Cottage vacation rentals in City of Canterbury

I would happily give this an 11/10 rating. From the start, Larissa was approachable and friendly. The property was lovely, with quality fittings and furnishings. The location was ideal for visiting numerous places. Parking was right next to the property, on a large private drive. A welcome pack included breakfast cereals in jars, as well as fruit juice - a lovely touch. The icing on the cake for us, was that Larissa and her Husband had researched local WW2 remains, as well as cycle routes (as they knew that was why we were staying there), and left us a lovely letter with ideas of where to go, as well as relevant leaflets tied up with a ribbon - Above and beyond expectations. Thank you, Larissa

Fabulous week, swallows nest cottage was lovely and the swimming pool was great, we were the only ones in there each time. Chris even opened the pool early for us which was much appreciated. Used the steam room too and the fabulous hot tub - had fabulous walks with our two spaniels, along the coast to Firehills was our favourite. The Cove pub was amazing, very dog friendly, warm (log fire) and welcoming, food fantastic. All in all a really lovely week. Chris and Erik very ready to help but totally happy to leave you to enjoy their lovely gardens etc. We’ll be back! Thank you Chris and Erik

What a hidden gem of a place! We feel so lucky to have found Stable Oak Cottages and to have spent New Year there with our family celebrating our sons 18th. The place was gorgeous and the hot tub such a treat! The alpacas were great entertainment and the luxurious little touches from bath robes and sliders, to home baked bread and muffins were just wonderful. Highly recommend.

We chose Aimee's place to stay as it looked a great place to chill out. The area is peaceful, you are in a beautiful garden, hot tub, plenty of space and privacy to relax. Aimee is really easy to speak to and very helpful with any questions you have and also has information in the table for you if you fancy different days out. You have everything you need in the kitchen if you want to cook including a BBQ in the garden. The bed is really comfy, I loved the double doors we could open in the morning. We had a brilliant time and will be back hopefully next year.

A tranquil and peaceful little spot perfect for a couples getaway. We did some hiking up towards the coastline and took a trip to the lovely Canterbury City which is a short drive away. Overall a great weekend away and highly recommended.

I booked to stay at the cottage for my husband's birthday and it didn't disappoint. The communication between myself and Tim & Maite was great. They were always responsive and super helpful. The photos of the house don't do it justice. It’s such a lovely area and although you may see the occasional walker in the distance, you feel like your'e in the middle of nowehere. The hot tub was a great addition to the property, especially since the pool at the house was not available due to it being out of season and super cold, as explained prior to our arrival. We ( and the kids) loved the house, loved the fire, loved the hot tub, loved the games, We played the family edition of Cards Against Humanity and it was just a lovely relaxing family weekend away without computer games - it was bliss. The perfect setting and in my husbands words - it was the perfect find! Thank you so much to Tim and Maite for such a wonderful stay.

We had an amazing break at Peter & Karen’s place. The cabin is perfect, we were so comfortable! Peter is brilliant with communication, really helpful and friendly. Everything is just like in the pictures. The place is in a great state of repair, everything works perfectly. In the kitchen there’s a fridge, a dishwasher and a full electric hob with oven. The shower is great, loved the rainfall shower. The linen all smelled gorgeous and the bed was so big and comfortable, we had the best sleep. The pillows and duvet were perfect, so comfy! The wood burner was brilliant and gave such a lovely setting! I loved sitting on our patio surrounded by the gorgeous countryside, soaking us the sun! The jacuzzi was amazing, and we really enjoyed the swimming pool too. We had a thoroughly relaxing time, great walks, really enjoyed every second of our much needed break! We would love to come back again!

Alison was a friendly and lovely host. She offered picking me and my friend from the train station when we first arrived and also offered to give us a lift to certain places. It felt like she was our mother in a way that she took care and looked out for us. The communication between us was good, Alison had given me her number in case we needed anything. Alison had set up the treehouse for us so we could watch the sunset which was so beautiful and we had the hammocks out which was relaxing. I would 100% recommend, there’s a lovely Village called Cranbrook where the people are very polite and welcoming. We visited a restaurant named Jumeira which had the most tasty Indian food I have tasted. Overall was an extremely enjoyable experience in the countryside, I would definitely want to visit again!

We had a wonderful stay at Louise's cottage. The cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped. The location was perfect, great walks and close to two beaches which the dogs loved. Louise was a great host, very helpful and friendly, made us feel very welcome. We highly recommend staying here and would love to come back in the future.

We really enjoyed a fantastic 2 night stay at Pebble Cottage. It was perfect for our needs and a great place to spend a break in Whitstable. The town itself is lovely - really vibrant seaside location with lots of good pubs, restaurants and shops all within a few minutes walking distance of the cottage Many thanks to Janet, who is a great host - very responsive and helpful, which made things super easy from booking to departure.

We loved our stay at the cottage! We were 7 people total and found the cottage to be big enough for us all. Really loved the kitchen area and back patio area for gathering, playing cards and making dinner. And the fireplaces made the kitchen and living room so cosy for movie nights. We walked into Rye from the cottage and also took taxis over to Camber Sands. It's such a peaceful and beautiful location, we loved watching the sheep in the pasture behind the house. We would definitely stay here again!

Everything was great and as described with a perfect location close to the sea front. Stephen was friendly and made us feel welcome upon arrival so it was easy to settle in and relax. A well deserved five stars!

Such a lovely location and fab cottage. We absolutely loved staying there over 3 nights. Lily thought of absolutely everything in order to make us feel comfortable so incredibly welcome! Would we stay there again? Yes in a heartbeat and will be back again for sure!

We would like to say a big thank you. We had a fantastic weekend stay at this property. The garden was 100% safe for our dog and we found it nice and quiet, surrounded by nature and orchards. Mark had left lots of leaflets showing what's going on in the area, and was very kind to recommend places to visit and eat/drink. The accommodation was designed and decorated with alot of thought and attention to detail, to establish a very comfortable stay. We will certainly be visiting again.

Dani's place is a lovely detached property in a development near the beach. It was peaceful and very nicely decorated. The place was well equipped although kitchen roll would have been useful and we aren't that keen on UHT milk! Other than that we couldn't fault it. We would definitely go back. The food at The Owl was excellent and easy walking distance away. If you want to walk to the beach don't try section D like we did - cross the car park to the right hand corner, by the pay machine, and access via the much easier section C.

The Beach Boutique is the cosiest and perfect place to stay if you’re looking for something in this part of the world. There was everything you could ever need and of the highest quality too. I don’t think I’ve ever stayed somewhere where they really had thought of everything for such a comfortable stay! It was only a short drive from the lovely Rye and other local beauty spots. Would highly recommend!

A lovely few days at Hazel cottage. The cottage was clean, light, very peaceful and it had everything we needed to make it a home from home. We enjoyed a couple of evening meals in the garden, some lovely walks along the North Downs Way with some very nice lunches at pubs along the way. I felt very comfortable allowing my dog to roam around the garden, which was very secure - he met his first hedgehog there l. Claudia and her partner were very friendly and welcoming. We’ll definitely be back.

We had a lovely stay the house and gardens were immaculate and everything we could have wished for. All the little touches were so thoughtful the welcome pack in the kitchen, the amazing array of toiletries in the bathroom. Would highly recommend and definitely stay here again.

Waggoner cottage is set in the beautiful countryside and was so peaceful. We enjoyed everything the cottage had to offer, this hidden gem is perfect if you’re looking to get away from every day stresses or just like somewhere which is peacefully quiet with some nice walks. The cottage it’s self has everything you need for your stay with home comforts, an open fire, under floor heating in the kitchen, a good shower, and the most comfortable bed. I actually forgot how dark it is with no light pollution!

Great cottage in a beautiful location. Garden, and the snowdrops were stunning. The only downside was the very low ceilings. Anyone of average height is likely to hit their head on the beam in the kitchen. This was mentioned in other reviews, and expected in an old cottage, but was not mentioned in the description.

What can we say - We loved our stay at Jo’s Cottage, it was a great location, very quiet and we got to see the resident badger. We found Jo exceptionally friendly. She gave us an in-depth introduction to the cottage and to cap it off, she had the heating going for us. Can thoroughly recommend Jo’s cottage for a relaxing escape.

Just home from a fantastic couple of days, insisting her. The cottage was perfect for us, wonderfully decorated and fully equipped for all our needs. Really peaceful and homely. On arrival gifts was a lovely touch as well as fresh flowers displayed. Thoroughly recommend staying here. The bonus was the pub was staggering distance with a great restaurant. Jackie was very helpful throughout.

Lovely cottage. Very spacious. Nicely furnished. Good WiFi. The courtyard is a nice suntrap and was a secure place for our Yorkshire terrier to potter around. Jane could not have been more helpful. Will definitely visit again. Rye is a beautiful town. Very dog friendly. Enjoyed good wine and a splendid Ribeye steak at The George Inn.

Beautiful country house with some incredible views, very warm and welcoming, felt at home instantly. Our stay was relaxing and peaceful with lots of country walks and a visit to Rye which is close by.