• Entire home
  • 140 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated The Smithy Cottage provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. It is situated 11 km from Canterbury Cathedral and offers private check-in and check-out. The property is non-smoking and is located 10 km from Canterbury East Train Station. The holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. For guests with children, the holiday home features a baby safety gate. Canterbury WestTrain Station is 11 km from The Smithy Cottage, while University of Kent is 13 km away. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 89 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly 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 (9.7)

FREE parking!

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Chilham
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  • Vicky
    Netherlands Netherlands
    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...
  • Lois_babb
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was very comfortable with superb beds. Great location, handy to visit Canterbury I would certainly book this cotrage again.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Charming little cottage in the village square, excellent courtyard garden. All amenities within easy walking distance (pub, resteraunt, wine bar) all reasonably priced.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Michelle

9.4
9.4
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

Facilities of The Smithy Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible 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
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating 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 be applicable.
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

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 room.

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

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds 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.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Smithy Cottage

  • The prices at The Smithy Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, The Smithy Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Smithy Cottage is 150 yards from the centre of Chilham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Smithy Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at The Smithy Cottage is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Smithy Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Smithy Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):