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Orions Cottage

Holiday Cottage in Chilham, Kent      Sleeps 4

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Orions Cottage Summary

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.

  • Charming English village
  • Steeped in history
  • 'Chocolate Box' Cottage
  • Dog friendly
  • Cot
  • Idyllic spot
  • Romantic
  • Cosy cottage
  • Lovely walks
  • Medieval Cottage

Holiday Cottage Features

  • Cot
  • High Chair
  • Pets Welcome
  • Village
  • Open Fire
  • Pubs Nearby
  • Historic

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Orions Cottage Description

This luxury Canterbury holiday cottage is a Grade II listed building situated in Chilham, Kent. This Kent holiday cottage dates from the 1400's when the village of Chilham was a bustling place built on a hill leading up to the castle (still in private hands today) on one of the main pilgrim routes to Canterbury, Kent. The Kent village of Chilham has now been by-passed and offers a wonderful tranquil spot for you to enjoy when you stay at this self catering Canterbury holiday cottage. Along with being one of the most photographed centres in this part of Kent beloved of amateur and professional photographers alike (not to mention the odd TV crew!).

This luxury holiday cottage in Kent itself has a wealth of beams and period fireplaces that give real character and charm to this pretty Kent holiday cottage. The owner of this holiday cottage in Chilham, Kent, has just been completely refurbished in pretty pale shades which enhance the lovely old beams found throughout the Kent holiday cottage.

The kitchen in this Canterbury holiday cottage is well equipped with a door leading onto the landscaped patio garden with quiet seating area to enjoy the Kent sunshine. There are two double bedrooms on the first floor and bathroom with a kitchen/breakfast room and sitting room with open fire on the ground floor of this holiday cottage in Kent. The cottage has been rated four star by Visit Britain.

Orions Cottage Holiday Accommodation

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.

Local Information about Chilham, Kent

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.

For further ideas, please look at our 'places to visit' on our website.

Cottage Guestbook

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

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Services

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.

Notes

Mulberry Cottages for themselves and for holidaymakers in this property whose agents they are give notice that:

(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

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