St Stephen's Cottage is a 2 bedroom house just outside Canterbury's city walls. A historic home beautifully modernised to a luxurious standard to provide you with a home-from-home like no other. Friendly and hands-on hosts available 24/7 if you need. Cosy up with a hot drink in front of the electric fireplace. Sprawl in comfort on the Superking bed or the full-sized double with Harrison Spinks/ Hypnos mattresses, and 300 thread count sheets! If that isn't enough to tempt you, check out our unbeatable location in central Canterbury: - 5 minutes walk from Canterbury High Street/the Marlowe Theatre/Westgate Gardens - 8 minutes walk from Canterbury Cathedral & The Kings School - 4 minutes walk from Canterbury West Station (high speed trains to London) - 3 minutes walk to The Goods Shed farmers market and restaurant Driving? Working from home? Planning to cook? We provide: - Free parking for 1 car on the driveway. Miller's Field public car park across the road for additional vehicles - EV chargepoint - charged at electricity provider's base rate - Superfast and reliable BT Wifi - Fully equipped kitchen with gas hob, oven, dishwasher, washing machine & tumble dryer MAIN BEDROOM - Superking bed with Harrison Spinks mattress and Dorma bedding with 300 thread count bedsheets - Workdesk and chair - Armchair - Wardrobe - Thomas Sanderson light-blocking blinds SECOND BEDROOM - Full-sized Double bed with Hypnos mattress and Christy bedding with 300 thread count bedsheets - Open-style wardrobe BATHROOM - Shower stall and separate freestanding bathtub - Toto bidet toilet ***Please note that although St Stephen's Cottage sleeps 4, the second bedroom is small and has only 1 bedside table with the bed against the wall. This room is therefore not suitable for people with mobility issues or lots of luggage. A baby crib and highchair are available on request.

Hi! I'm Rebecca and I've lived in Canterbury for 12 years - I love it and can't imagine living anywhere else. I own St Stephen's Cottage and personally manage all aspects of hosting. I created St Stephen's Cottage as a home from home, a place I'd happily live in. Everything in the property has been lovingly designed and curated with luxury and comfort in mind. I would love to make your stay in Canterbury a success - don't hesitate to reach out before, during or after booking and I will do my best to help with any queries.

DINING (all within 5 mins walk) - Cafe des Amis (Mexican). One of the best restaurants in Canterbury and child-friendly too! Advance booking is a must. - Chapman's Seafood Restaurant on St Dunstan's St. Reliable and established, this is a "proper" restaurant, highly recommended for seafood lovers. - The Ancient Raj (Northern Indian). Hands down the best in town. Takeaway or have a pampered dine-in experience in the beautiful Tudor interior. - Wild Goose at the Goods Shed. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, hot chocolate, cocktails and everything in between. The setting is informal but the food will transport you to a better place. 3 mins walk. - The Refectory Kitchen. Enjoy a friendly & freshly cooked breakfast, brunch or lunch with the log burner adding to the cozy. - No. 35 Canterbury for breakfast or lunch within Canterbury town centre. (This one is 7 mins walk) PARKING & TRANSPORT The property has dedicated parking for 1 car on the driveway. If additional parking is required, Miller’s Field public car park is just across the road (2.50 per hour and 2.50 between 9pm and 7:30am). Canterbury West Train Station also has parking (10 pounds/24h or 1.80 per hour). NEIGHBOURHOOD & SURROUNDINGS St Stephen's Cottage is 1 in a block of 4 Victorian terrace houses in a residential area. Because of its proximity to the city centre, it is within Canterbury's Conservation Zone. St Stephen's Cottage has been designated a "positive building", which is defined as a building that "makes a positive contribution to the historic and architectural character and appearance of the conservation area. They are a key reason for the designation and significance of the conservation area...". Indeed, many of the houses in the immediate surroundings are listed and of architectural interest including across the lane from the property where there are several notable timber-framed Tudor buildings.