Holiday cottages in Canterbury
Kent’s only city, Canterbury, boasts hundreds of years of character-forming history. Its ecclesiastical heritage alone is made up of legendary tales, from Chaucer’s Pilgrims that travelled thousands of miles to the shrine of St Thomas á Becket to St Augustine who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury. From the world-famous Cathedral to the Marlowe Theatre, there’s enough to do to fill a week or weekend.
Things to do in Canterbury
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Holiday homes in Canterbury, Kent
For Canterbury city centre accommodation, browse The Loft at Emperor Court, The Linen House. If you’re bringing the pooch, head to our dog-friendly holiday home, Cornerways. Or if you want to be close to the action but still able to enjoy the peace of the countryside, have a look at Honeywood Lodge, which sleeps up to 8 guests and offers an indoor swimming pool and extensive grounds.
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Modern-day pilgrims to Canterbury can delve into the city’s history at two of its oldest monuments: Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine’s Abbey. As well as enthralling tours, the Cathedral itself holds many services and concerts throughout the year, which are another great way to experience this landmark in all its glory.
Beyond the Cathedral, Canterbury has a wide variety of period and contemporary attractions, including the show-stopping The Marlowe Theatre. For shopping there’s a great choice of independent stores and high street favourites alongside some outstanding cafés and restaurants. For all our Canterbury recommendations, check out our blog post.
Nestled throughout its labyrinthine laneways, Canterbury is brimming with hidden gems – not least its unique 17th-century Crooked House, which you’ll find perched at the intersection of Palace and King Streets.
Uncover more of the city’s treasures on a historic boat tour along the River Stour, or with a visit to the Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, an impressively gothic building that houses a museum, art gallery, library, and information centre. Here, you can discover trinkets collected by global travellers, as well as a sizeable Victorian taxidermy collection that includes specimens of strange and rare creatures. An unusual activity, indeed!
Couples visiting Canterbury can enjoy a romantic walk through pretty Westgate Gardens, or a peaceful punt along the River Stour. There are a wide variety of intimate restaurants to dine in and around the King’s Mile, while The Marlowe possesses a fantastic schedule of music, comedy, and theatre events and offers a great way to spend an evening with your spouse.
Joining Westgate Gardens and The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, there are several free things to do in Canterbury. Forming part of Canterbury’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, St Martin’s Church is the oldest church in the English-speaking world that is still in use. Pay a visit before taking a stroll around the city walls to catch a glimpse of what Canterbury may have looked like during the medieval era.
Families can have their interest piqued at the Canterbury Roman Museum, enjoy a boat tour along the River Stour, or burn off some energy at the city’s parks. We recommend Dane John Gardens and Toddlers Cove in particular, both of which providing plenty of space as well as play parks for kids to play and explore.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, why not give us a call? One of the team will be happy to help you find the perfect holiday cottage for your next trip. We’re always on hand to chat, on the phone, on 01227 903404, via email, at hello@bloomstays.com or on WhatsApp, on 07361584861.
