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★Tulip Tree Cottage★ Huge Garden+village setting+near Canterbury+dog friendly

Family-friendly holiday home in Canterbury

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, table football, books
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
In the heart of Kent's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Tulip Tree Cottage offers a charming retreat. This converted village school house boasts a secluded patio surrounded by flowers and plants, perfect for breakfast or summer evenings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4646 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

★Tulip Tree Cottage★ Huge Garden+village setting+near Canterbury+dog friendly

Tulip Tree Cottage was originally the village school house built in the 1870's and now a comfortable and newly converted home situated in the Kent Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Within walking distance of the village supermarket, pharmacy and 2 good pubs, this is the perfect place for a family holiday or weekend getaway with friends. This cottage has its own secluded patio with seating and is surrounded by flowers and plants from Spring onwards - perfect for breakfast and long summer evenings. The lawn and woods is shared with the guests in the cottage next door, but there's plenty of space for everyone. 5 mins to Canterbury, 60 mins from London and 27 mins from the Eurotunnel exit. 10% discount for 7 nights+.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding 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

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please keep pets on the ground floor. Quiet after 11pm. The garden is sometimes shared, so please keep your pets under control.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Requests considered on a case by case basis.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Requests considered on a case by case basis.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Canterbury, ENG

What's nearby

  • Kent Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Howletts Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 7 min drive - 9.1 km
  • University of Kent - 8 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury Bekesbourne Station - 2 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bridge Arms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mobile Fish And Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oriole cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Touchdown Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Two Sawyers - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ★Tulip Tree Cottage★ Huge Garden+village setting+near Canterbury+dog friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at ★Tulip Tree Cottage★ Huge Garden+village setting+near Canterbury+dog friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ★Tulip Tree Cottage★ Huge Garden+village setting+near Canterbury+dog friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ★Tulip Tree Cottage★ Huge Garden+village setting+near Canterbury+dog friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ★Tulip Tree Cottage★ Huge Garden+village setting+near Canterbury+dog friendly located?

This family-friendly Canterbury holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Howletts Zoo and Kent Downs. Howletts Wild Animal Park and St. Lawrence Ground are also within 3 miles (5 km). Canterbury Bekesbourne Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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★Tulip Tree Cottage★ Huge Garden+village setting+near Canterbury+dog friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patricia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Lovely, spacious accommodation. Garden peaceful and private. Excellent base for exploring Kent, and the village was very attractive. Would definitely recommend this property and the welcome and attention we received from James. Thank you,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Weekend away

Restful ,very peaceful.hsd a nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exploring Canterbury

Lovely cottage in a lovely great for families
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot to explore East Kent

Well equipped, great location, great garden and handy gate to field for dog walks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay in Bridge

Very comfortable property in a lovely location. Comprehensive welcome back and host very welcoming.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Canterbury autumnal break

Great communication with James, ideal location. Quiet and easily accessible to Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay. Fabulous local pub, The Red Lion in walking distance. Cottage was modern, clean and very comfy beds. Garden leading to woods and fields.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

School house

Wonderfully converted school house. Wood stove is great. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect week in South-East England

Perfect apartment with all you need! Perfect location to visit famous Leeds Castle, Dover Castle, Deal Castle, Canterbury, Whitstable and other locations! We really enjoyed the stay! Thanks to James!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay for visiting Kent

Lovely location. Clean and well equipped. Owner was particularly helpful especially when we had an unfortunate power cut ( not owners fault). Car charging facility much appreciated. Good places to eat within walking distance. Would recommend The Pig fir something special.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well appointed place for restful holiday

Thoughtfully and user friendly prepared. Most enjoyable.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

Tulip Tree Cottage was lovely with plenty of downstairs and outside space. Parking was fine. Everything was just so, would thoroughly recommend it
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house and great garden

It was a week to remember and we went to the pub on the corner for dellicious hamburgers ;) and beer!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W., Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

Perfect stay for all people who have a dog! Very friendly and mindful hosts, great garden, great walks around the village. The house was very clean. Very nice and welcoming village with great pubs and food. We can only say thank you very much to James and his lovely wife!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Preston c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Dog friendly cottage

Great Cottage with super back garden. Very convenient for dog owners and location to Canterbury. Local shop and pubs close by serving great food. Only negative is double beds are quite small so if you are a large frame could be a tight fit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tulip Cottage April 2024

Beautiful cottage with all the amenities of home. The villagers of Bridge are very friendly. Wonderful walking trails with great views. James, the owner of the property, was very responsive and made it very easy for us to feel at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage, host and village

We had such a perfect time here as we prepared for our wedding. Lovely rooms, gorgeous garden, such a helpful host and I loved the big living space. Would be excellent in summer or winter. Spotless. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutly fine

Well appointed
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marielle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a great and lovely cottage!

We had a great time in this beautifull cottage with the amazing garden. Our kids (12 and 9) and dog had the time of their lives too. They could run, play outside and create house of trees. All was available in the house. And the communication with James was just perfect. We were also very thankfull for his flexibility on our challenging circumstances. Thanks so much James!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

SALLY C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

We moved to Bridge for 5 weeks before departing to Spain. James was a wonderful host who went over and above to help us (even printed off our travel labels when we realised there was no way for us to d so!) We have a dog who was more than comfortable and the walks around Bridge are superb, we were walking 6 miles a day and not once got bored of the walk. The people of Bridge are the nicest that we have met in a long time. The pubs in the Village are 10/10 I even used the dentist and the Beauty Salon in the village whilst staying and the service was impeccable. Short trip to Canterbury by car, if required. I cannot recommend James and his cottages enough Love, Sally, Tom & Rosa
Stayed 37 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

W. S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Cottage

We could not have enjoyed our stay here anymore than we did; we loved everything about Tulip Tree Cottage! We were warmly greeted and access to the property was quick and easy. The cottage has been beautifully renovated and the finish and furnishings throughout were of the highest quality. The cottage is extremely well equipped and nothing was lacking. The private patio was a delight and the very large garden and wooded area were wonderful. In the evenings we took a glass of wine to the bench under the trees and sat looking back at the cottage, listening to the song thrushes and blackbirds singing. Reading the guest book it is clear that we are not alone in loving Tulip Tree Cottage and hoping to return. I have never read a guest book so full of positive comments and happy visitors! I would like to add a more personal comment too; travelling with someone who has Alzheimer's is usually a nightmare, my husband does not cope well with new places and our visits to see family in England are usually stressful and difficult. However, the moment my husband entered Tulip Tree Cottage he was calm and at peace. There is a wonderful ambience to the cottage and its tranquillity worked wonders for us. We loved every minute and came home feeling properly rested - for the first time in 10 years. A huge and heartfelt 'thank you' to James and your lovely partner.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nik F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place. Its so so beautiful and clan and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christoph K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes Cottage

Ein wunderschönes Cottage im Herzen von Kent. Nur zum Empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gertjan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bridge

Super mooie locatie in klein dorp. Perfect uitgangspunt om Canterbury te bezoeken. 10 Minuten met de bus. Mooi verbouwd "oud" schoolgebouw met een prachtige tuin. In de omgeving schitterende wandelingen te maken . Zeer vriendelijke eigenaar. Al met al een aanrader om naartoe te gaan. Wij hebben genoten!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Björn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schöne Ferienwohnung im historischen Ambiente

Wir hatten eine angenehme Übernachtung in der schönen und sehr sauberen Ferienwohnung von James.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jelle B., Assen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sfeervolle cottage op goede lokatie

De eigenaar was zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam. We hebben een heerlijke week doorgebracht in een comfortabele woning. Zeer veel mogelijkheden voor uitstapjes, op korte reisafstand.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022