I’m a single mum, creative, and lover of trees! I moved from Brick Lane, London to Margate 3 years ago , where I live in a flat overlooking Walpole Bay with my two small children. I bought Ballarat House to renovate as a holiday home to provide an income for my family, and to support my creative and community endeavours. It has taken two years to bring this beautiful derelict property back to life, and has been the one of the hardest but most rewarding things I’ve ever done. Every single aspect of the renovation has been lovingly considered and designed to create a unique and vibrant space so that groups of friends and families can enjoy a brilliant holiday in our quirky seaside town. I trained as a printed textile designer, and designed all the patterned curtains inside the house, inspired by local wildlife on the beaches and in our fields and hedges. Prior to my move I created the arts publication Amelia’s Magazine and a series of illustration books. Over the past two years I have cofounded two local community groups; Thanet Trees to protect, plant and promote trees in Thanet, and Friends of Cliftonville Coastline, to protect the heritage of our coastline for our community and visitors such as yourselves. Look out for our newly planted flowerbeds when you walk along the coast! I love taking photos, getting outside, camping, being with my kids, making things, cooking, writing, gardening, being a community activist, discovering new creatives and sharing my finds with others via Amelia’s Magazine (soon to be relaunched) and on social media. Having spent two years planning and creating my holiday home, I am really excited to finally open the doors of Ballarat House to guests. I live close by and whilst I cannot welcome you in person (being a single mum somewhat limits my availability) I am available at any time to answer your queries and help make your guest experience the best it can be.

- Family and pet-friendly stay, lovely views, gas BBQ, outdoor patio seating & dining - Outdoor fire pit & indoor wood burner, heated floors, cozy sitting & game rooms - WiFi, laptop-friendly workspace, Smart TV, board games & lots of reading material - Fully-equipped kitchen, coffee maker & coffee, tea bags, dishwasher, washer & dryer - Gather the family and prepare for a wonderful stay with beautiful views in Petham! If you would like a mid-stay cleaning, it can be arranged for a fee. Please let us know in advance. Guests will need to sign a Rental Agreement upon booking confirmation and must do so prior to arrival. We kindly ask all guests to abide by these house rules: - You must be at least 25 years of age or older to book. - No smoking of any kind is permitted inside the property. Do not leave cigarette butts in the garden. Failure to comply will incur a 300 Pounds penalty. - No parties, events or illegal activities are permitted. Excessive noise is not tolerated, especially after 9 pm, to respect the neighbours. - No more guests than those listed in your reservation are allowed unless a prior arrangement has been made. - Guests agree to cover any charge related to damages that occurred during their stay or extra-cleaning charges if needed after their stay. - Guests may be required to provide a government ID on the day of check-in or during their stay. - Please use LED candles only. They are surprisingly effective. - Pet-friendly property with a pet fee and these conditions: 25 Pounds for the first night and 5 Pounds for any additional nights. Two dogs (no larger than a Labrador) maximum; must be house trained; are not allowed on the beds or furniture; must never be left alone in the house; and any mess must be cleared by guests or incur an additional cleaning fee.

Petham is a relatively small and quiet village, making it an attractive place for those seeking a tranquil rural break. While Petham itself has limited amenities, it is close to the nearby towns of Canterbury, Ashford and Folkestone, which offer a wide range of shopping, recreational activities, transport connections and services. Close by, the villages of Chilham and Chartham are well connected to the national train network.