NEW! Peaceful country retreat close to Canterbury

9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Dryer

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

Tricia coker

Languages

English

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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.

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: 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 Whitstable Harbour and Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal. Howletts Wild Animal Park and Dane John Gardens are also worth visiting.

Bridge, England

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).

9.8

Exceptional

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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 June 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

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

24 Sept 2019

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

Wow. Excellent House and Owner

Communication with Abi was first class from when we first booked to when we left, brilliant The house is stunning, its clean, modern and everythingstate of the art and Abi left little thoughtful finishing touches that just made the stay extra special. Would recommend this house as first choice to anyone wanting to stay in the area as its close to both Canterbury and Dover

10/10 Excellent

Val C.

1 Sept 2019

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

Top Notch!

Fabulous mini break. Perfect for all our family needs. Grand kids didn’t want to leave. Lovely accommodation, everything clean and well presented. Thank you for making our stay so special

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Juli M.

7 July 2019

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

Beautiful House

Stayed for 2 nights here with family, including 20 mth old. House is gorgeous with everything you could possibly want. Lots of lovely touches and quality equipment. Garden was safe for the little one and park nearby. Only slight issue was slightly noisy on main road although back rooms were fine. Would highly recommend! Thanks Abi!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

5 July 2019

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

The best house in Bridge

We hired this house whilst we got married in the near by wedding venue the night yard. This property was truly perfect for a large group or bridesmaids whilst lovely for just me and my now wife. The property has a modern and clean feel with some superb gadgets and fittings . We can't thank you enough Abi a wonderful host and an amazing property thank you so much.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

6 May 2019

A fantastic stay

Wow a lovely home, with everything u would ever need. Lots of lovely touches and extras which make a great stay. Lovely Modern house. Great location with a few pubs in walking distance for a drink or dinner. Lovely garden for kids and two great spaces inside If u don’t all wanna chill In the same area. Thanks so much will Highly recommend and be coming back xx

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Aycan M.

24 Mar 2019

Clean, peaceful and beautifully presented

I stayed at this lovely cottage to celebrate my friends birthday. All rooms and appliances were clean and neatly prepared for us. The beds were very comfortable, and the spa robes and slippers provided were a lovely touch! There was an electric cut (we think triggered by the toaster) and Abi's dad kindly popped round very quickly to get us back online. Overall the cottage had everything you need for a comfortable stay so would recommend and hopefully come back. I've given 4* as it would be great to have a dedicated parking space for the cottage.

8/10 Good

Laura L., Concord, Massachusetts

27 Aug 2018

Bridge nicer than I thought it would be!!!

This place is extremely convenient to travel to Canterbury. The garden is lovely and the beds are comfortable. The home was decorated in a very nice manner. If you are not use to traffic the road is a little loud!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary O.

23 Aug 2018

Beautiful House...

Fantastic property with all mod cons,extremely clean and everything needed was available......needed a property near to my Daughters wedding venue and this was ideal.....situated in a great little village of Bridge .....welcome scones,butter,milk etc was a particularly nice touch.....in summing up we would love to come back and stay again it's perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018