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 praise its excellent location, comfortable amenities, and welcoming touches. The cottage is noted for its historic features, such as steep stairs and creaky floorboards, which add to its unique appeal. While some aspects are a little tired and there is occasional traffic noise, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests highlighting the friendly owner, beautiful garden, and proximity to local pubs and walks.
Multiple reviews mention the cottage as clean, tidy, and well-presented, with only minor comments about some tired aspects. No significant cleanliness issues were reported.
The location is consistently praised for its convenience to Canterbury, countryside walks, and local pubs. Guests appreciate the peaceful village setting and easy access to transport links.
Guests frequently describe the cottage as cosy, comfortable, and warm, with a well-equipped kitchen and spacious bed. Some mention steep stairs and a firm mattress, but these are generally seen as minor or characteristic of the property.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with a good kitchen, garden, and amenities for self-catering. A few guests note minor maintenance issues and suggest some updates, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as fresh flowers and a bottle of wine on arrival, as well as a helpful and responsive owner. 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 (22)
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Confirmed Guest
We really enjoyed our stay at the Bow cottage; very cozy and comfortable. The kitchen was well equiped and the kingsize bed was great. We also had a chance to sit into the garden. Eventhough the stairs are a little steep and there is only one toilet downstairs, i would certainly recommend the Bow Cottage for a holiday stay.
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Confirmed Guest
We really enjoyed our recent stay for a few nights at Bow Cottage in the charming Britain's smallest town of Fordwich. The cottage was warm, comfortable and cosy, with a very well equipped kitchen and white goods.
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Confirmed Guest
This was our second visit to Bow Cottage and it was lovely to be back. The cottage was warm and cosy, with a homely feel and was full of character - including creaky floorboards! Bow Cottage was well - equipped with everything you could need for a stay away from home. I will definitely book it again.