Guests say
Bow Cottage in Canterbury is praised for its cosy charm, convenient location, and welcoming touches. Guests appreciate the proximity to local pubs, restaurants, and countryside walks. The cottage's character, including steep stairs and a wood burner, adds to its appeal. The garden and personal touches like wine and flowers are noted, making it a favoured base for exploring Kent.
The cottage is generally described as clean, with only a few guests noting that some aspects appear tired. The overall impression is of a well-maintained property.
The location is highly regarded for its convenience to Canterbury, London, and coastal areas, with easy access to public transport. The presence of local pubs and restaurants enhances its appeal, despite some traffic noise mentioned.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with a cosy atmosphere and a well-equipped kitchen. The steep stairs and firmness of the bed are noted, but overall the cottage provides a relaxing stay.
The cottage is well-equipped for a self-catering stay, with a few guests suggesting minor improvements. The mention of a wood burner and central heating is positive, though some TLC is suggested for certain areas.
The thoughtful gestures of a welcoming bottle of wine and fresh flowers are frequently mentioned and appreciated by guests. While these gifts are warmly received, it is politely noted that such offerings are not guaranteed.
About this property
Both the coast and historic Canterbury beckon guests staying at this cosy cottage which also has easy access to London.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" TV, Freesat, DVD Player, Woodburner
Dining room: Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Cupboard: Tumble Dryer
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed.
Gas central heating (£35 per week, £15 per short break October-March), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for wood burner available locally. Travel cot. Small enclosed patio with garden furniture, chiminea and barbecue. On road parking; additional private parking for 1 car on request. No smoking. Please note: There are steep stairs in the property. There is a fenced pond and a waterfall in the garden.. Bow Cottage lies in the ancient town of Fordwich, known as the smallest town in Great Britain and is a comfortable terraced holiday cottage which has been renovated to a very good standard, retaining stone clad walls. The front-facing living room boasts a feature bow window and woodburner, and the galley-style kitchen, which has tiled floors, leads into the dining room with patio doors opening on to a patio. This is a great location for walks directly from Fordwich and the outlying area, for exploring, and for sampling the local ales in one of the two local pubs. Explore the historic city of Canterbury with its magnificent cathedral, learn about Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales or take a boat trip on the River Stour. Cycle the Crab and Winkle Way, visit the coast at Herne Bay or spot a seal and sample the oysters at Whitstable, 12 miles. Another enjoyable experience is to go back in time and explore the castles of Dover, Deal and Walmer. Good train connections to London. Shop ¼ mile, pubs/restaurants 100 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
If required, visitors need to arrange with owner payment of gas central heating (£35 per week, £15 per short break: Oct- Mar).
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Minnis Bay
- Margate Beach
- Dover Beach
- The White Cliffs Of Dover
- Botany Bay
- Dover Transport Museum
- Dover Castle
Reviews (16)
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M
Lovely cosy cottage with steep stairs and creaky boards all part of the character of a listed building. Lovely bottle of wine as a welcome. Some aspects are tired but overall clean. High Street is quite busy and noisy at times. Countryside walks from the door and 15mins walk to train for Canterbury, London and the coast. Great location for exploring and fabulous pubs 5mins walk.
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Brian Still
Wonderful time in the cottage - very cozy, all the amenities you need, very clean and quiet. And the location is amazing - Fordwich has so much history, surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering all kinds of hiking opportunities. And they’re is so much more to explore in nearby Canterbury and beyond. Plus there is an excellent restaurant just 3 minutes walk from the cottage (George and Dragon). I wish to add the owner is accommodating, helpful and responsive. We’ll be back.
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Julie Howlett
We had a delightful holiday at Bow Cottage. It is ideally situated to explore Canterbury & the surrounding area, with some lovely walks from the doorstep. Pub just a short stroll, Turkish restaurant, Chinese takeaway, & Co-op also an easy walk to reach. We felt Bow Cottage needed a little TLC but it had everything we needed. Of note, the road through the town is very busy and clearly used as a short cut,.therefore quite a bit of traffic noise during commuting hours but this didn't bother us.