The Palm Tree Lodge, Canterbury
Secluded Country House once an 18th Century Inn
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- Sleeps up to 8
- 4 bedrooms
- 1 bathrooms
- Washing machine
- Telephone
- Shops nearby
- Bars nearby
- TV
- Restaurants nearby
- Microwave
- Car ferry port close
- Golf
Situated in the small hamlet of Wingmore, in the heart of the Elham Valley is The Palm Tree Lodge, a 4 bedroom self contained holiday cottage which can accomodate for up to 8 people. The Elham Valley stretches from the Coast through to the historic Cathedral City of Canterbury and is within both an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Special Lanscape Area. The lodge has 3 double bedrooms and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds. There is also a separate bathroom with shower and bath. The lodge was once The Palm Tree Inn and is grade II listed. Since the mid eighteenth century it had been functioning as an Inn however the Inn was de-licensed in 2009. The property enjoys views up and down the valley and adjoins onto surrounding farmland. There are a wealth of footpaths and cycle routes leading away from the Lodge and it is approximately mid-way between the villages of Elham and Barham, which both offer a good local shop, pubs and restaurant facilities.
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Bedrooms
Bedrooms 1,2 and 3 are all double bedrooms and bedroom 4 has 2 single beds.
Bathrooms
Separate bathroom with freestanding bath, separate shower, sink and wc
Living Rooms
There is one large living area which includes a dining room. In the living room there are a couple of sofas and comfy chairs and there is a large dining table to seat up to 8 people. There is also a television, video & cd player.
Kitchen
In the kitchen there is an oven with hobb, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Kettle and toaster. There is plenty of workspace and shelves. There is also a table which can seat 6 and a separate walk-in larder.
Other Rooms
Separate utility room which has a washing machine/dryer and a downstairs wc/
Cleaning & Linen
Bed linen and towels are provided and are changed weekly when the property is also cleaned.
Outside
You will have your own private patio with furniture and full use of the grounds and the large garden. There is also ample parking.
Local Information
There are many places to visit around Canterbury, here are a selection of a few: Top of the list is Canterbury Cathedral and then how about taking an historic river boat tour down the river stour. Visit the Canterbury Tales and step into medieval Canterbury and accompany Geoffrey Chaucer and his colourful Pilgrims as they make their magical pilgrimage from London to the shrine of Thomas Becket in the Cathedral. Walk and Explore Canterbury with costumed characters ready to tell you the myths and legends and how about taking a ghost tour. Canterbury also has a theatre and many excellent restaurants. Coming out of the City visit the lions and tigers at Howletts Animal Park or take an offshore tour to see the Maunsell Forts and the seals in the seas off Herne Bay & Whitsable. See the Roman painted house in Dover and spend a day a Dover Castle. There are many museums in Canterbury and out at Hawkinge there is the Spitfire museum.
Leisure Facilities
There are 2 golf courses nearby at Broome Park and Etchinghill. Within 12 miles there is also the Royal St Georges PGA Links golf course which is at Sandwich. The coast is approx 13 miles away and the best beaches are at Margate and Dymchurch, which are both sandy beaches. There is a county cricket ground in Canterbury and horse racing down at the coast in Folkestone. There are many footpaths leading away from the lodge and the area is very popular for cycling. About 1,000 yards down the road from the lodge is a vineyard and tearooms, where tours & wine tasting can be arranged. There is also a plant centre, a shop selling wine and crafts, and the tearoom serves home baking, light lunches and cream teas.
Rental Rates
| From | To | Currency | Price | Per | Minimum Rental Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 March | 09 April | GB Pounds | 800 | Week | Week |
| 10 April | 30 April | GB Pounds | 700 | Week | Week |
| 01 May | 07 May | GB Pounds | 800 | Week | Week |
| 08 May | 28 May | GB Pounds | 700 | Week | Week |
| 29 May | 04 June | GB Pounds | 800 | Week | Week |
| 05 June | 27 August | GB Pounds | 700 | Week | Week |
| 28 August | 03 September | GB Pounds | 800 | Week | Week |
| 04 September | 31 December | GB Pounds | 700 | Week | Week |
Booking Notes
A £100 deposit is required at time of booking or latest 4 weeks prior to arrival. Deposit will be refunded in full on departure providing there are no breakages/damages We accept cheque or bank wire transfer for the payment of the deposit Full balance to be paid cash on arrival. Please contact us for details on weekend breaks, long weekends and mid-week breaks.
Changeover day
Preffered changeover day is Saturday. Arrival anytime after 4pm up until 10pm. The latest departure is at 12pm.
Current Availability
The Lodge is available for booking from 27th March 2010
Contact Details
C Wanstall
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1227 831463
Preffered method of contact via e-mail
Visit the owners website here