Coffee machine, Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator
About this property
Historic Charm: The Smithy Cottage in Chilham offers a unique holiday home experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and free WiFi throughout the property.
Comfortable Living: The cottage features two bedrooms and a living room with a cosy fireplace. Family rooms provide ample space for relaxation, while the fully equipped kitchen includes modern appliances.
Convenient Location: Located 89 km from London City Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Canterbury Cathedral (11 km) and Leeds Castle (28 km). Free parking is available on-site.
Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate The Smithy Cottage for its beautiful garden, convenient location, and well-equipped kitchen.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
“A beautiful old black-timbered cottage with a cosy log fire and a yard with table and chairs. Jam, marmite, tea, coffee and sugar available., with a well-equipped kitchen. The village is very quiet and quaint with a pub where you can eat, very...”
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Alice
Germany
“Very nice cosy cottage with a wood burner. Comfortable beds, nice terrace. In the middle of a nice village with a view on a traditional pub.”
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June
United Kingdom
“Lovely cottage, modern but retains all its character. Nice location.”
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Patricia
Germany
“Best house ever, friendly people, nice landscape. A pleasure to come back.”
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Michael
United Kingdom
“Lovely cottage and garden, both larger than looked in photographs”
Karen
United Kingdom
“Little extra touches for the doggies , blankets bowls towels ,
Little treats for the adults too ! All just wonderful , and location perfect wine bar , tea room, local. Pub cross way , and lovely hotel too, not forgetting the beautiful castle...”
Andrea
United Kingdom
“This is a beautiful period property which has been tastefully modernised with every facility. The setting is charming in a quintessentially English village. The two pubs are very convenient, and theChurch mouse tearooms, just across the square,...”
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Debra
United Kingdom
“Beautiful quaint olde worlde cottage
This was our second stay here
Spotlessly clean
Definitely recommend”
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Allan
United Kingdom
“I had a great stay here. Wonderful property with excellent location on the village square. Helpful host. Well set out and very well equipped house with lots of nice touches for extra comfort and cosiness. Lovely patio garden too. Whole heartedly...”
Nina
Australia
“Charming and comfortable. A terrific base to explore Kent”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Hosted by Michelle
9.6
9.6
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
Property surroundings
House rules
The Smithy Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
< 1 year old
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform The Smithy Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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