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Housed in a historic building, The Smithy Cottage provides accommodations with a garden and free Wifi in Chilham, 6.2 miles from Canterbury East Train Station. The property is around 6.7 miles from Canterbury Cathedral, 7 miles from Canterbury West Train Station, and 8 miles from University of Kent. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home. Providing a patio and garden views, the vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. For guests with children, The Smithy Cottage features a baby safety gate. Ashford Eurostar International is 10 miles from the accommodation, while Eurotunnel UK is 17 miles away. London City Airport is 55 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

    • FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
10
High score for Chilham

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Martha
    United States United States
    I liked everything but Saturday night there was a band at the pub which was noisy.
  • Jeanette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Smithy Cottage was lovely and I definitely will return. We have family in the area and it was the perfect spot for us. I bought my mum and dad and it was perfect.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the location and the cottage itself was very comfortable and had everything you could need while staying there.
  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location lovely touches throughout the cottage and great communication with Michelle
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful village with the cottage looking out over the village square. The cottage offered everything we needed with highlights being the two large bedrooms, sunny courtyard garden and well appointed kitchen. We loved the setting and the easy...
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Character cottage in lovely village with two great pubs
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cottage was absolutely beautiful. Ideal for us as a little getaway. Everything you needed was there and the pub across the road was amazing. Colt was a joy to meet.
  • Benedict
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location of this property is fantastic. On the beautiful main square in Chilham, opposite a lovely quiet country pub, church, wine bar and tea rooms.
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cottage is cosy and beautifully presented, set in a gorgeous village. There were thoughtful details and great facilities. We will be rebooking.
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely village, quiet location, comfy beds, well equipped kitchen. A great little garden outside with seating to relax in the sun and the pub across the square had brilliant live music each night we were there!

Hosted by Michelle

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Michelle
The Smithy is a grade ll listed Tudor style beamed cottage.
The square at Chilham, two pubs a castle , tea rooms and post office. Only 15 minutes from Canterbury and 25 minutes from the coast.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Smithy Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Garden

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Outdoor & View

  • Garden view

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles

Miscellaneous

  • Pet bowls
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Smithy Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Smithy Cottage