Owl Cottage

About this property

This very pretty rural property is in a quiet serene setting, ideal for walking and cycling holidays or just a peaceful break in Canterbury.. 2 steps to entrance.

Ground Floor:

Living room: Freeview TV, Electric Fire

Dining room.

Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed

Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed.

Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Enclosed back garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue (April-October). Bike store (on request). On road parking. No smoking. Please note: No children under 3 years old.. Owl Cottage is a quaint, Grade II listed, refurbished holiday cottage in the ancient town of Fordwich, Kent. This delightful semi-detached property has been lovingly furnished and decorated to a very good standard.

Perfect for couples or a small family, Owl Cottage offers a comfortable living area, dining room and galley style kitchen. The first floor offers two charming bedrooms, accessed by characterful narrow and steep stairs. Owl Cottage offers Wi-Fi and a Smart TV with Sky Q and a DVD player, perfect for evening movies. The garden is enclosed with a patio table and chairs and a small lawned area, and there is a car park that backs on to the garden, and there is bike storage available.

Picturesque Fordwich, England’s smallest town (population 372), is a great location for exploring and sampling the local ales in one of the two riverside pubs. The Fordwich Arms, next to the 16th century Town Hall, has held a Michelin Star since 2019. Canoe Wild offers canoe and SUP hire and guided tours, in season, including beaver-spotting trips. Beautiful riverside, lakeside and woodland walks start in the town.

Explore the historic city of Canterbury (3 miles/10-minute drive) with its magnificent cathedral, learn about Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales or take a boat trip on the River Stour. Cycle the Crab and Winkle Way, walk or cycle the Kent Downs, spot a seal and sample the oysters at Whitstable (12 miles), or visit the Turner Contemporary gallery and swim in Walpole Bay lido at Margate (15 miles).

The closest beach is at Herne Bay (15 minutes’ drive). You can see bison, bears and wolves at Wildwood animal conservation centre on the way. You can also go back in time by exploring the castles of Dover, Deal and Walmer. Good train connections to London (Sturry station - 12 minutes’ walk). Beach 7 miles. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

Free WiFi

There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

No children under 3 years old.

There are steps to the property.