Title: Pass the Keys | A Character Cottage in Historical Canterbury Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pass the Keys | A Character Cottage in Historical Canterbury Holiday home in Canterbury, 7-minute walk to Canterbury Cathedral ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60620000/60615100/60615006/03cfe6be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60620000/60615100/60615006/b1b64275.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60620000/60615100/60615006/52896ebe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60620000/60615100/60615006/21f807cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60620000/60615100/60615006/6aee8227.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Canterbury, A Character Cottage in Historical Canterbury offers a charming retreat. Unwind in the courtyard garden or enjoy TV with satellite channels, and explore historic city centre landmarks like The Marlowe Theatre and Westgate nearby. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4603 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pass the Keys | A Character Cottage in Historical Canterbury Within a few minutes’ walk of Canterbury Cathedral and the historic city centre, and 1.4 miles of the University of Kent, A Character Cottage in Historical Canterbury offers an elegant and contemporary interior with free WiFi and a courtyard garden. The cosy holiday cottage has 2 double bedrooms (one with double bed, one with two singles), a TV with satellite channels, a fully-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, oven, hob, microwave and washing machine, and 1 downstairs bathroom with a shower. The upstairs bedrooms are accessed via a quirky spiral wrought iron staircase. Popular points of interest near A Character Cottage in Historical Canterbury include The Marlowe Theatre, Westgate and Canterbury Christ Church University. Canterbury West and East train stations, and Canterbury bus station, are all a short walk from the cottage. Set in Canterbury, within a few minutes’ walk of Canterbury Cathedral and the historic city centre, the cosy holiday cottagefeatures free WiFi and a courtyard garden. The property is located a short walk from Canterbury West and East train stations, 4.3 km from the University of Kentand 26 km from Eurotunnel UK. The non-smoking holiday home has two upstairs bedrooms(accessed via a quirky spiral wrought iron staircase), a TV, a fully-equipped kitchen and one downstairs bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 93 km from the property. There is paid parking off premises. There is no guest parking at the property (loading and unloading only ), but public car parks (charges apply) or available with in five-minute walk . Other things to note Parking is only available at nearby car parks (charges apply). Please note the only way to access the first-floor bedrooms is by a spiral wrought iron staircase (bring your slippers/flipflops!). The property is therefore not suitable for individuals with mobility issues and for children under the age of 8. Important: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys we require guest verification, which is provided by Superhog. Upon confirming your booking, Superhog will reach out to the lead booker through a secure link, providing detailed instructions for verification. The online verification process requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit or debit card. During this process, you may choose between a refundable GBP 500 deposit (plus GBP 10 transaction fee currency equivalent) or purchase a non-refundable damage waiver of GBP 40 (currency equivalent) to cover potential damages during your stay. Once verification is successfully completed, the check-in information will be provided. If you opted in for a deposit, this will be refunded via credit/debit card after your stay, subject to an inspection of the property. Pets - not allowed Smoking - not allowed ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 603 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102320000/102314700/102314673/31c21515.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern 2 Bedroom City Centre Flat + FREE parking Canterbury - Kitchen - Washer - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Spacious Country Cottage in Historical Canterbury 2875331 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.27772%2C1.07593&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3GkbJd5BFwWSmnxQR3Cs7XdSNs4=) Canterbury, ENG #### What's nearby - Westgate Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Marlowe Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Canterbury Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Canterbury Christ Church University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - University of Kent - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles #### Getting around - Canterbury East Station - 6 min walk - London (SEN-Southend) - 106 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk - ‪Prezzo - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Old Weavers House - ‬5 min walk - ‪Tiny Tim's Tearoom - ‬4 min walk - ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pass the Keys | A Character Cottage in Historical Canterbury pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Pass the Keys | A Character Cottage in Historical Canterbury? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Pass the Keys | A Character Cottage in Historical Canterbury? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Pass the Keys | A Character Cottage in Historical Canterbury located? > Situated in Canterbury, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Dane John Gardens and Canterbury Cathedral. Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and Eastbridge Hospital are also within 5 minutes. Canterbury East Station is 6 minutes by foot and Canterbury West Station is 12 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Pass the Keys | A Character Cottage in Historical Canterbury Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### James 13 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication A small renovated house in a convenient location. 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