Stone Cottage

The Space
Enter Stone Cottage by the front door into a little porch leading to a lobby and a separate carpeted sitting room. It’s here you’ll find a two-seater sofa and armchair, occasional tables and lamps, along with a TV. There is an original feature fireplace with an electric log burner effect stove and large window to complete the space.

A fully fitted cottage style kitchen with dual aspect windows, offering a washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave and electric oven with a four-ring hob is available at Stone Cottage. There is a seating area with a dining table, chairs and bench seat, and you’ll also have access to the patio and garden from the kitchen.

In terms of outdoor space, there is a large, paved area with outside furniture to enjoy the warmer summer evenings. The garden is fully enclosed and has planted borders, along with steep steps leading up to a lawn area which steps up the hillside. A side gate leads out to the front of the house so bikes can be safely stored in the garden.

The master bedroom at Stone Cottage is a carpeted room with double metal frame bedstead, bedside tables and a built-in wardrobe with a chest of drawers. Views to the front across the village can also be found here.

Also carpeted, the second bedroom is home to a single wooden sleigh bed, bedside table and chest of drawers. When staying in this room, peaceful views over the garden at the rear are on offer.

Stone Cottage’s bathroom has lino flooring and a bathtub with overhead shower, hand basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Neighborhood
The village of Petham is nestled amidst the countryside of the North Downs in Kent. It is surrounded by pasture, vineyards and woodland and is located just six miles from the historic city of Canterbury. There are many beautiful walks to enjoy, ideal for dog friendly retreats.

The city of Canterbury is a 15-minute drive away and a visit to the magnificent cathedral, a UNESCO world heritage site, is a must. There is plenty of shopping on offer and a great choice of restaurants and cafes which give this mediaeval city a continental vibe. A great way to spend a sunny afternoon is to take a punt ride on the river Stour or stroll through the Franciscan Gardens, there is so much to discover and explore.

If the seaside is more to your liking, head for Whitstable, Folkestone or Hythe for some traditional seaside fun, all are within a half hour drive of Stone Cottage. There is so much to choose from, such as boating on the Royal Military Canal in Hythe, eating fresh oysters and browsing art galleries in Whitstable, or soaking up the atmosphere on the Folkestone Harbour Arm and in the Creative Quarter.

The nearest shop to the property can be found two miles away at Lower Hardres Farm Shop which sells fresh local produce and has an excellent butchery. Stelling Minnis is four miles away and has a small village store, post office and pub. Alternatively head straight into Canterbury for the nearest supermarkets.

The closest pub with a good restaurant is The Granville on Stone Street which is just two miles away. Or just six miles away is The Bowl Inn at Hastingleigh, a traditional village pub full of character and serving the finest Kentish ales and delicious homemade sandwiches on the weekends. Two more fabulous village pubs a little further away are The Five Bells at Brabourne and The Tiger at Stowting, both of which are well known for their great food.

Getting Around
The nearest train stations to Petham can be found in Canterbury (Canterbury East & Canterbury West). From Canterbury, there are direct routes to locations all across the South East including Dover, London and Rochester.

One bus route can be found running through Petham with the 18 giving you the chance to visit Canterbury and Hythe.

All of the London’s airports can be accessed easily from Petham.