Woodsmoke Studio

Relax and unwind in this artist-run bohemian retreat. Tucked away in the village of Preston, surrounded by orchards, you’ll enjoy a peaceful ‘get-away’ yet be in easy reach of local amenities and Kent’s stunning coastline.

view gallery

320da859-56f3-4700-b85f-f661164544dd-64d663ab4ac47

The studio is blissfully quiet, set back from the cottage with its own entrance under a vine-covered pergola, with access to a large garden.

Woodsmoke Studios comes with all the usual amenities except TV, so you can be sure to relax & tune in with nature.

There is a contemporary yet vintage feel to the studio which boasts high ceilings, large windows, and has a fabulous Swedish log burner at its centre. Built for artists, it has glorious light throughout which creates a sense of space and calm, all adding to the feeling of being on retreat.

There is Wi-Fi, but the signal can be intermittent, and we encourage all guests to switch off their devices and ‘re-wild’! There is plenty to do to connect with nature, and books and board games to focus a busy mind. There are plenty of places to stretch out and massage/yoga professionals on call to help you relax. Seasonal craft activities can also be arranged.

The luxurious double bed has sheets with a generous thread count for you to enjoy a good night’s sleep, and there is a pull-out sofa bed for additional guests. The 5-meter bell tent can be hired for an additional fee, which will sleep 2-4 extra people comfortably.

The studio has its own toilet and separate bathroom with a freestanding tub in which to enjoy a candle-lit soak.

Prosecco and cake can be arranged for a treat on arrival, and the local garden centre bistro does a great breakfast, lunch and dinners! You can also bring your own and keep perishables in the studio fridge. Tea, coffee, milk, toast, butter, jam and herbal drinks are available. There is no kitchen as such, but there is a microwave oven should you need to self cater.

Guests have the use of the rear garden, but are asked to keep noise to a minimum in respect of the neighbours and children’s riding school at the back of the property.

check availabilty

ff21b582-4df8-4f1d-b79d-224ec40e488c-64d663b71db8b

be99d458-c9b0-4cb8-add1-c4c3fe96d000-64d663af5a43c

Come &
Stay

This is a place that welcomes creatives, nature lovers, and folk who won’t mind the odd muddy paw print. Allergy sufferers please come prepared, the pollen count can be high and we do have pets and feather filled bedding. If you come across a creepy crawly we will do our best to guide them elsewhere, but we are very much out in the country!

Expect to hear birdsong in the morning and owls at night, and sometimes the call of the wild really does drift over the fields as the lions roar from Wingham Wildlife Park.

check availability