Title: Historic Cottage in village very close to Canterbury - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=39063375&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Cottage in village very close to Canterbury Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Historic Cottage in village very close to Canterbury ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - Historic Cottage in village very close to Canterbury (Bridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39070000/39063400/39063375/w5096h3400x4y0-28e081bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Historic Cottage in village very close to Canterbury (Bridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39070000/39063400/39063375/0c235771.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library - Historic Cottage in village very close to Canterbury (Bridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39070000/39063400/39063375/37eac574.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Historic Cottage in village very close to Canterbury (Bridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39070000/39063400/39063375/35225b39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library - Historic Cottage in village very close to Canterbury (Bridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39070000/39063400/39063375/e83d4ab1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Bridge village, this charming period cottage offers easy access to a vibrant community with 3 pubs, boutique restaurants, and cafes. Stroll through beautiful countryside to reach Mahoneys coffee shop or Tadpoles cafe. Explore nearby Canterbury's Historic Cathedral or take a short train ride to London in 57 minutes. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Cottage in village very close to Canterbury Large 2 bedroom period cottage with outside space in a vibrant village geographically very close to Canterbury also easily accessible to London and France. Bridge village has 3 pubs and the boutique Pig Hotel has a restaurant, bar and casual dining. The Michelin Starred Bridge Arms with outdoor space and excellent bar snacks as well as exceptional menu, The Red Lion has a large garden and is child friendly. Both these pubs and the Plough and Harrow serve food and are in easy walking distance of the cottage. There is coffee shop- Mahoneys within 100 metres and there are some other cafes - Tadpoles and Mama Feel Goods that can be walked to through beautiful countryside. There is a grocery store, pharmacy, beauty salon and hairdressers in the village as well as tennis club, play park and health centre. Canterbury is 2.5 miles away with its Historic Cathedral, Marlowe and Gulbenkian theatre, many tourist attractions, shops, restaurants and bars. The train from Canterbury gets you into London in 57 mins, the train from Folkestone gets you to France in 30 mins. We frequently go to France for day trips. The train from Canterbury gets you into London in 57 mins, the train from Folkestone gets you to France in 30 mins. We frequently go to France for day trips and Jon commutes daily to London for work its that easy. There are buses in the village, Canterbury West, Canterbury East and Bekesbourne train station are all easily accessible. We have friendly local taxi driver details as well. Howletts Wild Animal Park is 5 minutes away, Port Lympne Safari park is 20 minutes away. Wingham Wildlife Park is 15 minutes away. Dover Castle is 20 mins away, Deal, Walmer, Rochester and Leeds Castle are all in an easy radius as well. The coastal towns and beaches are all easily accessible, Folkestone, Sandgate, Hythe, Deal, Whitstable, Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate. Vineyards and breweries we have Simpsons and Chapel Down Vineyard, Chatham Docks has a gin and whisky distillery and there are Breweries in Faversham and Ashford. These all offer drinks and dining packages. Other local attractions include the Dymchurch Light railway, Spit Fire Museum, Quex Park, Folkestone Harbour Arm and Triennial Sculpture Exhibition and Artist Quarter The Turner Contemporary Museum in Margate. Dreamland and Diggerland. The train from Canterbury gets you into London in 57 mins, the train from Folkestone gets you to France in 30 mins. We frequently go to France for day trips and Jon commutes daily to London for work its that easy. There are buses in the village, Canterbury West, Canterbury East and Bekesbourne train station are all easily accessible. We have friendly local taxi driver details as well. This is a very popular area for cyclists as well with many dedicated cycle routes. There are so many walks in Kent we can happily provide maps. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Daily full breakfast (GBP 9.95 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2470000/2462800/2462762/b8f66360.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Victoria Hotel Canterbury - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Historic Cottage in Village Very Close to Canterbury Canterbury ## About the area Located in Canterbury, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Canterbury Cathedral and Dover Castle are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. Traveling with kids? Consider Howletts Wild Animal Park, or check out an event or a game at St. Lawrence Ground. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Canterbury travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Canterbury.dx4596) [View more Vacation homes in Canterbury](https://www.expedia.ca/Canterbury-Private-Vacation-Homes.d4596-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.24659%2C1.12462&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ypni7xNX0-s5u864bYlTYkqVnno=) Bridge, ENG ### What's nearby - ![Dover, England, is a major port for ferries to Calais, France. The White Cliffs of Dover form part of the English coastline facing the Strait of Dover and France. The cliff face, which reaches a height of 350 feet (110 m), owes its striking appearance to its composition of chalk accented by streaks of black flint. The cliffs, on both sides of the town of Dover in Kent, stretch for eight miles (13 km). June 2017](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257288/c0b858f8-fd94-4a92-89fa-bbab1712a709.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kent Downs 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![Panto time... "Oh no it's not"....](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4596/8d27c5b4-c568-42cc-ae23-6ec817f7bd33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Marlowe Theatre 7 min drive \- 7.6 km - ![Canterbury Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091945/bab26c58-0e83-485b-a4eb-9581705e5474.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Canterbury Cathedral 7 min drive \- 8.2 km - ![Boats moored at a canal, Canterbury, Kent, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091961/4e4b9ed3-6ff2-47d9-99fb-135b93b13cd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Kent 8 min drive \- 8.6 km - Howletts Zoo 12 min walk \- 1.0 km ### Getting around - Canterbury Bekesbourne Station 3 min drive - London (SEN-Southend) 95 min drive ### Restaurants - The Bridge Arms 1 min walk - The Red Lion 3 min walk - Oriole cafe 4 min drive - Touchdown Cafe 6 min drive - Mobile Fish And Chips 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Cottage in village very close to Canterbury pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Historic Cottage in village very close to Canterbury? ### What time is check-out at Historic Cottage in village very close to Canterbury? ### Where is Historic Cottage in village very close to Canterbury located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Cottage in village very close to Canterbury Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle K. Oct 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming Historic Cottage stay in charming historic village! This was everything advertised and better. Lexie was about the best host we have ever had. She lives so close by that she was literally there to check on us and ask if we needed anything or any recommendations almost EVERY time we were coming and going. She even shared her own groceries with us when we realized that everything was closed on our arrival day. The cottage is adorable and across from a Michelin star restaurant (Bridge Arms) and down the street from a wonderful farm-to-table old manor inn (The Pig) where we had memorable meals. The only thing I'd caution is that it's out-of-the way and we found that the bus service was unreliable. Plan on taxis if you don't have a car! ##### Michelle K. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas V. Dec 11, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Primrose Cottage This is a lovely cottage, very well kept and organised. We absolutely enjoyed the stay. There is a lot of attention to detail, good taste and everything provided to make you feel welcome. ##### Thomas V. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### joanna y. Jan 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage in Bridge Lexie had the property beautifully warm for us as we arrived from Miami in January! Quintessentially English cottage, quirky and cosy. Thank you Lexie we enjoyed our stay ##### joanna y. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth T., Franklin, TN USA May 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Period Cottage Comfortable and convenient. Welcome package amazing. Great period cottage clean and well arranged. Wonderful hosts, friendly and accommodating in every way . ##### Beth T. Stayed 6 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kara A. Apr 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thank you for such a lovely stay in the Primrose Cottage at Shippe! Amazing property in quaint village just outside of Canterbury, UK. Owner was extremely welcoming and accommodating. We had plenty of space and the full kitchen and washer/dryer met our needs perfectly. Parking was a little challenging, but definitely manageable. Would book again in a heartbeat!!! ##### Kara A. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lady Mary P. Jun 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lady The property was better and bigger in real life than on the pictures. Everything was there that you needed and good quality sheets, towels etc. ##### Lady Mary P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heike S. Apr 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### wonderful accommodation We had a wonderful stay with this cottage in a great location. You could reach Canterbury in a short time by bike and yet the cottage was in a quiet location. Also London is easily accessible by train from Canterbury. The village of bridge also had great offers for us with several restaurants, tea rooms and a small super market. We explored the area with our bikes. The cycle paths were well sign posted. The cottage, with its lovely and pretty furnishings, gave us a wonderful holday with great experiences and insights. The cottage was well equipped with wifi, TV and modern kitchen appliences. The landlords were very nice and available to answer any questions. ##### Heike S. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela N. Apr 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Liebevolles cottage im Herzen eines hübschen Dorfes Wir haben eine tolle Zeit in diesem liebevoll eingerichteten Cottage verbracht. Der Kontakt zu den Vermietern war sehr, sehr freundlich und herzlich. ##### Pamela N. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael C. Sep 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Warm and welcoming Lexie’s place is a charming historic house which was very quiet and comfortable. We appreciated the little touches including the welcome hamper which contributed to a lovely stay. ##### Michael C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen S., Evanston, IL Sep 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### fantastic location; cozy cottage Very easy to arrange this charming cottage. Fantastic location. Close to Canterbury and also great for walking in the village. ##### Karen S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony B. Nov 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb We thought this looked great when we booked it, and our expectations were exceeded in every regard. ##### Anthony B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Wilhelmina H. Oct 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage Cosy cottage and Bridge is a lovely place from where you can explore Kent. The owner is very welcoming and gives you a good start with a hamper with food products from the area. The cottage is rather smaller than the impression you get from the photographs. Also, considering that there is no view I think that the price is to high. ##### Wilhelmina H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021