# The Dower House, Knowlton, Canterbury, Kent Large listed historic building sleeping 20 for stylish holidays and celebration weekends near Canterbury ## At a Glance - Sleeps 2 - 20 - 10 bedrooms - Dining for 22 ## Images - Total images stored: 44 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/dower-house-front-stork.jpg (caption: Stunning Elizabethan Country House; alt: Stunning Elizabethan Country House) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-33-51.jpg (caption: Dining room with double drink/wine cooler) - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-34-45.jpg (caption: Large comfy sitting room) - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-59-58.jpg (caption: Huge well equipped kitchen) - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Dower-House-2018-02-08-Knowlton-Court-Day-Two-Knowlton-Court-Real09www.MykeyDay-Photography.com-100.jpg (caption: The Dower House - large sunny library room with TV; alt: The Dower House - large sunny library room with TV) - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-10-01-12.jpg (caption: Pool area, downstairs toilet) - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Dower-House-2018-02-08-Knowlton-Court-Day-Two-Knowlton-Court-Real09www.MykeyDay-Photography.com-106.jpg (caption: Bedroom 1- king sleigh bed; alt: The Dower House - king sleigh bed) - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-10-01-26.jpg (caption: Courtyard seating for 21) - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/P7010603.jpg (caption: Stunning rear of house) - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-10-01-38.jpg (caption: Courtyard with Fire Pit and BBQ) - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-10-02-13.jpg (caption: Courtyard also stairs from 1st floor) - 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Dower-House-2018-02-07-Knowlton-Court-Day-One-Knowlton-Court-Real09www.MykeyDay-Photography.com-94.jpg (caption: The Dower House - enormous well equipped kitchen; alt: The Dower House - enormous well equipped kitchen) - 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Dower-House-2018-02-07-Knowlton-Court-Day-One-Knowlton-Court-Real09www.MykeyDay-Photography.com-93.jpg (caption: The Dower House - large dining table to seat all guests; alt: The Dower House - large dining table to seat all guests) - 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-34-54.jpg (caption: Beautiful open fire) - 15. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-35-00.jpg - 16. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-27-51.jpg (caption: Bedroom 2 Twin beds or Super king double with En-suite) - 17. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-28-33.jpg (caption: Bedroom 3 Double bed with adjacent bathroom) - 18. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-28-47.jpg (caption: Bedroom 3 Bathroom) - 19. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-28-06.jpg (caption: En suite shower room) - 20. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-29-20.jpg (caption: Bedroom 4 Super King double or twin beds. En-suite bathroom) - 21. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-29-59.jpg (caption: Bedroom 4 En-suite Bathroom) - 22. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Dower-House-2018-02-08-Knowlton-Court-Day-Two-Knowlton-Court-Real09www.MykeyDay-Photography.com-120.jpg (caption: Bedroom 5 Super King double or twin beds En-suite shower room; alt: The Dower House - French room, double or twin) - 23. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-30-14.jpg (caption: Bedroom 5 as Superking bed) - 24. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-30-41.jpg (caption: Bedroom 6 Super King double or Twin beds. En-suite shower rooom) - 25. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-31-06.jpg (caption: Bedroom 6) - 26. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-30-55.jpg (caption: Bedroom 6 En-suite shower room) - 27. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Dower-House-2018-02-08-Knowlton-Court-Day-Two-Knowlton-Court-Real09www.MykeyDay-Photography.com-126.jpg (caption: Bedroom 7 Super king double or twin beds. En-suite shower room; alt: The Dower House - double or twin) - 28. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-31-25.jpg (caption: Bedroom 7 as twin beds) - 29. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-31-37.jpg (caption: Bedroom 7 En-suite) - 30. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Dower-House-2018-02-08-Knowlton-Court-Day-Two-Knowlton-Court-Real09www.MykeyDay-Photography.com-133.jpg (caption: Bedroom 8 triple bedded top floor room with adjoining double or twin room; alt: The Dower House - triple bedded top floor room with adjoining double or twin room) - 31. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-32-41.jpg (caption: Bedroom 8 3 x twin beds or 1 super king bed and; 1 single) - 32. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-32-51.jpg (caption: Bedroom 8 adjacent bathroom) - 33. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-32-58.jpg (caption: Bedroom 9 adjoining room 8 or can be accessed separately. with en-suite shower room) - 34. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-33-20.jpg (caption: Bedroom 9 En-suite) - 35. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-59-29.jpg (caption: Bedroom 10 Downstairs, Super king double or twin beds) - 36. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-09-59-41.jpg (caption: Bedroom 10 en-suite shower room) - 37. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-10-00-11.jpg (caption: Kitchen) - 38. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-10-00-20.jpg (caption: Kitchen to dining room) - 39. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-10-00-30.jpg (caption: Dining room to kitchen) - 40. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-10-00-50.jpg (caption: Kitchen) - 41. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-10-01-02.jpg (caption: Large American Fridge/Freezer. Washing machine. Tumble dryer) - 42. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Dower-House-Dower-1.jpg (caption: The Dower House - a beautiful historic building; alt: The Dower House - a beautiful historic building) - 43. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-10-01-53.jpg (caption: Entrance drive) - 44. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/the-dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent-2024-05-24-11-21-12.jpg (caption: Sign) ## Floor Plans - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Dower First Floor.jpg - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Dower House Ground Floor.jpg - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/dower house top floor plan.jpg ## About The Property The Dower House provides excellent and unique accommodation, whether it be for a fantastic family holiday or for a group away on business. There are 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms in total. 1 ground floor bedroom with en suite. 6 bedrooms on the first floor, 5 of which are en suite, 1 with its own bathroom. On the top floor of the house can be found 3 further bedrooms, 2 en suite, 1 with own bathroom. The Dower House has 2 large reception rooms, both with beamed ceilings and large open fireplaces. The Library is a large sunny room with smart TV. There is also a lovely dining room with large dining table seating up to 22 people. The large extensive kitchen has an electric double range cooker, American fridge/freezer, separate fridge and a double bottle fridge, combination microwave and 2 dishwashers, washing machine /tumble dryer. The Dower House also has a large entrance hall and downstairs WC. Outside, The Dower House has a charming courtyard with Well, BBq and Fire Pit, all logs are provided, and is surrounded by extensive gardens. Through the woodland flowers at the foot of the garden you will find the tennis court.(available by request). The Knowlton Court Estate has 5 self-catering properties in all, The Dower House being just one of them. All our properties have been sympathetically modernised to retain their original character and have everything you would need for a fantastic self-catering holiday. There are shops in the villages of Eastry (2 miles), Wingham (3 miles) and Goodnestone (1 mile). The championship golf courses of Royal St. Georges and Princes are at Sandwich Bay, which also offers a sandy beach. In addition to its beautiful Cathedral, Canterbury has a wealth of historic buildings and museums. Dover has it's majestic castle, white cliffs and only a short hop to France for the day. ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** Welcome by prior arrangement. - **WiFi:** Free WiFi available. - **Kitchen:** Well equipped with all modern appliances including mixer, food processor, blender, smoothie maker, cutlery and crockery for up to 30. - **Dining Room:** Dining room with large square dining table and matching crockery setting. - **Sitting Room:** 1 large drawing room with open fireplace and 3 large sofa's, a library room with TV/DVD plenty of seating, a snug room also. - **TV and Music Facilities:** TV and DVD, CD Hi-Fi. - **Games Room:** Yes, a cellar room with Pool table and dart board. - **Heating and Open Fires:** Fully central heated from the estate woodchip boiler and 2 open fires in the Sitting room and Library. - **Bedrooms:** 8 main king size double or twin beds, 1 downstairs bedroom with either king double or twin beds, 1 triple bedded bedroom. - **Linen:** All provided including towels, 1 Bath sheet and hand towel per guest. Extra towels can be requested. - **Bathrooms:** 10 bathrooms. 7 en suites are with showers, 1 en suite is with a bath,then there are 2 separate bathrooms with baths - **Children's Facilities:** Travel Cots (no linen provided) and high chairs provided at no extra charge - **Outdoor:** Tennis Court (by request). - **Parking:** Ample Parking. - **Smoking:** No smoking please. ## Rental Rates ### Headline rates - From **£5500** per week - From **£2955** for a 3-night weekend ## Booking Information - We offer 3 night breaks from Friday to Monday or 4 night mid week breaks or a full 7 nights or longer if required. - - If bookings allow we can be flexible on these days. Please send an email request. ## Availability Please contact the owner for available dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/dower-house-knowlton-canterbury-kent#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/england) > [South East England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/south-east-england) > [Kent](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/kent) > [Sandwich](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/sandwich) ### Address Address: The Estate Office, Knowlton, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1PT, GB Latitude: 51.187157 Longitude: 1.2780308 ### About The Area The Dower House at Knowlton, lies in quiet countryside approximately 9 miles south east of Canterbury and 5 miles from Sandwich and the coast. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** Sandwich - 5 miles - **Shop:** Goodnestone - 1 mile - **Food and Drink:** Chillenden - 1/4 mile - **Airport:** London Gatwick, Manston 10 miles - **Train:** Snowdown - 3 miles - **Bus:** Eastry ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Jane Gadd - Phone: +44 (0)1304 842 402 - Email: cottages@knowltoncourt.co.uk - Website: https://www.knowltoncourt.co.uk