Knowlton Properties in Canterbury, England

The lodging includes one-bedroom flats, four-bedroom lodges, five-bedroom houses, and a ten-bedroom house situated on a working stables estate with Tudor-era buildings. Each unit provides a fully equipped kitchen, a private bathroom, and a welcome hamper with muesli, olives, cheese crackers, and tea. Additional comforts include a washing machine, board games, outdoor furniture, and a picnic area.

Knowlton Properties is set in a rural hamlet 9 km from Sandwich Railway Station and 15 km from Canterbury Cathedral. The property lies 18 km from the White Cliffs of Dover and 110 km from London City Airport. Guests have direct access to cycling, golf courses, and hiking trails from the estate.

Free WiFi and free on-site parking are provided, along with express check-in/check-out and key access. The grounds include an outdoor fireplace, a barbecue area, and a chapel/shrine. Baby safety gates and grocery deliveries are available for families.

Guests can watch horses being exercised past the flats during the day on the working stables estate. The outdoor fireplace and barbecue facilities allow for evening gatherings in the garden. Board games and puzzles are supplied for indoor entertainment.

The ten-bedroom house accommodates up to 19 guests, with three young children and a baby noted in guest reviews. Baby safety gates and a travel cot are provided, reducing the need for families to pack extra items. The one-bedroom flats are accessed via steep stairs, which may not suit all guests.

Location: Rural estate, 15 km from Canterbury Cathedral

Rooms: One-bedroom flats to ten-bedroom houses

Amenities: Outdoor fireplace, BBQ, board games

Family: Baby safety gates and cot provided

Dining: Grocery deliveries available

Activities: Cycling, golf, hiking