Canterbury countryside. Pet friendly with pool. Sleeps 9.
Stable Lodge was built as a coachman's cottage in 1800 and is now a large family house with pool in the heart of the countryside. This unique property offers a homely stay perfect for families looking for a retreat with children and pets who are also welcome to stay.
Stable Lodge is situated 6 miles from Canterbury on the edge of the picturesque village of Petham. Within a conservation area and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Petham boasts a stunning downland location.
The space
STABLE LODGE sleeps 9, in four bedrooms, three bathrooms. Accommodation comprises the main house, ground floor of pool house, large garden with outside furniture, solar heated swimming pool, BBQ, pets permitted, ample parking.
Ground Floor
Large kitchen and breakfast dining room with all amenities including dishwasher, double oven, washing machine, tumble dryer
Dining room to sit 10
Sitting room with TV projector onto the wall cinema style! DVD player, log burner. Parquet flooring throughout
Accessible family bedroom (sleeps 3): Large twin room and adjoining small single. Space for further mattress or cot if required. Downstairs overhead shower room with WC.
First Floor
Master bedroom (sleeps 2): king-size bed, double aspect windows. Space to fit a single mattress on floor or cot if required.
Family bathroom with large bath and separate walk-in overhead shower
Double room (sleeps 2): king-size bed, wardrobe space, chest of drawers, TV
Twin room (sleeps 2): two single beds, wardrobe space, shelves, TV
Shower room with walk in shower
Pool House – Summer Only - Ground floor only
Open plan living and kitchenette with fridge, butler sink, kettle.
Shower room with walk-in shower, WC and basin
Outside
Large garden with furniture, gated solar heated swimming pool (use at own risk), coal BBQ (please provide your own coal), ample parking
Guest access
Entire house
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Canterbury
Located in Canterbury, this cottage is in a rural area. Kent Downs and West Blean & Thornden Woods reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dane John Gardens and Howletts Wild Animal Park. Hollywood Bowl and Wingham Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
Howletts Wild Animal Park - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
Getting around
Canterbury Chartham Station - 6 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 106 min drive
Restaurants
Artichoke - 5 min drive
Oriole cafe - 8 min drive
The Red Lion - 7 min drive
The Bridge Arms - 7 min drive
Pausa Caffe - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Canterbury countryside. Pet friendly with pool. Sleeps 9. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Canterbury countryside. Pet friendly with pool. Sleeps 9.?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Canterbury countryside. Pet friendly with pool. Sleeps 9. on 1 May 2026 start from AU$664, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Canterbury countryside. Pet friendly with pool. Sleeps 9. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Canterbury countryside. Pet friendly with pool. Sleeps 9.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Canterbury countryside. Pet friendly with pool. Sleeps 9.?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Canterbury countryside. Pet friendly with pool. Sleeps 9.?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Canterbury countryside. Pet friendly with pool. Sleeps 9. located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Chilham Village and within 6 miles (10 km) of St. Lawrence Ground and Howletts Zoo. Dane John Gardens and Kent Downs are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We (six adults and three small kids) enjoyed a fantastic stay at the cottage. Good amenities in the cottage, ample space for sleeping, playing and eating and great surroundings. An ideal place for a family outing.
We stayed at Stable Lodge for a family Christmas gathering, and it suited us perfectly. The kitchen was very spacious and perfect for preparing the Christmas dinner together. The lounge was comfortable and cosy, and the layout of the bedrooms was ideal with the downstairs bedroom and bathroom, and three double/twin rooms upstairs, all of which were comfortable too.The garden was also great for our dog to have a safe run around, and there was ample parking.Louise also left us a lovely card, some home made mince pies, a bottle of wine and some supplies in the fridge, all of which were very thoughtful and generous.All in all we had a lovely and very memorable stay.
Alan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay. And very many thanks for leaving the place so clean and tidy. Hope you want to visit again. Happy New Year.
Wow we had such a wonderful stay here, Louise was so friendly, relaxed and we felt so welcomed and right at home as soon as we arrived. Each couple had their own light and bright bedroom with a bathroom all to themselves. We all slept so soundly and woke to blue skies and birds. Things we got up to ..relaxing in the garden, BBQs by the pool, group breakfasts in the kitchen, cosy times in the living room and a lovely walk across the fields. We really couldn't rate this stay high enough and hope to stay again in the future :) Also a quick mention of the Doggy & Cat who roamed around and added to the feeling of being at home.
We were a family having a weekend get together for a birthday celebration. Stable Lodge was the perfect place for us. The accommodation is rambling and spacious. Well equipped and comfortably furnished. The swimming pool is the jewel in the crown! We wouldn’t hesitate to go back. Louise is a great host and made our stay perfect.
My husband and I had a wonderful few days in this wonderful property, made all the better by Louise’s warm hospitality. We’d booked before my husband started using a wheelchair, and although it was a little tricky getting through one doorway and into the kitchen, Louise arranged for the downstairs twin bedroom to be turned into a superking bed which made things so much easier for us. The house is incredibly well equipped, clean, and the beds comfortable. The garden and pool was the real highlight. It’s a huge garden that would be wonderful for kids. We had some friends join us for the sunny last couple of days and we enjoyed the solar heated pool and even had dinner in the pool house. Overall a great experience.
I book a long weekend in Canterbury each summer to visit friends in the area and usually spend ages finding a suitable property. Next year I won't even look - I'll go back to Stable Lodge. The property is comfortable, very spacious, had all the essentials and some extras thrown in for good measure. The garden is huge with lots of very comfortable garden furniture. The icing on the cake is the wonderful swimming pool and pool house. We were very lucky with the weather and spent many hours at or in the pool. Louise, the owner, is wonderful! From the first time I emailed her with questions to the time we said goodbye this morning, she was friendly, efficient, accommodating and more than happy to 'go the extra mile' to help whenever she could. Thank you Louise. We would have had a wonderful time in your lovely property anyway, but you made it so much better for us. Last word must go to Bentley, Louise's dog. He was so friendly and intelligent, and adopted one of our party as his new playmate! :-)
Janice D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Louise Preston
Languages:
English, French, Spanish
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