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The Short House

Sandwich, Kent
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Private parking
  • Additional bedroom available for 3rd adult
  • Reputed to be one of the oldest inhabited houses in the Cinque Port of Sandwich
  • The cottage has its own walled garden, pond and a medieval Custom House

 

 

 

Property code: OC-EK214

SECOND LUXURY KINGSIZE EN-SUITE BEDROOM AVAILABLE FOR 3RD ADULT AT £150 PER WEEK
The Cinque Port of Sandwich is arguably the best preserved medieval town in the country and The Short House and The Long House - both under the same roof - are reputed to be the oldest inhabited houses in the town. Completely self-contained, with its own wonderful walled garden, pond and stone and flint built Custom House at the far end - The Short House combines centuries of history with unashamed luxury. The exquisite sitting room, sumptuous bedroom and porcelain floored en-suite will  be a haven of comfort after your days out exploring. This area is a golfers paradise - there are eight courses within a ten mile radius including the famous Royal St. Georges. Enjoy wonderful walks along the Saxon Shoreway and through Nature Reserves, or a day out on the lovely stretch of sand dunes and gently shelving beach.. If you want  history - combined with great shopping - Canterbury is only ten miles away, with Broadstairs and Deal an easy drive for bracing promenade walks. Shop: 500 yards  Pub: 20 yards  Coast: 1.5 miles

Ground Floor:
Entrance hall with padded bench and two steps up to...
Sitting Room is absolutely gorgeous, with carpets and colourful eastern rugs, one three seater sofa with matching armchair and a coal effect fire giving a cosy focal point. There is an antique trunk, occasional tables, glass topped coffee table, small dresser, bookshelves, corner cupboard and wonderful ancient beams. There is a flat screen TV/DVD with Sky package
Kitchen is beautifully designed and incorporates a round bistro table and two chairs for leisurely dining to one end. It is comprehensively equipped including an electric oven with gas hob and extractor hood, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, washing machine

Wide, carpeted stairs with banisters lead to....

First Floor:
Landing through to...
Bedroom 1 is a delight. Carpeted with an added soft rug it offers a super king-size bed. There are bedside tables and an antique monks bench at the foot of the bed with complementary cotton robes and slippers for use during your stay, a beautiful dressing table with mirror over and padded stool, a side table and a chest of drawers with glass cabinet, built-in wardrobe and fascinating 16C italianate embossed plaster borders on the walls. Finally, through to the luxurious En-Suite Shower Room with glistening porcelain tiled floor, double shower, illuminated mirror with shaver socket, washbasin, heated towel rail and w.c

Garden: Private walled garden with table and chairs, pond with water feature, planted raised borders, fig tree and medieval Custom House.
Parking: Secure parking by the bottom of the garden.
Heating: Gas central heating and electric coal effect fire.
Also Provided: iPod dock. Two mountain bikes are stored in the Custom House for guest's use plus the barbecue. 
Notes: The property welcomes adults onlySecond bedroom available for 3rd adult at £150 per week or if separate bedrooms for 2 persons are required. It is a charming room, very tastefully furnished with a half-tester king-size bed, wardrobe and wall mounted TV. En-Suite Bathroom beautifully finished with shower over bath, heated towel rail, washbasin and w.c.

  • 1 king-size bedroom
  • 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Electric oven with gas hob and extractor hood, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • SkyTV, DVD, iPod dock
  • Enclosed walled garden with table and chairs, pond with water feature, medieval Custom House and BBQ
  • 2 mountain bikes are available for guests’ use, stored in the Custom House
  • Private parking
  • Pub 20 metres
  • Shop 450 metres
  • Beach 2 miles
  • This property allows adults only
  • Sleeps 2+1: a second bedroom is available for a third adult at £150 per week; furnished with a half-tester king-size bed, wardrobe and TV, plus an en-suite bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Sarah Powell

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Urban 30th September 2024

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Lovely location in a wonderful town, very central and easy access to everything, very recommendable

Reviewed by Lesley 24th August 2024

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Reviewed by Karen 24th July 2024

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The Short House is a lovely, quirky house in a great location.

Reviewed by Julie 13th July 2024

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Charming and comfortable cottage in a great location. Onsite parking was a bonus. Sandwich has an excellent selection of restaurants and bars and these were all within a few minutes walk from the cottage. Good bus service.

Reviewed by Kerry 8th July 2024

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A lovely historic house beautifully renovated by the friendly owners. Easy access to the centre of Sandwich which is wonderfully preserved. Everything needed for two with a very generous welcome pack. ( Bedroom rather special) One small point to note though. Because of the age of property there are different levels to negotiate which might cause a Read moreproblem for people with mobility issues. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Thankyou to Bill and Jill. Hide

Reviewed by Colin 3rd July 2024

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Very comfortable characterful accommodation in an excellent location with welcoming and helpful hosts

Reviewed by Judith 16th June 2024

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We loved The Short House and Sandwich. Everything we needed was provided. Owners were lovely and could not have been more helpful.

Reviewed by Lee 25th May 2024

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The Short House is a remarkable residence in a charming and peaceful town. It has been skilfully and tastefully renovated with lots of loving care and, so, redolent of its historic heritage. Furnishings and decoration are appropriate and of high quality and there is a delightful theme of Arcadia running through the sitting room and bedroom. The Read morekitchen is modern and well-equipped and the bathroom is modern and chic. The Italianate garden, with fountain, pool, sculptures and planting, is wonderful. The owners are most welcoming and it has been a delight to stay at The Short House. Hide

Reviewed by William 20th April 2024

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The Short House has character in abundance, due to its history, with all the features of a modern property to make a very comfortable and memorable holiday visit. Secure parking much appreciated as was the welcome pack. Pleasure to meet the host who was particularly friendly without disturbing our privacy during the stay.

Reviewed by Diane 30th September 2023

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A wonderful opportunity to stay in a house so old and part of history. Very comfy bed, lovely shower, totally unique and beautiful garden. We found Sandwich was delightful, it was quiet yet so many cafes and pubs open that we ran out of days to try them all. Special mention to the No name French Bistro, fabulous cheese and coffee. The town wall walRead morek was so lovely we did in several days and there were lots of other walks provided at the house to try, which was very handy. Hide

Reviewed by Pauline 20th September 2023

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Reviewed by Kathryn 15th September 2023

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Reviewed by Laurence 30th July 2023

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The property was well situated in the Old Town of sandwich, 10 minute walk to town center. The property was very quaint in keeping with the location. The owners were very friendly and helpful and the property was well maintained. We stayed for two weeks and found a lot of interesting places to visit all within an hours drive.

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