Get ready for a romantic break and bring your furry bestie, too. This idyllic brick cottage is the perfect place for two people to enjoy village life close to two dog-friendly pubs. Go barking mad exploring the Kent countryside, and return to a relaxing evening in the courtyard garden where your hound can play safely.
The charming property is set in a pretty street full of historic houses. Step straight into the long living space, where a sofa and Smart TV are ready and waiting for you to relax and get comfortable. The kitchen at the far end has plenty of cupboard space, a boiling-water tap, dishwasher and coffee machine. With cooking and cleaning up straightforward, all that’s left is to enjoy your meals at the breakfast bar. Head up the stairs to find the king-size bedroom on the first floor, a smart space with original ceiling beams and a sash window. Also on this level is a sleek shower room. For a lovely fresh breeze and that outside/in feeling, you can open the top halves of the stable doors at the front and back of the cottage. At the rear, the door leads to a small, suntrap courtyard (next to the owner’s garden) where you can sip a glass of something chilled or bring a meal out to enjoy as your mutt chases his tail.
The village of Chilham is renowned for its beauty and charm, and lies on the routes of both the North Downs Way and the Pilgrims Way to Canterbury – perfect for day-long hikes with your pal by your side. The surrounding downs are criss-crossed by footpaths, bridleways and country lanes, their landscapes including both woodland and open country with stunning views. For a day at the beach, Whitstable is just 12 miles away.