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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
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Canterbury, ENG
  • Howletts Wild Animal Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • University of Kent
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • London (SEN-Southend)

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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 horse riding, hiking/biking trails and cycling 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 - 3.3 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • University of Kent - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mobile Fish And Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bridge Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lime Tree Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Sawyers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mama Feelgoods - ‬2 min drive

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). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage, perfect to discover Canterbury, the White Cliffs of Dover and London!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley N.

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

Great stay

Met host on arrival ,very welcoming , very clean house with everything you need , fabulous garden for children , enjoyed our stay , host was there for feed back as we left
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franziska K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very comfortable, the check in and out without any complications. I can recommend this house warmly. The only thing it smells a little like dog guess there are often dogs in the main room and there is a big road nearby that you hear in the night. We loved the place outside we're you can sit. The kitchen isvwell equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

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

a very enjoyable break

Excellent spacious property, nicely situated within easy walk to pub and village shop. It is a great base for visits to the many nearby coastal resorts .If ,like us, you fancy tapas go to El SOL in beautiful Canterbury. Recommend a cross country walk to the Tadpole Cafe. Like to mention that cottage host James came across as a really nice fella.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

A lovely property and good value

Our booking was short notice and not for a holiday or break but for family reasons. A lovely place, fantastic value and a great host, it made a difficult stay easier for us. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

Berto B.

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

excellent cottage

very nice,
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicola b.

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

Lovely as always

Love this property, thanks for another great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

Brilliant place, great host!!

Lovely property, host james made us very welcome, ideal for Canterbury, the village Bridge just great , would definitely come again in the future 👍👍👍
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Second stay just as lovely as the first!

The Walnut Tree Cottage is exactly how it's described in the details, as are the surroundings. It's comfy with lots of space, is well equiped and the garden is spacious, secluded and the fence is a plus for dog owners. We were so happy that our two Ridgeback boys weren't only tolerated but welcomed! Another big plus for dog owners is the lovely countryside with lots of options for hikes. James is a lovely guy and was always there when we had a question or asked a favor but other than that he aimed to let his guests have a quiet and unbothered stay. Seriously great host! Dear James, just like the first stay we felt so welcome. Thank you so much for another wonderful stay at your Walmut Tree Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sally A., Newport

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

Perfect

Beautiful cottage and lovely grounds. Kids loved the swing! Spotless and very comfortable. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

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

Lovely cottage in Bridge

We had a fantastic stay, the property was clean and well equipped. There's a lovely pub at the end of the road. The beds were comfy and we all slept well. Our dog had the best time running around the big garden. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

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

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

Catherine S.

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

clean and spacious property in village

We were 5 ladies away for the weekend, the property was very clean and the bedding 5*. the village has a small shop you can walk to and several pubs. We had everything we needed. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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

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

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

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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