Songbird Cottage

About this property

Be enchanted by this charming cottage which is situated in the beautiful private grounds of the estate. The perfect bolthole for a couple, Songbird Cottage is everything that you could wish for in a country escape.

This enchanting pocket-sized cottage is hidden away on a private estate on the edge of the picture perfect village of Wickhambreaux.  It is a romantic bolthole for two that offers luxurious accommodation in beautiful private grounds that open onto meadows and the lakes beyond.  There is a tennis court and cedar wood pavilion for guest's use and nineteen acres of beautiful formal gardens and grounds to explore.  Wickhambreaux is delightfully located on the Little Stour river complete with an impressive five storey water mill, village green with an excellent pub and many charming period properties.  For a fascinating day out head for nearby Canterbury, with its stunning cathedral, many museums, great shopping and wonderful cafes and restaurants scattered throughout the winding medieval streets.  Shop: 1.5 miles     Pub: 200 yds   Coast: 12 miles

All Ground Floor:

With polished concrete floors throughout and underfloor heating

Open Plan Kitchen/Sitting/Dining Room

has a feature wall with half height tongue and groove panelling beneath exposed brickwork and a double height ceiling with tie bars

Kitchen area is sleek and contemporary with corian worktops, a combi oven/microwave, a two ring ceramic hob and fridge with ice box

Dining Area has a small round white wooden table with two stools

Sitting Room with a two seater sofa and scatter cushions with a coffee table and a lambskin rug.  There is a wall mounted T.V. with Freeview and Netflix service

Bedroom has a king size brass framed bed with 3000 spring mattress and a memory foam topper, bedlinen is Egyptian cotton (400 thread count).   A wall mounted reading light is fitted over the bed, with bed side tables, lambskin rugs and a built-in wardrobe with mirrored sliding doors that are etched with songbirds.  En-Suite Wet Room is fully tiled with a walk-in high pressure rain shower and hand held shower attachment, plus hand basin and w.c

Garden: Private area of brick paved par terre garden with herb beds to the front of the cottage with garden furniture.  Guests are also  invited to explore the extensive grounds and gardens surrounding the main house (there is a private garden for the Home Owner's personal use), including a sunken garden, rose garden and meadows with mature trees. The tennis court and cedarwood pavilion are also available for guests use.There is a wood fired barbecue for use in the summer months.

Parking: Off road on private drive

Heating: Underfloor heating throughout

Notes:   Access to the property is via a gated private driveway with key code access. NO smoking at this property and no pets allowed. Babes in arms accepted, but guests should bring their own cot.  A laundry service can be provided on request for a charge of £10 per load.