[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 2 bedroom accommodation in Fordwich, near Canterbury Cottage in Canterbury with kitchen and fireplace ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32897000/32896931/6755cdc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32897000/32896931/f4968ca2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32897000/32896931/4009b5ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32897000/32896931/a11a40e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32897000/32896931/76dcde17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Bow Cottage, nestled in the charming town of Fordwich, offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Discover historic Canterbury's magnificent cathedral, or unwind with a woodburner on chilly evenings. With WiFi and a fully-equipped kitchen at your fingertips, you'll feel right at home. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Fordwich, near Canterbury Both the coast and historic Canterbury beckon guests staying at this cosy cottage which also has easy access to London.. 2 steps to entrance. Ground Floor: Living room: 32" TV, Freesat, DVD Player, Woodburner Dining room: Patio Doors Leading To Garden Kitchen: Electric Oven, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine Cupboard: Tumble Dryer Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet First Floor: Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed. Gas central heating (£35 per week, £15 per short break October-March), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for wood burner available locally. Travel cot. Small enclosed patio with garden furniture, chiminea and barbecue. On road parking; additional private parking for 1 car on request. No smoking. Please note: There are steep stairs in the property. There is a fenced pond and a waterfall in the garden.. Bow Cottage lies in the ancient town of Fordwich, known as the smallest town in Great Britain and is a comfortable terraced holiday cottage which has been renovated to a very good standard, retaining stone clad walls. The front-facing living room boasts a feature bow window and woodburner, and the galley-style kitchen, which has tiled floors, leads into the dining room with patio doors opening on to a patio. This is a great location for walks directly from Fordwich and the outlying area, for exploring, and for sampling the local ales in one of the two local pubs. Explore the historic city of Canterbury with its magnificent cathedral, learn about Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales or take a boat trip on the River Stour. Cycle the Crab and Winkle Way, visit the coast at Herne Bay or spot a seal and sample the oysters at Whitstable, 12 miles. Another enjoyable experience is to go back in time and explore the castles of Dover, Deal and Walmer. Good train connections to London. Shop ¼ mile, pubs/restaurants 100 yards. Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property. Free WiFi There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property. There is open water in the property grounds. If required, visitors need to arrange with owner payment of gas central heating (£35 per week, £15 per short break: Oct- Mar). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - 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 ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65420000/65411400/65411301/ec20990f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shapelesslodge.com Whitstable - 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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 su-30682-30682 2 Bedroom Accommodation in Fordwich Near Canterbury ## About the area Located in Canterbury, this cottage is in a rural area. Rupert Bear Museum and Marlowe Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Canterbury Golf Club and iFUN@Sandancers. Lady Wootton's Green and Dane John Gardens are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours. [Visit our Canterbury travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Canterbury.dx4596) [View more Cottages in Canterbury](https://www.expedia.ca/Canterbury-Cottages.d4596-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C51.29438%2C1.12618&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mM6FBHmklFTgUZcnGYgtf4P8eRs=) Fordwich, near Canterbury ### What's nearby - Canterbury Christ Church University - 5 min drive - 4.2 km - Canterbury Cathedral - 6 min drive - 4.9 km - Marlowe Theatre - 7 min drive - 5.2 km - University of Kent - 7 min drive - 4.9 km - Howletts Wild Animal Park - 7 min drive - 7.3 km ### Getting around - Canterbury Sturry Station - 11 min walk - London (SEN-Southend) - 102 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Korean Cowgirl - ‬5 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive - ‪The George & Dragon - ‬2 min walk - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 2 bedroom accommodation in Fordwich, near Canterbury pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 2 bedroom accommodation in Fordwich, near Canterbury? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 2 bedroom accommodation in Fordwich, near Canterbury? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 2 bedroom accommodation in Fordwich, near Canterbury located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Fordwich Town Hall, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Canterbury Golf Club and Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve. Canterbury Christ Church University and St. Martin's Church are also within 3 mi (5 km). Canterbury Sturry Station is 11 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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