Guests say
Bow Cottage is a charming, characterful property in the picturesque village of Fordwich, offering a cosy and well-equipped base for exploring Canterbury and the Kent countryside. Guests consistently praise its excellent location, comfortable amenities, and welcoming atmosphere. The cottage is noted for its cleanliness, thoughtful touches, and beautiful garden. While some mention steep stairs and minor maintenance needs, these do not detract from the overall positive experience. The owner is frequently described as friendly and helpful, and the proximity to local pubs and countryside walks is highly valued.
The majority of guests found the cottage very clean and tidy, with only occasional minor comments about areas needing a little TLC. Cleanliness is consistently highlighted as a strong point.
The location is repeatedly praised for its convenience to Canterbury, local pubs, countryside walks, and transport links. Guests appreciate the peaceful village setting and easy access to attractions.
Guests describe the cottage as cosy, warm, and comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen and spacious bed. Some mention steep stairs and a firm mattress, but overall comfort is rated highly.
The cottage is well equipped with everything needed for a self-catering stay, including a fully equipped kitchen, garden, and thoughtful extras. A few guests note minor maintenance issues and older furnishings, but these are not significant drawbacks.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as fresh flowers and a welcome bottle of wine, as well as the owner's helpfulness. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
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
- Viking Bay
- The White Cliffs Of Dover
- Botany Bay
Reviews (28)
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Brian Still
We arrived at the cottage in the middle of the June heatwave however, the cottage stayed surprisingly cool and the owner provided fans which also helped. It's a very comfortable and clean accommodation with a very nice colourful back garden with a small pond. And the owner also provided a beautiful flower arrangement for the French window in front of the cottage. The kitchen and bathroom have all the necessary conveniences and the kitchen is fully equipped. Great location in a beautiful village full of history and the cottage is just a 3 minute walk to the George and Dragon pub, which has an outstanding menu, along with great service. I wish to add that Fordwich is surrounded by beautiful countryside with various trails to explore. We'll be back.
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Rachel Rothen
We had a lovely stay at Bow Cottage, very well supplied and in a good location . Lois the owner was very kind and helpful .we would stay again.
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Emma
A lovely stay over a sunny bank holiday weekend!