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NEW! Peaceful country retreat close to Canterbury

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A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, and folded towels on a wooden bed frame.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a wooden dining table set with white plates and bowls, a fur bench, and a small vase with flowers on the counter.
An open-plan living area with a patio, a barbecue, outdoor furniture, and a view of a well-maintained garden.
A wood-burning stove with two visible fireboxes, a decorative Buddha statue, and a vase with flowers.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • 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
    Close to Kent Downs

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bridge, England
  • Place, Kent Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Howletts Zoo
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪121 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Canterbury

Canterbury is home to this vacation home. Notable landmarks in the area include Canterbury Cathedral and Dover Castle. Howletts Wild Animal Park and Dane John Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Bridge, England

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

  • ‪Flo and Teds - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Thomas Ingoldsby (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oriole cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW! Peaceful country retreat close to Canterbury pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at NEW! Peaceful country retreat close to Canterbury?

As of Nov 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NEW! Peaceful country retreat close to Canterbury on Dec 7, 2026 start from $592, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at NEW! Peaceful country retreat close to Canterbury?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW! Peaceful country retreat close to Canterbury?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW! Peaceful country retreat close to Canterbury located?

Situated in Canterbury, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Howletts Zoo and Kent Downs. Howletts Wild Animal Park and St. Lawrence Ground are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ladies weekend

Beautiful houses with everything included. Lovely comfy beds. Lovely and warm. Lovely touches including body wash, shampoo, body lotion and plenty of toilet roll!! A welcome cake, crisps, chocolate and bottle of prosecco. Good location, the house is walking distance to a couple of pubs and restaurants. Short drive to Canterbury and Whitstable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

short stay

A deceptively large and beautifully presented house in a perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful stay in Bridge

Abi was very helpful and communicative in the run up to our stay. The house was welcoming and clean - the perfect countryside stay with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

We were a group of friends that spent the weekend together. The property had everything we could possibly want and we felt like we were in a hotel with the amazing toiletries and dressing gowns and slippers. The kitchen had absolutely everything we needed and the whole place was just so beautiful. We loved the zen corner in the garden. It was just perfect. The host was amazing and so helpful with everything. Thank you so much. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 14, 2021
Thank you Reena and would love to have you back some day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, lovely garden, it has everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Long relaxing weekend not far from London

We booked this property not actually knowing we'd be able to actually use it, as the rules around lockdown hadn't yet lifted. Abi was super flexible on this in the event that we weren't able to travel. This is a lovely modern property, beautifully decorated and very comfortable, in the quaint little village of Bridge just off the A2, easily accessible from London. We were two families with 3 kids between us. Ample space for the kids and adults to spread out. If we weren't out exploring the local area, we were in the garden in the sunshine. Abi permitted us to bring our paddling pool, good thing as well, we were blessed with glorious sunshine and heat for the 4 days we were there. We ate outside every evening but enjoyed cooking in the kitchen which by the way has everything you could possibly need. We also bbq'd a couple of times. The bedrooms and beds were super comfy, and Abi provided extra fans due to the excessive heat. Abi was available for all my questions leading up to our stay, Abi even left lollies in the freezer for the kids and a bottle of wine and biscuits for the adults which we thought was a lovely and thoughtful gesture for our stay. We would recommend Watling House for a family stay or even just with friends. With 4 decent sized bedrooms, two bathrooms, two lounge areas both with TV's, big kitchen and outdoor space, this carefully restored property is a must is any season.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 14, 2020
Thank you for your review Yasmin. We are so glad that you and your friends and family had a lovely stay. You were the perfect guests and were a delight to host. We would love to have you back sometime . Many thanks once again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow. Excellent House and Owner

Communication with Abi was first class from when we first booked to when we left, brilliant The house is stunning, its clean, modern and everythingstate of the art and Abi left little thoughtful finishing touches that just made the stay extra special. Would recommend this house as first choice to anyone wanting to stay in the area as its close to both Canterbury and Dover
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Top Notch!

Fabulous mini break. Perfect for all our family needs. Grand kids didn’t want to leave. Lovely accommodation, everything clean and well presented. Thank you for making our stay so special
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House

Stayed for 2 nights here with family, including 20 mth old. House is gorgeous with everything you could possibly want. Lots of lovely touches and quality equipment. Garden was safe for the little one and park nearby. Only slight issue was slightly noisy on main road although back rooms were fine. Would highly recommend! Thanks Abi!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best house in Bridge

We hired this house whilst we got married in the near by wedding venue the night yard. This property was truly perfect for a large group or bridesmaids whilst lovely for just me and my now wife. The property has a modern and clean feel with some superb gadgets and fittings . We can't thank you enough Abi a wonderful host and an amazing property thank you so much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A fantastic stay

Wow a lovely home, with everything u would ever need. Lots of lovely touches and extras which make a great stay. Lovely Modern house. Great location with a few pubs in walking distance for a drink or dinner. Lovely garden for kids and two great spaces inside If u don’t all wanna chill In the same area. Thanks so much will Highly recommend and be coming back xx
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clean, peaceful and beautifully presented

I stayed at this lovely cottage to celebrate my friends birthday. All rooms and appliances were clean and neatly prepared for us. The beds were very comfortable, and the spa robes and slippers provided were a lovely touch! There was an electric cut (we think triggered by the toaster) and Abi's dad kindly popped round very quickly to get us back online. Overall the cottage had everything you need for a comfortable stay so would recommend and hopefully come back. I've given 4* as it would be great to have a dedicated parking space for the cottage.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bridge nicer than I thought it would be!!!

This place is extremely convenient to travel to Canterbury. The garden is lovely and the beds are comfortable. The home was decorated in a very nice manner. If you are not use to traffic the road is a little loud!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Hi Laura - thanks for your review and I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. Our little village of Bridge does tend to get a little busier during the summer holidays with vistors and the locals from the surrounding villages using the amenities in the weekdays! We hope to welcome you back to Watling House again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful House...

Fantastic property with all mod cons,extremely clean and everything needed was available......needed a property near to my Daughters wedding venue and this was ideal.....situated in a great little village of Bridge .....welcome scones,butter,milk etc was a particularly nice touch.....in summing up we would love to come back and stay again it's perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Thank you for your review Gary and I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay! And congratulations to your daughter :) We hope to welcome you back to Watling House again!
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