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Sycamores, Staple, Kent

Holiday home in Canterbury with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Staple, Kent
  • Place, Wingham Wildlife Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Mary the Blessed Virgin Church
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Howletts Wild Animal Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Cloakroom

Toilet

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Sycamores, Staple, Kent

Sycamores is a fabulous family holiday home that has everything you could possibly ask for of a holiday home. The large open plan sitting room has a football table and bar area; the large kitchen has an island unit with bar stools and even a sofa and wood burner; the conservatory looks out over the delightful garden and has a dining table as well as sofas and a TV; there is an amazing playroom with toys; the cosy snug has a sofa and TV, great for some quiet time or to entertain the kids; and for guests who want to combine their holiday with work, there is even an office with desk and printer. Outside, the large 100m garden is beautifully maintained and has several areas to sit and relax. There is a patio for dining, sun loungers, a swing seat, even hammocks to while away the summer afternoons reading your favourite book. And the children can happily play on the swings and in the playhouse. There are even bicycles and toys in the shed. Your four-legged friend is also welcome to join you and will love exploring the large garden. Upstairs there are five bedrooms, two with ensuite bathrooms and a further large luxurious family bathroom. If you can drag yourself away from this gorgeous property, you will discover a wealth of things to do. Ideally located in a pretty English village, the house is surrounded by country walks and cycle routes, and is a short 15 minutes’ drive to the historic Cinque Ports town of Sandwich, 20 minutes’ drive to the coast at Deal and 20 minutes’ drive to the medieval City of Canterbury. Two great family days out are the Wingham Wildlife Park and Howlett's Zoo 10 to 15 minutes drive away.

Property Description
Ground floor

Front door leads into large hallway

Sitting / dining room

Sitting room with sofas, Smart TV

Dining room with table and chairs, and a football table with a bar area

Conservatory

Conservatory with dining tables and chairs, sofa and armchairs and Smart TV

Snug

Snug with sofa and Smart TV

Playroom

Playroom with lots of children's toys

Office

Office with desk and chair and printer

Kitchen

Kitchen with island unit and bar stools, hob and double electric oven/grill, large fridge, large freezer, wine fridge, larder cupboards, microwave, dishwasher, plus a separate area with sofa and wood burner

Utility room

Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer

Cloakroom – with wc and basin

First floor

Large landing with chairs and side table

Bedroom - sleeps 2, with Kingsize bed, bedside tables and lamps, Juliet balcony overlooking garden and countryside beyond, wardrobe, chest of drawers, armchairs, ensuite bathroom with jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower, basin and wc

Bedroom - sleeps 2, with Double bed, bedside tables and lamps, built in wardrobe, ensuite shower room with shower cubicle, basin and wc

Bedroom – sleeps 2, with Kingsize bed, beside tables and lamps, wardrobe, dressing table and stool

Bedroom – sleeps 2, with Twin beds, beside table and lamp, wardrobe, chest of drawers

Bedroom – sleeps 1, with Single bed, beside table and lamp, chest of drawers

Bathroom – jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower, double basins, wc and bidet

Garden

Large garden with patio and garden furniture, swing seat, children’s play equipment, hammocks, fire pit and gas BBQ. A shed with bicycles and children's toys.

Parking

Driveway with parking for four cars

Pet friendly

Things You Need to Know

Towels and linen are provided
There is a garden to the rear
Wi-Fi access
Central heating throughout
Two cots and two high chairs available
Pet friendly – there is a £25 charge per pet per stay
Please note: children should not enter the shed unaccompanied

House Rules

We would respectfully ask that the following house rules are adhered to, to avoid any damages. Should any damages arise please note charges may be taken from your security deposit.
Please note check out is 10am. Please ensure you vacate on time to allow our housekeepers to enter the property and prepare it for the next guests.
Smoking is not permitted in the property at any time.
Please note for insurance purposes the number of guests must not exceed the total occupancy of the house.
For fire safety reasons please do not use any candles in the property.
Please be respectful to neighbours. Quiet hours are between 11pm and 9am.
Parties and loud music are not permitted.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 21
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Canterbury

Located in Canterbury, this holiday home is in a rural area. Canterbury Cathedral and Dover Castle are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. Wingham Wildlife Park and Howletts Wild Animal Park are also worth visiting.
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Staple, Kent

What's nearby

  • Wingham Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • St. Mary the Blessed Virgin Church - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Barnsole Vineyard - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • White Mill Rural Heritage Centre - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Howletts Wild Animal Park - 8 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury Adisham Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rose Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mobile Fish And Chips - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Chequer Inn - Ash - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whitemills Wake & Aqua - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Juliet's Farm Shop And Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sycamores, Staple, Kent pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sycamores, Staple, Kent?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Sycamores, Staple, Kent located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Wingham Wildlife Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Howletts Wild Animal Park and Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve. Richborough Roman Fort and Betteshanger Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

Great stay

Lovely house with all mod cons and more. Amazing garden, everyone loved it and it was great for relaxing and team games. All round great stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

Wonderfully comfortable and spacious home for family gatherings

We so enjoyed staying in this spacious, stylish and comfortable family orientated house. Our 2yr old grandson was delighted and entertained by the array of toys , play areas and garden The adults also loved the choice of places to sit, eat, chat and just be together. The beds are super comfortable and having all the bathrooms were a bonus.
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10/10 Excellent

Sycamores

A beautiful house and garden with everything we could have possibly needed during our stay. Many thanks!
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10/10 Excellent

The Millers 60th family celebration

What a weekend we all had celebrating a 60th birthday with friends and family. We stayed at the Sycamores house in Staple, Canterbury . A beautiful 5 bedroom house that sleeps 9 with a garden the size of a small park. We was lucky to have some dry weather for the children to play out in the playhouse, slide and swings. The children enjoyed the playroom , bikes and games in the shed. The kitchen and conservatory was the main vocal point for everyone to catch up with lots of eating and drinking as it was so spacious amd plenty of areas for people to sit down and rest there feet The design of the house was perfect with a large living room dinning area and many more areas to explore.. The children loved their bedroom with interactive changing lights in the ceiling making it look like stars in the sky. With two ensuites and a very large family bathroom an a toliet down stairs no problem with everyone getting ready for the party. Plenty of room on the drive for 4 cars with a secure gate to stop the dog getting out. Plenty of amenities in the kitchen and room to put all your shopping. A couple of small things to address some Oven gloves and a couple more baking trays. The play room needs a good clear out due to many games and toys broken and missing parts . The only thing missing I would say is a hot tub. We would love to come again maybe when the weather is warmer to enjoy that beautiful garden. From the Millers

10/10 Excellent

Stijn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastisch huis met een enorme tuin!Voorzien van alle gemakken waardoor er met twee gezinnen prima geslapen kon worden en er niks ontbrak voor de kinderen!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Family Gathering

This house has a WOW factor, not just for adults but also the children. The house is well equipped and modern throughout, with plenty of room for everyone to have space but yet be together. It was perfect for our stay.The grandchildren loved the playroom and the garden seemed to go on forever, it was safe and this allowed the young children to have the freedom to explore and enjoy themselves without constant supervision.They did not want to leave and neither did the adults. The location was in a quiet area but you do need a car if you want to visit the area. Staple Village Fayre was on the weekend of our stay and we had a great day. We visited many local attractions but if visting Sandwich, the White Mill Rural Heritage Centre is a fascinating place to visit. Lovely family memories have been made at Sycamores.
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10/10 Excellent

Hubertus R.

A wunderful place for a family reunion

We all liked the house and had a wunderful stay. The children loved playroom and the garden. The location ist well located. In a quiet area but not dar away from Canterbury and the Coast.
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10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

A lovely family house

Our three generational family had a wonderful week in this spacious house. The fixtures and fittings were exceptional and very high spec. The children enjoyed the playroom and had great fun in the huge garden. It was a good base to explore the north, south and east coast. Wingham wildlife park and the Romney Hythe Dymchurch Railway were great favourites, as was fish and chips on the seafront in Deal.
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty L.

A wonderful stay

My party of 6 literally had the best stay. There was the perfect amount of space so that we could all have our own space as well at times, but enjoy time in the lounge too. We brought one of the sofas from another space and placed in front of the window, just so that we could all spread out a bit more, which worked well for us. The cleanliness of the house as good and had everything included that we wanted in the property. It was a lovely touch having the bar there and the sparkling in the wine fridge, although we had brought our own so didn’t use. I hope this is something that would continue to be at the house but not taken advantage of by people renting it out. We were left a lovely card, chocolates and bottle of white wine which was really thoughtful too. We have had that in other houses and just makes you feel welcome from the get go. Wifi was good as we managed to say Happy Christmas to our friend in Australia and was probably the best place we have rented out over the Christmas period by far. We went on local walks (please bring walking boots or wellies) to enjoy the countryside and got chatting to some locals. Beautiful walk around the garden and can imagine how much fun this could be in the summer. We really have had a fantastic Christmas staying here and thank the team for looking after us.

About the host

Hosted by Camilla at Keepers Cottages

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