Moncton Cottages

General information

Are you looking for charming peaceful cottages set in c. 4 acres? Perfect for relaxing and relieving stress, three self-contained cottages in part of a 500 year old building, listed Grade II by English Heritage.

They have been lovingly cared for and sensitively modernised throughout the past 25 years by the same owners and are in an immaculate condition.

Overlooking Chilham Castle Park and nestling in a rural countryside which is an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ designated of significant landscape value by Natural England on behalf of the UK government. The Kent chalk downlands, deciduous woods, historic forests, lakes, water meadows, apple and hop orchards provide a perfect environment in which to relax. It is especially excellent for walking.

A quiet, single-track Kentish lane passes the cottages and comes to a dead end after about 1/3 mile. It continues as an off road footpath into Kings’ Wood and Godmersham Park: this is part of the ancient Pilgrims' Way to Canterbury and one of the UK’s National Trails, the North Downs Way.

The famous Tudor village of Chilham is about 1/3 of a mile; its stunning square surrounded by 15C timber framed houses is sometimes used for film sets. The village has two pubs, a train station, bus stop and Post Office. Groceries, fruit and vegetables are obtainable from nearby farm shops. Canterbury 6 mls. Easy access to many of Kent’s attractions, its historic old towns, famous castles and gardens, the coast and nature reserves.