★Tulip Tree Cottage★ Huge Garden+village setting+near Canterbury+dog friendly

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Well lit open plan living room with cosy wood burner.

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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Canterbury, ENG

Howletts Zoo17 min walk
Howletts Wild Animal Park3 min drive
Canterbury Cathedral15 min drive
London (LGW-Gatwick)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Tulip 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. This cottage has its own secluded patio with seating and is surrounded by flowers and plants from Spring onwards - perfect for breakfast and long summer evenings. The lawn and woods is shared with the guests in the cottage next door, but there's plenty of space for everyone. 5 mins to Canterbury, 60 mins from London and 27 mins from the Eurotunnel exit. 10% discount for 7 nights+.

Property manager

James Logan

Premier Host

Languages

English, Japanese

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Requests considered on a case by case basis.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please keep pets on the ground floor. Quiet after 11pm. The garden is sometimes shared, so please keep your pets under control.

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 and a first aid kit

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 Whitstable Harbour and Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal. Travelling with kids? Consider Howletts Wild Animal Park, or check out an event or a game at St. Lawrence Ground. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling and horse riding in the area.

Canterbury, ENG

What's nearby

Howletts Zoo - 17 min walk
Howletts Wild Animal Park - 3 min drive
University of Kent - 9 min drive
Canterbury Cathedral - 15 min drive
Marlowe Theatre - 15 min drive

Getting around

Canterbury Bekesbourne Station - 2 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

‪Old City Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪The Phoenix - ‬5 min drive
‪The Granville - ‬4 min drive
‪The Corner House Canterbury - ‬5 min drive
‪The Black Robin - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ★Tulip 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 ★Tulip Tree Cottage★ Huge Garden+village setting+near Canterbury+dog friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ★Tulip 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 25 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Julie T.

24 Sept 2023

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

Well appointed place for restful holiday

Thoughtfully and user friendly prepared. Most enjoyable.

Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonie P.

23 Dec 2022

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

Christmas in a village

Wonderful, well equipped cottage in a small village with very comfortable beds and pillows. Had everything we required for a week long stay. James was on hand to answer our questions and even supplied us with our own Christmas tree. Three Michelin starred restaurant are within 5 minutes drive. A must stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

15 Oct 2019

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

Cute cottage in a great location

Tulip cottage was a lovely stay on our holiday - convenient to both Dover and Canterbury, and with a lovely village an easy walk away. The cottage was comfortable, with ample room in the kitchen and living areas. Both bedrooms were sizeable, and all had a great night’s sleep. The shared garden is a lovely bonus. We enjoyed a walk from the cottage to the next village, and would have been keen to explore more had the weather been better. James was welcoming and very helpful. We would recommend the cottage highly for a short or longer term stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Preston c.

27 June 2024

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

Super Dog friendly cottage

Great Cottage with super back garden. Very convenient for dog owners and location to Canterbury. Local shop and pubs close by serving great food. Only negative is double beds are quite small so if you are a large frame could be a tight fit.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

20 June 2024

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

Lovely spot to explore East Kent

Well equipped, great location, great garden and handy gate to field for dog walks

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 June 2024

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

Perfect spot

Tulip Tree Cottage was lovely with plenty of downstairs and outside space. Parking was fine. Everything was just so, would thoroughly recommend it

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gertjan B.

17 May 2024

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

Bridge

Super mooie locatie in klein dorp. Perfect uitgangspunt om Canterbury te bezoeken. 10 Minuten met de bus. Mooi verbouwd "oud" schoolgebouw met een prachtige tuin. In de omgeving schitterende wandelingen te maken . Zeer vriendelijke eigenaar. Al met al een aanrader om naartoe te gaan. Wij hebben genoten!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

W. S.

14 May 2024

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

A Perfect Cottage

We could not have enjoyed our stay here anymore than we did; we loved everything about Tulip Tree Cottage! We were warmly greeted and access to the property was quick and easy. The cottage has been beautifully renovated and the finish and furnishings throughout were of the highest quality. The cottage is extremely well equipped and nothing was lacking. The private patio was a delight and the very large garden and wooded area were wonderful. In the evenings we took a glass of wine to the bench under the trees and sat looking back at the cottage, listening to the song thrushes and blackbirds singing. Reading the guest book it is clear that we are not alone in loving Tulip Tree Cottage and hoping to return. I have never read a guest book so full of positive comments and happy visitors! I would like to add a more personal comment too; travelling with someone who has Alzheimer's is usually a nightmare, my husband does not cope well with new places and our visits to see family in England are usually stressful and difficult. However, the moment my husband entered Tulip Tree Cottage he was calm and at peace. There is a wonderful ambience to the cottage and its tranquillity worked wonders for us. We loved every minute and came home feeling properly rested - for the first time in 10 years. A huge and heartfelt 'thank you' to James and your lovely partner.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

26 Apr 2024

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

Tulip Cottage April 2024

Beautiful cottage with all the amenities of home. The villagers of Bridge are very friendly. Wonderful walking trails with great views. James, the owner of the property, was very responsive and made it very easy for us to feel at home.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

12 Apr 2024

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

Perfect week in South-East England

Perfect apartment with all you need! Perfect location to visit famous Leeds Castle, Dover Castle, Deal Castle, Canterbury, Whitstable and other locations! We really enjoyed the stay! Thanks to James!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jayne H.

8 Mar 2024

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

Weekend away

Restful ,very peaceful.hsd a nice stay

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

SALLY C.

17 Feb 2024

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

Amazing Stay

We moved to Bridge for 5 weeks before departing to Spain. James was a wonderful host who went over and above to help us (even printed off our travel labels when we realised there was no way for us to d so!) We have a dog who was more than comfortable and the walks around Bridge are superb, we were walking 6 miles a day and not once got bored of the walk. The people of Bridge are the nicest that we have met in a long time. The pubs in the Village are 10/10 I even used the dentist and the Beauty Salon in the village whilst staying and the service was impeccable. Short trip to Canterbury by car, if required. I cannot recommend James and his cottages enough Love, Sally, Tom & Rosa

Stayed 37 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marielle K.

6 Jan 2024

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

What a great and lovely cottage!

We had a great time in this beautifull cottage with the amazing garden. Our kids (12 and 9) and dog had the time of their lives too. They could run, play outside and create house of trees. All was available in the house. And the communication with James was just perfect. We were also very thankfull for his flexibility on our challenging circumstances. Thanks so much James!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Björn R.

3 Aug 2023

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

Schöne Ferienwohnung im historischen Ambiente

Wir hatten eine angenehme Übernachtung in der schönen und sehr sauberen Ferienwohnung von James.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee G.

24 June 2023

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

Wonderful cottage, host and village

We had such a perfect time here as we prepared for our wedding. Lovely rooms, gorgeous garden, such a helpful host and I loved the big living space. Would be excellent in summer or winter. Spotless. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W., Germany

1 June 2023

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

Perfect Stay

Perfect stay for all people who have a dog! Very friendly and mindful hosts, great garden, great walks around the village. The house was very clean. Very nice and welcoming village with great pubs and food. We can only say thank you very much to James and his lovely wife!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

15 May 2023

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

Absolutly fine

Well appointed

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra v.

13 May 2023

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

Lovely house and great garden

It was a week to remember and we went to the pub on the corner for dellicious hamburgers ;) and beer!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

5 Apr 2023

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

Exploring Canterbury

Lovely cottage in a lovely great for families

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Gary D.

18 Jan 2023

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Nice stay in Bridge

Very comfortable property in a lovely location. Comprehensive welcome back and host very welcoming.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jelle B., Assen

8 Jan 2023

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

Sfeervolle cottage op goede lokatie

De eigenaar was zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam. We hebben een heerlijke week doorgebracht in een comfortabele woning. Zeer veel mogelijkheden voor uitstapjes, op korte reisafstand.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

4 Dec 2022

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

What a hidden Gem!

We stayed at Tulip Tree Cottage for 3 days, and how lucky were we go have found this hidden gem!! Beautiful cottage very well presented, with everything you need for a stay away! James is a wonderful host, met us on arrival, after arriving 2 hours after we planned to due hold ups on the journey! He told us how everything worked and places to eat . The cottage was spotlessly clean. We loved our stay and so did our Dachshund the garden and walks near by are wonderful, and plan to return in the summer!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar S., Mülheim , NRW, Germany

25 Sept 2022

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Wunderbares Cottage in herrlicher Lage

Super nette Vermieter, tolle Ausgangslage für unendlich viele Ausflüge und eine Ausstattung die keine Wünsche offen lässt. Dazu ein parkähnlicher Garten und ein zauberhaftes kleines Dorf in unmittelbarer Umgebung. Psst! Nicht verraten

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sheraleigh T.

13 Sept 2022

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

Enjoyable stay

The property was lovely the garden was fabulous and I dog loved it’s open space and very secure ,just a few constructive criticism found the bed to small minimal space in upstairs bedroom ,insufficient mirrors or closets for clothes ,just a personal thing found the Tv a bit small , had heavy rain forecast so left early ,only due to the weather .Thank you .

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

30 June 2022

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

Charming Cottage

Quiet location with good local amenities. Easy check in process on arrival. Clean and adequately stocked with crockery, pans etc. Large well maintained garden

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by James Logan

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 !