The Old Schoolroom by Bloom Stays - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.
A white house with a small window and a door, surrounded by greenery and purple flowers.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.
A bed with a patterned bedspread, two blue pillows, and a vase of flowers on a windowsill.
A round wooden table with teal plates, glasses, a book, a bowl of fruit, jars, and a vase with yellow flowers.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kent Downs

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Canterbury, Kent
  • Place, Kent Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Kent
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪122 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Canterbury

Located in Canterbury, this cottage is in a rural area. Dane John Gardens and Lady Wootton's Green are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Ashford Designer Outlet and Capel le Ferne Farmers Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Solly's Orchard and Howletts Wild Animal Park.
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Canterbury, Kent

What's nearby

  • Kent Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
  • University of Kent - 19 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury Chartham Station - 7 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flo and Teds - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Oriole cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tadpole Tearoom - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪New Flying Horse Inn Wye - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Schoolroom by Bloom Stays - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Old Schoolroom by Bloom Stays - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old Schoolroom by Bloom Stays - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Schoolroom by Bloom Stays - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Schoolroom by Bloom Stays - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Chilham Village, Wye National Nature Reserve, and Kent Downs. Dane John Gardens and Lady Wootton's Green are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here. The house is in a beautiful area which we really enjoyed exploring. The owners are very welcoming and friendly. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not the cleanest property/newest of amenities we have stayed at but considering it’s a pet friendly place we did not expect brand new. All other aspects of our experience were excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely holiday house

My family loved this stay at The Old Schoolroom. A beautiful house, very comfortable and well equipped with lots of charm and character.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2024
Thank you for being great guests at The Old Schoolroom. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

A bit disappointing

Wasn’t quite as advertised- no pub in the village for example and some basics missing eg dishwasher tablets etc V small garden and strange bungalow that looks abandoned in front of the cottage. Needed a deep clean.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Kent experience

The house is lovely and the surroundings are beautiful. Jane and Hugh are warm and welcomed us with delicious welcome gifts.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan, 2024
We are so pleased you had a lovely stay and we hope to welcome you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful property. Communications from the host were excellent. We had a little difficult finding the property for the final bit, but if you follow the what3words location to venues.canyons.compiler, it will take you to the driveway entrance.All in all - highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy lovely cottage

The cottage was brilliant and a short drive frim Canterburry. The hosts were very helpful when we arrived and needed sime help with the heating. The surounding nature and the 12 cenury church added to the charm. We had an amazing experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderfully relaxing in beautiful surroundings

The Old Schoolroom is restored with much care and taste resulting in a very comfortable cottage. There are lots of public footpaths to explore when stepping out the door and beaches and Canterbury are within a short drive through the very beautiful landscape. The hosts are very friendly and everybody seems to be raving about the welcome tray and fresh cut flowers... and they are right to :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We lived The Old Schoolroom

The Old Schooolroom is a comfortable, cosy place to stay. Full of character and great memorabilia, it is fun to go through the old books and annuals on the shelves. Well equipped, nicely decorated and warm, you feel at home very quickly. The owners live next door and are friendly, welcoming and very helpful if you need assistance. Highly recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2022
Thank you Deryck for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at The Old Schoolroom and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place!!

We had a wonderful week in the Old Schoolroom. Quietly located, with a cozy cottage garden. From the house you can make beautiful walks. Nice pubs nearby. Centrally located for Kent trips. The owners were on vacation but very friendly contact by mail. We felt welcome. Even the first breakfast was provided with delicious local products. Recommended. MP
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2022
Thank you Marlies for your lovely review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at The Old School Room and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in quiet location

Everything worked well. A lovely place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A comfortable stay in a tranquil location

We stayed in the Old School Room in May 2022 and found it to be well equipped and extremely comfortable. Waltham is a very small village in a quiet country location so a car is absolutely necessary then its pretty easy to get to most parts of Kent within 1 hours travelling. Jane and Hugh are caring hosts who made sure we had all we needed during our stay. Jane has added school related items to the decor which harks back to when it actually was a school room - a nice touch we thought. The mobile signal in Waltham (as in a lot of rural Kent) is poor to non existent but the provided WiFi is good. There's a small private garden for guests with table, chairs and a BBQ (although we never used it). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to go back one day. David & Pauline Rust
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2022
Thank you David & Pauline for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at The Old School and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
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