Charming 2 bed cottage in the heart of Canterbury with parking nearby

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Canterbury, England

Canterbury Cathedral
‪8 min walk‬
Marlowe Theatre
‪10 min walk‬
University of Kent
‪5 min drive‬
Manston (MSE-Kent Intl.)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master bedroom

1 Double Bed

Second bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

First floor on suite bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

An idyllic and quintessential English cottage set in a quiet cul-de-sac of just 10 cottages less than 5 minutes' walk from Canterbury's historic and vibrant city centre. The property which boasts both front and back gardens, Canterbury Cathedral views, 2 bedrooms, traditional decor and all mod cons sleeps up to 4 adults (+Z bed) is one of the very few cottages in the middle of Canterbury which is also pet friendly. Please note that, as is typical in cottages of this type, the stairs are quite steep to the bedrooms though we do have handrails. A free parking permit is available for your stay on request at nearby Longport car park.

Property manager

Neil Bennett

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Sorry our cottage is not big enough for parties

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Please keep pets downstairs.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We have 2 gardens with smoking facilities

Due to COVID, we are allowing extra time for cleaning and airing, hence our check-in and check -out times have been temporarily modified.

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: Sorry our cottage is not big enough for parties

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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Canterbury

Located in Canterbury, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitstable Beach and Hambrook Marshes, while Canterbury Roman Museum and Royal Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Lady Wootton's Green and Dane John Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Canterbury, England

What's nearby

Canterbury Christ Church University - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Canterbury Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Marlowe Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Westgate Gardens and Towers - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
University of Kent - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

Canterbury East Station - 11 min walk
London (SEN-Southend) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
‪The Thomas Ingoldsby - ‬4 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
‪Old City Bar - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 2 bed cottage in the heart of Canterbury with parking nearby pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charming 2 bed cottage in the heart of Canterbury with parking nearby?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 2 bed cottage in the heart of Canterbury with parking nearby?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 2 bed cottage in the heart of Canterbury with parking nearby located?

Located in the centre of Canterbury, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St. Augustine's Abbey and Canterbury Cathedral. Lady Wootton's Green and St. Thomas' Catholic Church are just steps away. Canterbury East Station is 11 minutes by foot and Canterbury West Station is 16 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carol

10 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Lovely property, located very close to all historical attractions, restaurants and shopping.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

5 Mar 2025

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

Adorable cottage in excellent location

This cottage is perfect for a visit to Canterbury and the surrounding areas. The hosts are very thoughtful and responsive. The cottage has everything you need for a delightful stay. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony B.

22 Dec 2024

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

Enjoyable

Very enjoyable especially at this festive time of the year. The property is just so convenient for the city centre.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

AIison V.

28 Dec 2024

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

Perfect !

A revisit to this beautiful cottage in the heart of Canterbury The host, Neil, is always very friendly and keeps in touch prior to our stay We had a lovely Christmas there and plan to go again !

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter R., Leicester

21 Aug 2023

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

Family get together

Great location, cosy for family (great weather helped!)

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sally h.

24 Nov 2024

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

Canterbury graduation

Excellent accommodation. Ample room for family of five and its pet friendly. Nice little garden at back. Neil arranged parking at nearby car park. Close to town centre everything within walking distance

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clemens P.

20 Aug 2024

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

Holiday in Canterbury

An absolute recommendation! Nice little apartment near the city centre. Well equipped and wonderfully decorated.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie I.

25 July 2024

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

Canterbury 2024

We had a lovely 5 days driving around and having a cozy home base.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne C.

13 June 2024

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

Wonderful

The cottage was lovely. The hosts thought of every detail. They were extremely communicative. We had a lovely stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

6 Dec 2016

Perfect rental. Charming with everything we needed to make a very pleasant 5 night stay.

Great location, comfortable flat. Chris and Debra went out of their way to make it very comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

martin

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Parking is off site but close by. Parking permit was organised by the owner. Grocery shopping walkable nearby. Very central for Canterbury town Center.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

6 Jan 2024

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

Comfortable and convenient

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was warm, comfortable, and convenient to downtown Canterbury.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

roberto p.

30 June 2024

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

Excellent experience

Nice and fuctional

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 June 2024

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

Perfect English stay

Loved the place. Loved the location. Loved the Host. Great location to go in and out of London by train for day trips yet enjoy the culture of a small city rich w history. Fabulous! TY Neil. We love The Augustine House!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele b.

22 Aug 2023

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

Lovely little Gem . In the heart of the city but so quite.

Had a fab time. The property was perfect for us. Beds amazingly comfortable. Fab location central to everything but nicely tucked away. Would certainly use again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

5 May 2021

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

Lovely spot

Such a nice place to stay located in the middle of town. Very clean and the hosts were extremely responsive and flexible. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

23 June 2021

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

A very pleasant house in a central location.

The house entirely met our needs for our short stay in Canterbury. Neil was efficient and generous as a host.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 June 2024

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

Great cottage centrally located in Canterbury

We had a great time at Augustine's Cottage. The location is excellent, 5-10 minutes' walk from downtown and the cathedral, and even closer to Augustine's Abbey. The long walk along the river has some beautiful parks and then open countryside and is a nice break from the crowds on the high street. The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable. We enjoyed lunches in the back yard with sandwiches from nearby Phoebe's. Definitely a place to return to.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

AIison V.

31 Dec 2023

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

Perfect !

A return visit to this lovely cottage in the heart of Canterbury ! Neil was very helpful and left us a wonderful welcome pack

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

7 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Its overall charm, location and excellent facilities. Steep stairs to upper floor and bath/shower arrangements in en-suite not ideal for elderly visitors.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

23 May 2024

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

Canterbury Idyll

Wonderful experience apart from two items that might have been helpful to know in advance: parking at a distance due to challenges accessing the property by road; the precipitous stair case which would be a significant challenge to anyone with even slight mobility challenges. However property wonderful; hosts very attentive.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vicki J., Phoenix, AZ and Coeur d Alene, Idaho

4 Nov 2017

Life at the Augustines was wonderful and truly loved the welcome basket.

It was such a pleasure renting St Augustines Cottage.Everything worked perfectly and the owners we a delight to work with. 'The beds were soooo comphy, and we cold walk everywhere. Great eateries on every corner, and fabulous friendly for asking directions for cafes of a food store. vicki jones, USA

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

John G.

26 Dec 2023

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

Charming and spacious cottage in great location

Well-stocked, great location (you can see Canterbury Cathedral spires from the front garden), charming decor and spacious floor plan easily sleeps four or five. My kids loved the extras (X-box with plenty of offline games), and my wife and I enjoyed watching some DVD’s from the owner’s collection, including the Spielberg classic ET, on the widescreen TV in the parlor. Warm gas fireplace in parlor and instructions on how to use. Much better option than any local hotel!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

15 May 2024

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

Enjoyed our stay at Augustine Cottage.

Perfect location to main street (mall) of Canterbury only being maybe 10 minute or less walk. Well stocked to cater for guests including books for light reading. Heating system was very effective. Garden patio with table and chairs in front and back were appreciated on the fine, sunny days. Booklet of general town information and instructions for the heating system and tv etc kept us well informed. Check in information was easy to follow. Initial communication on booking was also easy to navigate. Beds were comfortable. Two rooms and two bathrooms. We enjoyed our stay and recommend this cottage.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

thierry d.

4 May 2025

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

A very good stay

This house is very well located, very pleasant,

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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Hosted by Neil Bennett

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master bedroom

Second bedroom

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

First floor on suite bathroom

Spaces

About this property