Title: Quiet 2-Bed Kent Cottage Retreat • Close to Canterbury, Dover • Via Francigena - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=110104859&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Quiet 2-Bed Kent Cottage Retreat • Close to Canterbury, Dover • Via Francigena Cottage in Dover with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Quiet 2-Bed Kent Cottage Retreat • Close to Canterbury, Dover • Via Francigena ![Exterior - Quiet 2-Bed Kent Cottage Retreat • Close to Canterbury, Dover • Via Francigena (Shepherdswell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110110000/110104900/110104859/136fa05f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Quiet 2-Bed Kent Cottage Retreat • Close to Canterbury, Dover • Via Francigena (Shepherdswell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110110000/110104900/110104859/cd3e128e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Quiet 2-Bed Kent Cottage Retreat • Close to Canterbury, Dover • Via Francigena (Shepherdswell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110110000/110104900/110104859/945fedef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Quiet 2-Bed Kent Cottage Retreat • Close to Canterbury, Dover • Via Francigena (Shepherdswell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110110000/110104900/110104859/b8e3448f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Quiet 2-Bed Kent Cottage Retreat • Close to Canterbury, Dover • Via Francigena (Shepherdswell)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110110000/110104900/110104859/3a39faa7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Quiet 2-Bed Kent Cottage Retreat • Close to Canterbury, Dover • Via Francigena provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Quiet 2-Bed Kent Cottage Retreat • Close to Canterbury, Dover • Via Francigena This peaceful 2-bed Kent cottage retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort and countryside charm — ideal for a relaxing escape, a walking holiday, or a convenient stop before crossing the Channel. After a day of walking, sightseeing, or travel, unwind in a quiet, comfortable space designed for rest. The cottage offers a peaceful night’s sleep, cosy bedrooms, and a calm village atmosphere — perfect for recharging before your next day’s adventures. Set in the tranquil village of Shepherdswell, the 2 bedroom cottage enjoys a quiet, rural setting with easy access to Canterbury and historic Dover, including the famous White Cliffs of Dover and the stunning Kent countryside. The Via Francigena, one of Europe’s oldest pilgrimage routes, passes nearby, making this an excellent base for pilgrims and long-distance walkers. Ideal for walkers and pilgrims, the cottage is well-placed near the Via Francigena, one of Europe’s most historic pilgrimage routes. Enjoy a restful stop with space to relax, refresh, and prepare for the next stage of your journey through Kent. Inside, you’ll find two cosy bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a comfortable living space designed for rest after a day of exploring. Step outside to discover a welcoming local pub, village green, and farm shops, all within easy walking distance. Perfectly located, the cottage offers the best of both worlds — peaceful village living with quick access to Dover, Canterbury, and Channel crossings, making it an easy choice for short breaks, touring holidays, or pre-travel stays. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful countryside retreat, a pilgrimage-friendly stay, or a well-located base near Dover, this charming cottage is the perfect choice. The cottage is ideal for couples, small families, walkers, and travellers looking for a quiet, well-connected base in Kent — whether for a countryside escape, a cultural visit, or a restful stopover. Book now and experience the best of Kent — at your own pace. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request ### 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) ### General - Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint - Bed sheets changed on request - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77120000/77117600/77117553/64b7766f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quaint cosy Walmer - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=77117553&PinnedHotelID=77117553&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76880000/76870300/76870259/1187d7b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 48 The Bay St Margarets at Cliffe, - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=76870259&PinnedHotelID=76870259&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113500000/113490700/113490673/e16a085e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Caravan Phoenix In St Margaret's Bay. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Dover is home to this cottage. Dover Castle and Canterbury Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at White Cliffs of Dover. Wingham Wildlife Park and The Pines Garden are also worth visiting. [Visit our Dover travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Dover.dx4625) [View more Cottages in Dover](https://www.expedia.ca/Dover-Cottages.d4625-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.18625,1.222756&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cemwHgymF%3FW%3FY%3FW%40Y%3FW%40Y%40W%40W%40YBW%40W%40YBWBWBWBWBWDWBWDWDWBUDWDUFWDUFUDUFUFUFUFUFSFUHSHSFSHSHSHSHQHSHQJQHQJQHOLQHOJOJOLOJMJOJMLMJMLMLKJMLKLKLKLILKLINILILGLINGLGNELGNELENENELENCNCNCLANCNANANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNBNDLDNDNDLDNFLDNFLHLFLFNHLHLHLJLHLJLJLJLLJJLLLLJLLLJNJLJNJNJNJNJPJPHNJPHPHRHPJPHRHRFRHRFRHRFTFRFTHTDTFTFTDTFTDVDTDVDTBVDVDVBVBVBVBVBVBVBX%40V%40V%40X%40V%40V%40X%40V%3FX%40V%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FVAX%3FVAXAVAXAVAXAVAVCVCXCVCVCVCVCVEVEVCTEVEVETETGVETGTGTETITGRGTGRITGRIRGRIRIPKRIPIPIRKNIPKPKNKPKNKNKNKLKNMLKLMLMLKJMJMLMJMHMJMHMJMHOFMHMFMFOFMFOFMDODODMDOBODOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOCOEMCOEOEMEOEMGOGMEOIMGMIMGOIMKMIMKMIMKMKKMMKMMKMMMKMKOKMMOKOKOIQMOIQKOIQKQISIQISIQISISGSISIUGSGUGSGUGUGUEUGUEUGWEUEWCWEUEWCWEWCWCWCWCWCWAYAWCWAYAWAYAW%3FYAW%3FY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9NSRi-4yQI2E7qAgooy4wZr5OJY=) Shepherdswell, England ### What's nearby - ![Dover Castle showing château or palace and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091971/e4a0d94d-b8e2-4e61-8a10-eecfa39fbc89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dover Castle 12 min drive \- 13.6 km - ![Dover showing a pebble beach and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6259515/e69b8a4a-95b0-472c-992f-f721f8a433c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) White Cliffs of Dover 12 min drive \- 14.6 km - East Kent Railway 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal 12 min drive \- 14.0 km - Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal 14 min drive \- 15.6 km ### Getting around - Dover Shepperdswell Station 4 min walk ### Restaurants - The Bull Inn 9 min drive - McDonald's 5 min drive - Nightingale Dairy - Mobile Milk Vending Machine 7 min drive - Breakwater Brewery and Taproom 9 min drive - KFC 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Quiet 2-Bed Kent Cottage Retreat • Close to Canterbury, Dover • Via Francigena pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Quiet 2-Bed Kent Cottage Retreat • Close to Canterbury, Dover • Via Francigena located? ## Have a question? 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