relax and unwind in peace and quiet
Welcome to Monckton Cottages Chilham
relax and unwind in peace and quiet
Welcome to Monckton Cottages Chilham
Front door of Lavender (dark oak) on extreme left and of Mistletoe (painted white) on its right;
both have large, private, secluded gardens at the back.
Are you looking for charming peaceful cottages, each with large private gardens, set 3 acres? Perfect for relaxing and relieving stress, two self-contained cottages in part of a 500 year old building, listed Grade II by English Heritage. They have been lovingly cared for and sensitively modernised throughout the past 20 years by the same owners and are in an immaculate condition.
Overlooking Chilham Castle Park in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the cottages are set in countryside which has been designated of significant landscape value by Natural England on behalf of the UK government. The Kent chalk downlands, deciduous woods, historic forests, lakes, water meadows, apple and hops orchards provide a perfect environment in which to relax. It is especially excellent for walking.
A quiet, single-track Kentish lane passes the cottages and comes to a dead end after about 1/3 mile. It continues as an off road footpath into Kings’ Wood and Godmersham Park: this is part of the ancient Pilgrims' Way to Canterbury and one of the UK’s National Trails, the North Downs Way.
The Tudor village of Chilham is about 1/3 of a mile; its famous square surrounded by 15C timber framed houses is sometimes used for film sets. The village has two pubs, a train station, bus stop and Post Office. Groceries, fruit and vegetables are obtainable from nearby farm shops. Canterbury 6 mls. Easy access to many of Kent’s attractions, its historic old towns, famous castles and gardens, the coast and nature reserves.
Near Channel ports and tunnel, Eurostar, airports and London.
London 63mls. (102km.), 80 mins. by train from Chilham Station. Channel Tunnel 23mls. (37 km), Dover Ports, 23mls. (37km) Ashford and Ebbsfleet International Railway Stations for Eurostar 8mls. (13km) and 46mls (74km) respectively. Airports at Gatwick 63mls. (102km) and Heathrow 83mls. (133km): distances are approximate.
Free Wi Fi
!! 20th anniversary year !!
We have been welcoming guests since 1990 and
many have become ‘regulars’ and friends.
Visit Britain National Quality Assessment Scheme Grade 4 Stars ****
Green Tourism Business Scheme Silver Award
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