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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Canterbury
  • Marlowe Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • University of Kent
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Manston (MSE-Kent Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Arthouse@The Old Fire Station

Arthouse is a Grade II listed former Victorian Fire Station located in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Canterbury. The property comprises of 2 King size Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Large Living Room with double sofa bed, Dining Room, Kitchen and secure parking for one car. Canterbury City centre is only 5 minutes walk away.

As well as the historic attractions of Canterbury, there are plenty of things to do in the surrounding area. The trendy fishing village of Whitstable is only 10 min drive away, famed for its oysters and sea food or the beautiful Victorian seaside town of Broadstairs and stunning Botany Bay beach(England's best kept secret) only 20 min drive. Closer to Canterbury are ancient woodlands, 2 fantastic wildlife parks and plenty of idyllic country villages and pubs serving local Fayre. Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustines Abbey are both UNESCO world heritage sites along with the Westgate Towers, the medieval entrance to the city which is over six centuries old

The trendy fishing village of Whitstable is only 15 minutes drive away, famed for its oysters and sea food or the beautiful Victorian seaside town of Broadstairs and stunning Botany Bay (England's best kept secret) only 30 minutes drive. Closer to Canterbury are ancient woodlands, 2 fantastic wildlife parks and plenty of idyllic country villages and pubs serving local fayre. Further afield, the medieval hilltop village of Rye, Camber sands and Dover castle and rail links to London.

Property manager

sebastian stephens

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Canterbury

Located in Canterbury, this holiday home is in the city centre. Canterbury Cathedral and Westgate Gardens and Towers are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitstable Beach and Hambrook Marshes. Travelling with kids? Consider Dane John Gardens, or check out an event or a game at St. Lawrence Ground.
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Canterbury

What's nearby

  • Westgate Gardens and Towers - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Westgate Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Kent - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 8 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marino's Fish Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪West Gate Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Monument - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Black Griffin - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Unicorn Inn - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Arthouse@The Old Fire Station pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Arthouse@The Old Fire Station?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arthouse@The Old Fire Station?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Arthouse@The Old Fire Station located?

Located in the centre of Canterbury, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St. Dunstan's Church and Canterbury Cathedral. Westgate Gardens and Sidney Cooper Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Canterbury West Station is 8 minutes by foot and Canterbury East Station is 17 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joshua s., Jacksonville, FL.

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

Lots of steps

Property was great. We were not expecting that we had three levels. Bathroom is on first level. Living area and kitchen on second level and bathroom and two bedrooms on third level. Owner was quick to respond and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd Z., Midwest

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

Perfect stay in Canterbury

We had a great stay at the Firehouse. The property was outside of the busy-ness of the tourist center, but close enough for an easy walk. The hosts were extremely helpful with their communication, and generous enough to let us drop off our luggage before our official check-in time so that we could start our tour of the area. The property was clean and a great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David H.

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

Enjoyable stay in a great city

Really good comfortable property and only 5 minute walk from the centre of Canterbury and 20 mins from the excellent Whitstable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Zoe J.

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

Lovely space, comfy beds, good location

Beautiful building with lovely personal touches. Comfy beds and spacious rooms. Sadly limited cleaning resources (no jay cloths, anti-bac spray, surface cleaner etc) which seems important right now - but maybe we should have thought more about bringing our own!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Charlotte R., Fountain Hills, AZ

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

Private Home in Canterbury

The listing is accurate. The second bedroom's bath is located two floors below the bedroom, but the first bedroom is an en suite. There is a short walk to downtown, but that does mean the property is in a quiet location. We did have some issues connecting to Wifi, but the host was quick to respond and fixed all issues. Overall, a good place to stay for a visit to Canterbury if you're looking for multiple bed/baths.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Andrew B., Killearn

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

Quirky house in great location.

Great location - a short walk to the historic centre of Canterbury with off street parking for 1 family car. Website states three bedrooms, but is actually two bedrooms plus a lounge with (double) sofabed. (See pictures). Nice touch for complementary tea/coffee and milk. Good communication with owners. Enjoyable stay - would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Zita S.

Perfect stay in Canterbury

We spent a week in the Old Fire Station in Canterbury and really enjoyed it. It is probably the best equiped holiday home we experienced with many small details (books, games, different cereals, tea sortiment etc.) making our stay very pleasent. It is clean and furnished tastefully. We would love to come back again. Many thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Timandra N.

Great location close to Canterbury centre

The property suited us just fine - it was comfortable and well equipped and everything clean. A short walk into Canterbury which was ideal. Sebastian and Adelle were very helpful and communicated well. It was good to have some basic ingredients, selections of tea, coffee etc left for us as well as a welcome pack.This image is not of the Arthouse but of the house adjoining which is misleading. The Arthouse has a large number of stairs which should be pointed out - it is a tall thin building. We had 2 cars which was a challenge as there was only room for parking one car and not much room on the street parking. Also it was better to reverse into the passageway on arrival as reversing out of it onto a very busy road is difficult.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rafael P.

Muy bien, muy cuidado y muy agradables. Casa perfectamente equipada y un lujo tener parking

Muy bien en todos los aspectos
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sheila B.

Love Canterbury! Great Location.....but lots of steps

We loved the city and the location of the ArtHouse is excellent. But we are old and were unprepared for all the steps especially from the bedroom (number two) to the bath (two big! flights)...... We thought the listing was deceptive and we thought we were going to be in the more modern accommodations with fewer steps. We thought the house was clean and very neat, a few clothes hooks and towel racks in the bathrooms would help a lot. All in all, we loved it and would recommend if you pay attention to the steps and know what you are getting into. Owner is very responsive to concerns!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G., Christchurch

Magnificent character home

Loved our 3 nights here. Super clean and spacious. Lots of nice touches like the Xmas tree and welcome pack of chocolates and beer. Short stroll to the town and cathedral. would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katy B.

Great apartment, great location

We really enjoy our stay at the Old firestation, great location and everything you could need for a stay. It was really comfy and warm. Adelle and Sebastian were easy to contact, helpful and very welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pawel m.

Outstanding - tasteful accommodation, ideal location and fantastic hosts

We rented the Arthouse for our extended family visiting for our wedding. They were coming for the whole week and as a large group it had been tricky to find suitable accommodation in a central location for a reasonable price. From the beginning of our contact with the Sebastian and Adelle we were very impressed. They were approachable, friendly and accommodating. The property itself is very bright, airy and surprisingly quiet even though it's located on a busy road. Our family found it very comfortable and spacious and given they were unfamiliar with Canterbury the location was absolutely perfect! We also live just around the corner so that was a great added bonus for us. We would highly recommend the Arthouse to anyone visiting Canterbury, whether you're a group of friends or a family. Many thanks Sebastian and Adelle for your hospitality!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

anne h.

Quirky, clean and spotless

Perfect location in Canterbury, 10-15 minute walk into town, easy access for train/bus. Property was great, quirky loved the mix of old and new, lovely touch of providing tea/ coffee and ofcourse the love heart sweeties. Met with Adelle, she was lovely, spoke with Sebastian over the phone he too was a nice guy. In Canterbury a gentle punt along the river stour is a must, as is a visit to the catherdal. Nearby, Whitsable for the oyster festival is well worth a visit, we had fun crab fishing at the harbour, St Margarets Bay near Dover and a walk along the famous white cliffs of Dover. Take a fast train into London, it only takes 50 minutes into the heart of London. There are some fantastic places to eat - Ancient Raj (indian), the dolphin and the cherry tree(pub grub) and cafe boho and the best place for a pimms was the bishops finger....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M., Milton, MA

This was a great apartment and fit our needs perfectly!

We were met by Adele as we arrived and she took us through the apartment and answered all questions. She was most helpful. The apartment was bright, clean and roomy. It was just what we were looking for to use as a good base for our day trips throughout Kent. We'd be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent base to explore Canterbury

This is a spacious well-equipped house which is a short walk to the many delights of Canterbury, with its wide range of pubs and restaurants. Having its own parking space on the property meant we could happily forget about the car during our stay. The owners had thoughtfully provided some essential provisions, greeted us on arrival and waved us goodbye. I would recommend this property and would expect to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christie E.

Great location -lovely house

Everything about the house was great - well equipped, clean and comfortable. It was perfect for a family of five. The proximity to the city centre is fab too, easily walkable, even with small children.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

The Art House - a good place to stay

Enjoyed a weeks stay in Canterbury at the Art House. The property is well situated being close to the centre of the city and enjoys secure car parking which was essential for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Milja P.

Great place to stay

We really liked the property. Although we did not notice during booking that the property was not on ground floor, which was inconvient for my parents, the house itself had everything we needed. Very clean, everything as described, good service and wam welcome from the owner. We were very happy to have our car parked behind the gates. The 5 minute walk into town was a pleasantone and bus stops are just a footstep away. Great place to stay and explore Kent, London and Canterbury itself.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jens P.

Great place for a short break in Canterbury

Great place for a short break in Canterbury. The property was clean and as described on the homepage. More then enough space for a family of 4-5 people. It is just a few minutes walk to the town centre and the contact to the owner was also great.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Juan de Dios T.

Great place to stay with your family

It is a lovely place. The rooms are big and clean and there is a tv set in each of the rooms. The house is also close to the most interesting areas in Canterbury.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

peter g.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay

The property is very centrally located just a few minutes walk from the center of town. Everything we needed was there, clean and ready on arrival. Sebastian was helpful and responsive to our questions (and we had a few since we are relocating to the area). We'd recommend this property unreservedly.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great Location

Nice property with great location for exploring Canterbury. Well equipped for self-catering, nice furnishings, well maintained. Lots of stairs--the entry is into an unheated hallway, all the living space is one and two levels up. Our only complaints were a couple of ill-fitted windows that rattled with strong wind and allowed a cold draft to enter.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James S.

An excellent visit

We were a party of 4 adults and we all really enjoyed our stay. The property is in a great location, just a few minutes walk to the town centre. Our apartment was full of character with very good facilities. This is lots to do in and around Canterbury and with buses and two train stations close by you could certainly get by without a car. Friendly owners, a good choice of Pubs and Restaurants close by and interesting accommodation - what's not to like?
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

janet k.

amazing stay

Had an amazing weeks stay at this property with my extended family. We rented both the houses within this complex, cedar house and the arthouse. Both properties are unique in their own way, one super modern and the other an old victorian fire station. Both houses were spacious, well maintained and comfortable. All canterbury had to offer were close at hand and i couldnt recommend a better place to stay

About the host

Hosted by sebastian stephens

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We are a family run business who have been renting out holiday homes for the past 8 years in Canterbury, where we live. My wife and I have travelled all over the world and have stated in many holiday rentals, giving us a great insight into the needs of any holiday makers.We take great pride in our properties and hope that you will enjoy staying with us.

What makes this property unique

Well Located for the city centre, tucked away in a peaceful and quiet location.
Free secure parking and part of an old Victorian Fire Station. All three properties can be rented individually, as a pair or altogether as 'The Old Fire station', sleeping up to ,4,6, 10, 12 or 16 people.

Languages:

English, German, Spanish
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