Property Details of England Cottage

Wickham Lodge is a beautifully restored house offering every modern comfort situated on the riverbank in Aylesford, one of the oldest and most picturesque villages in Kent. Cherith and Richard provide a warm and hospitable welcome for their guests.
Recently the Georgian Carriage House and Stable have been completely renovated to provide self-catering accommodation beside the house in the beautiful gardens. In the centrally heated Stable Cottage there is accommodation sleeping two people - downstairs there is a large double bedroom, ensuite bathroom, separate shower room and fully fitted kitchen/dining room. Attached to the cottage there is a covered Pergola with grapevine and passionflower. This provides an eating out area in the summer months.

Upstairs there is a comfortably furnished sitting room with a futon. Great care has been taken with the fitments and furniture in the cottage to give people the opportunity to enjoy an extremely comfortable visit.

In mid and high seasons, weekly bookings run from Saturday to Saturday. Short breaks are available (minimum 3 nights).

Well-behaved dogs, with responsible owners, are welcome @ £3 per night per dog - not allowed in the bedroom. There is a non-smoking policy throughout the property.
Accommodation:

Downstairs there is a bedroom which has a king-size bed, TV and video together with en-suite bathroom. An independent shower room with toilet and wash basin. A well-equipped kitchen with a dining area. Upstairs there is a sitting room with quality fittings like the rest of the cottage. There are co-ordinating furniture and soft furnishings throughout.

Services included:

The bed will be made up before arrival (duvet), and linen and bath towels, central heating providing hot water, gas cooker, microwave, electricity, satellite TV and video, radio/CD player, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing/dryer machine are provided.

There will be a complimentary 'Welcome Tea' of home-made bread, butter and home-made jam. Tea and coffee are also provided and there will be a pint of milk in the fridge. Please let us know if you have a preference for white or brown bread.
Stable Cottage has views at the front towards the River Medway (which is tidal) and Aylesford Bridge.

The front garden is laid to lawn down to the river bank with Vineyard parking.

The bedroom looks out onto the Tudor Topiary garden
The house and stables nestle under Aylesford Parish Church which is floodlit at night - part of the view can be seen from the cottage.

The rest of the Walled Garden at the rear of the house is divided into smaller areas with different types of planting providing interest all the year round. There is also lighting around the garden in the evening.

There will be someone on hand daily to give help and advice so that you have an enjoyable and relaxing holiday.

Any information you require on where to eat, what to visit etc will be readily given and is available in the cottage.

Local Area Details

We are ideally placed both for visiting places of interest and for attending special events locally.

'CLOSE AT HAND'

THE FRIARS: Carmelite Monastery set in beautiful grounds and open daily. There are many Christian events and conferences throughout the year.

KENT RURAL MUSEUM: A working museum celebrating the history of life in rural Kent. Events throughtout the year equate with the seasons. There is Hop Picking in the autumn (they have their own Oast House) followed by a Beer Festival. It is also possible to have a reception with a difference in an old Village Hall and wedding couples and guests frequently stay at Wickham Lodge.

LEEDS CASTLE: "The Most Beautiful Castle in the World" is a short drive away and a "must" for our American Visitors. Events throughout the year include the famous Summer Concerts and Balloon weekends which make a wonderful sight. http://www.airborneballoons.co.uk

ROCHESTER: Seven miles away. The Cathedral and Castle are close by the River Medway. Also there is the Dickens Museum and there are several Dickensian Weekends throughout the year, including Christmas Shopping and in May the Sweeps Festival.

MAIDSTONE: The County Town is just three miles away. It can be reached by river bus from the Kent Rural Museum. It has one of the largest collection of Medieval buildings in England grouped around the Archbishops Palace on the river bank. Also renowned for its nightlife with many restaurants, night clubs and cinemas.

'FURTHER AFIELD'

++ CANTERBURY: Can be easily reached by the M2 Motorway.

++ There are many National Trust Properties in Kent, the nearest being

IGHTHAM MOAT Gardens open to the public abound, as you would expect in "The Garden of England".

SISSINGHURST is within reasonable distance.

Closer to us is the interesting Organic Gardens at YALDING, run by The Henry Doubleday Association.

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Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Pets are allowed

Contact Information for Stable Cottage at Wickham Lodge United Kingdom

Name:	Richard Bourne
Telephone:	01622717267
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Fax:	01622792855
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