Woodman's Cottage, Blean

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9.4Outstanding
(9 Ratings)
"Woodman's Cottage is one of the nicest holiday homes we have stayed in. Very quirky with lots of beams and a very cosy old world feel, but with very modern furniture and fittings. The hot tub was love..."
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9.4 / 10
Outstanding(9 Ratings)

House in City of Canterbury

5 guests · 2 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
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

Woodsman’s Cottage is a Grade II listed building dating back to the 1800s and was the home the woodcutter of Blean woods. Now beautifully restored and decorated by the owners, it is an elegant country holiday home with all the comforts of a modern house and all the character of an historic building. The cottage is set in a third of an acre of garden, with a side and back patio, lawns and a hot tub. Close by you can enjoy a walk through ancient woodland, and there are five trails to explore, including an eight mile wander through mature oak trees, and the historic Crab & Winkle Way which runs from Whitstable to Canterbury and passes close to the cottage. Woodman’s Cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay, including two sitting rooms, one with a dining table, and both with wood burners. A lovely kitchen overlooking the garden, and large downstairs shower room. Upstairs are two good sized bedrooms both with Kingsize beds and a Jack and Jill bathroom. The location of the house is also perfect as it is between the vibrant coastal town of Whitstable with its working harbour, art galleries, cafes and restaurants; and the medieval City of Canterbury with its iconic cathedral, cobbled streets, museums and modern shopping centre. Nearer to home – there is a pub, The Royal Oak is a few hundred yards away and a Morrisons about half a mile away.

Property Description
Ground floor

Front door leads into hallway

Sitting Room

Sitting room with sofas, armchairs, wood burner, TV with Netflix prime and Disney.

Sitting / Dining Room

Armchairs, games table, dining table and chairs, wood burner

Kitchen

Kitchen with range cooker with gas hob/electric oven, dishwasher, microwave

Utility room

Utility room with fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer

Shower room

Shower room with large walk-in shower with rain head and handheld attachment, basin and wc (there is a step up to the shower)

Stable door to garden

Garden

Large garden with lawn to the front and terraced to the back with two patio areas with garden furniture, gas BBQ and a hot tub.

First floor

Bedroom - sleeps 2, with Kingsize bed, bedside tables and lamps, wardrobe, chest of drawers, armchair, TV with BBC

Bedroom - sleeps 2, with Kingsize bed and 1 x Double sofa bed, bedside tables and lamps, wardrobe, chest of drawers, TV with BBC

Jack & Jill Bathroom

Bathroom with roll top bath with handheld shower, wc and basin

Parking

Private driveway parking for two cars

Pet friendly

Things You Need to Know

The owners live in an adjacent property concealed from the cottage.
In common with the age of the property, there are some low ceilings, beams and sloping floors which all to its charm.
Pets welcome at £25 per pet per stay
Towels and linen are provided
There is a garden with seating
Wi-Fi access
Central heating throughout
Cot and high chair available on request

House Rules

We would respectfully ask that the following house rules are adhered to, to avoid any damages. Should any damages arise please note charges may be taken from your security deposit.
Please note check out is 10am. Please ensure you vacate on time to allow our housekeepers to enter the property and prepare it for the next guests.
Smoking is not permitted in the property at any time.
Please note for insurance purposes the number of guests must not exceed the total occupancy of the house.
For fire safety reasons please do not use any candles in the property.
Please be respectful to neighbours. Quiet hours are between 11pm and 9am.
Parties and loud music are not permitted.

Amenities at Woodman's Cottage, Blean

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of City of Canterbury


Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10
Outstanding(9 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
Woodman's Cottage is one of the nicest holiday homes we have stayed in. Very quirky with lots of beams and a very cosy old world feel, but with very modern furniture and fittings. The hot tub was lovely, even in November! The owners were very helpful too if we had any problems. The cottage is only about 3 miles between Canterbury and Whitstable, so in a very good position for visiting them and the surrounding area. We will definitely be coming back.
8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2025
This beautiful cottage is full of character. Although very old, the cottage is in excellent condition with good modern facilities. The woodburning stove with very welcome on cooler autumn evenings. The location of the cottage is very good for exploring East Kent. Locally Blean Woods provide some attractive rural walks and the opportunity to spot wild bison!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
We very much enjoyed our stay at the cottage, couldn’t fault the facilities at all. In fact it was one of the best cottages we have stayed in. The equipment in the house and garden were excellent. There was ample parking for 2 cars and it was in a very good location for Canterbury and the Coast. Had excellent communication with the owner Lisa would definitely stay there again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Delightful period cottage, lovely bedrooms, modern kitchen well stocked and comfortable lounge. Large pretty garden .

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Woodman's Cottage, Blean. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Woodman's Cottage, Blean pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Woodman's Cottage, Blean?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.