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This rate is for exclusivity of the entire cottage.

Cockpit Cottage is a 5 bedroom cottage just off the village square of Elham, in the beautiful North Downs of Kent. In 2024 the cottage went through an extensive restoration and can now be let as a whole 5 bedroom cottage.

The village of Elham is positioned between Canterbury & Folkestone and has a range of amenities and pubs with the highlight being The Kings Arms, just next door.

This rate is for your choice of 3 bedrooms and exclusivity of the entire cottage.

Cockpit Cottage is a 5 bedroom cottage just off the village square of Elham, in the beautiful North Downs of Kent. In 2024 the cottage went through an extensive restoration and can now be let as a whole 5 bedroom cottage.

The village of Elham is positioned between Canterbury & Folkestone and has a range of amenities and pubs with the highlight being The Kings Arms, just next door.

A cosy room cocooned in warm terracotta tones. Pops of colour and fun delivered through patterned window dressing and modern abstract art. Named after Lewis Hubble who in the 1900’s was the proprietor of the well know grocery store Elham Valley Stores. The store continues to be known as Hubbles by many in the village.

A restful room with touches of luxury above the everyday to create a special stay. Aqua tones that highlight the shape and form of a freestanding bath and statement headboard. The room bears the name Audrey, after the film star Audrey Hepburn. The world famous actress and humanitarian lived in Orchard Cottage on Duck Street, now known as Five Bells and attended school at a house named Rigdens in the village Square.

A room that overlooks the garden, where natural wood tones meet warm brick slips. Organic patterns in green and brown continue the garden theme through fabric finishes. Named after Kent and England cricketer Les Ames, who was born in Elham. In 1973. Les was awarded a CBE for services to cricket and was without doubt the greatest wicketkeeper-batsman the game has produced so far.

This spacious room has a special feel about it. Overlooking the garden and Cock Lane, this room has earthy tones of Cactus, Moss and bronze finishes that combine to give this room depth and interest. The exposed brick is continued through the scheme in striped linen accents. Named after George Palmer, a well known and respected farmer in the East Kent farming community. George was for many years a conscientious and meticulous member of Elham Parish Council, never voicing an opinion before researching the facts. George was thought of as embodying the ‘spirit’ of the Elham Valley.

A lofty space, this room feels spacious and luxurious, with light sources from three aspects. Modern touches of nickel, linen and abstract art create a contemporary suite. Named after Henry Shackleton who lived at Manor Lodge in Elham. Shackleton became a Lancaster Bomber Pathfinder Pilot during World War II who was blown out of his ‘cockpit’ over Berlin at 20,000 feet and lived to tell the tale. He was in German POW camp and played a part in ‘The Great Escape’. He was a lovely man who lived at Manor Lodge and contributed a great deal to the village of Elham.