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2 Bedroom City Centre Cottage set in a Private Courtyard

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A living room with two grey sofas, a red cushion, a black coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.
A brick patio with wooden furniture, including a table and chairs, and a hanging plant.
A two-story brick house with multiple windows, a front door, and a small garden area with a bench and potted plants.
A living room with a brick fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a wardrobe.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
The current price is $201
$201 nightly
$201 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

Explore the area

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Canterbury
  • Place, Westgate Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Marlowe Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Canterbury

A stay at this cottage places you in the heart of Canterbury, within a 15-minute walk of Canterbury Cathedral and Westgate Gardens. .This cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Westgate Gardens and Towers and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from St. Dunstan's Church.
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What's nearby

  • Westgate Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Kent - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 4 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Unicorn Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe des Amis du Mexique - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Griffin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Millers Arms - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

2 Bedroom City Centre Cottage set in a Private Courtyard

Number 1 Steam Packet Cottage is a lovely small conservation protected 2 bedroom cottage set in a private courtyard in the city centre of Canterbury. Whenever possible Lindsay will meet you personally for check in and out. A first class quiet tranquil city centre location. Close walking distance to all historical attractions, the Cathedral, restaurants , bars, train and bus stations. A fully modernised, refurbished cottage ideal for University graduations, holiday breaks, or business trips.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 550 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: must be supervised, due to stairs.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
2 Bedroom City Centre Cottage set in a Private Courtyard Cottage

2 Bedroom City Centre Cottage set in a Private Courtyard Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Walking distance of cathedral, large selection of very good restaurants, and train station. Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This gorgeous little cottage was very conveniently located, very well presented and we found it quite comfortable,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion K.

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

Perfect stay

We have really enjoyed the place, everything is accessible on foot and the accommodation was well equiped. Our children enjoyed their room and there were shops and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

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

I couldn’t be happier! I wish I could take this place with me throughout the rest of England!

Absolutely wonderful process and experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Excellent location for walking Canterbury

Wonderful location, suitable for 2 adults and up to 2 children. One caveat, do not use Google maps to try to find it, it will lead you down the wrong laneway. It's within walking distance to the train station, a real plus if you do not have a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

malcolm p.

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

A great stay!

This was a most enjoyable stay, the cottage was compact and furnished to a high standard, very comfortable, and very close to the city centre and railway station. And communication with our Host, Lindsay, was excellent. Highly recommended! Mal and Mary, December 2023
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart R.

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

Family Weekend Away

This is a great alternative to a city centre hotel, the cottage is very clean, quiet and within a short walk to all the attractions of Canterbury. I stayed with my wife and 2 children and we had all we needed for the weekend. Lindsay was a great host and communication was quick. We had no issues at all during our stay and would recommend this cottage.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tom and Janice A.

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

location location location

Location 10 out of 10. Everything you need for a stay in Canterbury. Tiny bathroom (your knees touch the wall while sitting on the toilet limited head room in the shower). The mattresses are due for replacement.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Canterbury Cottage Stay

Steam Packet Cottage is in an excellent location very near the Westgate, in easy walking distance from the whole center. The cottage was well appointed with everything we needed, and we only grumbled about the very cramped toilet. The only other challenge was parking. We chose to park a 12 minute walk away at Sainsbury’s, the best deal. Overall we were very pleased with our cottage and our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Centrum Canterbury is op loopafstand, accommodatie is zeer netjes en eigenaresse zeer vriendelijk
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Het was voor ons een ideale overnachting voor een tussenstop naar Dover.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

XXX X.

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

Sehr gemütlich und tolle Lage

Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Schön eingerichtet. Ideale Lage direkt am Stadtzentrum. Die Kathedrale ist zu Fuß erreichbar. Duschen ist eher ein Abendteuer, aber möglich (eng, kaum Wasser wenn sonst noch irgendwo Wasser entnommen wird, Temperaturschwankungen). Man kann bei den aktuellen Preisen viel Geld sparen, wenn man nicht gegenüber wie empfohlen, sondern Station Road West Multi Storey Car Park parkt (Oberdeck).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Fint lille byhus

Dejlig lille byhus i et område med masser af restauranter. Tæt på alt. Kan anbefales
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry A.

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

Great location

No problems. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

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

Charmiing & Delightful

Great place. Exactly as shown. Excellent host. Close to town centre & a pleasant river walk.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Great time

Wonderful time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S.

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

A Great Little Packet

The Steam Packet Cottage is a wonderful apartment, equisitely clean with modern facilities. Conveniently located just outside the main old gate of Canterbury it's just minutes from all the important sites in this charming city. Checkin was easy, efficient and communication with the owner swift and clear.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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

Lovely property and well located

We enjoyed our stay here in this lovely cottage, situated in a quiet yard and well located for the City . It is very modern inside and had all we needed. Lindsay was very helpful and answered all our queries very quickly, including the local parking situation! Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanyia A.

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

Perfect

A superb little cottage, clean, good location, easy to park near by and very friendly host. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024