7 Bed in Petham (oc-r28863)

A standout countryside retreat set within 15 acres of farmland, vineyard and woodland, this large and flexible property is ideal for multi-generational gatherings and group getaways. Sleeping up to 20 across the main house and a separate lodge, it offers exceptional leisure facilities. The historic city of Canterbury lies 5 miles away, offering an abundance of shops and cafes, or you can enjoy exploring the famous cathedral, taking a trip to the Marlowe Theatre or a having punt along the River Stour. A local farm shop is 1 mile away for fresh produce, while a village pub can be reached in 1.5 miles. Children will love a visit to nearby Howletts Wildlife Park (6.5 miles) and Wingham Wildlife Park (10 miles) whilst keen foodies will enjoy the many local vineyards including Chartham (4.5 miles). The Kent coastline is 13 miles away and is perfect for some traditional seaside fun at Hythe, Sandgate, or Folkestone.


The main house blends traditional character with generous social spaces. At its heart is a large living area with exposed beams, comfortable seating and a wood burner, complemented by a separate cinema room featuring an 85” TV with sports and streaming services. A piano room offers a quieter space to unwind, while the dining room seats up to 18 beneath oak beams. The kitchen is well equipped for catering to large groups and opens easily to outdoor dining areas. The ground floor is completed by a handy utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer, as well as a separate cloakroom with WC. There are five bedrooms in the main house, three of which are on the first floor: a chandelier-lit super-king-size with a vaulted ceiling and luxurious en-suite bathroom with a rainfall shower and a deep copper bath, a zip-and-link king-size room with en-suite shower room, a king-size with a sofa bed suitable for children and an en-suite bathroom, plus two doubles up on the second floor, one with an en-suite shower room. Additional accommodation is provided in two self-contained apartments in the lodge located across the driveway: the ground-floor apartment has a double bedroom with private bathroom, and the first-floor apartment has a king-size room with a double sofa bed and a shower room. Both apartments have a kitchen area and a lounge area with comfy seating and a Smart TV. Two further sofa beds are located in the cinema room and piano room of the main house, available on request.


The outside space is exceptional. A 10-metre outdoor swimming pool is heated (1st April - September 30th) to approximately 30C and is surrounded by a hot tub under a heated pergola, a wood-fired steam room which doubles up as a sauna. The pool house includes a bar, seating and games facilities. Two electrically heated, covered pergolas allow outdoor dining and evening gatherings in all seasons, alongside a fire pit. Beyond the leisure terrace, the estate offers an all-weather tennis court with ball feeder available on request, boules and croquet lawns, woodland walks, vineyard trails and a large adventure play area with treehouse. The grounds are spacious and private, offering plenty of room for both energetic days and relaxed evenings outdoors. There is ample private parking for eight cars.

House Rules

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed


- 5 bedrooms (main house) – 1 super-king-size, 1 king-size, 1 king-size zip-and-link (can be made into 2'6" twin beds on request) with 2 additional sofa beds for 1 child, 2 doubles

- 2 bedrooms (in the lodge) - 1 king-size, 1 double with a sofabed, and an inflatable bed for 2 additional children in each apartment

- 4 bathrooms (main house) – 1 en-suite bathroom with a copper bath, walk-in shower and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, bath and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC, plus 1 additional WC

- 1 wet room with shower and WC (ground-floor lodge apartment)

- 1 en-suite shower room with walk-in shower and WC (first-floor lodge apartment)

- Electric double oven and 5-ring gas hob, oven/microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, freezer, Dolce Gusto coffee machine, hot Quooker tap (main house). Electric oven and hob, microwave, dolce Gusto coffee machine (in both of the lodge apartments) fridge with ice box (top floor apartment) fridge and freezer (ground floor apartment).

- Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer (main house)

- Travel cot and highchair available (main house)

- 2 wood burners in the main house (first basket of logs included)

- Smart TVs in the main house and both apartments

- Cinema room with full Sky and BT packages, plus Netflix and Amazon Prime Video (main house)

- Sonos, Bluetooth speaker, Alexa, grand piano (main house)

- 15 acres of gardens, farmland and woodland, with a children’s play area, and a terrace seating 24 guests with a gas BBQ

- Pool house with indoor bar, pool table, tables and chairs for entertaining, dart board, Bluetooth speaker

- Gym with treadmill, exercise bike, weights and punchbag

- Outdoor heated swimming pool, heated April to September to 30 degrees, with outdoor shower and deck chairs

- Wood fired steam room, sauna and 2 hot tubs heated to 40 degrees

- Tennis court (ball feeder available on request)

- Private parking for 8 cars

- Shop, pub and restaurant within 1 mile

- Sleeps 14+6: 10+2 in the main house (2 sofa beds), and 2+2 children in each apartment (2 inflatable single beds in each apartment plus a sofabed in one apartment)

- Please note: the internet is provided by Starlink satellite and can vary from room to room and the house to the lodges. No guarantee can be made about the 24/7 reliability of the internet.

- Please note: although this property welcomes groups celebrating an event, please respect the rural landscape, nature, and neighbours. Guests are not permitted to bring in amplification equipment/DJ hire, and outdoor noise must be kept to a minimum after 11pm – there are noise monitors on site.


Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed


- 5 bedrooms (main house) – 1 super-king-size, 1 king-size, 1 king-size zip-and-link (can be made into 2'6" twin beds on request) with 2 additional sofa beds for 1 child, 2 doubles

- 2 bedrooms (in the lodge) - 1 king-size, 1 double with a sofabed, and an inflatable bed for 2 additional children in each apartment

- 4 bathrooms (main house) – 1 en-suite bathroom with a copper bath, walk-in shower and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, bath and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC, plus 1 additional WC

- 1 wet room with shower and WC (ground-floor lodge apartment)

- 1 en-suite shower room with walk-in shower and WC (first-floor lodge apartment)

- Electric double oven and 5-ring gas hob, oven/microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, freezer, Dolce Gusto coffee machine, hot Quooker tap (main house). Electric oven and hob, microwave, dolce Gusto coffee machine (in both of the lodge apartments) fridge with ice box (top floor apartment) fridge and freezer (ground floor apartment).

- Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer (main house)

- Travel cot and highchair available (main house)

- 2 wood burners in the main house (first basket of logs included)

- Smart TVs in the main house and both apartments

- Cinema room with full Sky and BT packages, plus Netflix and Amazon Prime Video (main house)

- Sonos, Bluetooth speaker, Alexa, grand piano (main house)

- 15 acres of gardens, farmland and woodland, with a children’s play area, and a terrace seating 24 guests with a gas BBQ

- Pool house with indoor bar, pool table, tables and chairs for entertaining, dart board, Bluetooth speaker

- Gym with treadmill, exercise bike, weights and punchbag

- Outdoor heated swimming pool, heated April to September to 30 degrees, with outdoor shower and deck chairs

- Wood fired steam room, sauna and 2 hot tubs heated to 40 degrees

- Tennis court (ball feeder available on request)

- Private parking for 8 cars

- Shop, pub and restaurant within 1 mile

- Sleeps 14+6: 10+2 in the main house (2 sofa beds), and 2+2 children in each apartment (2 inflatable single beds in each apartment plus a sofabed in one apartment)

- Please note: the internet is provided by Starlink satellite and can vary from room to room and the house to the lodges. No guarantee can be made about the 24/7 reliability of the internet.

- Please note: although this property welcomes groups celebrating an event, please respect the rural landscape, nature, and neighbours. Guests are not permitted to bring in amplification equipment/DJ hire, and outdoor noise must be kept to a minimum after 11pm – there are noise monitors on site.



Host Terms & Conditions

The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.

Full travel and key collection instructions will be emailed directly to you upon receipt of full payment.

This cottage offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Canterbury cottage is smoke free.