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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4118.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4* CHARACTER COUNTRY COTTAGE HEART OF VILLAGE S/C SLEEPS 4 WIFI GARDEN PARKING

Delightful 19th Century self catering character cottage in heritage square at the heart of Wingham village

From the sash windows in Lounge and kitchen look out at delightful private cottage garden with secure bike storage shed. Patio with garden furniture.

Fully equipped kitchen diner, lounge seats 5, 2 bedrooms sleep 4, large family bathroom

Wi Fi, C/H, utility bills, linen included. Self check in.

The perfect place for a chilled out break in a country location but near to beach resorts of Margate, Broadstairs. Ramsgate, Deal, Sandwich Medieval Town and Canterbury city + 3 castles

Walk to the Anchor pub a music venue serving delicious local food in the rustic restaurant. The Dog Inn Good Food Guide. The Haywain Pub with delicious local food is a short drive,

3 wedding venues are close by

SUITABLE FOR WALKERS - CYCLISTS with shed for safe bike storage - GOLFERS - ARTISTS Historic houses and villages nearby

The delightful lounge seats 5 with an open fireplace and two windows looking out onto the garden, TV, DVD, CD player, door to garden

The delightful double aspect kitchen/diner has a feature fireplace, 2 large sash windows. Equipped with integral double range cooker, granite worktops, fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher

An easy short staircase leads to landing.

Double bedroom wardrobe and large chest of drawers. Original fireplace and large sash window with garden view. Desk and chair for office use.

Yellow bedroom has 2 single beds and chest. Original fireplace and large sash window with garden view.

There is a luxury white tiled family bathroom with bath, electric shower, washstand hand basin and high level WC. Large sash window

Not suitable for wheelchair users due to access to front door and access to stairs, it is 1880s so cannot be adapted.

There is shared parking for 1 small car in The Square.

All of the following can be visited by local bus service, car or trains from Aylesham. The City of Canterbury with its Cathedral. The 16th century town of Sandwich is 5 miles. Goidestone village with its stately home. Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate with their super beaches. Dover, Deal and Walmer Castles. For the children Wingham Wild Life Park and Howletts Zoo in Littlebourne. Wingham itself has a large recreation area with tennis cricket and children’s playground.

Play golf in any of 13 local courses many pay to play.

Cycle on the many of Signed Cycle Routes including the Viking Way and Crab and Winkle Way off road routes or delightful country lanes around Kent.

The Pilgrims way, North Downs Way and many other signed walking routes are close by.

Artist will enjoy the amazing Turner big skies, Apple orchards, castles, sea scapes.

Shopping! Westwood Cross shopping centre with its free parking is a short drive away and Ashford with its luxuary designer outlet shops approximately 1 hour drive
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please adhere to this request there is a bench
No candles to be lit inside house Bench outside back door for smokers please do not smoke inside the house.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Canterbury

Located in Canterbury, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Canterbury Cathedral and Dover Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Margate Beach and White Cliffs of Dover. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at St. Lawrence Ground or Dreamland. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wingham, Kent, ENG

What's nearby

  • Wingham Wildlife Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Howletts Wild Animal Park - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 15 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 16 min drive - 16.4 km
  • University of Kent - 17 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury Adisham Station - 3 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bridge Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mobile Fish And Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The George & Dragon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Chequer Inn - Ash - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4* CHARACTER COUNTRY COTTAGE HEART OF VILLAGE S/C SLEEPS 4 WIFI GARDEN PARKING pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 4* CHARACTER COUNTRY COTTAGE HEART OF VILLAGE S/C SLEEPS 4 WIFI GARDEN PARKING?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4* CHARACTER COUNTRY COTTAGE HEART OF VILLAGE S/C SLEEPS 4 WIFI GARDEN PARKING on 31 Mar 2026 start from £123, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 4* CHARACTER COUNTRY COTTAGE HEART OF VILLAGE S/C SLEEPS 4 WIFI GARDEN PARKING?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4* CHARACTER COUNTRY COTTAGE HEART OF VILLAGE S/C SLEEPS 4 WIFI GARDEN PARKING?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4* CHARACTER COUNTRY COTTAGE HEART OF VILLAGE S/C SLEEPS 4 WIFI GARDEN PARKING?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4* CHARACTER COUNTRY COTTAGE HEART OF VILLAGE S/C SLEEPS 4 WIFI GARDEN PARKING located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Wingham Wildlife Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Howletts Wild Animal Park and Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve. Grove Ferry Picnic Site and Kent Downs are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

R C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely breaK

Great to look around Canterbury- nice town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wingham cottage

Cute character cottage in a lovely little village close to lots of nice places such as Canterbury, Broadstairs etc. Parking could be tricky at times but we always found somewhere to park a short walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas

We live in the village and used the property to accommodate extra family members over Christmas. It was within walking distance of our house, which was perfect. Parking would have been an issue if you needed to park outside the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

catherine t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cosy cottage

A cosy cottage tucked away in Wingham.The cottage had a lovely garden where in spring/summer would be nice to sit.Well situated for visiting Canterbury,Sandwich and Dover Castle.Wingham itself is lovely with a good bakery and a couple of pubs if you don't feel like cooking.Plenty of parking in Wingham itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Olivia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Quaint house

This was an interesting and quaint cottage, straight out of the 1950s it had plenty of old charm and character. The house itself was lovely and the garden was really pretty.Unfortunately the parking was a nightmare - the neighbours car was parked up tight to the entrance to the house so we struggled to get through. We couldn’t empty the bins either due to this. There was nowhere to park near the house so we had to park two streets away and walk back carrying the bags. Other than the parking it’s a nice enough place, it’s not modern but the shower and kitchen etc all work fine.
No room to park
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy L.

Special cottage with a beautiful garden

We really enjoyed our stay here, thank you. It felt very different to be in a rental property filled with good quality furniture, rather than Ikea stuff. We were very lucky with the weather and time of the year and must have seen the garden at its finest, with all the flowers blooming. Parking in the courtyard was usually possible, and there are spaces close by if not. Great to be so close to Canterbury and the coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage, parking challenging.

The cottage in its little close is charming, and was absolutely spotless. The parking would not have been a problem if we had been driving the little Fiat I had initially reserved, but since we upgraded to a small SUV for safety because so many roads were flooded, getting in and out of the close was a challenge. The village is picturesque, and the staff in the local pub were so welcoming and gave us a lovely supper. The cottage is convenient to Canterbury and the surrounding countryside is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Quaint, safe spot

Overall we felt very safe here. Rooms were as described and beds were comfortable. Fridge, toaster, and electric shower all worked as expected. Nice garden. A few areas for improvement - It was very hot weather the week we were there but no fans were provided. The central heat was on in the kids’ room the first night we were there, and it was a bit tricky to figure out how to shut it off. Again, record high temps for summer so really uncomfortable to have the heat on. Would have liked to use kettle but did not as it had too much lime buildup and requires descaling. Would have liked to use washing machine but did not as it had visible mold on gasket.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Johann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Grandparents First Time in UK

Overall this VBRO property was good. Small hiccup with hot water heater on arrival, but owner was very responsive and we got it squared away quickly. The bedrooms are excellent if a little small by American standards. The kitchen had all utensils we needed. Refrigerator was a little small but adequate enough. Several markets nearby for snacks or high quality farm foods. Unsure if fireplace worked. Washing machine worked. NO WI-FI
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anastasia S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice cottage but disappointing management!

Beware - this listing was not as described! My partner, friend and I travelled from Australia to stay at this accommodation as we had a wedding nearby at Goodnestone. I contacted the host to request an early check-in as the property advert stated 4pm check-in which as guests we considered to be extremely late compared to hotels and B&Bs. The host's response was that the property was being cleaned and we were actually unable to check-in until 5pm. We didn't have our own car but the shared available parking in the front driveway noted in the property advert seemed like a nightmare - cars were parked so closely to the tiny front door of the cottage that we had to squeeze our suitcases and ourselves between cars and the neighbouring properties to enter. Wi-fi is also advertised in the property advert however there is none available. I contacted the host not long after check-in to query this, but did not hear a response so I sent another message. Eventually I received a response from the host ~12hrs later which confirmed Wi-fi was not included with the property and the advert was wrong/out of date. It would have been helpful to know this prior to our stay and we would have considered accommodation elsewhere. Given we had travelled from far and didn't know the local area, we needed to contact several taxi companies as there are very few available and no Uber services. This was extremely difficult without Wi-fi service, which was promised in the advert. I don't recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arjan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gezellig huisje

Gezellig huisje met verrassende grote tuin.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

a peaceful getaway

comfortable accommodation but sadly the garden did not live up to the lovely photos...understandably covid has interrupted any ongoing work. as a keen gardener I longed to prune and deadhead. The period features where beautifully introduced but obviously it was barer than normal. sadly parking was a nightmare but neighbours were helpful about it...thank you for a gentle few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely couple of days

The property was even better than we expected. It was very neat and tidy with a lovely garden. There was lots of information about things to do in the area, and in the whole of Kent. No problems at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and beautifully clean property

Great location, cottage was beautifully clean and had everything you could possibly want for a self catering stay. Within walking distance of some great restaurants especially the Indian restaurant which had great food, good service and all at a very reasonable price. As we had 2 cars parking was a bit of an issue as no on site parking however that would not stop me from staying at this property again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage!

Lovely cottage in nice village - would definitely go back in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carolin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Nice cottage with financial trap

After booking and paying the correct amount – as it later was even confirmed by the agency HomeAway - , Mrs Jones required repeatedly more money by saying the agency didn’t announce the right price and there were 98 Pound missing. But even though we asked her a few times to contact the agency, she did so not until the last day of our stay. Then she described us as not willing to pay the correct amount and kept the security deposit, which should just have been used if we had caused any damages in the house. We are disappointed she did not talk with us personally or tried to solve the situation earlier, because we did nothing wrong, as already stated above. It was a shame we had to leave under this circumstances, because it was a very nice house in a lovely surrounding.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

This is a really lovely property. It has everything you need, washing machine, dishwasher, big oven and space to eat around the kitchen table. We were able to fit our travel cot between the beds in the twin room and use the mantle piece for the stand of our monitor. It has an electric shower so you can use the water elsewhere in the house (always a bonus). We made use of the local Indian restaurant Salma for a takeaway and the food was excellent. If you can't park in the square then there is space to drop your stuff off and park on the road really close by. We liked the small touches such as ice ready made in the freezer. The only downside was the sofa was uncomfortable. We would come and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Frances B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quaint little cottage in a nice village

We enjoyed this cute little cottage and felt we stepped back in time. I loved the views of the garden and particularly like the round kitchen table. The local village shop was open on Sunday and there is a pub and restaurant if you don’t feel like cooking. You’ll find the property towards the end of the high street heading in the Dover direction on the A2. The High street is longer than it first appears as it extends beyond the shop and restaurant. As we arrived in the dark it took us a while to realise that.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

Lovely, cosy and comfortable cottage with lots of character

We had a great stay in wingham. Very cute cottage thoughtfully furnished with vintage furniture and knick knacks and well equipped. A great location for exploring the surrounding area. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie W.

Séjour magnifique ! Noël magique !

Nous avons passé un superbe séjour chez Maureen. Son petit cottage est parfait. Nous étions là pour Noël, et nos 3 enfants et nous avons passé de merveilleux moments. Wingham est un adorable petit village, typique et les habitants sont vraiment accueillants. La petite supérette est très pratique. Je recommande vraiment ce petit cottage. Nous reviendrons c’est certain ! Merci pour tout.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Cozy cottage in a fantastic location

A great place to relax, walk and eat and drink
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Archival

4/10 Poor

linda b.

Fair but certainly not Fabulous

Pleasant cottage but only really comfortable for 3. Parking difficult ,not always available. No WiFi as advertised ( this has been removed from advert following our complaint). Linen was ok but some of the other cleaning not really up to standard - hairs in bathroom, drinking glasses all cloudy - tried putting through dishwasher but as there was no rinse aid so that did not work. Ok if you just want the basics
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Inka S.

klein, stilvoll eingerichtet, unkompliziert

gut ausgestattetes Haus, unkomplizierte, vertrauensvolle An- und Abreise. Wir vermissten nur einen Unterstand draußen für Fahrräder ect. Schöner Aufenthalt, nette Nachbarn.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

6/10 Okay

Hans-Joachim H.

Nice little cottage but missing internet acces was a nuisane

Nice little cottage, ideal for excursions to Canterbury, the coast or the countryside. The space is quite limited, especially in the second bedroom, if occupied by two people. What we were really dissatisfied with was the missing internet access which was on the website when we booked (now removed) and on the advertising postcards which are on display in the cottage. This had been an important criterion for us, as we were staying for three weeks.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Constance N.

Charming and well appointed cottage

This cottage is as pretty, and practical, as advertised. We found it a relaxing place to stay. Everything we needed for self-catering purposes was provided in the well appointed kitchen. We would recommend this cottage to our friends and would happily stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016

About the host

Hosted by Maureen Jones

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We both grew up London and still live there. We wanted a country retreat and travelling around Kent were stunned by the pretty villages so near to the wonderful coastline. We found the pretty village of Wingham and brought this character cottage in a very run down state because we wanted a project and a holiday home. Alan is a designer of glass buildings and is well known for his renovations of listed buildings, including Buckingham Palace. He is also a very fastidious diy person. Myself I am an elite sports coach and was a Games Maker at the London Olympics 2012. An enthusiastic gardener and decorator, now an artist. When we started the restoration we found many original features, wrought iron fireplaces in every room, even the bathroom. It took us 2 years to complete the renovation and decoration with a modern Victorian theme. The garden was completely overgrown and after years of digging and planting we are now very pleased to share our pretty cottage garden and home with you.

As keen cyclists we have now built a safe storage shed for you to use

Why they chose this property


We wanted a holiday home in an area we did not know so that we had lots to explore. Also Kent has easy access from motorways, ferrys and airports. There are plenty of attractions in this wonderful county. We fell in love with Wingham village with its 12th century pubs, shops, restaurants. We spend many weekends visiting nearby Dover, Walmer and Deal Castles, Canterbury city with its great Cathedral and Sandwich medieval town with its Roman Fort. Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Deal, for the sea and sand are all close. Many picture post card villages are in the area, all with true english pubs selling gourmet food and local beer. Music and beer festivals abound in the summer months. Surrounding Wingham are golf clubs, cycling routes, walking, sea and lake fishing childrens zoos and playgrounds.

What makes this property unique

You can Drive straight off the motorways, ferries or trains and go back in time. The cottage is set in an historic square of listed houses in the centre of Wingham village. You can walk to 2 pubs, church, farm shops and explore the countryside, zoos, country houses and gardens. Top golf courses at Sandwich and Walmer plus many more. The bus service is very good enabling you to get around the surrounding areas easily. There iare many cycle trails including National 1. North Downs way walk is close by. In the winter the open fire in the lounge is wonderfully cosy, in the summer the pretty cottage garden is a blaze of colour, with a sunken patio area, barbecue, fruit trees. Storage for cycles and also you can visit London by fast train from Cantebury, Dover and Ashford

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