Accommodation
Heart's Delight Cottage, Kingston Nr Canterbury
About Heart's Delight Cottage, Kingston Nr Canterbury
A charming country cottage - perfect for a rural retreat for families
Countryside views
Local pub and vineyard on your doorstep
Plenty of walking routes nearby
Sleeps 4
Idyllically situated in an unspoilt, tranquil valley in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, amongst the beautiful countryside surrounding historic Canterbury, you’ll find the charming Heart’s Delight Farm Cottage. Imagine driving through woodland and alongside apple and pear orchards, and pulling up at your very own rural retreat, forming part of a beautiful Victorian Oast House. Known locally for producing fresh fruit juices, one of which will be ready for you to sample upon your arrival, the farm is surrounded by picturesque woodland with many bridleways and footpaths from the farm to explore, and with a renowned country pub and vineyard offering tastings both a walk away.
With views over the countryside, through the quaint, cottage windows, enjoyed best from the comfort of the cosy sitting room with roaring log burner. With a modern, country kitchen looking out over the garden, with dining table to gather over breakfast to talk about your plans for the day ahead - whether that be discovering the surrounding countryside, heading to the coast or walking the cobbled, historic streets of Canterbury. Upstairs, the two bedrooms are beautifully styled, sharing in the views, with a bijou shower room. After a day of exploring the countryside, a peaceful evening can be spent around the cosy wood burner, whilst come Summer sampling some of the locally produced wines in the garden may appeal!
Available to book directly here.
Facilities
- Cots available
- Free On-Site Private Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Log Burner / Woodburning Stove
- Private Garden / Patio
- Self-Catering Facilities
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View infoFrequently Asked Questions
- Where is Heart's Delight Cottage located relative to Canterbury city centre?
The cottage is situated at Heart's Delight Farm on Covet Lane in Kingston (CT4 6JU), roughly 7 miles south of Canterbury city centre (a 15-minute drive) in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
- What unique historic setting does Heart's Delight Cottage feature?
The property forms part of a converted Victorian Oast House on a working fruit farm surrounded by apple and pear orchards, with direct access to woodland bridleways along the Elham Valley Way.
- Are local pubs and vineyards accessible on foot from the cottage?
Yes, guests can take a 15-minute walk along rural footpaths to The Black Robin country pub in Kingston, with local Kentish vineyards also located nearby for wine tastings.