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.

Stayed in April 2025

Loved the location and the cottage itself was very comfortable and had everything you could need while staying there.

Stayed in March 2025

Excellent location lovely touches throughout the cottage and great communication with Michelle

Stayed in March 2025

It was perfect!

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 access to Faverersham, Canterbury and Whitstable. The village came complete with its own manor house, Norman church, two pubs and a village shop. No wonder it's been setting for a Miss Marple mystery!

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Character cottage in lovely village with two great pubs

Stayed in March 2025

There wasn't anything.

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.

Stayed in January 2025

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.

Stayed in October 2024

The cottage is cosy and beautifully presented, set in a gorgeous village. There were thoughtful details and great facilities. We will be rebooking.

Stayed in October 2024

Can't think of anything ...

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!

Stayed in September 2024

Absolutely nothing!

Fabulous location. First class comfortable beds with lovely clean, fresh bed linen. Thoughtful touches like fresh cookies, coffee pods and jam waiting for us. Owner messaged us on the morning with check in info to a characterful and homely cottage with private outside area.

Stayed in September 2024

Just perfect. Very historic beautiful property. Lovely to be in the square. Very quaint Kent village. Has everything you need in the property. Just perfect.

Stayed in September 2024

Michelle couldn't do enough for us. She understands your needs and does all she can to help.

Stayed in July 2024

Fabulous location in a beautiful village with great doorstep walks and easy access to Canterbury and the coast

Stayed in July 2024

Absolutely beautiful cottage! I booked this cottage for me and my parents and we loved it! Wish we could've stayed longer. The cottage is restored so beautifully and immaculately clean. The beds are so so comfortable, and the kitchen has everything you need. We loved all of the old photographs of the village and the cottage.The cottage is perfectly situated for a visit to Canterbury and the surrounding areas. We absolutely loved staying and want to go back rather sooner than later. Two nights was just not enough to enjoy the cottage and everything the area has to offer

Stayed in April 2024

There was a great deal of noise from the pub on Saturday night, but the following nights were much quieter. On the plus side, the pub was very welcoming.

The house was very comfortable with superb beds. Great location, handy to visit Canterbury I would certainly book this cotrage again.

Stayed in April 2024

Because of the size of the kitchen it was lacking a dishwasher.

Charming little cottage in the village square, excellent courtyard garden. All amenities within easy walking distance (pub, resteraunt, wine bar) all reasonably priced.

Stayed in March 2024

Wonderful to stay in a beautiful home with such character. Very different to our day to day lives!

Stayed in February 2024

Absolutely nothing

Beautiful cottage in a lovely little village. Location was perfect for us, couldn’t have asked for more

Stayed in December 2023

Loved all the little extra details that made this cottage cosy and so well-equipped. Can’t recommend it highly enough - and will definitely be staying there again!

Stayed in December 2023

Everything was great!

The cottage was beautifully prepared and nice and warm for our stay, including a fire laid ready to light in the log burner.

Stayed in November 2023

Nowhere to hang coats. That's all!

Having owned the property in 1982 and completely renovated it, we were impressed by the continued efforts to keep the property to a high standard of comfort.

Stayed in November 2023

Lovely location in the centre of Chilham village. The cottage itself is a charming historic building, full of character. The interior has been beautifully refurbished and is an exceptionally comfortable place to stay.

Stayed in October 2023

The square is a car park that was nearly full all the time we were there, so parking could be tight.

A pub with nice food and a quaint little tea room were just across the village square. The cottage is in a picture postcard village that is well placed for visiting all of East Kent.

Stayed in September 2023

None

If it would be possible we would give the Smithy Cottage 11/10 rating! The owner Michelle takes care of the guests with with love and an extreme eye for detail. The welcome cookies, the shower soaps and the soft and fresh linen for the comfortable beds. There was plenty of information and tips for her guests. The location is superb on the old square of the charming village Chilham, opposite of the White Horse, very traditional pub and over 600 years old.

Stayed in June 2023