NEW! Peaceful country retreat close to Canterbury

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Bridge, England

Howletts Zoo11 min walk
Howletts Wild Animal Park3 min drive
Canterbury Cathedral14 min drive
London (LGW-Gatwick)83 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Welcome to Watling House!

Watling House is a 19th century period property designed for modern family living. We are located in the quiet village of Bridge around 3 miles from the historic city of Canterbury. Our village is a great base for country walks in the Kent Downs with plenty of local amenities (and pubs!) or for a visit into Canterbury for it's history and vibrant nightlife.

Watling House is perfect for families or groups of friends with free parking at the property.

Watling House sits over three floors and is perfect for a relaxing trip to the countryside. Whether you are entertaining in the open living / dining areas or relaxing by the fire, you will have everything you need for a great stay!

The property benefits from modern amenities such as:

- Wine Fridge
- Nespresso Machine
- Instant Boiling Water Tap
- Bluetooth Speaker
- Sky Q (plus sport & movies) in kitchen, lounge and master bedroom.
- Cole & Lewis London toiletries
- Dishwasher
- Outdoor dining
- Luxury stone bath
- Woodburning Fire
- BBQ

We have four cosy double bedrooms - two with king size beds. You can choose from two large living spaces or the separate dining room. Enjoy the garden and patio area from the kitchen / living area, opening the large doors to let the outside in!

Why visit Watling House...

- Fantastic walks in an area of outstanding natural beauty
- Lots of local amenities on your doorstep - three village pubs, local shop, butchers and a frequent bus service into Canterbury (approx 10 mins).
- Close to the historic cathedral city of Canterbury. Visit the Cathedral, Canterbury Tales and the historic city walls.
- You can nip up to London on the UK's first highspeed service from Canterbury West (approx 55 mins) or a day trip to France (approx 20 mins from the Port of Dover and the Channel Crossing).

We haven't been able to list all of the great things to do in the area but can always tell you more... we would recommend a trip to one of the local Kentish vineyards for some famous English Fizz!

Property manager

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Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Travel cot , high chair, baby bath supplied

Events

No events allowed

No outside noise after 10.30pm

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside only . No smoking in the property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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: No outside noise after 10.30pm

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Canterbury

This holiday home is located in Canterbury. 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. Howletts Wild Animal Park and Dane John Gardens are also worth visiting.

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What's nearby

Howletts Zoo - 11 min walk
Howletts Wild Animal Park - 3 min drive
University of Kent - 9 min drive
Canterbury Cathedral - 14 min drive
Marlowe Theatre - 15 min drive

Getting around

Canterbury Bekesbourne Station - 3 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

Old City Bar - 4 min drive
Azouma - 5 min drive
The Phoenix - 4 min drive
The Granville - 4 min drive
The Corner House Canterbury - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW! Peaceful country retreat close to Canterbury pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW! Peaceful country retreat close to Canterbury?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW! Peaceful country retreat close to Canterbury?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW! Peaceful country retreat close to Canterbury located?

Situated in Canterbury, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Howletts Zoo and Kent Downs. Howletts Wild Animal Park and St. Lawrence Ground are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

jill f.

5 Aug 2022

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

short stay

A deceptively large and beautifully presented house in a perfect location.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Imogen O.

22 Nov 2021

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

A wonderful stay in Bridge

Abi was very helpful and communicative in the run up to our stay. The house was welcoming and clean - the perfect countryside stay with friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Reena P.

14 Jun 2021

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

Amazing stay

We were a group of friends that spent the weekend together. The property had everything we could possibly want and we felt like we were in a hotel with the amazing toiletries and dressing gowns and slippers. The kitchen had absolutely everything we needed and the whole place was just so beautiful. We loved the zen corner in the garden. It was just perfect. The host was amazing and so helpful with everything. Thank you so much. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dione H.

14 Sept 2020

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

Great house, lovely garden, it has everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Great

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin K.

13 Aug 2020

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

Long relaxing weekend not far from London

We booked this property not actually knowing we'd be able to actually use it, as the rules around lockdown hadn't yet lifted. Abi was super flexible on this in the event that we weren't able to travel. This is a lovely modern property, beautifully decorated and very comfortable, in the quaint little village of Bridge just off the A2, easily accessible from London. We were two families with 3 kids between us. Ample space for the kids and adults to spread out. If we weren't out exploring the local area, we were in the garden in the sunshine. Abi permitted us to bring our paddling pool, good thing as well, we were blessed with glorious sunshine and heat for the 4 days we were there. We ate outside every evening but enjoyed cooking in the kitchen which by the way has everything you could possibly need. We also bbq'd a couple of times. The bedrooms and beds were super comfy, and Abi provided extra fans due to the excessive heat. Abi was available for all my questions leading up to our stay, Abi even left lollies in the freezer for the kids and a bottle of wine and biscuits for the adults which we thought was a lovely and thoughtful gesture for our stay. We would recommend Watling House for a family stay or even just with friends. With 4 decent sized bedrooms, two bathrooms, two lounge areas both with TV's, big kitchen and outdoor space, this carefully restored property is a must is any season.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020