City Centre, River views, Sleeps 5, Free Parking

Peaceful 19th Century Retreat with delightful River Stour Views

City Centre, River views, Sleeps 5, Free Parking

Kent, England, United Kingdom
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About

Riverside cottage is a charming 19th century home that’s recently been completely refurbished. Located in the heart of Canterbury, within the Roman city walls, it's just a short walk from the main attractions. The house is at the end of a no-through-road. There’s no passing traffic, making it a quiet, peaceful place to relax. It's located directly on the River Stour and enjoys beautiful views; so if you love being near the water, this is the place for you.

Good to know

• two bedrooms upstairs that can be configured to your needs. Typically, we have a king-size bed in the master bedroom and 2 small-single beds in the other room. • a beautiful living room with exposed brickwork and 2 comfortable leather sofas. The TV has digital signal and can stream Netflix, iPlayer and all the main apps. (you will need your account details) • a good-size kitchen with dining table for 5 people - great for meals and perfect for working on your laptop, with an excellent Wi-Fi signal from the nearby router. • a modern bathroom on the ground-floor features a large, luxury walk-in shower. There’s no bath. • a courtyard garden with river views suitable for eating or just sitting to enjoy the river and the tranquillity. • full fibre internet - 150Mbps approx. Great Location Approximate walking distances. • High street - 4 minutes’ • Cathedral - 6 minutes’ • East railway station - 7 minutes’ • Marlowe Theatre - 7 minutes’ • West railway station - 11 minutes’ *** Bedroom Configuration *** The bedrooms are normally configured as a king-size double in bedroom 1 and two small singles in bedroom 2, suitable for children and young adults. However, • bedroom 2 can also be configured as a king-size double • bedroom 1 has a smaller trundle bed (20cm shorter than normal bed), stored under the main bed. Either or both of these options can be provided upon request, with sufficient notice. There is an additional charge of £20 per stay for using one these custom configurations. Please see the Additional photos – Bed Configurations, for clarification on these options. To request a non-standard bedroom configuration please book and message us to say which option you would like. We will then manually request the fee of £20 via the Resolution Center. There is also a pop-up 'travel cot'. It’s kept in the wardrobe of the master bedroom and needs to be set up. Bedding for the cot isn’t provided. *** Parking *** Free parking can be arranged upon request. You must provide your car registration number well before arrival – ideally a week. I will arrange a 'Visitor Permit' for you which will allow you to use the "City Centre" zone on-street parking. There are usually spaces outside the cottage and there are other spaces a short walk from the cottage on the neighbouring streets. City Centre zone spaces can’t be reserved or guaranteed however so far there has never been a problem and guests have always found a space. Please see the Additional photos – Parking 1, for a view of what City Centre zone spaces are where. Alternatively, for a short stay there is ample off-street parking in the various public car parks nearby. Please see the Additional photos – Parking 1. Or for longer stays the cheapest parking option is to use one of the City's Park and Ride carparks. They charge £4/day. There are three "Park and Ride" car parks, the closest one is Wincheap and is about 15 minutes walk from the house. Please see the Additional photos – Parking 2. • The cottage has a fairly steep and narrow staircase (see Additional Pictures) and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.

Other Details to Note

• Pets - Sorry, no pets. We I love animals but I have allergies as do many of our guests. • No shoes upstairs please. • No naked flames - Please, no candles or other naked flames. • No smoking - There will be a £250 charge for additional cleaning and laundry if evidence of smoking is found in the house. You can smoke in the garden if necessary.

Availability

What this place offers

Amenities

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • Garden or backyard
  • Hammock
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • Garden or backyard
  • Hammock
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's tableware
  • Crib

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Ethernet connection

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Common

  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Paid parking off premises
  • Private living room
  • Free street parking

Location features

  • Garden view
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
  • River view
  • Street view
  • Waterfront

House Rules

• Pets - Sorry, no pets. We love animals but have allergies as do many of our guests. • No shoes upstairs please. The stair carpet is new so please help keep it clean. • No naked flames - Please, no candles or other naked flames. • No smoking - There will be a £250 charge for additional cleaning and laundry if evidence of smoking is found in the house. You can smoke in the garden if necessary.

Accessibility

Neighborhood

This is a charming cottage on a quiet street right in the heart of Canterbury.

Guest Access

You can use the whole house and garden.

Reviews

Harshvaden
August 2026
Easy to find and only a 3–4 minute walk from the car park. As soon as we stepped inside there was a real wow factor — the place was spotless, beautifully presented, and had everything we needed. The kitchen and bathroom were lovely, and the setting next to the Stour River made it even more special. We also enjoyed the cosy courtyard seating area. The location was ideal too, with the city centre just a 5–7 minute walk away. As the property is right by the river, flies were a bit of an issue when eating outside. Having citronella candles available would have been really helpful. Extra towels would also be appreciated. The courtyard furniture was quite noisy whenever we moved it, and we were very aware of the neighbours and the general quietness of the surroundings, so quieter or more stable seating would make the space even more enjoyable.
Mark
July 2026
Hübsche ruhige Lage, die Stadt und alle Sehenswürdigkeiten waren trotzdem gut fußläufig erreichbar. Sehr gute Ausstattung, uns fehlte nichts. Sogar USB-Anschlüsse bei allen Steckdosen in den Schlafzimmern! Der freundliche Wirt half uns bei einigen Dingen die nicht zu der gebuchten Leistung gehörten - sehr zuvorkommend.

Find us

Free parking can be arranged. Walking around Canterbury is recommended. Two rail stations and a bus station are nearby to explore further afield.

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