From hammocks in the wood to bedrooms at the top of a 175ft tower, Kent’s holiday let scene has never been more eclectic.

Reporter Millie Bowles explores one of the county’s more humble offerings - a ‘hobbit house’...

You would never know this funky holiday let was there as you approach from a narrow country lane.

In the small village of Hastingleigh near Wye is a Lord of The Rings fan’s delight, nestled within a small hamlet.

As my friend and I make our way to a crescent of converted stables, the ‘hobbit house’ we are looking for is nowhere to be seen.

However, we are guided by our hostess to a small circular building, buried in Middle Earth behind the other BnBs.

It has a dark wood door and a front wall with a cute round window, much like those depicted in the blockbuster film.

Dusk is just breaking into darkness, and with shards of light dancing from the quirky little home, the setting looks magical.

We are left to settle in and as I step inside I’m surprised to see how modern the interior is, decked out with all kinds of mod-cons.

Admittedly, I am not a massive JRR Tolkien fan, so the contemporary fittings did not bother me.

However, as I explore the underground abode, I discover little odes to the popular book and film series.

On one wall, there is a sticker reading “Never laugh at live dragons”, while mounted on another is a hobbit-themed clock.

There is also a Lord of The Rings-style chess set, but my acquaintance doesn’t know how to play.

I am delighted to see two little bottles of prosecco waiting for us beside some chocolate on the table.

There is everything you could need or want, including milk, butter, croissants, biscuits, eggs, and even an avocado!

The bedroom has a double bed and a shelving unit, with a window looking out onto trees and a patio area.

In the bathroom, there is a generously sized shower and a water-effect floor with fish.

Beautiful stone brickwork decorates the living room ceiling, following the house’s circular shape.

The kitchen is well equipped with a microwave, standalone grill, fridge freezer, portable stove top and a sink.

We had already eaten but decided to pop to the local pub - The Bowl Inn - for a pint.

It is just a minute’s drive up the road and a lovely traditional boozer with very friendly staff.

As a 20-something, one of my favourite features of the place is the Bluetooth speakers built into the walls.

We get back and put on some tunes before settling down for some bad reality TV.

I realise the footstool doubles as storage, and inside is all the Lord of The Rings movies along with a DVD player.

The bed was comfy and a good size considering the condensed space.

My friend was very amused by the plug sockets in the curved ceiling, but they came in handy when I was on my phone before nodding off.

The let has underground heating, controlled by a digital thermostat.

I’m always cold but it’s toasty inside overnight - something I was worried about given its odd structure.

At the site, there’s a games room with a pool table and ping pong for guests to use.

There is parking and also two snowdog statues on the drive.

The views are gorgeous. Fields of sheep and horses surround the property and a church which dates back to at least 1293.

Any keen walkers will be spoiled for choice, with plenty of footpaths and bridleways in the immediate vicinity.

The Hastingleigh hobbit house costs £175 a night and is available to book online.