Title: Ideal for walkers the North Downs Way is close to this comfortable cottage. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ideal for walkers the North Downs Way is close to this comfortable cottage. Cottage in Ashford with kitchen and furnished balcony ## Photo gallery for Ideal for walkers the North Downs Way is close to this comfortable cottage. ![Interior - Ideal for walkers the North Downs Way is close to this comfortable cottage. (Bodsham, near Canterbury)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32922300/32922287/b51b39bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Ideal for walkers the North Downs Way is close to this comfortable cottage. 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(Bodsham, near Canterbury)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32922300/32922287/6ddd0c7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Smithy offers a comfortable retreat. Enjoy fibre-optic Wi-Fi, unwind with a BBQ in the summer months, or relax on one of two patios surrounded by flowerbeds and garden furniture. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Ideal for walkers the North Downs Way is close to this comfortable cottage. Ideal for walkers the North Downs Way is close to this comfortable cottage.. All on the Ground Floor: Living/dining room: Freeview TV, Bluray Player, DVDs Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Electric air source heat pump with radiators, electricity, bed linen, towels and fibre-optic Wi-Fi included. Front lawned garden and back garden with two patios and garden furniture. BBQ (only available in summer). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: Families, couples and holidaymakers only. No children under 10 years old.. The 17th-century smithy is situated in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the quiet hamlet of Bodsham on the Kent Downs. A rolling landscape of fields and woodlands surround the area. The Smithy is within easy access of a network of footpaths and bridleways including the North Downs Way, allowing you to explore the area and the numerous pubs that are within walking distance. The owner has thoughtfully provided walking maps for local walks. The picturesque village of Wye (nearest shop) is 4 miles away, Canterbury 8 miles, Hythe (beach) 12 miles, Euro Tunnel 12 miles, Ashford 10 miles (with a high-speed train to London in 37 minutes). Smithy, standing detached, is a comfortable, attractive, single-storey cottage, presented to a high standard with character retained outside and in. The Smithy has two patio gardens with flowerbeds, one ideally situated for sunrise and the other for sunset, both provided with garden furniture. A barbecue is provided in the summer months. To the south-facing front of The Smithy is an open lawn area. Off road private parking is provided for two cars. Beach 12 miles. Shop and restaurant 4 miles. Free WiFi Families or couples only. Holidaymakers only. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Furnished patio - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106930000/106928800/106928763/0d3d7530.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### An amazing and extraordinary property. 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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 ### Property is also known as 2 Bedroom Accommodation in Bodsham, Near Canterbury Ashford su-PP5-PP5 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.17243%2C1.01456&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JRiE0gYPohfTftKhmlwPFl7S7TU=) Bodsham, near Canterbury #### What's nearby - Kent Downs \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Marlowe Theatre \- 15 min drive \- 16.7 km - Canterbury Cathedral \- 16 min drive \- 17.7 km - University of Kent \- 16 min drive \- 17.5 km - Howletts Wild Animal Park \- 16 min drive \- 19.9 km #### Getting around - Wye Station - 7 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) - 112 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Kings Arms - ‬7 min drive - ‪Wye Coffee & Kitchen - ‬6 min drive - ‪Dukes Head - ‬7 min drive - ‪New Flying Horse Inn Wye - ‬5 min drive - ‪Tickled Trout - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ideal for walkers the North Downs Way is close to this comfortable cottage. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Ideal for walkers the North Downs Way is close to this comfortable cottage.? ### What time is check-out at Ideal for walkers the North Downs Way is close to this comfortable cottage.? ### Where is Ideal for walkers the North Downs Way is close to this comfortable cottage. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ideal for walkers the North Downs Way is close to this comfortable cottage. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 16 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sinead Campbell Aug 10, 2025 #### Lovely cottage. Lovely cottage. Very well stocked with everything you could need. The bathroom was clean and beds were comfortable. ##### Sinead Campbell This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian Oct 21, 2020 #### The Smithy was a lovely getaway from it all cottage but was also not far from the very historical Ca The Smithy was a lovely getaway from it all cottage but was also not far from the very historical Canterbury and the seaside of Hythe, Dymchurch etc. We enjoyed the property very much, it was immaculately clean and beautifully situated in a hamlet on the North Downs. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Brian This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### HELEN Oct 12, 2020 #### Great location for walks, plenty of footpaths etc. Great location for walks, plenty of footpaths etc. Very narrow roads in vicinity, ideal for cycling. Cottage warm and well provided for. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### HELEN This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrina Oct 7, 2020 #### Lovely cottage in a peaceful location which is exactly what I wanted. Lovely cottage in a peaceful location which is exactly what I wanted. Great local walks and within a reasonable drive of the coast, Canterbury, Leeds’s Castle, etc. A perfect week away. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Katrina This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### John Oct 3, 2020 #### A very comfortable cottage which is "away from it all". A very comfortable cottage which is "away from it all". The countryside is lovely. The narrow lanes can be tricky if you meet a tractor. The local pub is not open every day and there is no shop, that I could find, nearby. The area is extremely interesting historically, with Dover, Hythe and Canterbury within easy reach. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### John This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve Sep 13, 2020 #### Lovely cottage in beautiful rural location. Lovely cottage in beautiful rural location. Would highly recommend Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Steve This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret Sep 10, 2020 #### We had a great time lovely walks straight from the door. We had a great time lovely walks straight from the door. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Margaret This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie Jul 16, 2020 #### Excellent stay at the Smithy. Excellent stay at the Smithy. Very keen and comfortable. Very peaceful location and many opportunities for walks. Good communication from owners. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Julie This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine Nov 10, 2019 #### Lovely stay, very relaxing, comfy sofa and bed, nearby pub is great and very friendly although limit Lovely stay, very relaxing, comfy sofa and bed, nearby pub is great and very friendly although limited opening hours, lots of walks and very generous welcome basket and homemade jam. Just what we wanted :) ##### Katherine This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### John Nov 4, 2019 #### The cottage certainly enhanced our visit to the area, but it was a shame that a) the weather did not The cottage certainly enhanced our visit to the area, but it was a shame that a) the weather did not help and b) we had to cut short our visit. The cottage was enjoyable, comfortable, well equipped (although we did not use all of it and had meals out) ##### John This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennie Oct 10, 2019 #### Lovely cottage in a delightful rural location. Lovely cottage in a delightful rural location. ##### Jennie This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah Oct 10, 2019 #### Had a fabulous holiday with a very warm welcome and some lovely goodies left as a gift. Had a fabulous holiday with a very warm welcome and some lovely goodies left as a gift. Would highly recommend to everyone and would definitely stay here again ##### Sarah This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul Sep 18, 2019 #### Lovely comfortable cottage in a quiet rural setting. Lovely comfortable cottage in a quiet rural setting. ##### Paul This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### STUART Jul 30, 2019 #### Fab cottage in lovely location. Fab cottage in lovely location. Really well equipped. Lots to do within 20 mins in all directions l. ##### STUART This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine Jul 23, 2019 #### E Excellent already booked to come back here ##### Christine This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Mar 17, 2019 #### This the best holiday cottage we have stayed in and we have stayed in many. This the best holiday cottage we have stayed in and we have stayed in many. Owners have equipped it for total comfort and relaxation. Little touches of toiletries and jam and milk, plus books and dvds were wonderful. Such a peaceful location with a great pub 2 minutes walk. But then only half an hour from Ashford terminal. We went to Brussels, 90 mins on train. Have already recommended and will be back as we plan another Euro star trip next year and this is a perfect base. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Alan Feb 25, 2019 #### We had an enjoyable quiet week away at The Smithy. We had an enjoyable quiet week away at The Smithy. The cottage was warm and the woodburner was lovely to put on in the evenings. The local pub was friendly and the food excellent. If you want a break away from it all, but within 20 minutes of 'civilisation' this would be an ideal place to stay. ##### Alan ### 8/10 Good #### John H. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### John H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024