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Country Cottage Private Terrace Garden Quiet Location Free Wifi Bus Stop 50yds

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Set in a pretty courtyard, The Stables is a comfortable space to relax and enjoy
The front view of the cottages
Terrace at rear of The Stables
Fresh Egyptian cotton sheets
The Living Room in The Stables

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Country Cottage Private Terrace Garden Quiet Location Free Wifi Bus Stop 50yds

Set in a pretty courtyard,The Stables provides a period setting with 21st century amenities. The interiors have been thoughtfully decorated and furnished with style and comfort in mind; using beautiful English Oak, Heritage and eco products to attain an understated elegance. Comfort and Quality has been the main criteria. Great emphasis has been put into providing everything needed to make your stay unforgettable. Situated between Sandwich and Canterbury, we are ideally placed for visiting this outstanding area of England; along with easy access to ports for trips to France and beyond. Kent International Airport and Dover Docks are 25 minutes away and Ashford International Station for Eurostar is around 45 minutes drive. We can reserve theatre tickets, tables in restaurants, travel tickets. We have a small menu of food which, given notice the day before, can be put into your fridge the following day to await your return.

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About the area

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Located in Canterbury, this cottage is in a rural area. Canterbury Cathedral and Dover Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitstable Beach and White Cliffs of Dover. Wingham Wildlife Park and Howletts Wild Animal Park are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Wingham Wildlife Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Howletts Wild Animal Park - 17 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 23 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 23 min drive - 20.7 km
  • University of Kent - 25 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury Adisham Station - 5 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 107 min drive

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  • ‪The Chequer Inn - Ash - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mobile Fish And Chips - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chopsticks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Juliet's Farm Shop And Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Enjoyed it.

Enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
Delighted you enjoyed your stay, we aim to please! Hopefully see you again some day
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony H.

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

A winter visit

Easy to book. Communication great. Lovely property with everything available to have a lovely break
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay, we aim to please! Hope we see you again soon
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10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Everything it said it would be and more

So much thought care and attention to detail. We had a very comfortable tranquil stay with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Thank you for leaving such a nice review. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you both, and we’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Celia W.

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

Great for a short break

Lovely, tasteful and thoughtful refurb of the Stables into a cosy apartment for two. Very well equipped and good garden space. We were there in a chilly October, but heating worked well. The Stables is well located for local country walks or quick trips to the coast for more lovely walking with stunning views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
So pleased you enjoyed your stay with us, it was a pleasure to meet you both. We are delighted that we have won a ROSE Award from Visit England recently. One hundred of these are awarded annually to those in the hospitality sector who “go the extra mile” in order to provide excellent customer service. We hope to see you again.
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10/10 Excellent

williamson b.

PURRFECT HOLIDAY COTTAGE

absolutely the perfect holiday cottage.you will not want for anything extra. anne & rob have worked hard and thought of every thing you might need for a complete relaxing holiday,beautiful gardens to enjoy the complimentary bottle of wine ,in the evening & enjoy the welcome hamper for breakfast. the stables are very clean,very comfortable & bright. kitchen has every thing you will every need plus other items you think "now why have i not got one of those. do try the frozen food that can be supplied,will be delivered (24 hr notice) it is superb,extremely tasty and a joy to eat on your own terrace overlooking the gardens. the website description for "the stables" are accurate & it was a pleasure to stay there. anne & rob are the best owner/host you could wish for,very friendly & knowledgeable about the area.you could not wish for someone better. anne & rob should be proud for what they have done.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you both for your kind words! Having stayed in quite a few holiday cottages ourselves, we constantly try to put everything into the cottages that we would like to find to make the holiday the best it can be. Sending future guests a list of what is in the cottages is useful, as they know what to expect and what not to bring with them. There is so much to see and do in this part of Kent (including a day trip to France), and we are ideally placed for exploring the area. We hope to see you again, and Ziggy is looking forward to it!
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8/10 Good

Nathalia Z.

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

Mooi uitvalspunt om Kent te verkennen

Alles wat je kan bedenken is in het huisje aanwezig. Het huisje is ruim voor twee personen en achter heb je een privé zitje. Aan het huisje is niets op aan te merken. De locatie is wel dicht aan een weg, maar binnen hoor je daar niet zoveel van. Als je de omgeving van Kent wilt verkennen, is dit een prima uitvalsbasis.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hello, thank you for your kind words. So pleased you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again sometime. We take our guests needs seriously and work hard to make sure the cottages have everything you need for a restful break.
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10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

A perfect place

We had such a great time and feel so glad we found this special holiday home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hello!Thank you for your lovely review. We work hard to make sure everything is just right for our guests. We hope to see you both again when you are less busy!
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10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

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

Great place to stay

Owner couldn’t meet us so we got key from keysafe and found basket of tea, coffee, biscuits and bread plus milk in the fridge. Lovely renovation of old stables with great patio area onto garden. Great place and everything we needed. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for such a great review! It was a pleasure to meet you both, and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay so much. Let’s hope we see you again, we aim to make sure all our guests enjoy their stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

Property ID spot on!

Comfortable and easy living....Splendid sunny all day patio area for relaxing/eating; great gardens with wonderful birdsong. Owners very friendly and helpful. Wonderful farm shop less than 3 minutes walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for such a lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you both, and I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you see you again sometime!
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10/10 Excellent

David M.

Delightful country cottage

Wonderful location. Plenty of nearby attractions to visit. Owners very friendly and helpful if you have any queries. Attention to detail in the accommodation is very good, a great walk-in shower and a lovely welcome hamper. The garden is well kept and nice to sit in the garden and enjoy the sun. Plenty of car parking. Nice and quiet. Would recommend this cottage to anyone.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hello David, so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We strive to make sure that our guests thoroughly enjoy their stay, and to put into the cottages everything they might need for their break away. We hope to see you again sometime.
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10/10 Excellent

Greta B.

To be recommended

Very welcoming - nice touch with the flowers and card. Helpful but left to enjoy our holiday. Very clean and well maintained and equipped. Loved the fact that we didn't need to used the car to get around. The local pub was appreciated as were the bought in meals. Would certainly stay again if in the area.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hello Greta Thank you for leaving such positive feedback. Many of our guests find the closeness of the bus stop an easy way to get to Canterbury and beyond without the pain of finding parking. So pleased you both enjoyed your stay, and hope to see you again. Warmest wishes Anne
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10/10 Excellent

Ian D.

Stunningly rebuilt stable block

Ask me anything, and my reply would be that everything was excellent. Can't think of anything that could be changed to improve our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Well Ian, thank you so much for your kind words. We work hard to make sure that the cottages more than live up to their photo's and description. We want guests to be at home, and ask, in our visitor's book in the cottage, for any suggestions to improve the cottages. That's why we put flasks in for days out, and road maps of the UK for those touring the country! So pleased you enjoyed your stay, and hope to see you and Caroline again.
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10/10 Excellent

Philip G.

Perfect

Very helpfull owners and perfect in every way ...the garden and landscaping with your own patio is the icing on the cake ..6 stars
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Well! Thank you, we try to make our guests' stay as enjoyable as we can. We all invest a lot of hope for our holidays, and we are constantly updating and adding things to make it as good as it can be. We hope to see you both again,.
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10/10 Excellent

John D.

Fabulous - A hidden gem of a cottage

The description and photos of the property do not do it justice. Its way way better. The facilities were just perfect for two and all finishes to a very high standard. Ann and Rob were very friendly and provided a helpful hamper and fresh flowers for our arrival. Many local places to eat, and within short driving distance of all major towns in East Kent. The most relaxing week I have had in years, and will certainly hope to return.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for your very kind comments. Sounds like we'll have to take some more photographs and ramp up the description! It was a pleasure to meet you both, and hopefully we'll see you next year. We always try to ensure that our guests leave us rested and relaxed, and constantly add facilities to the cottages to enhance our guest's stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect cottage

We enjoyed our week staying in The Stables which was beautifully restored and decorated. Anne and Rob extended a warm welcome which included a lovely food hamper with lots of goodies - a thoughtful touch. The cottage was very comfortable and was immaculately clean. Anne had thought of everything you might need to make your stay perfect. There was a delightful terrace to rear of cottage which looked onto lovely gardens - perfect for relaxing over breakfast. A great location for sightseeing in East Kent.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
So pleased you enjoyed your stay and brought such good weather with you!
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10/10 Excellent

Alex McGreevy

Beautiful

The cottage was the genuine experience. My wife commented that the owner, Anne, had thought of 'absolutely everything' in giving us a fantastic experience. Beautiful property, ideally located and very reasonably priced. Would definitely return.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind review. We are ideally located, and with a bus stop 50 yards from the door, it means some of our guests lucky enough to have a buss pass, can leave the car and travel into Canterbury and Sandwich and avoid parking charges etc. We are so fortunate to be close to the ports and Eurotunnel, making a day trip to France simple. The cottages are maintained to within an inch of their lives! We make a point of keeping them up to scratch, as it makes our lives easier too. Our guests, when they arrived, said the cottage was even better than they thought it would be - all our guests say that, and that's how it should be!
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect place for a relaxing holiday

The cottage is a lovely place with a great garden and a beautiful veranda. It is luxuriously equipped and close to all the sights in east Kent. Anne & Rob gave us a very warm welcome and were always ready to help if anything was needed, but at the same time left us alone and let us enjoy ourselves. There were neighbours in the cottage next door, but the veranda is divided in a way that every party has its own space and is not disturbed by the others. A great walk-in-shower, TV, WIFI, a dining table, a very comfortable bed... The cottage lives up to its description as given on the internet and surpassed our expectations! Highly recommended
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed your time with us - everyone says it surpassed their expectations, which is exactly how it should be!
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