NEW! Peaceful country retreat close to Canterbury
House in City of Canterbury
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
Welcome to Watling House!
Watling House is a 19th century period property designed for modern family living. We are located in the quiet village of Bridge around 3 miles from the historic city of Canterbury. Our village is a great base for country walks in the Kent Downs with plenty of local amenities (and pubs!) or for a visit into Canterbury for it's history and vibrant nightlife.
Watling House is perfect for families or groups of friends with free parking at the property.
Watling House sits over three floors and is perfect for a relaxing trip to the countryside. Whether you are entertaining in the open living / dining areas or relaxing by the fire, you will have everything you need for a great stay!
The property benefits from modern amenities such as:
- Wine Fridge
- Nespresso Machine
- Instant Boiling Water Tap
- Bluetooth Speaker
- Sky Q (plus sport & movies) in kitchen, lounge and master bedroom.
- Cole & Lewis London toiletries
- Dishwasher
- Outdoor dining
- Luxury stone bath
- Woodburning Fire
- BBQ
We have four cosy double bedrooms - two with king size beds. You can choose from two large living spaces or the separate dining room. Enjoy the garden and patio area from the kitchen / living area, opening the large doors to let the outside in!
Why visit Watling House...
- Fantastic walks in an area of outstanding natural beauty
- Lots of local amenities on your doorstep - three village pubs, local shop, butchers and a frequent bus service into Canterbury (approx 10 mins).
- Close to the historic cathedral city of Canterbury. Visit the Cathedral, Canterbury Tales and the historic city walls.
- You can nip up to London on the UK's first highspeed service from Canterbury West (approx 55 mins) or a day trip to France (approx 20 mins from the Port of Dover and the Channel Crossing).
We haven't been able to list all of the great things to do in the area but can always tell you more... we would recommend a trip to one of the local Kentish vineyards for some famous English Fizz!
Watling House is a 19th century period property designed for modern family living. We are located in the quiet village of Bridge around 3 miles from the historic city of Canterbury. Our village is a great base for country walks in the Kent Downs with plenty of local amenities (and pubs!) or for a visit into Canterbury for it's history and vibrant nightlife.
Watling House is perfect for families or groups of friends with free parking at the property.
Watling House sits over three floors and is perfect for a relaxing trip to the countryside. Whether you are entertaining in the open living / dining areas or relaxing by the fire, you will have everything you need for a great stay!
The property benefits from modern amenities such as:
- Wine Fridge
- Nespresso Machine
- Instant Boiling Water Tap
- Bluetooth Speaker
- Sky Q (plus sport & movies) in kitchen, lounge and master bedroom.
- Cole & Lewis London toiletries
- Dishwasher
- Outdoor dining
- Luxury stone bath
- Woodburning Fire
- BBQ
We have four cosy double bedrooms - two with king size beds. You can choose from two large living spaces or the separate dining room. Enjoy the garden and patio area from the kitchen / living area, opening the large doors to let the outside in!
Why visit Watling House...
- Fantastic walks in an area of outstanding natural beauty
- Lots of local amenities on your doorstep - three village pubs, local shop, butchers and a frequent bus service into Canterbury (approx 10 mins).
- Close to the historic cathedral city of Canterbury. Visit the Cathedral, Canterbury Tales and the historic city walls.
- You can nip up to London on the UK's first highspeed service from Canterbury West (approx 55 mins) or a day trip to France (approx 20 mins from the Port of Dover and the Channel Crossing).
We haven't been able to list all of the great things to do in the area but can always tell you more... we would recommend a trip to one of the local Kentish vineyards for some famous English Fizz!
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Map of City of Canterbury
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
A deceptively large and beautifully presented house in a perfect location.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Great house, lovely garden, it has everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Great
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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
5.0 / 5.0
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
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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
4.0 / 5.0
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.
4.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in City of Canterbury?
The average price for a rental in City of Canterbury is $208 per night. This rental is $559 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at NEW! Peaceful country retreat close to Canterbury. 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 NEW! Peaceful country retreat close to Canterbury pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at NEW! Peaceful country retreat close to Canterbury?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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