Cottage in City of Canterbury
9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this cottage rental
Stable Lodge was built as a coachman's cottage in 1800 and is now a large family house with pool in the heart of the countryside. This unique property offers a homely stay perfect for families looking for a retreat with children and pets who are also welcome to stay.
Stable Lodge is situated 6 miles from Canterbury on the edge of the picturesque village of Petham. Within a conservation area and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Petham boasts a stunning downland location.
The space
STABLE LODGE sleeps 9, in four bedrooms, three bathrooms. Accommodation comprises the main house, ground floor of pool house, large garden with outside furniture, solar heated swimming pool, BBQ, pets permitted, ample parking.
Ground Floor
Large kitchen and breakfast dining room with all amenities including dishwasher, double oven, washing machine, tumble dryer
Dining room to sit 10
Sitting room with TV projector onto the wall cinema style! DVD player, log burner. Parquet flooring throughout
Accessible family bedroom (sleeps 3): Large twin room and adjoining small single. Space for further mattress or cot if required. Downstairs overhead shower room with WC.
First Floor
Master bedroom (sleeps 2): king-size bed, double aspect windows. Space to fit a single mattress on floor or cot if required.
Family bathroom with large bath and separate walk-in overhead shower
Double room (sleeps 2): king-size bed, wardrobe space, chest of drawers, TV
Twin room (sleeps 2): two single beds, wardrobe space, shelves, TV
Shower room with walk in shower
Pool House – Summer Only - Ground floor only
Open plan living and kitchenette with fridge, butler sink, kettle.
Shower room with walk-in shower, WC and basin
Outside
Large garden with furniture, gated solar heated swimming pool (use at own risk), coal BBQ (please provide your own coal), ample parking
Guest access
Entire house
Stable Lodge is situated 6 miles from Canterbury on the edge of the picturesque village of Petham. Within a conservation area and a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Petham boasts a stunning downland location.
The space
STABLE LODGE sleeps 9, in four bedrooms, three bathrooms. Accommodation comprises the main house, ground floor of pool house, large garden with outside furniture, solar heated swimming pool, BBQ, pets permitted, ample parking.
Ground Floor
Large kitchen and breakfast dining room with all amenities including dishwasher, double oven, washing machine, tumble dryer
Dining room to sit 10
Sitting room with TV projector onto the wall cinema style! DVD player, log burner. Parquet flooring throughout
Accessible family bedroom (sleeps 3): Large twin room and adjoining small single. Space for further mattress or cot if required. Downstairs overhead shower room with WC.
First Floor
Master bedroom (sleeps 2): king-size bed, double aspect windows. Space to fit a single mattress on floor or cot if required.
Family bathroom with large bath and separate walk-in overhead shower
Double room (sleeps 2): king-size bed, wardrobe space, chest of drawers, TV
Twin room (sleeps 2): two single beds, wardrobe space, shelves, TV
Shower room with walk in shower
Pool House – Summer Only - Ground floor only
Open plan living and kitchenette with fridge, butler sink, kettle.
Shower room with walk-in shower, WC and basin
Outside
Large garden with furniture, gated solar heated swimming pool (use at own risk), coal BBQ (please provide your own coal), ample parking
Guest access
Entire house
Amenities at Self-catering in the Kent countryside
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of City of Canterbury
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Dec 2025
We stayed at Stable Lodge for a family Christmas gathering, and it suited us perfectly. The kitchen was very spacious and perfect for preparing the Christmas dinner together. The lounge was comfortable and cosy, and the layout of the bedrooms was ideal with the downstairs bedroom and bathroom, and three double/twin rooms upstairs, all of which were comfortable too.The garden was also great for our dog to have a safe run around, and there was ample parking.Louise also left us a lovely card, some home made mince pies, a bottle of wine and some supplies in the fridge, all of which were very thoughtful and generous.All in all we had a lovely and very memorable stay.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
My husband and I had a wonderful few days in this wonderful property, made all the better by Louise’s warm hospitality. We’d booked before my husband started using a wheelchair, and although it was a little tricky getting through one doorway and into the kitchen, Louise arranged for the downstairs twin bedroom to be turned into a superking bed which made things so much easier for us. The house is incredibly well equipped, clean, and the beds comfortable. The garden and pool was the real highlight. It’s a huge garden that would be wonderful for kids. We had some friends join us for the sunny last couple of days and we enjoyed the solar heated pool and even had dinner in the pool house. Overall a great experience.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Wow we had such a wonderful stay here, Louise was so friendly, relaxed and we felt so welcomed and right at home as soon as we arrived. Each couple had their own light and bright bedroom with a bathroom all to themselves. We all slept so soundly and woke to blue skies and birds. Things we got up to ..relaxing in the garden, BBQs by the pool, group breakfasts in the kitchen, cosy times in the living room and a lovely walk across the fields. We really couldn't rate this stay high enough and hope to stay again in the future :) Also a quick mention of the Doggy & Cat who roamed around and added to the feeling of being at home.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2025
We (six adults and three small kids) enjoyed a fantastic stay at the cottage. Good amenities in the cottage, ample space for sleeping, playing and eating and great surroundings. An ideal place for a family outing.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(8 Ratings)
"My husband and I had a wonderful few days in this wonderful property, made all the better by Louise’s warm hospitality. We’d booked before my husband started using a wheelchair, and although it was a ..."
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