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Historic Cottage in village very close to Canterbury

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Living area
Living area
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Historic Cottage in village very close to Canterbury

Large 2 bedroom period cottage with outside space in a vibrant village geographically very close to Canterbury also easily accessible to London and France.

Bridge village has 3 pubs and the boutique Pig Hotel has a restaurant, bar and casual dining. The Michelin Starred Bridge Arms with outdoor space and excellent bar snacks as well as exceptional menu, The Red Lion has a large garden and is child friendly. Both these pubs and the Plough and Harrow serve food and are in easy walking distance of the cottage.

There is coffee shop- Flo and Ted's within 100 metres and there are some other cafes - Tadpoles and Mama Feel Goods that can be walked to through beautiful countryside.

There is a grocery store, pharmacy, beauty salon and hairdressers in the village as well as tennis club, play park and health centre.

Canterbury is 2.5 miles away with its Historic Cathedral, Marlowe and Gulbenkian theatre, many tourist attractions, shops, restaurants and bars.

The train from Canterbury gets you into London in 57 mins, the train from Folkestone gets you to France in 30 mins. We frequently go to France for day trips.

The train from Canterbury gets you into London in 57 mins, the train from Folkestone gets you to France in 30 mins. We frequently go to France for day trips and Jon commutes daily to London for work its that easy.

There are buses in the village, Canterbury West, Canterbury East and Bekesbourne train station are all easily accessible. We have friendly local taxi driver details as well.

Howletts Wild Animal Park is 5 minutes away, Port Lympne Safari park is 20 minutes away. Wingham Wildlife Park is 15 minutes away.

Dover Castle is 20 mins away, Deal, Walmer, Rochester and Leeds Castle are all in an easy radius as well.

The coastal towns and beaches are all easily accessible, Folkestone, Sandgate, Hythe, Deal, Whitstable, Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate.

Vineyards and breweries we have Simpsons and Chapel Down Vineyard, Chatham Docks has a gin and whisky distillery and there are Breweries in Faversham and Ashford. These all offer drinks and dining packages.

Other local attractions include the Dymchurch Light railway, Spit Fire Museum, Quex Park, Folkestone Harbour Arm and Triennial Sculpture Exhibition and Artist Quarter The Turner Contemporary Museum in Margate. Dreamland and Diggerland.

The train from Canterbury gets you into London in 57 mins, the train from Folkestone gets you to France in 30 mins. We frequently go to France for day trips and Jon commutes daily to London for work its that easy.

There are buses in the village, Canterbury West, Canterbury East and Bekesbourne train station are all easily accessible. We have friendly local taxi driver details as well.

This is a very popular area for cyclists as well with many dedicated cycle routes.

There are so many walks in Kent we can happily provide maps.

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About the area

Canterbury

Located in Canterbury, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Canterbury Cathedral and Dover Castle are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. Travelling with kids? Consider Howletts Wild Animal Park, or check out an event or a game at St. Lawrence Ground. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Bridge, ENG

What's nearby

  • Kent Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Howletts Zoo - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • University of Kent - 11 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury Bekesbourne Station - 3 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oriole cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mobile Fish And Chips - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Granville - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Thomas V.

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

Primrose Cottage

This is a lovely cottage, very well kept and organised. We absolutely enjoyed the stay. There is a lot of attention to detail, good taste and everything provided to make you feel welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2020
Thank you. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back sometime.
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8/10 Good

joanna y.

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

Cottage in Bridge

Lexie had the property beautifully warm for us as we arrived from Miami in January! Quintessentially English cottage, quirky and cosy. Thank you Lexie we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

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

Period Cottage

Comfortable and convenient. Welcome package amazing. Great period cottage clean and well arranged. Wonderful hosts, friendly and accommodating in every way .
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara A.

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

Thank you for such a lovely stay in the Primrose Cottage at Shippe!

Amazing property in quaint village just outside of Canterbury, UK. Owner was extremely welcoming and accommodating. We had plenty of space and the full kitchen and washer/dryer met our needs perfectly. Parking was a little challenging, but definitely manageable. Would book again in a heartbeat!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lady Mary P.

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

Lady

The property was better and bigger in real life than on the pictures. Everything was there that you needed and good quality sheets, towels etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Heike S.

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

wonderful accommodation

We had a wonderful stay with this cottage in a great location. You could reach Canterbury in a short time by bike and yet the cottage was in a quiet location. Also London is easily accessible by train from Canterbury. The village of bridge also had great offers for us with several restaurants, tea rooms and a small super market. We explored the area with our bikes. The cycle paths were well sign posted. The cottage, with its lovely and pretty furnishings, gave us a wonderful holday with great experiences and insights. The cottage was well equipped with wifi, TV and modern kitchen appliences. The landlords were very nice and available to answer any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Charming Historic Cottage stay in charming historic village!

This was everything advertised and better. Lexie was about the best host we have ever had. She lives so close by that she was literally there to check on us and ask if we needed anything or any recommendations almost EVERY time we were coming and going. She even shared her own groceries with us when we realized that everything was closed on our arrival day. The cottage is adorable and across from a Michelin star restaurant (Bridge Arms) and down the street from a wonderful farm-to-table old manor inn (The Pig) where we had memorable meals. The only thing I'd caution is that it's out-of-the way and we found that the bus service was unreliable. Plan on taxis if you don't have a car!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N.

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

Liebevolles cottage im Herzen eines hübschen Dorfes

Wir haben eine tolle Zeit in diesem liebevoll eingerichteten Cottage verbracht. Der Kontakt zu den Vermietern war sehr, sehr freundlich und herzlich.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Warm and welcoming

Lexie’s place is a charming historic house which was very quiet and comfortable. We appreciated the little touches including the welcome hamper which contributed to a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

fantastic location; cozy cottage

Very easy to arrange this charming cottage. Fantastic location. Close to Canterbury and also great for walking in the village.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

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

Superb

We thought this looked great when we booked it, and our expectations were exceeded in every regard.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2021
So pleased you had a great stay. Happy 40th Birthday!
Verified

8/10 Good

Wilhelmina H.

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

Lovely cottage

Cosy cottage and Bridge is a lovely place from where you can explore Kent. The owner is very welcoming and gives you a good start with a hamper with food products from the area. The cottage is rather smaller than the impression you get from the photographs. Also, considering that there is no view I think that the price is to high.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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