• Entire home
  • 140 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated The Smithy Cottage provides accommodations with a garden and free Wifi. The property is around 6.3 miles from Canterbury East Train Station, 6.8 miles from Canterbury Cathedral, and 7 miles from Canterbury WestTrain Station. Outdoor dining is also possible at the vacation home. Providing a patio and garden views, the vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. For guests with children, The Smithy Cottage features a baby safety gate. University of Kent is 8 miles from the accommodation, while Leeds Castle is 16 miles away. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 55 miles from The Smithy Cottage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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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 twin beds
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
and
1 king 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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See what guests loved the most:

  • Martha
    United States of America United States of America
    I liked everything but Saturday night there was a band at the pub which was noisy.
  • 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.

Hosted by Michelle

9.4
9.4
Host Review Score
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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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free public parking is available 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
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting 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 apply.
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've 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 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 crib available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Smithy Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Smithy Cottage

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

    • The Smithy Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • The Smithy Cottage can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

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

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

    • Check-in at The Smithy Cottage is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at The Smithy Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Smithy Cottage is 500 feet from the center of Chilham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.