This is holiday home. Primrose cottage is one of four cottages in what was once known as Primrose Alley. The first three cottages have now been converted into one dwelling where we live and we offer Primrose Cottage as holiday accommodation for individuals and families looking to stay in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in this unique corner of The Garden of England. The cottage is believed to be built in the 15th Century and has a wealth of original and interesting features such as exposed beams, inglenook fire place and a small twisting staircase (with handrail).
The space
You will have your own front door which takes you into the living room. The living room has a comfortable sofa, armchair, drinks cabinet, selection of local interest books, board games, sewing kit and a mini bar. The television provides UK channels and is logged in to Netflix. The Inglenook fireplace has a wood burner which you are very welcome to use.
Through the living room you will find a dining room. There is a full tea set should you want afternoon tea and an elegant dining service for a more formal meal. All with beautiful ambient lighting.
In the kitchen you will find a fridge freezer, coffee machine and cafetiere, kettle, toaster, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. The kitchen is equipped for baking and cooking. We provide washing and dishwasher tablets, bin bags and other cleaning products for your stay. There is a first aid box under the sink and a fire blanket in the kitchen.
The kitchen door leads out to a private patio which has a dining area and a charcoal BBQ.
We have recently made changes to to the outside space. Allowing for comfortable outdoor dining for 6 with ambient lighting and outdoor heaters
From the living room is a narrow staircase to the first floor. On the landing upstairs there is access to the first bedroom, then to the bathroom, a dressing area and the master bedroom room.
The first bedroom has two single beds which can be put together to make a Super King bed. This room has space for a travel cot or extra blow up child bed, and we can provide both by prior arrangement. There is also a desk / bureau for your use, a chest of drawers and a small wardrobe. The curtains are black out curtains.
The bathroom has a bath with a shower over the bath, a toilet and a sink. We will provide basic toiletries for your stay as well as toilet paper.
The master bedroom has a Super King bed, a bookcase, rocking chair and ample space for child beds / cots if needed.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Weekend
Adventure
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Luxury
Village
Beach
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Dog free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
3 pubs. One Michelin star pub and a boutique Pig Hotel and restaurant. Plenty of culture, history, coastal towns and historic sites and beaches in the surrounding areas. www.theshippe.com for more info.
Getting to my home
Canterbury West or Canterbury East train station, 10 mins taxi. 1 hour from London St Pancreas to Canterbury West
We have lived in New York and rented houses across America and Europe for vacations so we know what we would like to find in a property and have reflected this in our holiday rentals. We are now country living in Bridge, near Canterbury, Kent, with 3 children and working in London.
Primrose Cottage is in Bridge, Kent and exclusively a holiday rental and we live in the house next door. It is in a vibrant village with 3 pubs, one of which is Michelin starred for food and a Pig Restaurant. The city of Canterbury is 5 minutes away. There are good transport links and plenty of historic sites and beaches nearby.
As this is not are our main homes we can be flexible on dates. We will however need to travel in UK school holidays.
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