Plum Cottage

Doddington

Lovely period holiday cottage set within a small complex of holiday homes, in a charming rural setting near to the historic city of Canterbury. The cottage has the use of a swimming pool and tennis court, and for larger parties or group accommodation you can combine Great Higham Barn in the complex to sleep up to 44.

Ideally located just an hour and a half from London and close to both historic Faversham and the popular seaside town of Whitstable there is lots to do during your stay.

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Facilities

BBQ - Coal
Child Friendly
Cot
Dishwasher
16 Miles To The Beach
2 Miles To The Pub
5 Miles To The Shops
DVD Player
Enclosed Garden
Garden
Hairdryer
Highchair
Iron & Board
Linen & Towels
Microwave
Pet Friendly
Shared Swimming Pool
Smoke Detectors
Starter Logs Provided
Tennis
Tennis Court
Washing Machine
Wi-Fi
Woodburning Stove

About the House

Plum Cottage: sleep 4, 1 mezzanine bedroom and 1 sofa bed, 1 reception room, 1 family bathroom.

Through the original stable door into a hallway with coat cupboard leading into open plan living area.
Sitting room: French doors leading to patio area, wood burning stove with supply of logs, sofas (1 sofa bed), TV/DVD
Kitchen: granite topped kitchen with breakfast bar equipped with washing machine, fridge, electric oven, electric hobs, microwave oven and kettle. A dining table seats four.
Galleried twin bedroom (sleeps 2) 2 single beds.
Family bathroom on the ground floor with bath and integral shower.

Secluded garden (not enclosed) with BBQ, patio and seating for 4.
Private covered off road parking for two cars.

Things You Need to Know

Towels and linen are provided
Please note due to the rural location the wifi signal is not fast.
This is a carbon neutral development and all heating is supplied by the estates own coppiced woodland at no charge to the holidaymaker. In addition, much of the electricity comes from a renewable source.
All logs for the wood burner are provided free of charge.
Guests use the pool facilities at their own risk, and due to harsh chemicals used for maintenance purposes some skin types may react. Please note the pool is heated, and available from Good Friday to 31st October, but is weather dependent.
BBQ's are coal fuelled - The coal is not supplied
Dogs are welcome. Please note additional pet charges are £30 per pet per week (or part of) will be charged.
Please note check in is 3pm and check out is 10am.
House Rules

We would respectfully ask that the following house rules are adhered to, to avoid any damages to our beautiful holiday home. Should any damages arise please note charges may be taken from your security deposit.

Please ensure you vacate on time to allow our housekeepers to enter the property and prepare it for the next guests.
Please note the pool is heated from May - September but is weather dependent.
Smoking is 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.
Fireworks and chinese lanterns are not permitted due to thatched roof.
Please note parties and loud music are not permitted.
Please note quiet hours are between 11pm and 9am. Please be respectful to our neighbours.
To ensure Government guidelines are followed in relation to Covid-19, during your stay at Great Higham Farm guests will be allocated specific time slots to use the shared facilities of the swimming pool and tennis court. Please see the timetable below. This may be subject to change dependent on the Covid-19 guidelines in place at the time of your stay.

Please note the pool is heated, and available from Good Friday to 31st October, but is weather dependent.

Great Higham Oast and Cottages
Monday 8am - 1pm
Tuesday 1pm- 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 1pm
Thursday 1pm - 6pm
Friday 8am - 1pm
Saturday 1pm - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 1pm

In the Area

If you can tear yourselves away from this wonderful spot and all on offer at the barn then there is lots to see and do in the area. Leeds Castle with Go Ape, Segway and the stunning grounds itself is within 20 minutes, Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine's Abbey are also within easy reach and if you fancy a brewery tour, Shepherd Neame is based in nearby Faversham.

What about the extra bits to complete your break away?

Extras and Experiences

Illustration of champagne flutes and bubbles for a celebration

Reviews

Great family staycation 4/5

Great staycation with exclusive use of swimming pool and tennis court. Lovely surroundings, quiet and calm atmosphere. The place is generally comfortable although the attic is too hot and stuffy to sleep even with the windows open. I would suggest the host provide a fan upstairs. Also there is no chopping board and sieve in the kitchen for self catering.

Guest | 17 July 2021

Loved it 5/5

A wonderful place. great location. Could not find fault. Definitely will be back. 5/5 Perfect for any season.

Ken Skaarbrevik | 18 May 2021