the pub next door. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!
Paul
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Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great friendly host. Easy check in. Great view of the pond from the upstairs bedroom window. Will stay again. Thank you.
Stuart
8.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent value for money, a comfortable bed and nice room and a warm welcome.
ethan
10.0
/10
Reviewed 85 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It was amazing lovely host
Gwendolyn
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 97 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

My husband and I stayed here recently while visiting a friend who lives just a short walk away, and it was absolutely perfect for what we needed! The bed was a little more firm that we are used to, but that seems to be a common thing we encountered with UK beds, in general and is not a complaint about this establishment in any way. The owner was very helpful and pleasant, and we would definitely consider staying here again for future visits!
Read More
Thomas
icon-Business
Business
4.0
/10
Reviewed 133 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Stayed here for 2 nights. I have to say the room was very cold with the host putting the heating on only when she was home. On day one there was no hearing in the room on arrival and on day 2 the room was cold until the host arrived home after 7pm and turned the heating on for a few hours. The blessing was I took a hot water bottle. Shower etc was fine and bed ok.
Read More
Pat
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Leisure with Pet
4.0
/10
Reviewed 144 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

As the property was called "Mallard Cottage" and there were pictures of a lake I had visions of a little cottage by a lake. What transpired was a room in a house on a busy road opposite a lake. The room had nothing but a bed and chests of drawers for furniture. There was a kettle but no tv. The bathroom was down the hall and was shared with, it seems, four other rooms! I was shown a fridge in the kitchen where there was milk for tea making purposes. It was not made clear whether I could use the kitchen for other purposes. The stairs to my, and other, rooms were very steep, narrow, and winding and I would doubt it would pass health and safety regulations. None of the bedroom doors were fire proof and there was no other fire exit from the room. Our double bed was against one wall meaning that we, in our seventies, had to clamber over each other to get up in the night. There is a pub next door that has live music events. It was very loud and did not finish until 11pm. The road is between two roundabouts and was very busy and noisy most of the night.
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neil
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Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 145 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Nice warm welcoming place to stay
James
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 147 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very friendly and helpful host, Christina, especially when I locked myself out of the room! Clean, and well maintained house. Bed was a bit uncomfortable, but think that was probably due to a previous guest who broke one of the support slats! Could have done with a couple more electrical sockets by the bed, as only 2 in the room. Overall though excellent value for money 👍
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Martyn
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 189 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very friendly welcome, and excellent breakfast. Pity the television hadn't been connected in our room, aerial was in situ.
Robert
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Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 203 week(s) ago

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Great value for the money,very pleased
Tania
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 233 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The owner of the guest house was very friendly and lovely to chat to. The room was warm and the bed was very comfortable. I would stay there again!
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 238 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It was ok but room very small. Also there were a distinct lack of sockets. A double outlet near the head of the bed, one used for a basic light and the other free but was near the side of the bed against the wall. The kettle was not possible to plug on the unit. It would have to be placed on the small the space between the bed and unit or on the bed to be plugged into the second outlet near the foot of the bed. Not ideal so i didn't bother the make a drink as i thought it a bit unsafe. The floorboards outside the room creaked like mad so was noisy when anyone came in and walked past the door. It was impossible to turn the radiator down as the thermostatic valve top was missing so was hot in the room. Im not sure if it said lake view but you definitely couldn't see the lake from the room i was in. Pub next door was great though and had an Indian restaurant in it too. The landlady was friendly and helpful. Only small and easily sorted gripes but there it is.
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Andrew
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Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 239 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I booked a room for a couple of my contractors in this established. They reported that it was simply a house with rooms being let out. Doors were really thin and they could hear other residents, including the landlady who was ill and coughing all night. Not a good look with COVID-19!!!
Verified traveler
icon-Business
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 252 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Welcoming host. Would have been nice to have a lock on bedroom door so others could not enter when I was out. Room needs a deep clean as cobwebs in each corner & loft hatch, many bugs. Stains to front of drawers & 'crumbs' in drawers. A lot of dust on skirting boards. No TV.
Simon
icon-Business
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 257 week(s) ago

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Great experience
G
icon-Business
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 288 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very small room on a busy road. I tried to sleep with the window open but it was too noisy. Nice host.
Rachel
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Business with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 308 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great host and nice clean room. Would definitely recommend.
Martina
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Leisure with Pet
6.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

One bathroom for three rooms. That was not clearly mentioned in the description.
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