Historic cottage near Canterbury

Unique, cosy & beautifully beamed 16C cottage with Multi Fuel fire Central heating. Approx 15 min drive to Dover & Channel Tunnel & 5-10 min to Canterbury. Large dog secure garden, fully equipped kitchen for those that like to cook. Also features an Ice Bath / Plunge Tub complete with complimentary Epsom Salts which are also available for hot bath indoors if required. Fire-pit and outside dining furniture. Great for an escape to the countryside, pet friendly so bring along the family pet. The space An Ice Bath/ Plunge tub with complimentary and Beneficial Epsom Salts, is available for your use. The use of this is also subject to any local water restrictions such as Hosepipe bans due to drought conditions. The ice bath is easy to set up and is kept in the outbuilding with the drier. Countryside setting with open fields to the rear and easy access to local amenities, pubs etc. Approximately five miles from the Historic Cathedral City of Canterbury, 17 miles from the Port of Dover, 12 miles from the Channel Tunnel and 18 miles from Ashford International High Speed rail link. London is approximately 65 miles away and easily accessible via motorway or high speed rail from Ashford or Canterbury East Station or Canterbury West Station. Please note, IMPORTANT....the heating is via a multi-fuel stove with a back boiler linked into radiators. The fire can be used just to heat the living room and water or with the pump turned on,to heat the whole house. Hot water only available through the immersion heater. Unlimited logs, coal and kindling are included within your price to stay. Back to Basics for the Cave Person within you!! We are ALWAYS, and happily available on the end of the phone or via messaging to ‘talk you through’ the process if necessary . The Underfloor heating is damaged and NOT to be used and switches are taped over for this reason (there are good reasons for this) There is an eco dot at the property. Please unplug if you do not wish to use this. Guest access Entire property and garden. Room to park three cars on driveway. Garden has been secured for pets with an additional fencing section and gate between rear and front garden for extra security. Front door only usually used by the postman, Entry via the rear drive and patio. There are also two sets of folding mesh panels there to provide extra security to rear of gate for those with small dogs. No parking beyond main gate due to unsupported drainage. Other things to note Toilet paper, dishwasher tablets, washing machine tablets (one per day for each stay) and liquid soap provided. Guests are also welcome to use other supplies left within the property including Bodysoap, salt, pepper, tea, coffee, drinks, oil, foodstuff etc. when they are there and available. Kindling, firefighters, matches and logs will also be provided for the main fire. Guests are requested to hand wash the bone China, crystal glasses and antique copper pans if used, everything else should go in dishwasher. Oak sideboard in living room contains a selection of DVD,s games and puzzles suitable for all ages. There is also a leaflet board in the dining room providing information for local attractions. Please also refer to House Rules prior to booking, particularly if you intend bringing your pet. IMPORTANT.... Due to previous problems, WE DO NOT ACCEPT CATS OR YOUNG PUPPIES UNLESS CAGED..... please message to discuss for any exceptions Please also note that there is potential for noise from the road to the front of the property. Although it is a B road, it can become busy during rush hour and if the channel tunnel and/or Port of Dover are closed for some reason as traffic will divert across from the M20 to the A2. Pre packed foam ear plugs are provided in the bedroom that is most impacted by this in case required. Please note that the ceilings are low so watch your head if you are tall !