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Dovetail Cottage

Canterbury, Kent
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
City breaks
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At a glance

  • Charming Victorian cottage decorated in mid-century style, with a wood burner to keep you toasty
  • Cosy cinema room with Smart TV
  • Within 300 metres of the centre of Canterbury, with easy access to shops, pubs and restaurants
  • Less than a mile from Canterbury East Railway Station with links to London
Property code: OC-86139

This perfectly positioned cottage is ideal for those wanting to savour the delights of Canterbury’s historic cobbled streets, featuring an excellent choice of restaurants, pubs, and a mix of boutique and popular high street shops. Enjoy a tour of the magnificent cathedral or perhaps a trip to The Canterbury Tales, to immerse yourself in the medieval past of the city. Take a trip to the Marlow Theatre or go on a summer boating punt along the River Stour - just some of the many things to see and do in this wonderful part of Kent. For those looking to explore further afield, the pretty seaside town of Whitstable is just 8 miles away, whilst rolling countryside and an abundance of footpaths can be found surrounding Canterbury itself. Canterbury East Railway Station is less than a mile away, with links to London.

The front door of this beautiful early-Victorian cottage that has been lovingly restored and decorated in a fresh mid-century style opens onto the comfortably furnished lounge/diner. It features a sofa and comfy armchairs, a warming wood burner and a Smart TV. From the lounge area, head through to the dining space that offers a large dining table with seating for all. Enjoy delicious meals that have been whipped up in the compact yet well-equipped kitchen, which features an electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tabletop dishwasher, Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine, and microwave. For the ultimate in family entertainment, a door from the lounge leads down a set of stairs into the basement that has been fitted out as a cosy cinema room with a large Smart TV. Grab your fizzy pop, ice cream, and popcorn and while away an evening watching your favourite films. Heading back upstairs and up to the first floor, you will find the first of the three bedrooms: a double, and also a family bathroom with a shower over bath and WC. Stairs from the landing lead up to the second floor, and here you will find another double room and a twin room with views across to the cathedral. All duvets and pillows are Fogarty duck down and feather, hypoallergenic duvets and pillows available on request.

A door from the kitchen leads out to a courtyard garden with patio table and chairs and a charcoal BBQ - the perfect spot for enjoying a spot of al fresco dining on a warm evening. Parking is available 200 metres away in the public car park, subject to daily charges and availability.

  • 3 bedrooms: 2 doubles and 1 twin (all duvets and pillows are Fogarty duck down and feather)
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, tabletop dishwasher, Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine, washing machine and fridge/freezer
  • Travel cot, stair gates and highchair available on request
  • Wood burner (first supply of logs provided)
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Cinema room with Smart TV (catch up/on demand services only)
  • Garden with patio table and chairs, and gas BBQ
  • Pub within 50 metres, nearest restaurant and shops within 200 metres
  • Parking available in the nearby car park 200 metres away (subject to daily charges and availability)
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Powell

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 4 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Charlotte 29th December 2024

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Beautiful interior, great location, friendly and generous host. We stayed with a large family. The separate movie room was nice for relaxing.

Reviewed by Gillian 5th September 2024

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Owner was very attentive and helpful, particularly in recommending restaurants and places to go. Beds and sofas were super comfy and basement room was great in the hot weather and particularly appreciated by my teenager. We had a lovely time and would recommend.

Reviewed by Shaun 27th August 2024

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Excellent and convenient location to explore the beauty of the city, especially the cathedral. The bedrooms and living areas offer plenty of character and charm, designed by an owner who understands colour and style. Michelle was highly attentive and responsive to our needs.. Public car park nearby was safe, but register before you arrive to ensureRead more smooth operation of your vehicle. Recommend this gem. Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 9th June 2023

What a gem! The property is so close to the centre of Canterbury, and there is a lovely friendly pub and coffee shop at the end of the street. The owner was very friendly also, meeting us at the property to ensure we knew how everything worked and the supplies she left for us to enjoy were very thoughtful. The house had everything you needed incluRead moreding the cinema room in the cellar which was nice and cool to use as the weather was so hot when we stayed. You certainly wont be disappointed! Hide

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