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★Walnut Tree Cottage★ Huge garden+village setting+near Canterbury+dog friendly

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Perfect for a get together. Open plan kitchen, dining and living room.
Dining
Dining
Living area
Wood and tile downstairs, soft carpets upstairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Canterbury, ENG
  • Howletts Wild Animal Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Marlowe Theatre
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Manston (MSE-Kent Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

★Walnut Tree Cottage★ Huge garden+village setting+near Canterbury+dog friendly

Walnut Tree Cottage was originally the village school house built in the 1870's and now a comfortable and newly converted home situated in the Kent Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Within walking distance of the village supermarket, pharmacy and 2 good pubs, this is the perfect place for a family holiday or weekend getaway with friends. Please note our lovely garden is shared with the guests in the cottage next door. 5 mins to Canterbury, 60 mins from London and 27 mins from the Eurotunnel exit. 10% discount for weekly bookings.

Property manager

James Logan
Premier Host

Languages

English, Japanese

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Requests considered on a case by case basis.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please keep pets on the ground floor. The garden is sometimes shared, so please keep your pets under control. Quiet after 11pm

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
Note from host: Requests considered on a case by case basis.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Canterbury

Located in Canterbury, this holiday home is in a rural area. Canterbury Cathedral and Dover Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. Travelling with kids? Consider Howletts Wild Animal Park and Dane John Gardens. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails, cycling and horse riding in the area.
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Canterbury, ENG

What's nearby

  • Howletts Zoo - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Howletts Wild Animal Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • University of Kent - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 15 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 15 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury Bekesbourne Station - 3 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old City Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Corner House Canterbury - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Two Sawyers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ★Walnut Tree Cottage★ Huge garden+village setting+near Canterbury+dog friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at ★Walnut Tree Cottage★ Huge garden+village setting+near Canterbury+dog friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ★Walnut Tree Cottage★ Huge garden+village setting+near Canterbury+dog friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ★Walnut Tree Cottage★ Huge garden+village setting+near Canterbury+dog friendly located?

This family-friendly Canterbury holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Howletts Zoo and Kent Downs. Howletts Wild Animal Park and St. Lawrence Ground are also within 3 miles (5 km). Canterbury Bekesbourne Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Berto B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent cottage
very nice,
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend
Great property. Owner was helpfull and very pleasent. The property has a beautiful wood burner which heated the property as well as central heating.Large kitchen/dinning room/ sitting room so if cooking you do not feel left out from the rest of the group/ family. The garden was large garden fir Bbq would be great for BBQs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All fine
All fine thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ina U.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Hübsches Ferienhaus, nur die Sofas müssen erneuert werden
Ein schönes Objekt in einem alten Schulhaus, ins Erdgeschoss dürfen Hunde mitgenommen werden. Die beiden Sofas sind älter, vor allem das rote Sofa war komplett durchgesessen und "fertig", das muss wirklich ausgetauscht werden. Es gibt reichlich Spinnen und Spinnweben, ein altes Haus im Erdgeschoss und schattig. DIe Heizung funktioniert. James ist nicht da für einige Monate. Seine Frau ließ uns herein und fragte, ob es ok sei, wenn sie tagsüber das warme Wasser abstelle, die Gäste zuvor hätten zuviel geduscht und den Boiler geleert. Und man brauche ja auch keine Heizung, be warmer Kleidung. Glücklicherweise hat es dann doch funktioniert, wir haben auch nicht viel verbraucht. Aber das Haus liegt schattig und ist nicht isoliert und das Wetter war frisch. Dieser Empfang war aber doch seltsam.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage with huge garden
We all really loved staying in this wonderful cottage, it was really spacious and the living area was all open plan. Everything was provided from tea bags to toilet rolls and when we checked in it was really lovely and clean. The huge garden was amazing - our boys loved the swing and the foosball table in the games room. Out through the back gate there are great walks around the village which is lovely and quiet. Its fairly central location in Kent made it a great location to visit some wonderful seaside towns and the park and ride to Canterbury was just down the road. A lovely pace to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Monique S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prima huis en goede locatie
Leuk huis met complete inrichting. Fijne tuin. Gunstige locatie en veel pubs in de buurt
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect little vacation :)
The Walnut Tree Cottage is cozy, clean and well appointed with a huge yard and exactly how the pictures show. James is a very nice guy and a great host! If you have any question, he'll answer ultra quickly and he has assembled a whole portfolio of information about Bridge, all great beaches and stuff. Got visit Botany Bay and Dumpton Gap (which is perfect if you have a dog). Dogs are not only tolerated but welcome, that's so wonderful! Our pup loved the yard! There's lots of footpaths around Bridge for nice hikes. We highly recommend the Red Lion Inn for a nice evening and good food. René and his Crew are lovely. Also if you like fish'n chips, check out the food truck opposite of the church on Thursday (you'll find the flyer in the portfolio James assembled :). Overall a perfect little vacation with a wonderful host. We'll come back ;) Thank you, James!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hoban B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central Locale to Canterbury/Dover
This was a great property that was perfect for my family during the half term break. Its location is ideal for day trips to Dover, Leeds, Canterbury, the coast. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kassie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 stars
Beautiful cottage, extremely well equipped. Our dogs loved the garden. Games room great fun for the kids. Beds super comfy and lovely linen. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous and stylish
This amazing "barn conversion" is not to be missed. The property is fabulous, and superbly presented. It has everything you could need, and is put together exactly how it should be. If you have a dog, or want country walks in the Garden of England, this is the place. Bridge is a fabulous little village, with amazing dining options. James is a perfect gentlemen and could not be more helpful. This place is a solid 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage, great location.
The house was very clean and had everything you could need, very well equipped. Great family bathroom upstairs and shower room downstairs. Two bedrooms upstairs, one slightly larger than the other. Both had same size beds (a little small if you are a couple used to a King), comfortable and nice linens. A great location, close to Canterbury and surrounding villages. Great place to stay. Thank you James
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spacious property
As soon as we walked into the cottage we were surprised with how spacious it was. The garden and outdoor areas were fantastic and our 2 dogs loved having so much space to explore. As a family we also enjoyed making use of the rope swing and football table. There was everything we needed at the cottage. We were made to feel very welcome by our host. We genuinely loved our stay and would highly recommend this place. We are definitely planning on a return visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite cottage close to Canterbury
Charming cottage in a quiet village close to Canterbury. You will find one bedroom downstairs with bunk beds. The kitchen/living room area is very spacious. The kitchen is very well equipped. Upstairs, you have 2 double bedrooms and the main bathroom with a large shower and a bath. The outside space is shared with the cottage next door but you have your separate patio area and the use of the annex. James the owner is a lovely person, very responsive and really helpful. It was really nice to have met him. All in all, we've had a lovely time and we will definitely come back. Thanks again James for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Boris N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr
We have really enjoyed the place: nice and welcoming. Few issues with snails every evening. Upstairs very hot. Didn’t have nice sleep with heat. Couple of fans in the bedroom but didn’t help. No window screens to keep windows open to cool down the rooms at night to avoid an invasion of insects. I believe during cold weather, this location would be fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllisches Landhaus für Familien
Es ist ein tolles, sehr großes Landhaus in einem netten Dorf mit gepflegtem Garten, das auch bestens für Ausflüge nach Canterbury, Dover, Margate und auch London (wir sind von Canterbury aus für einen Tag mit dem Zug reingefahren) eignet. James ist ein sehr angenehmer Vermieter, der daneben wohnt, immer ansprechbar ist, sich aber niemals aufdrängt.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg K., Livingston, Tx & Tucson Az USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate and well situated
My wife and I plus our two pups stayed for a week while visiting the local area. We travel extensively and this was perhaps our 40th rental house that we stayed in over the pas 4 years. I have to say that it was in the top 3 as far as cleanliness! The place was spotless. Not even any dust on top of the door frames. (no I dont normally check for that but this place was so clean I went looking for some dust) A Great location with off street parking. Quiet and close to both the Chunnel (I went to Calais one day) as well as Canterbury and other sites further afield. A bonus each night was the large Pheasant that came each day right around dusk and strutted his stuff around the yard for a while. We loved our stay and was sorry to leave. It felt like home. When we are back in the area, we would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything went wonderful in a sweet little village. The cottage was wonderful and well appointed, we would stay again. Our only suggestion is that the main couch and matching chair are a little tired.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter und. Bettina O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bridge Walnut Grove Cottage
Ein wunderschönes Häuschen in einer sehr ruhigen Gegend. Super Sauberkeit und Ausstattung. Vermieter sehr freundlich. Wir kommen auf alle Fälle wieder 😍
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cerrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place.
We had a fantastic stay, the house and grounds were beautiful, clean and tidy. The house has everything you need, from games, information on walks, to kitchen gadgets. We were very impressed and would definitely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

AMY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
Perfect property, the team absolutely loved their stay here even if they were working
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe Fleur F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Wonderful stay. Thank you James. We had such a good time in the cottage. Thank you for the advice and guidance. Fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Bedford

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding Cottage Highly Recommended
The cottage was beautifully decorated, with a superbly spacious kitchen, high quality bedding and an exceptionally high level of cleanliness. We stayed here to celebrate our friends 40th wedding anniversary. (2 couples in the accommodation and one couple in a near by campsite in their camper van). The spacious and very well equipped kitchen had exactly what we needed to cater for the six of us. James was helpful and approachable. I would highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire G., Boston MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Find
This was a lovely property. Loved the big communal space to hang out with friends and family. Great location to visit the local sites and a nice pub down the road. Would love to come back and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trudi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spacious property in great location
This house was a real find. Great location for exploring Kent, coast and countryside. Parking outside, great pubs and restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by James Logan

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Hi, I'm James and this is my wife Ayako. We have two kids aged 12 and 14. I was born in Kent, grew up in London, worked in Japan for over 20 years and moved back to the UK in 2012. I've sailed a lot over the years but recently do mostly long walks around the UK and around Bridge. We enjoy camping and staying in other people's holiday lets in the UK and France. I used to spend 14 hours a day in a suit but now I'm either digging, planting or painting a wall !

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English, Japanese

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