Entire home

The Manor Coach House

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A heated pool
Outdoor spa tub
TV
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

The Manor Coach House

A luxury and romantic holiday home created from a Grade II coach house, with a wonderful walled terrace, all within a short drive from the City of Canterbury.. Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Netflix, Bluetooth Speaker, Sofa Bed (Double), French Doors Leading To Patio
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Wine Cooler, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine. Central heating, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. 2 cots, 2 highchairs and stairgate. Enclosed garden with terrace, garden furniture, fire pit, pizza oven, gas barbecue and coal barbecue. Garden games. Outdoor heated swimming pool (4.6m x 12m, depth 2.4m) available April to November, Christmas and New Year with exclusive use between 10am – 2pm. Hot tub with waterfall feature. Table tennis. Additional parking available. . Your stay at The Manor Coach House will sure enough be one to remember. Located in the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Beauty, you can wander the vast surrounding countryside and reward yourself with a tipple at a local village pub on your way home. This charismatic holiday home is perfect for a couples retreat or families wanting some down time in the countryside. On arrival fresh bread will greet you in the bread maker with butter and jam, with a complementary basket for fire pit fun.
The Manor Coach House is enticing, spacious and charming. It has been lovingly restored by the owners to create a contemporary, upside down cottage with luxury furniture and fittings. The two kingsize bedrooms both have large stunning en-suite bathrooms, a spiral staircase leads to the first floor open plan living space where you will find a karaoke machine, record player with a selection of records, and a selection of board games. Leading out from the living space is a lovely teak balcony overlooking the large 1 acre garden where you will find an elegant walled terrace and garden furniture. Have some fun and enjoy a dip in the heated pool followed by a game of table tennis outside. Relax as the sun goes down and light up the barbecue for an enjoyable evening meal in this delightful sun trap. The hot tub with a waterfall feature overlooks the enclosed garden with a sheltered walled terrace, brick built gas barbecue, additional Weber coal barbecue (coals supplied) and a wood-fired pizza oven.
This elevated property sits high above the Stour Valley and has the benefits of being just a short drive to the historic city of Canterbury, as well as being surrounded by the picturesque Kent countryside, footpaths, cycle routes and a unique complex of lakes where day anglers can spend a happy day fishing. Just 20 minutes away you can be in Whitstable where you’ll find some wonderful award-winning beaches. Enjoy some wonderful local walks along The River Stour and stop off at the local farm shop in Chilham for some tasty treats. And don’t forget your dog! They’ll love this wonderful and pet friendly cottage.
The Coach House is in the grounds of the owners’ manor house, parts of which date back to the 15th century, and was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Fishing available nearby.
Free WiFi

Outdoor heated swimming pool (4.6x12m, depth 2.4m). Guests have exclusive use of the owner’s pool between 10am and 2pm. The pool is open from April until November (weather permitting).
Please provide your own towels for the pool. The owner only supplies towels for internal use and they are not to be taken outside.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Fishing 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

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 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

Property is also known as

su-M491646-M491646
2 Bedroom Accommodation in Chartham Canterbury
2 Bedroom Accommodation in Chartham Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Chartham

What's nearby

  • Chilham Village - 3 min drive
  • Westgate Gardens - 8 min drive
  • University of Kent - 8 min drive
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 17 min drive
  • Marlowe Theatre - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Canterbury Chilham Station - 2 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Coach & Horses - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Marino Fish Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Artichoke Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Solo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Queens Head - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Manor Coach House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Manor Coach House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Manor Coach House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Manor Coach House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Manor Coach House located?

This family-friendly Canterbury cottage is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Kent Downs and Chilham Village. Dane John Gardens and Lady Wootton's Green are also within 6 miles (10 km). Canterbury Chilham Station is 22 minutes by foot and Canterbury Chartham Station is 25 minutes.

The Manor Coach House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Georgia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely amazing!
Me and my family spent the weekend here. It was absolutely beautiful. The coach house was stunning,clean and so much to do for the whole family. Hot tub was so relaxing for every night use. The pool was so fun not just for the adults for the children too. When we arrived we was greeted by the owners who was so welcoming and carered to our needs having a baby with us. Went above and beyond. Had fresh bread waiting for us and a hamper with marshmallows and lovely treats for everyone. A bottle of bubbly in the fridge waiting too. We did not want to go home as a family and are so relaxed returning to our home now. I can honestly say 10/10 stay and we will definitely be returning soon. Thank you so much to the owners for our beautiful coach house stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
A truly gorgeous place to stay, the only thing that worried me , was the tight spiral staircase. Still recovering from a damaged ankle it was of concern.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022