Mallard Cottage

A charming cottage retreat near Rochester Castle where travelers can unwind in a beautiful garden setting or venture out to explore local attractions.

A red house with a grey roof, a street lamp, and a wooden fence. - Mallard Cottage (Aylesford)

A residential area with houses along a river, a wooden fence, and a clear sky. - Mallard Cottage (Aylesford)

Daily continental breakfast for a fee - Mallard Cottage (Aylesford)

Mallard Cottage near Rochester Castle offers a peaceful retreat with a garden and sunny terrace. Travelers love the practical touches: in-room WiFi for connectivity, luggage storage for pre-check-in logistics, and on-site barbecue grills for homey convenience.

Very good

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast available
Kitchen

Room options

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Tonight

July 6 - July 7

Tomorrow

July 7 - July 8

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Exceptional

Lake view
7 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A neatly made bed with a rolled towel, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall with a beach-themed sign.

Basic Double Room, Lake View

Exceptional

Lake view
6 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Double Room, Lake View

Lake view
8 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Exceptional

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Futon
Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Aylesford is home to Mallard Cottage. Rochester Castle and Ightham Mote are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, visit Kings Hill Golf Club. Enjoy an event or a match at Brands Hatch Circuit, and consider making time for Hop Farm Family Park—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Kayaking, scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Aylesford travel guide

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438 New Hythe Ln, Aylesford, England, ME20 6SA

What's nearby

Brands Hatch Circuit
19 min drive - 21.5 km
Leeds Castle
22 min drive - 22.6 km
Leybourne Lakes Country Park
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Larkfield Leisure Centre
11 min walk - 0.9 km
Oast Park Golf Club
3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

New Hythe Station
6 min walk
London (SEN-Southend)
86 min drive

Restaurants

Wealden Hall
19 min walk
A&D Fisheries
17 min walk
The Little Gem
6 min drive
Papa's Barn
3 min drive
Tandoori Palace
2 min drive

About this property

Mallard Cottage

Guest house near Leybourne Lakes Country Park
Located close to Kings Hill Golf Club and Rochester Castle, Mallard Cottage provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
- Free self-parking
- Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and barbecues
- Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Mallard Cottage have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
- Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
- Rainfall showers, deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
- Communal kitchens, fridges and microwaves

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Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi

includes taxes & fees

12 July - 13 July

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

No lift

More

Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels provided

Food and drink

Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access
Tea bags/instant coffee
Toaster

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Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

This property does not permit guests to wear shoes inside guestrooms.

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day.

Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15 per stay

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.00 for adults and from 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

This property only accepts cash

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A mandatory cleaning fee is included in this property's rental rate

Frequently asked questions

Is Mallard Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, Mallard Cottage allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Mallard Cottage?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mallard Cottage?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Mallard Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mallard Cottage located?

Situated in Aylesford, this guesthouse is steps from Leybourne Lakes Country Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kings Hill Golf Club and Hop Farm Family Park. Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Castle are also within 9 mi (15 km). New Hythe Station is 6 minutes by foot and Aylesford Station is 25 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Mallard Cottage Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

8.4

30 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

Martyn

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Very friendly welcome, and excellent breakfast. Pity the television hadn't been connected in our room, aerial was in situ.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

Verified

8/10 Good

James

31 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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 👍

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

Verified

4/10 Poor

Thomas

5 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Cold room

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

Verified

4/10 Poor

Pat

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania

30 Nov 2021

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

1 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stay

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.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

20 Oct 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

26 Jul 2021

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice location

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

18 Jun 2021

29 Jun 2025

10 Oct 2022

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew Carey Sound

25 Jul 2022

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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Parking and transport

Food and drink

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Outdoors

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bathroom

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Renovations and closures

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Important information

Optional extras

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Reviews

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