Canterbury cottage holidays Holiday rentals - cottages to rent in Canterbury
Canterbury is a bustling market city famed for its Cathedral and vibrant city centre. The city sits just 7 miles from Whitstable with its beautiful sandy beaches, making Canterbury the perfect place to rent a holiday cottage and use it to experience the best that Kent has to offer.
The walled medieval centre, with its winding cobbled streets and stunning gothic & Roman architecture is magical and is packed with cafes, bars, restaurants and shops. The River Great Stour runs through the city and one of the best ways to see Canterbury is to hire a punt either during the day or on a spooky night tour.
| At a glance... | |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 20+ |
| Guided city tours | ✔ |
| City walks | ✔ |
| Fabulous beaches | ✔ |
| Museums | ✔ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Nearest beach | (Whitstable 7 miles) |
| Local airport | Gatwick (28 miles) |
| Nearest train station | Canterbury (SE) |
Things to see and do in Canterbury
Canterbury and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, beautiful coastline and rolling countryside to explore.
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Explore Leeds Castle | ✔ |
| Fabulous beaches at Whitstable | ✔ |
| Explore the impressive Canterbury Catherdral | ✔ |
| Chartham Hatch Play Park | ✔ |
| Take a punt on the Great Stour | ✔ |
| Visit one of the local Vineyards for a taste tour | ✔ |
| RSPB Blean Woods Nature Reserve | ✔ |
Our view on Canterbury
Canterbury is a county like no other. With its fabulous beaches, immaculate counryside, historic sites and being a stones throw away from London, it is the perfect place to rent a holiday cottage and use it as a base for exploring this wonderful English county
