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★Walnut Tree Cottage★ Huge garden+village setting+near Canterbury+dog friendly

Family-friendly holiday home in Canterbury

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In the heart of Kent's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Walnut Tree Cottage offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. With its village location, guests can stroll to the local supermarket, pharmacy and 2 good pubs. Enjoy quality time in our shared garden or relax by the fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

★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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,453 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Requests considered on a case by case basis.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Walnut Tree Cottage Huge Garden village Setting dog Friendly
Walnut Tree Cottage Huge Garden village Setting dog Friendly

About the area

Map
Canterbury, ENG

What's nearby

  • Kent Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Howletts Zoo - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • University of Kent - 9 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bridge Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Oriole cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mobile Fish And Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Granville - ‬4 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.

How much is parking at ★Walnut Tree Cottage★ Huge garden+village setting+near Canterbury+dog friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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.

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★Walnut Tree Cottage★ Huge garden+village setting+near Canterbury+dog friendly Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean holiday home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

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

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

Berto B.

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

excellent cottage

very nice,
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 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

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

Iain B., UK

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

The Bubb's

Excellent location, lovely walks all around Bridge and a super friendly atmosphere at the Red Lion Pub just a few minutes walk away from the property. The food was very good too. We can highly recommend Walnut Tree Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Geraldine K.

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

A Lovely Stay

My friends and I stayed at Walnut Tree Cottage at the end of Jan 2020. We just wanted an extra long weekend break somewhere rural. I have to say that the stay from start to send was lovely. The owner was always on hand to answer any questions I had pre and during our stay. The property was a little cold to begin with but soon warmed up. We found it as advertised, nice and clean. Great games room and garden. I would definitely recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Guy d.

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

Fabulous and stylish

This amazing "barn conversion" is not to be missed. The property is fabulous, and superbly presented. It has everything you could need, and is put together exactly how it should be. If you have a dog, or want country walks in the Garden of England, this is the place. Bridge is a fabulous little village, with amazing dining options. James is a perfect gentlemen and could not be more helpful. This place is a solid 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurent B.

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

Quite cottage close to Canterbury

Charming cottage in a quiet village close to Canterbury. You will find one bedroom downstairs with bunk beds. The kitchen/living room area is very spacious. The kitchen is very well equipped. Upstairs, you have 2 double bedrooms and the main bathroom with a large shower and a bath. The outside space is shared with the cottage next door but you have your separate patio area and the use of the annex. James the owner is a lovely person, very responsive and really helpful. It was really nice to have met him. All in all, we've had a lovely time and we will definitely come back. Thanks again James for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

A perfect little vacation :)

The Walnut Tree Cottage is cozy, clean and well appointed with a huge yard and exactly how the pictures show. James is a very nice guy and a great host! If you have any question, he'll answer ultra quickly and he has assembled a whole portfolio of information about Bridge, all great beaches and stuff. Got visit Botany Bay and Dumpton Gap (which is perfect if you have a dog). Dogs are not only tolerated but welcome, that's so wonderful! Our pup loved the yard! There's lots of footpaths around Bridge for nice hikes. We highly recommend the Red Lion Inn for a nice evening and good food. René and his Crew are lovely. Also if you like fish'n chips, check out the food truck opposite of the church on Thursday (you'll find the flyer in the portfolio James assembled :). Overall a perfect little vacation with a wonderful host. We'll come back ;) Thank you, James!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Boris N.

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

Mr

We have really enjoyed the place: nice and welcoming. Few issues with snails every evening. Upstairs very hot. Didn’t have nice sleep with heat. Couple of fans in the bedroom but didn’t help. No window screens to keep windows open to cool down the rooms at night to avoid an invasion of insects. I believe during cold weather, this location would be fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023