Cockpit Cottage
Elham, Nr Canterbury
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10
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Visitors may be looking for some sort of aeronautical link in the name of this lovely cottage, but they would be historically out by around some three hundred years, as this house is so named for being on the site of village ‘Cock Pit’ in the Seventeenth century. Once popular Cock fighting took place here, indeed, next door to ‘The Cock’, the original name for the pub, renamed ‘The Kings Arms’ around 1805.
The only fight visitors today may have is with the duvet as they battle their way out of bed here. Grade II listed, Cockpit Cottage was beautifully renovated in 2024, and now offers outstanding self-catering accommodation for families and groups of friends.
Each of the five bedrooms offers a luxurious experience including sumptuous beds and linens, stunning bathrooms and comfortable sitting areas around the house. Why not settle in with a good book or play board games whilst sitting by the cosy double-sided woodburning stove? On colder days the house is comfortable and cosy, whilst when the sun shines you can sit outside and enjoy a glass of wine overlooking the garden. If you want a day off from cooking the fabulous The Kings Arms pub is literally next door and Bloom Stays guests benefit from 10% discount on their food bill. All there’s left to argue about is who gets which bedroom. We’ll let you fight that one out.
The only fight visitors today may have is with the duvet as they battle their way out of bed here. Grade II listed, Cockpit Cottage was beautifully renovated in 2024, and now offers outstanding self-catering accommodation for families and groups of friends.
Each of the five bedrooms offers a luxurious experience including sumptuous beds and linens, stunning bathrooms and comfortable sitting areas around the house. Why not settle in with a good book or play board games whilst sitting by the cosy double-sided woodburning stove? On colder days the house is comfortable and cosy, whilst when the sun shines you can sit outside and enjoy a glass of wine overlooking the garden. If you want a day off from cooking the fabulous The Kings Arms pub is literally next door and Bloom Stays guests benefit from 10% discount on their food bill. All there’s left to argue about is who gets which bedroom. We’ll let you fight that one out.
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Facilities
Board GamesChild FriendlyChristmas DecorationsCoffee MachineCotCountryDishwasher8 Miles To The Beach8 Miles To The Nearest Train Station0.1 Miles To The Pub8 Miles To The ShopsEnclosed GardenGardenGround Floor BedroomHairdryerHighchairIron & BoardLinen & TowelsMicrowaveParking - On StreetPet FriendlyRomantic BreaksSmart TVSmoke DetectorsStarter Logs Provided65Mb Wi-FiWoodburning Stove
About the House
5
5
10
3
Cockpit Cottage: sleeps 10 in 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms
Ground Floor
Entrance into entrance hallway. Doors to the dining area and inner hallway.
Open plan dining room with table seating 10, hidden kitchenette area (behind cupboards) with 2 ring electric hob, microwave oven, toaster, slimline dishwasher, fridge with freezer box, Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine, boiling water tap.
Patio doors to the garden
Central fireplace with double sided woodburning stove
Sitting area/reading space with comfortable seating for 5/6
Wall mounted heating/air conditioning unit
Inner Hallway with steps up to two bedrooms, and stairs to first floor
Hubbles - named after Lewis Hubble who in the 1900’s was the proprietor of the well know grocery store Elham Valley Stores. The store continues to be known as Hubbles by many in the village.
King size bed (sleeps 2), dressing table, hanging rail, heating/air conditioning unit, ensuite shower room and WC
Audrey - named after the film star Audrey Hepburn. The world famous actress and humanitarian lived in Orchard Cottage on Duck Street, now known as Five Bells and attended school at a house named Rigdens in the village Square.
King size bed (sleeps 2), hanging rail, heating/air conditioning unit, freestanding bath with rain shower over, WC
First Floor
Shackleton - named after Henry Shackleton who lived at Manor Lodge in Elham. He became a Lancaster Bomber Pathfinder Pilot during World War II. Henry was blown out of his “cockpit” over Berlin at 20,000 feet and lived to tell the tale. He was in German POW camp and played a part in “The Great Escape”.
King size bed (sleeps 2), dressing table, hanging rail, heating/air conditioning unit, ensuite with bath and separate shower, WC
Palmer - named after George Palmer was well known and respected in the East Kent farming community.
King size bed (sleeps 2), hanging rail, heating/air conditioning unit, ensuite shower room and WC
Les Ames - named after Kent and England cricketer Les Ames, who was born in Elham. In 1973, Les was awarded a CBE for services to cricket
King size bed (sleeps 2), hanging rail, heating/air conditioning unit, ensuite shower room and WC
Outside
Front courtyard garden with bistro table and chairs
Rear courtyard garden with lawned areas above, table and chairs x 2
Ground Floor
Entrance into entrance hallway. Doors to the dining area and inner hallway.
Open plan dining room with table seating 10, hidden kitchenette area (behind cupboards) with 2 ring electric hob, microwave oven, toaster, slimline dishwasher, fridge with freezer box, Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine, boiling water tap.
Patio doors to the garden
Central fireplace with double sided woodburning stove
Sitting area/reading space with comfortable seating for 5/6
Wall mounted heating/air conditioning unit
Inner Hallway with steps up to two bedrooms, and stairs to first floor
Hubbles - named after Lewis Hubble who in the 1900’s was the proprietor of the well know grocery store Elham Valley Stores. The store continues to be known as Hubbles by many in the village.
King size bed (sleeps 2), dressing table, hanging rail, heating/air conditioning unit, ensuite shower room and WC
Audrey - named after the film star Audrey Hepburn. The world famous actress and humanitarian lived in Orchard Cottage on Duck Street, now known as Five Bells and attended school at a house named Rigdens in the village Square.
King size bed (sleeps 2), hanging rail, heating/air conditioning unit, freestanding bath with rain shower over, WC
First Floor
Shackleton - named after Henry Shackleton who lived at Manor Lodge in Elham. He became a Lancaster Bomber Pathfinder Pilot during World War II. Henry was blown out of his “cockpit” over Berlin at 20,000 feet and lived to tell the tale. He was in German POW camp and played a part in “The Great Escape”.
King size bed (sleeps 2), dressing table, hanging rail, heating/air conditioning unit, ensuite with bath and separate shower, WC
Palmer - named after George Palmer was well known and respected in the East Kent farming community.
King size bed (sleeps 2), hanging rail, heating/air conditioning unit, ensuite shower room and WC
Les Ames - named after Kent and England cricketer Les Ames, who was born in Elham. In 1973, Les was awarded a CBE for services to cricket
King size bed (sleeps 2), hanging rail, heating/air conditioning unit, ensuite shower room and WC
Outside
Front courtyard garden with bistro table and chairs
Rear courtyard garden with lawned areas above, table and chairs x 2
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Things You Need to Know
Towels and linen provided
Dogs allowed, please note additional pet fees of £35 per dog per week (or part of) apply
Toiletries are provided in each bedroom
Please note the kitchenette has basic cooking facilities (small hob and microwave oven) so ideal for breakfasts, lunches and small meals.
Please note check in is 4pm and check out is 10am.
If you’re wondering how to feed your crowd on holiday, check out our local caterers page. We have a long list of recommended private chefs for brunches, lunches, bbqs and bespoke dinner parties.
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House Rules
We would respectfully ask that the following house rules are adhered to, to avoid any damages to our beautiful holiday home. Should any damages arise please note charges may be taken from your security deposit.
Please ensure you check out on time to allow our housekeepers to enter the property and prepare it for the next guests.
Smoking is not permitted in the property at any time. There is an ash bin in the courtyard to the front of the cottage.
Please note for insurance purposes the number of guests must not exceed the total occupancy of the house.
For fire safety reasons please do not use any candles in the property.
Please note quiet hours are between 11pm and 9am. Please be respectful to neighbours.
Parties and loud music are not permitted.
In the Area
Elham Valley is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is a walkers paradise, with many fantastic countryside walks on your doorstep. The Kings Arms pub is a very popular eatery and is a 30-second walk from the cottage, in the historic village square. A short drive away is Folkestone where you can explore the wonderful Harbour Arm which offers a variety of places to eat and drink, along with artisan shops and sandy beaches. Access to London is easy peasy. For more recommendations on things to do and see, check out our travel guides on Canterbury, Hythe and Folkestone.
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