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Gingerbread Cottage

3.5 star property
Cottage with free parking, 8-minute walk to University of Kent

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Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, dishwasher, electric kettle, toaster
Cottage | Balcony
Exterior
Cottage | Interior
Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, dishwasher, electric kettle, toaster
Close to Canterbury Cathedral and University of Kent, Gingerbread Cottage provides an adjacent golf course, a garden, and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Gingerbread Cottage

Cottage with free parking, 8-minute walk to University of Kent
This smoke-free cottage features a garden, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. A kitchen with a refrigerator and a dishwasher is available, and other amenities include a washing machine and 2 bathrooms. Housekeeping is not available.
Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Canterbury cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Gingerbread Cottage Cottage
Gingerbread Cottage Canterbury
Gingerbread Cottage Cottage Canterbury

About the neighborhood

Map
8 Mandeville Road, Canterbury, England, CT2 7HB

What's nearby

  • University of Kent - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Westgate Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Marlowe Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Canterbury Christ Church University - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury West Station - 8 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Griffin - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The West Gate Inn (Wetherspoon) - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Beverlie - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe des Amis du Mexique - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gingerbread Cottage pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gingerbread Cottage?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gingerbread Cottage?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gingerbread Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gingerbread Cottage located?

Situated in Canterbury, this golf cottage is within a 10-minute walk of St. Dunstan's Church and University of Kent. Rupert Bear Museum and Westgate Gardens are also within 15 minutes. Canterbury West Station is 8 minutes by foot and Canterbury East Station is 24 minutes.

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Reviews

10

Exceptional

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