Holiday Cottage in Chilham, Kent
from £440 pwSleeps 4 | Pet Friendly
Gorgeous period holiday cottage in the heart of one of the most beautiful villages in Kent. Orions Cottage is Grade 2 listed and has a wealth of traditional features including oak beams and working fireplace in the sitting room - perfect for cosy weekend breaks in the winter. The village of Chilham is quite charming with old English pubs and even a privately owned castle. With the Historic City of Canterbury just a short drive away the whole area is steeped in history with plenty for the holidaymakers to do. Orions Cottage is a truly special self catering holiday cottage.
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The cottage is approached from the village street and is on two floors. The cosy sitting room has many original Tudor beams; with soft comfortable sofas grouped around the open fireplace (the owner will provide a basket of logs in the winter). There is a TV and DVD player provided.
The state of the art kitchen has been refurbished with stylish white units and wooden worktops, slate floor tiles add to the cottage feel and with every conceivable appliance fitted, including microwave, electric cooker, gas hob, extractor fan and fridge; the dining table within the kitchen makes this the ideal place to cook up a feast after a day sightseeing. A door leads to the fully enclosed courtyard garden where you can sit and enjoy a chilled glass of wine or beer after a busy day exploring.
A staircase leads from the kitchen to the first floor where the natural rush carpeting and warm subdued colours so reminiscent of the 'shaker' style enhance this charming cottage. The master bedroom has a double oak bed and is beautifully complimented by the patch work quilt that adorns the bed, this room also benefits from a fitted cupboard offering plenty of storage space during your stay. The second bedroom also has a double bed with fitted wardrobes. The bathroom has a bath with hand-held shower, WC and wash hand basin, fluffy cotton towels have been provided for use during your stay.
This self catering Kent holiday cottage is situated in the medieval village of Chilham in Kent, close to Canterbury. Chilham is a charming example of a picturesque Kent village, with its beamed Kentish cottages built on the hill leading to a pretty square with a privately owned castle at its heart. The Kent village of Chilham is within 6 miles of the cathedral city of Canterbury with its many historical buildings, winding medieval streets, variety of restaurants and pubs and a new shopping centre; all for you to enjoy during your stay in this Kent holiday cottage.
Not far from this luxury self catering holiday cottage near Canterbury, there are lakes on the edge of the Kent village of Chilham offering day and weekly fishing, horse riding stables close by and many wonderful walks through the surrounding Kent countryside together with over two hundred acres of Forestry Commission woodland that surrounds Chilham, Kent.
Near to this holiday cottage in Kent are many castles and historic houses including the beautiful and moated Leeds Castle, for gardeners, Sissinghurst Castle and gardens and for those interested in the Second World War, Dover Castle, with its underground operations centre. Also there are golf courses near to this Kent holiday cottage at nearby Belmont House (open to the public and renowned for its clock collection), and in Canterbury and Ashford, in Kent.
Looking to wine and dine? Or keen to know what the best restaurants in the area are?!
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We had a lovely week in this very cosy cottage and didn't need to bring anything as everything we needed was on hand - lovely setting and thank you for a lovely stay.
14 April 2013
What a fantastic cottage - we felt like we had stepped back in time - facilities very good and beds incredibly comfortable and we enjoyed every moment we spent here. The village is picturesque and locals very friendly. We would like to return and explore further.
12 April 2013
We loved the cottage - it was nice warm, cosy and comfortable - we made a log fire every night which was very special for us - Chilham is a lovely village to spend a few days and we had a super holiday
17 February 2013
We had a really lovely relaxing time - yes cosy ..There are great walks right from the front door - thank you it was great..
30 March 2013
We had a good time - thanks for the cosy cottage
January 2013
We spent the most wonderful Christmas at Orions Cottage. The cottage helped to create the fantastic atmosphere we had been looking for, from the cosy living room with the great log fire, to the modern spacious kitchen where we were able to host family and friends. We look forward to returning next year.
December 2012
We've had a really lovely stay in the cottage. We love the quaintness of the cottage, and the village, finding it hard to tear ourselves away.
November 2012
The cottage was beautiful. The surroundings are really lovely. We felt like home and want to come back !
October 2012
Such an interesting cottage in a charming village.
August 2012
A characterful cottage in a beautiful setting very convenient for Canterbury.
August 2012
A really, really comfy and homely holiday cottage, full of nice things. A perfect place to recharge batteries - so good to be able to wander down the square for a pint with the locals at the end of the day ! Thank you for the flowers in the bedroom - they looked and smelt lovely.
July 2012
Lovely cottage and gorgeous little village. We had a great time visiting Kent and thoroughly enjoyed our stay
July 2012
Lover the wild flowers in the bedroom - lovely welcoming touch
July 2012
An idyllic cotttage in a beautiful village. Thank you
June 2012
We had a wonderful time in your lovely cottage. We love it!
June 2012
Idyllic cottage in idyllic village. Hubby and I want to retire here! So relaxing listening to the birds whilst eating breakfast!
May 2012
Fantastic place for a holiday. So romantic and the cottage is quite charming. Everything needed for our comfort. Log fire an added bonus. We need to revisit as so much more to see!
April 2012
We have fallen in love with Orions Cottage and the gorgeous village of Chilham.
April 2012
A wonderful way to usher in 2012. The cottage exceeded our expectations of a Tudor New Year!
January 2012
We came as 2 young people madly in love and we left married, more in love and also charmed by the cottage and Chilham. Wonderful stay!
November 2011
We do not feel we are going home, we feel as though we are leaving it! Thank you.
October 2011
Lovely, cosy cottage! Great seating in the garden, cottage was clean and well equipped. Thank you
October 2011
This is the second time at this cosy cottage, which is according to our daughter "is the loveliest holiday cottage ever!"
August 2011
The cottage is lovely, rooms very comfortable and lounge very cosy. The beds were very comfy and locals very welcoming. Both nearby pubs very good too!
August 2011
I did not stay at the cottage. I booked it for German friends who were not sure of their English and did not know East Kent.
They are utterly enchanted, and called to tell us what a wonderful week they had spent.
They are a 3-generation family of 4 with serious health problems and they loved the peace and quiet and lack of electro smog in Bishopsbourne.
The owner was also very helpful in every way. Our friends have fallen in love with east Kent and intend to return.
August 2011
Orions Cottage was everything the brochure showed it to be. It was fabulous! We are recommending Mulberry Cottages to our friends who are planning holidays in England.
R.G 21.5.2010
Fabulous cottage and lovely village. Beds really comfortable. Fire lovely.
Mr P. J 15/2/2010
A very special place and the housekeeper is a star.
Mr M M 14/1/2010
Loved the fire.
Mr. P 3/1/10
A shower curtain would be useful. From the directions it was not clear that the cottage is not right on the square.
Miss K.F 25/07/09
This is a cottage so care will need to be taken on the stairs. A security deposit of £75 is payable with the balance of the rent. Pets are welcome. Welcome Logs are left for all guests between Oct and March.
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(i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended holidaymakers.
(ii) all descriptions (including photographs), dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and believed to be correct, but any intending holidaymakers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact.
(iii) no person in the employment of Mulberry Cottages has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.