Pond Cottage

Adisham, Nr Canterbury


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9

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This charming Grade II listed holiday home – formerly two 17th century cottages owned by Jane Austen’s family – sits within the conservation area close to the church and opposite the green, which used to be a pond with ducking stool for witches!

The house sleeps 7 adults, plus 2 children. There is a very well-equipped kitchen and an elegant dining room, plus a music room and large sitting room divided into two areas. The bedrooms are all on the first floor and are accessed via two staircases, one in the kitchen and the other in the sitting room - located at either end of the cottage, with each staircase leading into a double bedroom. A hallway then leads onto further bedrooms and the upstairs bathroom. There is also a large shower room on the ground floor. Outside, there is a newly designed cottage garden with lawns, wooded area, flower bed, ancient apple tree with a tree house and a securely covered well. A fine oak pavilion covered with scented climbing plants provides shelter for outdoor dining. The large cottage garden and orchard provide ample space for relaxation, with many walking and cycling routes nearby. Local farmers’ markets sell the great variety of ingredients that Kent is famous for. With an abundance of family activities nearby including vineyards, safari parks, horse riding and beaches only a short drive away, your stay at Pond Cottage will be one to remember!

Only a short walk from the village train station with direct trains to London, Canterbury and the coast, the cottage features beamed ceilings, cosy log-burning stoves and beautiful furnishings and is an ideal place for families and friends to relax and be together.

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About the House

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Pond Cottage: sleeps 9 (this property is only suitable for a maximum of 7 adults) in 5 bedrooms. Sitting room, music room, kitchen, dining room, beautiful cottage gardens.

Ground Floor
Entrance via the back door leading into:
Utility Room with tiled floor, butler sink, storage cupboards, a washing machine and dryer plus a freezer
Through hallway to:
Sitting Room with two sofas with an armchair around an inglenook fireplace with log burner and a Smart TV.  The further end of the sitting room is perfect for reading and has 2 further armchairs, bureau, chest of drawers and side tables.  Door to staircase leading into Bedroom 4 and the first floor.
Through hallway to:
Music Room with a piano, elegant sofa and antique woodburning stove with locked door to the street and views into bijoux front garden. Door to spacious shower.
Shower room with tiled floor, a large shower cubicle, heated towel rail, WC and hand basin
Dining Room with original herringbone brick floor and round dining table with eight chairs and an antique dresser
Kitchen with a quarry tiled floor and original inglenook fireplace housing a feature stove (non-functioning).  There is an electric range oven with a 5 ring gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, and 2 undercounter fridges.  There is also an oval dining table with dining chairs and a cd player with a radio.  Door to staircase and first floor. Turning wooden slightly steep staircase leads into Bedroom 1 and then Bedroom 2.

First Floor
Bedroom 1 the gold room.  There is a 19th century French double bed, teasmaid, chest of drawers, dressing table, bedside cabinets, chairs and inglenook hanging cupboard.
Bedroom 2 the olive green room. There is an antique king size bed, chest of drawers,  dressing tables and chairs. Please note that the floor in this bedroom is not level. Small shuttered and glazed internal window to Bedroom 4.

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Bathroom with a large antique rolltop enamelled bath, hand basin, WC and heated towel rail

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Bedroom 3 the cream room. Single bed and bedside table with lamp, dressing table, built-in open wardrobe and built-in cupboards

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Bedroom 4 the grasshopper green room.  With open mezzanine with bannister rail and staircase leading down to the door into the sitting room. Queen-sized double bed, built-in wardrobes, side tables and chest of drawers.  Door leading into...
Bedroom 5 the turquoise room.  Perfect for children as it has full sized bunk beds (3ft), chest of drawers and chairs  and leads off bedroom 4, so suits parents wishing to be close to the children.

Outside

There is a large garden wrapping round the property with cottage style flower beds and an old apple tree with a tree house.  Underneath the oak pergola is a patio area with garden furniture for enjoying meals al fresco, a barbecue and a bench seat on the lawn to the front.  The garden is fully fenced and secure.
Parking for 2 cars.
 
  • Facilities

    BBQ
    BBQ - Coal
    Child Friendly
    Christmas Decorations
    Cot
    Country
    Dishwasher
    11 Miles To The Beach
    1.9 Miles To The Pub
    2 Miles To The Shops
    Fire
    Garden
    Hairdryer
    Highchair
    Iron & Board
    Linen
    Microwave
    Parking - Off Street
    Smart TV
    Smoke Detectors
    Special Offer
    Starter Logs Provided
    Towels
    Tumble Dryer
    Washing Machine
    Wi-Fi
    Woodburning Stove
  • Things You Need to Know

    This property is not suitable for stag and hen parties.
    Parking is on the private shingled driveway off the village green to the front via a five bar double gate.
    This is a period property and therefore there are some low headroom doorways and uneven floors in some rooms and a quirky layout. The olive green bedroom next to the gold one gives immediate access to the bathroom, while occupants of the gold bedroom can go to the shower room downstairs. The end turquoise bedroom with bunk beds is perfect for parents in the adjoining mint green bedroom, who want to have their younger children near them. The two staircases are quite steep, narrow and turning.  The property is therefore not recommended for those with mobility problems. 
    Unlimited Fibre WiFi with an average speed of 38Mbps.
    Mamas and Papas travel cot with mattress (2 fitted sheets available if needed) available on request.
    Highchair available on request.
    Logs: A ‘starter’ basket of logs is provided near each stove. Only wood supplied by the owner is to be burnt in the stoves. Additional 30kg basket loads of dry, seasoned and sustainably sourced hardwood (ash, oak, beech) logs of the right length are available on request at time of booking.
    1 well behaved dog is permitted. Please note pet fees of £50 per week (or part of) apply.
     
  • 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 vacate 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.
    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 stag parties are not permitted.
    Please note quiet hours are between 10pm and 9am. Parties and loud music are not permitted. Please be respectful to neighbours.
    Dogs are to be kept off all furniture and downstairs at all times. Please ensure all dog waste is removed from the garden and disposed of in the bins provided. A charge of £50 will apply if not adhered to.

In the Area


Adisham is a small village set within the beautiful Garden of England. There is a wealth of surrounding countryside, along with pretty villages, pubs and numerous walks and cycling routes to discover on your doorstep.

Bring your bicycles and enjoy a ride to the nearby The Independent Pedaler cafe at Bridge, where you can have a delicious brunch. Head to Gibson's Farm Shop - just a 5 minute drive - for some treats and a wide range of excellent local produce, they also have a cafe. If wine is more to your taste take a tour of Simpsons Vineyard at Barham and finish off with tasting some of their award winning wines. To experience some true culture and some great shopping, the city of Canterbury, a UNESCO world heritage site is only 8 miles away and you can spend the day strolling around the mediaeval streets and visiting the Cathedral and museums. The ancient market town of Sandwich is well worth a trip and the wild beach at Sandwich Bay which is home to an RSPB Observatory, along with the nearby Howletts Wild Animal Park and Wingham Wildlife Park. Fun for all the family!

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Extras and Experiences

Reviews

Very enjoyable stay 4.5/5

We had a very enjoyable stay at Pond cottage, with our two dogs. Lovely garden, great facilities, ideal for us. Only point would be to make 5 bar gate more secure for smaller dogs.

Guest | 25 May 2023

5/5

What a fantastic location and property for a picture perfect Christmas (sadly no snow!). Lovely, charming and loved family cottages with loads of space and different rooms to occupy. Well appointed facilities and contact so easy getting in and settled. Roaring fire kept us toasty and the dog loved the local walks.

Marcus & Family | 23 December 2022

Quiet English Village Charm. 4.2/5

Lovely old cottage charm in a very quiet village. Perfect for that hideaway holiday, but you’ll definitely need a car to get around, buy supplies, visit pubs etc.

Rex Gardner | 29 July 2022

5/5

We had a fabulous stay in a story book location. Thanks Mark and the lovely Bloom team for being so accommodating.

Rex, Prue and Family from Australia | 29 July 2022

5/5

Beautifully kept garden and cottage. Had a wonderful time, catching up after Covid and making new friends.

John, Sophie, Esme, Thea, Pauline & Anna | 15 July 2022

5/5

Thank you this was a wonderful stay in the UK. The house is so lovely, so warmly and a place to feel at home. The little details like the towels for the dog and the informatory signs, the user manual for the house and the helpful information for sightseeing and eating were fantastic. Our favourite places in the house were the kitchen and the pavilion in this extraordinary British garden. Thank you.

Adrian, Myrjam and family from Germany | 05 July 2022

Gorgeous cottage in lovely village 4.7/5

Totally charming cottage with a beautiful garden to relax in. Lovely quiet village, lots of walks. Well equipped kitchen, just overall a lovely place to come and rest and spend time with loved ones. Cosy fireplaces and plenty of wood to get a great fire going. Helpful owner and clear instructions for everything.

Tsara Smith | 07 June 2022

5/5

We had a lovely weekend. The cottage is truly beautiful.

Anonymous | 05 May 2022

5/5

We had a wonderful time staying at the cottage over the weekend. It's a very special place that's full of charm and character. Thank you for your helpful guide and for sharing your holiday home. Thanks again, and we'd definitely look to stay there again next time we're in the area.

Allison | 21 November 2021

5/5

Thank you so much for a beautiful weekend stay! Such a lovely space for an overdue catchup. Cosy dinners and games night and morning coffee in the gorgeous gardens. Would recommend the George & Dragon in Fordwich for a good pub walk loop.

Amber | 06 November 2021

5/5

"Pond Cottage is everything we had hoped and so much more! All that we need is here and we immediately felt at home and rested in this beautiful place."

Anonymous | 06 August 2021

5/5

Pond Cottage is everything we had hoped and so much more! All that we need is here and we immediately felt at home and rested in this beautiful place.

Anonymous | 06 August 2021

5/5

"We just wanted to say how much we enjoyed staying at Pond Cottage last week. The cottage was very homely and everyone enjoyed the garden when the sun came out. We all felt more relaxed after our week in Kent."

Anonymous | 30 July 2021

5/5

We just wanted to say how much we enjoyed staying at Pond Cottage last week. The cottage was very homely and everyone enjoyed the garden when the sun came out. We all felt more relaxed after our week in Kent

Anonymous | 30 July 2021

5/5

I just wanted to thank you again for your wonderful cottage. It was a wonderful place to stay. It felt like home, and having come from Sydney, this meant a lot.

Anonymous | 25 June 2021

5/5

"I just wanted to thank you again for your wonderful cottage. It was a wonderful place to stay. It felt like home, and having come from Sydney, this meant a lot."

Anonymous | 21 June 2021

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