Chilham Cottages

Self-catering accommodation in Chilham

Located in the Stour Valley, Chilham in Kent is a small town with a castle and a great collection of historic buildings. At the heart of Chilham is a square surrounded by white wood beamed houses and the 16th-century White Horse Inn. Chilham Castle is a manor house and castle keep built for Henry II in 1174 – its landscape gardens are the work of Capability Brown. Also visit Chilham Park with its Inigo Jones-designed gateway. Chilham’s church is central to the historic mystery of St Augustine whose shrine was moved from Canterbury Cathedral during the reformation era and has never been seen since. Chilham is home to many historic buildings including Tudor Cottage, Orions Cottage and Burgoyne which can all be found on the square or the High Street.

Other attractions close to Chilham include Leeds Castle and Go Ape (17 miles), Elmley Nature Reserve (21 miles), Blean Woods (9 miles), Whitstable (12 miles), and Canterbury Cathedral (6.5 miles).

If you are looking for a self-catering holiday cottage in Kent for your next break, lovely Chilwell will offer you a perfect base for a memorable escape from the everyday.