Hothfield is a small village and civil parish in the borough of Ashford, Kent, England, set in gently rolling countryside a few miles from the town of Ashford and close to the M20 and Ashford International. It’s best known for Hothfield Common, a remnant lowland peat bog and heath with seasonal ponds that supports wetland plants and birds and is popular for local walks and wildlife spotting.
The village retains a rural, close‑knit feel with a mix of traditional cottages and newer homes; historically the area has been agricultural and today many people commute to nearby towns for work. The commons and surrounding farmland give Hothfield a strong sense of place and make it an attractive spot for nature-minded visitors and residents who appreciate quieter country life within reach of Ashford and London.
Postcode districts covering Hothfield
Most populated places nearby
- Hastings 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Maidstone 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Gillingham 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Chatham 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Royal Tunbridge Wells 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Folkestone 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Ashford 3.1 miles5 km
- Canterbury 14 miles22.5 km
- Sittingbourne 13.1 miles21 km
- Dover 21 miles33.8 km
- Tonbridge 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Herne Bay 19.2 miles30.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Westwell Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Godinton Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Upper Weald Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Repton Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Little Chart Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Great Chart with Singleton Parish 2 miles3.1 km
- Great Chart Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Singleton West Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Singleton East Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Goat Lees Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Bockhanger Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Victoria Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Hothfield
TN26 1EP, TN26 1EG, TN26 1DX, TN26 1DT, TN26 1DZ, TN26 1EJ, TN26 1AB, TN26 1ET, TN26 1HA … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 28.3 miles45.5 km
- London City Airport 40.3 miles64.8 km
- Charing Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ashford International Railway Station 3 miles4.9 km
Hotels near Hothfield Ad
- Holiday Inn Ashford - North A20 3 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Boys Hall 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Hampton by Hilton Ashford International 3 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Ashford International Hotel & Spa 4 2.2 miles3.6 km
- The Conningbrook Hotel 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Chilston Park Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Dog & Bear Hotel 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Flying Horse 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Little Silver Country Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Who'd A Thought It 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
Local points of interest
- South Kent College - Ashford College 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Eastwell Park Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 12.4 miles20 km
- Boughton Place Estate 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 13.6 miles21.8 km
- IFS School of Finance College 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Canterbury College College 13.8 miles22.1 km
- University of Kent University 13.8 miles22.2 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 14 miles22.5 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 14.1 miles22.7 km