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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Enchanting rural setting in the Garden of England

Nestled in the Kent countryside you will find this traditional oak framed self-catering hideaway with luxury finishes, and beautiful surroundings. With stunning views and the historic village of Chilham just a short walk away, Copse Corner is an ideal location to explore the Garden of England. Set within the 4 acres of the Owner's property and adjoining a small woodland and meadow, this is a perfect retreat to relax and unwind.
Copse Corner features a cosy open plan living and dining/kitchen area with vaulted ceilings, which includes a fridge with small freezer, Smeg induction hob and compact oven/microwave. A further separate utility room is available with a washing machine and laundry facilities. The living area features a wood-burning stove, especially useful on those chilly autumn nights, and a free supply of logs. The comfy seating is an ideal place to relax and unwind, and perhaps enjoy a glass of your favourite tipple. Duck down through the quirky low doors to access the patio which is set in a quiet corner adjacent to the woodland and meadow. The bistro table and chairs offers the perfect spot to enjoy the birdsong and fresh country air, you may even catch a glimpse of the pheasants as well as other wildlife.
A spacious bedroom with chunky oak framed king size bed adorned with luxurious bed linen, ample wardrobe and storage space leads to the en-suite bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower as well as beautifully finished fixtures and fittings. Copse Cottage is the perfect retreat for those looking for a place to stay that is within easy reach of London (37 minutes by high speed train from Ashford International to St. Pancras). The vibrant and historic City of Canterbury is 6 miles away while a short trip to either Dover or Folkestone offers easy access for a day out to France. There are many National Trust properties to visit, including Bodiam Castle, Chartwell, Ightham Mote, Scotney Castle and Sissinghurst Castle to name but a few. The famous Leeds Castle is half an hour away. There are many interesting towns and villages to explore, including Faversham, Whitstable, Tenterden, Rye and Sandwich. For those who are seeking something more energetic, there are several walks and cycle routes nearby (we have a covered bicycle 'parking' area where you can secure your bike). A dedicated parking space is available near to the Owners property. Copse Corner is available for a minimum stay of 3 nights. The Owners live close-by and are on hand should you need them, but otherwise will not disturb your stay.

Property manager

Sheila & Stephen Best

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Old Wives Lees, England

What's nearby

  • Chilham Village - 4 min drive
  • University of Kent - 11 min drive
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 11 min drive
  • Marlowe Theatre - 12 min drive
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Canterbury Chilham Station - 16 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Coach & Horses - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Marino Fish Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Artichoke Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The George Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Macknade - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting rural setting in the Garden of England pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enchanting rural setting in the Garden of England?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting rural setting in the Garden of England?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting rural setting in the Garden of England located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kent Downs and within 3 miles (5 km) of Chilham Village and St. Mary's Church. Church of St Peter & St Paul and St Mary the Virgin, Selling are also within 6 miles (10 km). Canterbury Chilham Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Enchanting rural setting in the Garden of England Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David C., Phoenix, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay in Kent
Small but perfectly formed. Sheila and Stephen's cottage is charming, comfortable and very peaceful. Ideally situated for us in exploring East Kent, particularly English Heritage properties. A lovely stay and very much recommended. A
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break
Beautifully presented & well thought through petit & bijou cottage, perfect for our three nights away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely fews days in Kent
This is a perfect location for exploring the beauties of Kent villages and countryside. The cottage is lovely, well-appointed, and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
An altogether fantastic experience
From the hosts' generous welcome and their meticulous attention to detail throughout the accommodation, the cottage was cosy, comfortable, spotlessly clean and also perfectly located for all our day trips. We had a wonderful break and would highly recommend this listing to anyone wanting to explore this area of the Kent countryside. We would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard Pellett

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional cosy and clean accommodation !
This delightful rural property is exceptional. The hosts pride themselves on delivering accommodation that is charming, comfortable, spotlessly clean and well equipped to a high standard. A rare find ! One not to pass over. Thank you Sheila and Stephen for being such lovely hosts. Your warmth spills over in abundance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

MANISHA P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and Cosy!
I booked this lovely little cottage over a long weekend for my husbands birthday. The cottage was well equipped, clean and in perfect condition, complete with a log fire which was perfect for December! Highly recommend staying here, the owners were lovely and made sure every detail was looked after!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful place for a break
We loved the location and the decor of the cottage which was of excellent quality. The goodies left for us were a surprise and a great help in getting settled in.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure Relaxation
A lovely country retreat and great base to explore from. Cosy, quiet, warm and comfortable in beautiful surroundings. Everything detail was thought of, with a great welcome pack of goodies. We will be back 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just lovely!
We only had 3 full days here and should’ve booked longer! What a beautiful place to stay! Sheila and Stephen have though of everything - and such lovely hosts too! We had wonderful weather (strange) and sat out on the patio for breakfast - the view is just so pretty and peaceful. The bed was really comfortable, as were the pillows. The bathroom is great with a large walk in shower and the kitchen is stocked with everything you might need! We went into Canterbury by train on our first day, went for a lovely 10 mile walk in the heat for our 2nd and decided against the mountain biking on our third…..!! Just had a nice relaxing day on the sun loungers. Thanks so much to Sheila and Stephen! Can’t rate this property highly enough! X
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
It was with trepidation that we booked a few days away during these strange days. With this property and Steve and Shelia as hosts, we felt safe, secure and welcomed. Property was of the highest quality, stunning setting and peaceful. We ate, read and slept our way through the three days. The property has a very unique history. Would throughly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
This is a beautiful little hideaway in a fantastic location. Sheila and Stephen were very friendly and helpful from our first booking right through our stay. Copse Corner was scrupulously clean and there were sensible COVID precautions which were much appreciated. The decor and furnishings were beautiful. There is a very comfy bed and lovely bathroom too and the kitchen has everything one could need . The surroundings were rural and very peaceful (with pheasants and rabbits hopping around outside the back door) but there were lots of interesting places to visit within easy distance. We went to Whistable and Margate, Leeds Castle and Sissinghurst - all really interesting. A lovely place to stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jasim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
An absolutely incredible stay
Honestly I am unable to fault a single thing about our experience, Sheila and Stephen were extremely helpful when we arrived and went above and beyond with their service. This included even prior to our visit by sending us regular emails to ensure we have a comfortable experience and thanks to that we didn’t have any surprises. Even during our stay, their communication with us via vrbo was efficient, any enquiries we had was replied to instantly. The location itself was wonderful, far away from the city centre but just close enough to get to if we really needed to. The cottage was honestly immaculate, the care, thought and precision put into it was something to admire. They thought of everything and it made our stay just that much better. Me and my partner even had a running joke when we couldn’t find something, we just knew we would eventually find it somewhere because it didn’t seem like they’d missed anything. We spent most of our time in the cottage because we just didn’t want to leave, we went on a few walks around the property which was very quiet and peaceful. We talked about coming back someday before we had even left the cottage, it was one of the best experiences we had and it was better than some of my stays abroad which is incredible considering it was just a short distance away from London.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blissfully quiet bolthole
Corrner Cottage was perfectly placed, spotlessly clean, well equipped and cosy: an ideal base to explore Kent. The views of the paddock were soothing for the soul with frequent rabbit, fox and squirrel visitors. And we loved having the chickens next door, they were a characterful bunch. Sheila and Stephen were perfect hosts from start to finish - great communication, a lovely welcome and they were on hand (but never intrusive) if we needed anything. They have done a splendid job with their property and gardens and are a lovely couple. We wouldn't hesitate to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful rural locationn
quiet and well appointed. delightful hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marianne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn’t be better
Such a brilliant place to stay. We came last year and absolutely loved it. Sheila and Stephen are so lovely - they gave us some flowers and a card when they found out it was our anniversary which was just so thoughtful. It’s a lovely property with loads of great touches and everything you would need, loads of rabbits to watch outside the door too which was my favourite thing. Definitely want to come back again soon
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful retreat in beautiful countryside
Sheila & Stephen are the perfect hosts. Copse cottage is beautifully decorated and they really have thought of everything to make it a comfortable home from home. It also felt very covid safe, they have worked hard to make sure that everything is clean and sanitised - thank you. We stayed for a long weekend and were lucky with the weather. The views outside of the cottage are stunning. We loved listening to and watching nature do it’s thing; cute rabbits & squirrels hopping about and the birdsong was a treat to listen to each day. For those without a car we did some lovely walks from the cottage to Perry Woods and a nice circular through Denge wood. The village shop down the bottom of the hill has everything you need to cook a nice meal. And we cannot leave without commenting on Sheila’s beautiful hens, the eggs were scrumptious! Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful space - we felt immediately relaxed when we arrived and it was just the tonic we both needed after a very long lockdown. We didn’t want to leave... Highly recommend to anyone needing a serene and comfortable break away with gorgeous countryside surroundings. Thank you again Sheila & Stephen! Adrian & Sharon London
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in a wonderful tranquil location
We would definitely recommend Sheila and Stephen as wonderful hosts and their property is in a lovely location for a quiet getaway. We found that there was a lot that we could do without using our car. We really enjoyed some lovely walks from the doorstep and also went to Canterbury by train. Chillham train station is just a 15 minute walk from the cottage and Canterbury is then a 10 minute journey. Our welcome at the cottage was very thoughtful with the table set with a tea set and fresh bread, butter and jam and cookies. Lovely fresh eggs too. The cottage is extremely clean and everything's like new! Sheila had also taken a lot of effort to make sure that Covid-19 requirements were adhered to so we felt very comfortable with that. As I said to Sheila and Stephen it would be lovely to be able to lift their cottage and surrounding view to a variety of different locations in the country for other holidays! So we would definitely recommend this as a wonderful, quiet holiday destination.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Short Break Location!
The property is beautiful and extremely well kept. Thanks so much to Sheila and Stephen for the friendly welcome and generous welcome basket. They clearly love their home and their joy was abundant, which made us enjoy our stay even more. For those without cars, this property is a short walk from the train and also to town. It was very easy to get around and explore. Great local pubs, nice walks and gorgeous views right at your door step. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A short escape from London
The place is spotless and decorated with attention to the smallest detail. The area is serene and quiet especially at night, but you can find lots of things to do there even without a car. But the best about this place are the hosts Sheila and Stephen, welcoming and attentive but not at all intrusive. We returned to London well rested and recharged. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marianne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved it
We really fell in love with this place. It’s comfy, incredibly clean and with incredibly genuinely welcoming hosts Sheila even remembered something I’d mentioned weeks ago in a message which was really lovely. The view is gorgeous and we saw loads of wildlife - rabbits foxes cows squirrels pheasants bats and the owners chickens! The pictures possibly make the property look a little bigger than it is but it’s still plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A weekend in the sun
This beautiful cottage became our base for the weekend, for sunbathing by the paddock and venturing out to the beach and woods. We found everything we needed at the cottage. The little touches such as biscuits, milk, fresh eggs and dressing gowns made the stay feel luxurious. We fell in love with your mattress, so please us where its from! Sheila and Stephen were on hand, which was very important when I smashed a glass in the kitchen! If you are worried about staying in a rental during COVID-19, Copse Corner will put you at ease, the cottage was cleaned to the highest standard and Sheila thought of things that I would have thought of, like a box for our shoes out the front and hand sanny and gloves at the door. The only downside to our trip was the heat, we tried to air out the cottage during the day but the back windows and patio doors let in a lot of bugs from the trees behind. I would suggest perhaps having a fan on hand (although we didn’t ask) or a bug screen for the windows. Also 4 stars on Accuracy of listing only because we struggled to find the house with just the postcode. Thank you for a lovely weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Haven with hospitality
An excellent property, the owners were lovely thoughtful and interesting. The cottage is beautifully presented in a stunning location. The whole experience was excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness
40th Anniversary weekend break
The property far exceeded our expectations, in every respect. The location was beautiful, the property stunning and the owners friendly and welcoming. The quality of the furnishings and finish were beautiful, comfy and cosy. The attention to what would make for a perfect stay went above and beyond expectations. Everything that you could possibly want had been catered for. Sheila and Stephen had provided us with fresh bread, milk, butter, tea, coffee, sugar and 6 fresh eggs from their chickens - delicious!! And all much appreciated, as was the anniversary card from them both. The location, on a hill with wonderful views and set in nicely sculpted gardens was also very special. We were able to observe rabbits, squirrels, and a variety of birds from the comfort of the sofa! We loved the chickens in their 5* fully automated hen house and especially the delicious eggs they produced! We would have no hesitation in recommending the cottage or Stephen and Sheila, who were great hosts, and hope to return soon. A perfect property for a perfect weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan R., Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay in the English Countryside
A comfortable and well appointed cottage in the countryside that was quiet and relaxing. With views over fields of grazing sheep we enjoyed an idyllic stay. Our hosts provided a thoughtful breakfast pack and warm welcome. The cottage is beautiful and has been decorated tastefully with many homey special touches. Everything has been thought of and provided for the perfect quiet country stay including fire place, comfortable bed, modern kitchen appliances and large en-suite . The village is an easy walk past apple orchards and fields with access to the outside world by train and good roads. We would stay here at every opportunity.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Break
This cottage was everything we expected and more. Everything was of a really high standard and Sheila and Stephen were excellent hosts. They left us to our own time but we’re there if we needed them. I can’t stress enough the quality and comfort of this cottage and it’s surroundings