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South Cottage - Elham

Elham, near Canterbury, Kent
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Take a nightly dip in the roll-top bath in the elegantly appointed bathroom
  • Savour al fresco dining in the charming, enclosed garden
  • Perfectly positioned to enjoy the highlights of Canterbury and Folkestone
Property code: OC-S30699

Nestled in the enchanting village of Elham, South Cottage is a charming single-storey residence that makes the perfect rural escape for a family or group of friends. It is situated in an elevated position with views of the village. Canterbury, with its majestic cathedral and rich history, is 10 miles away, while the vibrant town of Folkestone is just under 8 miles away. Spend an afternoon strolling through the Creative Quarter, filled with art galleries, and studios. Closer to home, you’ll want to spend some time at Stelling Minnis Windmill and Museum (3.5 miles), with its historic windmill. History enthusiasts will be enthralled by the opportunity to visit the Kent Battle of Britain Museum, just under 5 miles away in Hawkinge. On sunny days, enjoy relaxing strolls along the sand and shingle at Hythe Beach (8 miles). Elham Valley is a designated area of outstanding beauty, and you will find a multitude of walks available nearby.

Entering through the secluded private courtyard, with its outdoor dining space, you will find a thoughtfully designed cottage and notice the attention to detail and stylish choice of interiors filled with contemporary art pieces. The light filled, double aspect, open plan living room with wood burning stove and smart TV is the perfect place to convene at the end of the day. The dining area, with its vaulted ceiling, is situated to maximise views over the secluded garden. There is a well-appointed, kitchen that has everything you will need to prepare meals for your group. You’ll also find a second separate, stylish living room with rural views. Settle down on the sofa with a chilled glass of wine and a good book. There are two well designed bedrooms; the spacious king-size bedroom features an enticing palette of colours and patterns and the added advantage of an en-suite shower room. The charming double bedroom, with its pallet of blues, offers rural views to the church and is a welcome spot to rest tired eyes after a busy day exploring. The decadent family bathroom features a large, walk-in shower and accent lighting. At the end of the day, draw a bubble bath and relax in the sumptuous roll-top, claw-foot tub before retiring to your bedroom.

The property benefits from a pretty, enclosed, secluded, private garden with patio seating both front and rear to make the most of the sunshine. There is private parking available for two cars.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom with a roll-top bath, walk-in shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Electric range cooker hob, combination microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, Nespresso coffee machine
  • Wood-burner (first basket of logs supplied)
  • Smart TV
  • Fully enclosed garden with patio seating
  • Please note - Property has several steps up to the property, some low doorways and steps in and around the cottage
  • Private parking for 2 cars, unrestricted roadside parking subject to availability
  • 2 Pubs (one award winning), a village shop and tea shop within 300 metres. Larger village stores 2 miles. Beach 8 miles
  • Regret no children under the age of 10 years
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Jackie Hammond

This property is personally managed by Jackie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 6 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Toni 23rd May 2026

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Very strange and beautiful cottage. Colorful atmosphere, full of exotic objects reflecting a taste of travel of the owner. Really charming. Well equipped. Extremely calm and peaceful, very well located in a wonderful village and a wonderful region, the Kent. We recommendabsolutely !

Reviewed by Michel 7th May 2026

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We enjoyed our stay in South Cottage with the family. Very comfortable, colorful and quirky place to stay with a fully private and tranquil garden with sun until around 5pm. During the evening beautifully lit! Good location within short distance of options for a visit to enjoy culture, history, nature or simply relax in the garden with a nice drRead moreink. Unfortunately there was only one pub in Elham, but positive was that this was within crawl distance and very good! Nice staff, good food and enough choice of drinks. Definitely a spot which we would keep in mind if we would visit Kent again or to recommend to friends! Hide

Reviewed by Ruud 14th March 2026

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Hele leuke locatie gelegen op korte afstand van Dover/Folkstone. Mooi huis met een kleurige inrichting en verrassende details.

Reviewed by Gavin 7th October 2025

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Beautifully presented cottage with delightful decor. Cosy, comfy and warm. Elham is well placed for exploring Kent. We recommend the Tea Room in the village for a light lunch and friendly company.

Reviewed by Kevin 9th June 2025

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Location was in a nice village and off the main road so no real traffic noise.

Reviewed by Sally 20th March 2025

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This was a lovely quirky cottage.Everything we needed.Lovely village pub which we ate at two of our three night stay.Loads of places of interest to visit nearby.

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.