Heronden Cottage, Sandwich, Eastry

Set in the heart of one of the most quietly rewarding corners of East Kent, Heronden Cottage is a handsome red brick house sitting in genuine seclusion, with open countryside rolling away on all sides and Deal and Sandwich both within easy reach. The drone shots don't lie: this is a house that has found itself a very fine piece of Kent to settle into. Inside, it has been decorated with a real eye and genuine warmth. Ochre and mustard walls, original wooden floors, rattan pendant lights and carefully chosen artwork give each room its own character. The kitchen is a particular delight: a dark green island anchors the space, while open shelving makes the room feel light and there is a lovely window seat looking out to the garden. Through to the dining room, a log burner crackles alongside the dining table, making this the natural heart of the house. The sitting room has floor-to-ceiling bookshelves lined with hundreds of books, which set the tone immediately. Cool and airy in summer, deeply cosy in winter, it is the sort of room that makes you extend your stay. Upstairs, three bedrooms each carry their own personality and the bathrooms have been done properly. A sleek walk-in shower on the ground floor, and upstairs a sage green bathroom with a freestanding roll top bath that deserves an evening entirely to itself. Outside, a garden table and chairs sit beneath open skies, with the Kentish countryside stretching out beyond the hedgerows. The village of Eastry is on the doorstep, and from here the coast, the Downs and Canterbury are all within easy reach - though on the evidence of Heronden Cottage itself, you may find you need rather less excuse than usual to stay put.

Ground Floor
Kitchen / Dining Room
Open plan kitchen and dining room with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine and washing machine. Dining table with seating for 6, log burner.

Sitting Room
Separate sitting room with corner sofa, armchairs, Smart TV, log burner and open bookshelves.

Shower Room
Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower, WC and basin.

First floor
Bedroom One
Sleeps 2, with Kingsize bed, bedside tables and lamps, hanging rail, chest of drawers, original fireplace (decorative).

Bedroom Two
Sleeps 2, with two single beds, chest of drawers, hanging rail.

Bedroom Three
Sleeps 2, with two single beds, chest of drawers, built in cupboard.

Bathroom
Bathroom with freestanding roll top bath, WC and basin.

Garden
Garden with outdoor dining table and chairs, surrounded by open countryside.

Parking
Private parking available at the property.

Accessibility
The cottage is not suitable for those with restricted mobility as all bedrooms are upstairs on the first floor.

Things you need to know

Check in is from 4pm and check out 10am.
Between the months of October and March, a starter pack of logs will be provided. You can also get logs locally from farmshops.
Towels and linen are provided.
Wi-Fi access throughout.
Central heating at the cottage, plus two log burners.
There is a washer/dryer in one of the bedrooms, no laundry tablets provided.
The fridge is an under counter size, and has a small ice box.
A starter pack of sundries such as toilet rolls, washing up liquid and hand soaps are provided to get you started, but you may wish to bring more for your self catering holiday - especially if staying for over a week.

House Rules

We would respectfully ask that the following house rules are adhered to, to avoid any damages to this beautiful home.
Please note check out is 10am. Please ensure you vacate on time to allow our housekeepers to enter the property and prepare it for the next guests.
Smoking and vaping are not permitted in the property at any time.
Please note for insurance purposes the number of guests must not exceed the total occupancy of the house.
For fire safety reasons please do not use any candles in the property.
Please be respectful to neighbours. Quiet hours are between 11pm and 9am.
Parties and loud music are not permitted.