Holiday Cottage in Canterbury, Kent
from £580 pwSleeps 5+2 | Pet Friendly
Luxury 4 Star Gold Award cottage Canterbury which offers wonderful self catering accommodation within the historic walls of the Medieval City of Canterbury. Completely refurbished this cottage is a real bijoux cottage and perfect as a base to explore all that Canterbury has to offer on a sightseeing holiday, exploring amongst other things, the Canterbury Tales and Canterbury Cathedral. This self catering luxury cottage would also be suitable for business accommodation in Canterbury and for short breaks throughout the year. An ideal Luxury holiday apartment for your vacation in Kent.
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The attractive stained glass front door of this pretty holiday cottage in Canterbury leads into a small lobby where there is plenty of space to hang coats. The whole of the downstairs of the house is open plan with oak flooring throughout. At one end is the spacious seating area with brown leather sofa (which is a sofa bed) and modern round oak table with four pull out leather stools. A reclining leather chair completes the scene with modern lamps and prints on the walls. There is a TV with Sky Plus, wireless broadband is available and an Ipod docking station for use during your stay in Canterbury.
Leading from the living area is the modern galley kitchen with plenty of storage and work space. Machines include electric oven, gas hob, extractor fan, washer/dryer, dishwasher and fridge with ice compartment. There are plenty of cooking utensils, china and glass provided for your use.
Beyond the kitchen is another dining area with a large modern oak table and seating for up to 8 guests. This is a lovely sunny room with skylight and double doors leading into the garden and terrace, with wonderful views of the Canterbury skyline.
There is a modern spiral-style staircase from the living area to the first floor. There are two bedrooms here and the family bathroom. The master bedroom is spacious with a double bed, bedside tables and lamps. There is a large sliding mirrored wardrobe and separate dressing table, stool and lit vanity mirror. The colour scheme is based on an aqua theme with a brown leather headboard; with luxury linen on the bed and pretty throw this room has a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
The second bedroom is a single with a pine bed, bedside table and lamp. There is a large chest of drawers, full length mirror and modern glass desk, and this room overlooks the Canterbury skyline. At night you can enjoy the stunning view of the floodlit Cathedral.
The family bathroom is modern and spacious with a bath with power shower, WC, basin and large heated towel rail. The thoughtful owners have supplied fluffy aqua and beige towels for guest's use.
A second staircase leads to the second floor and the third bedroom. This room has twin beds, a chest of drawers, modern glass desk and probably the best view of Canterbury Cathedral. There isn't even a hotel in Canterbury that can offer you this view!
Outside is a sunny terraced garden with patio table and chairs, this is fully enclosed.
This holiday cottage is situated in Canterbury, Kent. Canterbury is a wonderful medieval Kent city, which is surrounded by the original city walls. Canterbury has so much to offer the holidaymaker including the Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine's Abbey, both of which have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and both are well worth a visit during your stay at this Canterbury holiday cottage. A whole day can be spent just exploring the Canterbury Cathedral, Crypt and Cloisters.
The Kent city of Canterbury is best explored on foot with a maze of intriguing side streets and a huge variety of shops, quaint cafes and pubs for you to enjoy during your stay at this holiday cottage in Canterbury, Kent. Canterbury's High Street has all the main shops and at one end is the new Whitefriars Shopping Centre - this is fully pedestrianised and a great place to shop till you drop!
During your stay at this Canterbury holiday cottage you can visit the permanent farmer's market at The Goods Shed, here there is an on site restaurant and wonderful local food can be bought direct from the producers - perfect for your self catering holiday in Canterbury.
Canterbury also offers Historic River Tours, ghost tours, museums and for those that get tired of walking you can hire cycles to discover more for yourself.
Canterbury is also the home of Kent County Cricket Club, which is an award winning ground about a mile from the city centre and thus close to this holiday cottage in Canterbury. There is a Cricket Festival in early August which is very popular with cricket supporters visiting the Kent area.
For those that love the seaside, Whitstable is just a short drive away where oysters are aplenty and the country's most independent high-street offers something for everyone.
For golfers staying in this luxury holiday cottage in Canterbury there is an 18 hole golf course about 2 miles from the city centre, and further afield are the links courses at Royal St George's in Sandwich and Royal Cinque Ports at Deal.
Surrounding Canterbury there are many other attractions for you to visit during your stay at this holiday cottage in Canterbury - for children the wild animal parks at Howletts and Port Lympne are great locations for days out in Kent. There is also the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway which is a miniature steam railway which can take you down to the beach at Dymchurch - both children and adults love it!
For garden lovers Kent and East Sussex boasts many famous and beautiful gardens to visit during your stay at this holiday cottage in Canterbury. Gardens include Goodnestone Park Gardens, Mount Ephraim, Great Dixter in Northiam and the famous Sissinghurst Castle Gardens in Kent. A lovely afternoon can be spent exploring these Kent gardens and enjoying tea and cakes in the tea room afterwards.
With the proximity of the Channel Tunnel and the port of Dover to this holiday cottage in Canterbury, day trips to France are so easy - you can also take the Eurostar to Paris which only takes 2 hours. Hereby you can discover more than just Kent during your stay at this Canterbury holiday cottage. So don't forget your passports!
Looking to wine and dine? Or keen to know what the best restaurants in the area are?!
Meal Mole is an exciting food website that attracts all food lovers and travellers. Please see the link below to see their reviews on places to dine at in Canterbury.
http://mealmole.com/country/united-kingdom/canterbury/
For more ideas please visit our 'things to do' section on the website.
Thank you for playing host to our university reunion! Perfect house, perfect location, will definitely be recommending you! Will be back next year!!
April 2012
Bells and bird songs. A wonderful property and a wonderful city. Thank you for the biscuits.
January 2012
What a gem the cottage turned out to be. It is all well appointed and perfectly located for walking around the city and day tripping in the region. We hope to visit again some day soon. Thanks
August 2011
We had a splendid stay in your house. Top facilities in the house. Good beds, nice kitchen and all. Thank you very much. Canterbury we found a very nice city, a fantastic medieval atmosphere. We hope to return to this nice place one time!
August 2011
Your place is beautiful and very well stocked. We enjoyed our time here. Thank you for being so accommodating.
Ms L.L 22.4.10
What a lovely homely place. Very well stocked with everything you need for a home away from home. Thanks so much for the biscuits. We shall be recommending this cottage to our friends.
Mr and Mrs P.W, London 28.12.09
We loved our stay - impressed by the pantry having essentials - pity I didnt know as I had taken flour, sugar, coffee, tea! Please tell the owners we loved it.
Mr and Mrs P. W 28/12/09
Refundable security deposit of £200 is payable. One well behaved dog allowed downstairs only. Parking available in car parks nearby. Short breaks available. Please note that this property is only suitable for a maximum of 5 adults and 2 children.

Mulberry Cottages for themselves and for holidaymakers in this property whose agents they are give notice that:
(i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended holidaymakers.
(ii) all descriptions (including photographs), dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and believed to be correct, but any intending holidaymakers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact.
(iii) no person in the employment of Mulberry Cottages has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.