House in Canterbury
5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
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
Ivy Lane Townhouse offers charming, spacious accommodation adjacent to the Canterbury city walls. The house is a listed building, with many period features, a walled garden and private parking. The house was entirely renovated in 2020 and includes many modern conveniences. Ivy Lane Townhouse is good for family vacation travellers and visitors to the many local universities.
The house has a beautifully presented entrance hall, living room and separate dining room, all with fireplaces. Windows to the garden create a bright environment. The large kitchen/dining room is fitted the with new top quality appliances. The conservatory leads to a lovely large walled garden. There is high speed internet, TV, large screen DVD player and a washer/dryer.
A substantial staircase leads to the first floor. A double bedroom has a king size bed, extensive fitted closets and en-suite shower/water closet. A single bedroom with fireplace, an office area and a family bathroom, with a bath/shower, complete the first floor. The top floor is a large bright room, with two single beds and a lovely ensuite shower/water closet.
The house was originally three cottages that have been brought together, retaining many original features, including fireplaces and exposed brick with timber framed walls. One cottage is used for a central staircase. A large kitchen/dining room extension was added in 2020 and result in a lovely space to gather for meals. In addition to the house, the space where a fourth cottage stood forms a large parking area. The spacious gardens are laid to lawn, with various trees and shrubs, and a lovely old brick wall.
Pets are welcome.
The location allows you to come to the house, park and not need to drive during your stay. Canterbury centre is steps away. Trains and bus stations are close by for travel to London or the seaside towns of Kent.
Canterbury's tourist destinations include a UNESCO World Heritage cathedral, medieval Tudor architecture, a Norman castle, Roman walls, a synagogue and early Christian sites. Canterbury has a wide choice of vibrant restaurants, cafes and pubs, outstanding shopping, as well as theatre and music offerings. In the Autumn, the city hosts the exciting Canterbury Festival.
The house has a beautifully presented entrance hall, living room and separate dining room, all with fireplaces. Windows to the garden create a bright environment. The large kitchen/dining room is fitted the with new top quality appliances. The conservatory leads to a lovely large walled garden. There is high speed internet, TV, large screen DVD player and a washer/dryer.
A substantial staircase leads to the first floor. A double bedroom has a king size bed, extensive fitted closets and en-suite shower/water closet. A single bedroom with fireplace, an office area and a family bathroom, with a bath/shower, complete the first floor. The top floor is a large bright room, with two single beds and a lovely ensuite shower/water closet.
The house was originally three cottages that have been brought together, retaining many original features, including fireplaces and exposed brick with timber framed walls. One cottage is used for a central staircase. A large kitchen/dining room extension was added in 2020 and result in a lovely space to gather for meals. In addition to the house, the space where a fourth cottage stood forms a large parking area. The spacious gardens are laid to lawn, with various trees and shrubs, and a lovely old brick wall.
Pets are welcome.
The location allows you to come to the house, park and not need to drive during your stay. Canterbury centre is steps away. Trains and bus stations are close by for travel to London or the seaside towns of Kent.
Canterbury's tourist destinations include a UNESCO World Heritage cathedral, medieval Tudor architecture, a Norman castle, Roman walls, a synagogue and early Christian sites. Canterbury has a wide choice of vibrant restaurants, cafes and pubs, outstanding shopping, as well as theatre and music offerings. In the Autumn, the city hosts the exciting Canterbury Festival.
Amenities at Canterbury Townhouse, charming, spacious, private garden, off street parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Map of Canterbury
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsSpacious and beautifully renovated house with lovely gardens, perfect for family gatherings. Convenient location near the city center and helpful owners. Highly recommended!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
We have stayed at a lot of VRBO over 20 years -- and we own two. This place was unbelievable. So lovely and charming, comfortable and clean. We want to bring more of the family back! It is very spacious -- that is often NOT the case in Europe. This house is a MUST if you are traveling to Canterbury.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2023
Fantastic cottage fully renovated to the highest standard. Lots of space and privacy with all rooms having separate bathrooms.
The kitchen/lounge space with access to the two gardens is immaculate and it is where we spent most of the time.
Fully enclosed garden and driveway where our dogs ran freely with no dangers.
The owners were available on whatsapp and assisted with all our requests.
Perfect location if you want to access Canterbury. The centre is literally 2 min. away. However the property was so beautiful that we spent most of the time in the cottage.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2021
This gorgeous townhouse is the perfect place for a family stay near the city centre. The home is very spacious, made for gathering in the beautiful new kitchen extension and lovely private courtyard. There is a ton of space to spread out amongst the 3 spacious levels, and the cosy lounge areas with fireplaces are ideal for relaxing with a book on cool, rainy days. The location is a short walk to Waitrose or into the city centre, and the included parking spaces are an added convenience when looking to drive to some of the nearby attractions like Dover, Margate, and Broadstairs. The owner provided plenty of information to help make the stay as easy and comfortable as possible. We absolutely loved our stay at this property, and definitely plan to stay again on our next trip to Canterbury!
6 / 10Average·Oct 2017
The house was perfect for our few nights in Canterbury, visiting the University and friends. We thought it was very comfortable, and the garden was lovely and very safe for our Jack Russell. A toaster in the kitchen would have been handy and for a longer stay a freezer would probably benefit people.
The children loved their rooms, especially the attic. A heater may be useful up there in the colder months. The children also commented that headboards on the beds would have been useful. We did point out to Dennis before we left that the rope on the attic stairs was coming away from the wall.
The welcome we had was lovely and we felt very much at home with our goody basket which was very much appreciated. We are honoured to have been your first guests and it was lovely to meet you Sheila. Many thanks for your hospitality.
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Top rated by guests
9.7Outstanding
(13 Ratings)
Spacious and beautifully renovated house with lovely gardens, perfect for family gatherings. Convenient location near the city center and helpful owners. Highly recommended!
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