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 gardens at the back. Heron’s front door is dark antique oak on extreme right.
Are you looking for charming peaceful cottages set in c. 4 acres? Perfect for relaxing and relieving stress, three 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 21 years by the same owners and are in an immaculate condition.
Overlooking Chilham Castle Park and nestling in a rural countryside which is an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ 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 hop 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 famous Tudor village of Chilham is about 1/3 of a mile; its stunning 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; Dover, Ramsgate, Folkestone, Channel Tunnel, Eurostar, Airports, London.
Hi speed train c. 37 minutes to London from Canterbury/Ashford/Faversham
and only 67 mins from Chilham Station
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 approximate.
Welcoming guests since 1990
many of whom are now ‘regulars’ and friends.
Visit Britain National Quality Assessment Scheme 4 Stars
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