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Honeywood Lodge by Bloom Stays with Indoor Pool ideal for families and children

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Property grounds
Game room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Canterbury, Kent
  • University of Kent
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Whitstable Harbour
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Whitstable Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Manston (MSE-Kent Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Honeywood Lodge by Bloom Stays with Indoor Pool ideal for families and children

Honeywood Lodge: sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms, 3 shower-rooms (1 is located by the pool area), open plan kitchen/dining room/sitting room.

Ground Floor
Entry leads into a hallway / games area - Fun sized basket ball and throw game, air hockey table and table football. Doors open onto a decked verandah.
Swimming pool lobby and entry with shower room, separate wc. Pool towels provided.
Pool complex offers a heated swimming pool, with a selection of furniture. Bifold opening doors that open onto a beautiful decked verandah with views of the gardens. Yet very private!
Bedroom 3 i(sleeps 2) with double bed, wardrobes chest of drawers. Sliding patio doors to balcony.
Shower room.

Upper Floor
Bright open living area with sofa and armchairs, dining table and chairs for six. Kitchenette complete with electric oven and hob, toaster, kettle, microwave. All the essentials to cook up a meal and childrens cutlery and pool size plastic ware. Bedrooms 1 & 2 both double rooms are on this floor with wardrobes, and drawers. Shower room and WC.
The kitchen area is open plan, with an under counter fridge with freezer box, electric oven and four ring electric hob, microwave, kettle and toaster. All the essentials for self-catering stay.
Bedrooms 1 (sleeps 2) double bed with wardrobes, chest of drawers
Bedroom 2 (sleeps 2) twin beds with wardrobes, chest of drawers

Outside
Large landscaped garden with gravel walkway around the grounds, a playing field with goals, and a paved patio area with garden furniture and swing seat
Parking on site for three to four cars off road on a private drive.

Towels and linen provided
Travel Cot and Highchair available on request
Pool towels supplied
WiFi
Some steps to entry, living area on the upper floor. 
Games room on the lower floor
Grounds people and support staff may be onsite to maintain the property and safety of the pool. 
There is CCTV in the grounds of the property for guest and owner security. 
The owner's home is adjacent to the property and is used occasionally  - the extensive grounds are therefore usually exclusive to guests during their stay. 
Please note check in is 4.00pm and check out is 10.00am.

Indoor heated swimming pool (5m x 9m)
Pool area is locked and should remain locked when not in use. Children must not be left unattended. The depth of the pool is 5 feet at both ends and is accessible via steps, and is heated to 28 degrees.
Safety: please ensure children are supervised at all times around the pool and the pool complex is locked when not in use.

Property manager

Bloom Stays Holiday Letting Agency
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Canterbury

Located in Canterbury, this holiday home is in a rural area. Canterbury Cathedral and Westgate Gardens and Towers are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitstable Beach and West Blean & Thornden Woods. Travelling with kids? Consider Solly's Orchard, or check out an event or a game at St. Lawrence Ground.
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Canterbury, Kent

What's nearby

  • University of Kent - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Whitstable Harbour - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 13 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Tankerton Beach - 15 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Whitstable Beach - 17 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Whitstable Chestfield and Swalecliffe Station - 6 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marino's Fish Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Monument - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Honeywood Lodge by Bloom Stays with Indoor Pool ideal for families and children have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Honeywood Lodge by Bloom Stays with Indoor Pool ideal for families and children pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Honeywood Lodge by Bloom Stays with Indoor Pool ideal for families and children?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Honeywood Lodge by Bloom Stays with Indoor Pool ideal for families and children?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Honeywood Lodge by Bloom Stays with Indoor Pool ideal for families and children located?

This family-friendly Canterbury holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Kent and West Blean & Thornden Woods. Gulbenkian Theatre and Church of St Cosmus & St Damian are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Monjur M.

A cosy and luxurious stay with sole access to the pool!

The property is rurally located off a lane, yet close to Canterbury for quick access to sites and amenities. Coming from London, we appreciated being able to see the stars. The owner's property is next door, but we didn't see anyone for the weekend we stayed, so we felt we had the place to ourselves! It was a real treat to access the pool directly from the property without having to go outside and use it whenever we wanted. The pool temp was better than expected given energy costs these days! Facilities like the pool, showers, WCs, bathrooms, were all modern, well-maintained and spotlessly clean. Essentials were provided, like tea, coffee, milk, sugar, detergent. The sofas were extremely comfortable and there were plenty of blankets to be cosy. The furniture generally seemed to be more of a premium quality. There are also well-maintained grounds with a football goal that would have been great in warmer weather. We had a wonderful stay and would be happy to return.

10/10 Excellent

Bey W.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday home in a fantastic location.

Prior communication was comprehensive and helpful. Location was excellent with easy drives to Canterbury and surrounding area. Loved the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A memorable getaway with my family

Honeywood Lodge is a pleasant hideaway with ame parking and walk paths. The accommodation is clean, comfortable and within reach of Canterbury High Street. The heated swimming pool was a must have bonus. Had a lovely time with my family. Will definitely do it again.
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10/10 Excellent

Wow! Amazing space & grounds

Fabulous pool - with the Bi-folds open, sun out - could have been in The Med! So easy having the pool connected to the lodge. Huge grounds to explore and play football/games. Superb quiet location - great WiFi too.

10/10 Excellent

Joanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful start to Summer Holidays

Exactly as described. The pool was perfect and the kids loved it. Even had a picnic in the grounds while they played football. Cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swimming pool stole the show

Great property in lovely location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay at Honeywood loged

Really pleasant stay at Honeywood lodge, the house is well located, the swimming pool is great and it's very easy to deal with the Bloom Stays team!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lovely stay at Honeywood Lodge

We had a lovely stay at Honeywood Lodge. It is close to London and ideal for small families with kids as the accommodation is not too big but with the huge benefit of a private indoor pool. The property was clean, well appointed and easy to access. There were one or two hitches like the microwave not working and the mattresses could be more comfy but overall a brilliant stay.

10/10 Excellent

mark b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House review

Property was lovely, a little hot at times, loved the pool and grounds
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely peaceful break

Honeywood lodge was well equipped for everything you could need. Pool was a little on the cold side but didn’t stop the kids from spending most of their time in there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Peace and Space but heating controls difficult to master. Bloom’s provided excellent support.

Wandering around the private grounds, playing football and swimming whenever we liked were standouts. Location ideal for visiting Kent’s attractions. Bloom’s help outside hours was perfect, thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pool is amazing

We absolutely loved our stay, didnt see the owners during our stay which we liked the privacy. Having the oil to ourselves was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W., Surrey, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun family getaway

Property is lovely with the huge added benefit of a private heated pool which we could use whenever we wanted. This was a huge hit for our children in addition to the games room. The living area was adequate with the required necessities. The location of the property is incredibly peaceful but supermarkets and Canterbury are within easy reach by car.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway

Our family enjoyed our visit to Honeywood Lodge, and look forward to returning soon. Our son loves swimming, so we made good use of the pool daily. The grounds are lovely, secluded and quiet (excited to hear an owl on our last night!). As we have young children, the absence of a washer was not ideal for a week’s stay, but we made it work. Excellent communication throughout,
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Kaye F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Gathering

Excellent property management by Bloom. We trust they will address the few problems we identified.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful weekend break

We had a wonderful stay at Honeywood Lodge with our young family. Everything was accommodated for and my children loved the use of the fantastic private indoor pool. We were incredibly lucky with the weather which allowed us to enjoy the large garden to its full extent. A great property that we have already recommended and cannot wait to book our next stay!

10/10 Excellent

Tonin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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I like so much
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic holiday property - facilities are amazing

I would strongly recommend this property for families looking for a holiday house that will keep them entertained. The pool was fabulous - warmer than we'd expected and big enough for laps or playing. If our visit had been in summer the bi-fold and balcony would have been lovely. The games space was much used and the grounds are fantastic. Check in was easy. The house was clean, although the cleaning products had been left out on the living space floor which i think was an oversight. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking and eating and i could see useful extras like baby-baths and highchairs had our children been younger. The location requires a car but as long as you have one is a lovely setting. Canterbury is a short drive away along with a choice of coastal towns. Kent has a host of historic sites to visit which all kept us well occupied. We would be very happy to come back here again - a wonderful holiday had by all!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hugh M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special place

Well the pool room is amazing, as are the garden and extensive private grounds. The owners big house is joined onto the property, but they are not in residence. And the property carers were very quick to sort out a hot water issue that we had. The pool is of course the reason to visit, but water cold enough that we would have enjoyed it even more in our wetsuits :-) We stayed for 10 days but unfortunately didn't check that there's no washing machine, so can recommend The Canterbury Laundrette if you don’t happen to bring enough underwear for your holiday! As for the surroundings, then Dover Castle is a must-visit, as is a walk along Whitstable beach, and checking out the Shell Grotto in Margate. All in all, we loved our stay at Honeywood Lodge and highly recommend it as a short break.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

Perfect

Lovely stay, lovely company Pool and house were a great stay cation, good proximity to canterbury and surrounding seaside
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10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

Wonderful swimming pool and location

We had a wonderful short break in Honeywood Lodge. The pool is amazing!!! The grounds were beautiful and we loved our walks. The games area was a great touch and the lodge would suit couples and families offering different entertainment for all. Such a small thing to mention but was disappointed with bedding was not ironed in the two upstairs bedrooms and looked untidy upon arrival. When you are paying for a top quality place to stay you expect everything to be clean and tidy. This would not stop me from staying again as we loved the pool so much.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie-Ann E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for active families

A gem of a property in a beautiful location. Amazing swimming pool and extensive grounds where the kids could play safely. Absolutely superb. Beaches a short drive away and Canterbury centre is definitely worth a visit for the Cathedral and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

Holly D.

A lovely stay at Honeywood Lodge - great family trip to Canterbury

A lovely family holiday home with great facilities and in a great location. Really private / secluded and had the whole of the grounds to ourselves. In terms of feedback - the blinds in the upstairs bedrooms were in a bad state and became a bit of an issue when trying to get the room dark enough for young children to sleep in, the gaps in the blinds meant that light poured in from 5am. We also struggled slightly with the pool temperature - it was manageable for adults but the kids were unable to stay in there for more than 15 minutes because it was too cold. We followed all instructions and kept the covers on over night and when not in use but it didn't seem to warm it up enough. Other than that, we had a lovely stay.

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