Set in three acres of immaculate grounds is Munday Manor - the epitome of an English country home. It exudes history, dating from the 16th Century, is exquisitely furnished with many antiques and oil paintings and has a very warm and welcoming feel. The spectacular inglenook fireplace, with electric log burner is a relaxing centre piece in the elegant sitting room and the fabulous bedrooms are a luxurious delight. Enjoy memorable meals in the stunning dining room with its spectacular candlelit inglenook fireplace and also alfresco under the pergola by the summer house. This wonderful house is a very special holiday home in an idyllic country setting and if you can tear yourself away Ashford International Station is only a five minute drive, the Channel tunnel fifteen minutes and Canterbury twenty five. May be booked in conjunction with Munday Garden Cottage to sleep eleven. Shop: 1.5 miles Pub: 1.5 miles Coast: 7 miles
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Ground Floor:
Reception Hall with oak floorboards, antique oak settle, woodburning stove in exposed brick fireplace, antique Italian barometer and an oil painting depicting a traditional country scene. At one end is a useful laundry room with washing machine, sink, w.c and at the other a library area with a computer for broadband access
Sitting Room has a huge inglenook fireplace with large copper hood , housing a 7kw log burner. There are very comfortable sofas and armchairs, occasional tables and antique furniture. A large flat screen TV with DVD/stereo and surround sound is unobtrusive but accessible to the whole room and speakers are also in the ...
Dining Room is magnificent with another original fireplace,although not in use, the hearth is filled with candles to create a lovely warm glow, table and chairs to seat ten, sideboards, serving tables and hostess trolley
Kitchen with limed oak units and granite worktops, Range Master electric double oven and hob, dishwasher, American fridge-freezer with ice maker and microwave
Carpeted stairs lead from the sitting room to...
First Floor:
Bedroom 1 is absolutely gorgeous - with a super king-size bed, bedside tables, dressing table, large oak wardrobe, comfy sofa, chest of drawers, more oil paintings and views through the leaded light windows across the grounds. It also has a beautifully fitted En-Suite Shower Room with thermo electric shower, washbasin, vanity unit and w.c.
Bedroom 2 has a king-size bed, bedside tables, wardrobe, chest of drawers and luxurious bedlinen
Bedroom 3 is very sweet and has twin beds, bedside table, chest of drawers, chair and splendid views
Bathroom 1 is breathtaking with its striking black and white decor, has a large bath with hand held shower attachment, washbasin inset in marble and w.c.
A narrow, steep flight of stairs with rope handrail lead to...
Second Floor:
Bedroom 4 is a heavily beamed delightful twin room, with bedside table and an antique pine dressing table and chair
Bathroom 2 has a Victorian design, bath with hand-held shower attachment, vanity table and chair, washbasin and w.c.
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Garden: Within the three acre grounds is a moated island, an orchard, a summer house (with electricity supply), table, chairs and barbecue plus garden games including a Croquet set.
Parking: Directly beside the house there is parking for several cars.
Heating: Oil central heating.
Notes: It is regretted but unfortunately no children under 10 are accepted. Sorry - no mini-breaks available at this property.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!