Arthouse@The Old Fire Station

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4.7

Outstanding(27 Reviews)

House in Canterbury

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this house rental

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.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Wingham Wildlife Park

11.1 mi

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

34.1 mi

Botany Bay, Broadstairs

28 mi

Mote Park

36.8 mi

Arthouse@The Old Fire Station

4.7

Outstanding(27 Reviews)

House in Canterbury

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Wingham Wildlife Park

11.1 mi

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

34.1 mi

Botany Bay, Broadstairs

28 mi

Mote Park

36.8 mi

Reviews

4.7

Outstanding(27 Reviews)

4.7

Oct 2023

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.

4.7

Jul 2023

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.

4.7

Aug 2020

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

4.7

Jul 2020

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!

4.7

Oct 2019

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.

4.7

Oct 2019

Great location - a short walk to the historic centre of Canterbury with off street parking for 1 family car. Website states three bedrooms, but is actually two bedrooms plus a lounge with (double) sofabed. (See pictures). Nice touch for complementary tea/coffee and milk. Good communication with owners. Enjoyable stay - would stay again.

4.7

Aug 2017

We spent a week in the Old Fire Station in Canterbury and really enjoyed it. It is probably the best equiped holiday home we experienced with many small details (books, games, different cereals, tea sortiment etc.) making our stay very pleasent. It is clean and furnished tastefully. We would love to come back again. Many thanks!

4.7

Aug 2017

The property suited us just fine - it was comfortable and well equipped and everything clean. A short walk into Canterbury which was ideal. Sebastian and Adelle were very helpful and communicated well. It was good to have some basic ingredients, selections of tea, coffee etc left for us as well as a welcome pack.This image is not of the Arthouse but of the house adjoining which is misleading. The Arthouse has a large number of stairs which should be pointed out - it is a tall thin building. We had 2 cars which was a challenge as there was only room for parking one car and not much room on the street parking. Also it was better to reverse into the passageway on arrival as reversing out of it onto a very busy road is difficult.

4.7

Mar 2017

We loved the city and the location of the ArtHouse is excellent. But we are old and were unprepared for all the steps especially from the bedroom (number two) to the bath (two big! flights)...... We thought the listing was deceptive and we thought we were going to be in the more modern accommodations with fewer steps. We thought the house was clean and very neat, a few clothes hooks and towel racks in the bathrooms would help a lot. All in all, we loved it and would recommend if you pay attention to the steps and know what you are getting into. Owner is very responsive to concerns!

4.7

Dec 2016

Loved our 3 nights here. Super clean and spacious. Lots of nice touches like the Xmas tree and welcome pack of chocolates and beer. Short stroll to the town and cathedral. would definitely recommend.

4.7

Dec 2016

We really enjoy our stay at the Old firestation, great location and everything you could need for a stay. It was really comfy and warm. Adelle and Sebastian were easy to contact, helpful and very welcoming.

4.7

Oct 2016

We rented the Arthouse for our extended family visiting for our wedding. They were coming for the whole week and as a large group it had been tricky to find suitable accommodation in a central location for a reasonable price. From the beginning of our contact with the Sebastian and Adelle we were very impressed. They were approachable, friendly and accommodating. The property itself is very bright, airy and surprisingly quiet even though it's located on a busy road. Our family found it very comfortable and spacious and given they were unfamiliar with Canterbury the location was absolutely perfect! We also live just around the corner so that was a great added bonus for us. We would highly recommend the Arthouse to anyone visiting Canterbury, whether you're a group of friends or a family. Many thanks Sebastian and Adelle for your hospitality!

4.7

Jul 2016

We were met by Adele as we arrived and she took us through the apartment and answered all questions. She was most helpful. The apartment was bright, clean and roomy. It was just what we were looking for to use as a good base for our day trips throughout Kent. We'd be happy to stay here again.

4.7

May 2016

This is a spacious well-equipped house which is a short walk to the many delights of Canterbury, with its wide range of pubs and restaurants. Having its own parking space on the property meant we could happily forget about the car during our stay. The owners had thoughtfully provided some essential provisions, greeted us on arrival and waved us goodbye. I would recommend this property and would expect to stay here again in the future.

4.7

Feb 2016

Everything about the house was great - well equipped, clean and comfortable. It was perfect for a family of five. The proximity to the city centre is fab too, easily walkable, even with small children.

4.7

Jan 2016

Enjoyed a weeks stay in Canterbury at the Art House. The property is well situated being close to the centre of the city and enjoys secure car parking which was essential for us.

4.7

Dec 2015

We really liked the property. Although we did not notice during booking that the property was not on ground floor, which was inconvient for my parents, the house itself had everything we needed. Very clean, everything as described, good service and wam welcome from the owner. We were very happy to have our car parked behind the gates. The 5 minute walk into town was a pleasantone and bus stops are just a footstep away. Great place to stay and explore Kent, London and Canterbury itself.

4.7

Oct 2015

Great place for a short break in Canterbury. The property was clean and as described on the homepage. More then enough space for a family of 4-5 people. It is just a few minutes walk to the town centre and the contact to the owner was also great.

4.7

Aug 2015

It is a lovely place. The rooms are big and clean and there is a tv set in each of the rooms. The house is also close to the most interesting areas in Canterbury.

4.7

Jun 2015

The property is very centrally located just a few minutes walk from the center of town. Everything we needed was there, clean and ready on arrival. Sebastian was helpful and responsive to our questions (and we had a few since we are relocating to the area). We'd recommend this property unreservedly.

4.7

Apr 2015

Nice property with great location for exploring Canterbury. Well equipped for self-catering, nice furnishings, well maintained. Lots of stairs--the entry is into an unheated hallway, all the living space is one and two levels up. Our only complaints were a couple of ill-fitted windows that rattled with strong wind and allowed a cold draft to enter.

4.7

Apr 2015

We were a party of 4 adults and we all really enjoyed our stay. The property is in a great location, just a few minutes walk to the town centre. Our apartment was full of character with very good facilities. This is lots to do in and around Canterbury and with buses and two train stations close by you could certainly get by without a car. Friendly owners, a good choice of Pubs and Restaurants close by and interesting accommodation - what's not to like?

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Canterbury?

The average price for a rental in Canterbury is $182 per night. This rental is $110 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Arthouse@The Old Fire Station. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Arthouse@The Old Fire Station pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Arthouse@The Old Fire Station?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and dishwasher.

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Arthouse@The Old Fire Station

House in Canterbury

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Arthouse@The Old Fire Station

House in Canterbury

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Canterbury

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Canterbury?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Arthouse@The Old Fire Station pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Arthouse@The Old Fire Station?

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