Arthouse@The Old Fire Station

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Canterbury

Marlowe Theatre10 min walk
University of Kent11 min walk
Canterbury Cathedral14 min walk
London (LGW-Gatwick)79 min drive

Property was great. We were not expecting that we had three levels. Bathroom is on first level. Living area and kitchen ...

joshua s.

Oct 7, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Arthouse is a Grade II listed former Victorian Fire Station located in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Canterbury. The property comprises of 2 King size Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Large Living Room with double sofa bed, Dining Room, Kitchen and secure parking for one car. Canterbury City centre is only 5 minutes walk away.

As well as the historic attractions of Canterbury, there are plenty of things to do in the surrounding area. The trendy fishing village of Whitstable is only 10 min drive away, famed for its oysters and sea food or the beautiful Victorian seaside town of Broadstairs and stunning Botany Bay beach(England's best kept secret) only 20 min drive. Closer to Canterbury are ancient woodlands, 2 fantastic wildlife parks and plenty of idyllic country villages and pubs serving local Fayre. Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustines Abbey are both UNESCO world heritage sites along with the Westgate Towers, the medieval entrance to the city which is over six centuries old

The trendy fishing village of Whitstable is only 15 minutes drive away, famed for its oysters and sea food or the beautiful Victorian seaside town of Broadstairs and stunning Botany Bay (England's best kept secret) only 30 minutes drive. Closer to Canterbury are ancient woodlands, 2 fantastic wildlife parks and plenty of idyllic country villages and pubs serving local fayre. Further afield, the medieval hilltop village of Rye, Camber sands and Dover castle and rail links to London.

Property manager

sebastian stephens

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

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. Canterbury Cathedral and Westgate Gardens and Towers are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at West Blean & Thornden Woods and Kent Downs. Travelling with kids? Consider Dane John Gardens, or check out an event or a game at St. Lawrence Ground.

Canterbury

What's nearby

Westgate Gardens and Towers - 7 min walk
Marlowe Theatre - 10 min walk
University of Kent - 11 min walk
Canterbury Cathedral - 14 min walk
Canterbury Christ Church University - 4 min drive

Getting around

Canterbury West Station - 8 min walk
London (SEN-Southend) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

Pegasus Tap Room & Gin Palace - 7 min walk
The Black Griffin - 9 min walk
The Cricketers - 9 min walk
The Lady Luck - 9 min walk
Zizzi - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Arthouse@The Old Fire Station pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Arthouse@The Old Fire Station?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arthouse@The Old Fire Station?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Arthouse@The Old Fire Station located?

Located in the centre of Canterbury, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St. Dunstan's Church and Canterbury Cathedral. Westgate Gardens and Westgate Gardens and Towers are also within 10 minutes. Canterbury West Station is 8 minutes by foot and Canterbury East Station is 17 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

joshua s., Jacksonville, FL.

7 Oct 2023

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

Lots of steps

Property was great. We were not expecting that we had three levels. Bathroom is on first level. Living area and kitchen on second level and bathroom and two bedrooms on third level. Owner was quick to respond and helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd Z., Midwest

24 July 2023

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

Perfect stay in Canterbury

We had a great stay at the Firehouse. The property was outside of the busy-ness of the tourist center, but close enough for an easy walk. The hosts were extremely helpful with their communication, and generous enough to let us drop off our luggage before our official check-in time so that we could start our tour of the area. The property was clean and a great value.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David H.

28 Aug 2020

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

Enjoyable stay in a great city

Really good comfortable property and only 5 minute walk from the centre of Canterbury and 20 mins from the excellent Whitstable.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Zoe J.

28 July 2020

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

Lovely space, comfy beds, good location

Beautiful building with lovely personal touches. Comfy beds and spacious rooms. Sadly limited cleaning resources (no jay cloths, anti-bac spray, surface cleaner etc) which seems important right now - but maybe we should have thought more about bringing our own!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Charlotte R., Fountain Hills, AZ

15 Oct 2019

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

Private Home in Canterbury

The listing is accurate. The second bedroom's bath is located two floors below the bedroom, but the first bedroom is an en suite. There is a short walk to downtown, but that does mean the property is in a quiet location. We did have some issues connecting to Wifi, but the host was quick to respond and fixed all issues. Overall, a good place to stay for a visit to Canterbury if you're looking for multiple bed/baths.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by sebastian stephens

We are a family run business who have been renting out holiday homes for the past 8 years in Canterbury, where we live. My wife and I have travelled all over the world and have stated in many holiday rentals, giving us a great insight into the needs of any holiday makers.We take great pride in our properties and hope that you will enjoy staying with us.

What makes this property unique

Well Located for the city centre, tucked away in a peaceful and quiet location.
Free secure parking and part of an old Victorian Fire Station. All three properties can be rented individually, as a pair or altogether as 'The Old Fire station', sleeping up to ,4,6, 10, 12 or 16 people.

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