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Escape to the picturesque village of Petham, where Stable Lodge awaits with its warm and welcoming atmosphere. This unique 1800s coachman's cottage turned family house offers a homely stay perfect for families, complete with a solar heated swimming pool, BBQ facilities, and ample parking for all.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Canterbury countryside. Pet friendly with pool. Sleeps 9.

  • 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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Canterbury, this cottage is in a rural area. Canterbury Cathedral is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitstable Beach and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park. Dane John Gardens and Howletts Wild Animal Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Canterbury travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Kent Downs
    Kent Downs
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Westgate Gardens
    Westgate Gardens
    11 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Canterbury Cathedral
    Canterbury Cathedral
    13 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Boats moored at a canal, Canterbury, Kent, England
    University of Kent
    14 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Sand dunes with sea in background on a sunny day in summer - Camber Sands, East Sussex, England, Shutterstock ID 201696383, Purchase Order: -
    Camber Sands
    51 min drive - 37.7 miles

Getting around

  • Canterbury Chartham Station
    6 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    106 min drive

Restaurants

  • Artichoke
    5 min drive
  • Oriole cafe
    8 min drive
  • The Red Lion
    7 min drive
  • Granville
    3 min drive
  • The Bridge Arms
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Canterbury countryside. Pet friendly with pool. Sleeps 9. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Canterbury countryside. Pet friendly with pool. Sleeps 9. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Canterbury countryside. Pet friendly with pool. Sleeps 9.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Canterbury countryside. Pet friendly with pool. Sleeps 9.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Canterbury countryside. Pet friendly with pool. Sleeps 9.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Canterbury countryside. Pet friendly with pool. Sleeps 9. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Chilham Village and within 6 miles (10 km) of St. Lawrence Ground and Howletts Zoo. Dane John Gardens and Kent Downs are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Abi Y.

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Great house, lovely garden

Beautiful house with a beautiful big garden, lots of space and anything you could want provided. We had a brilliant time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

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A fabulous stay

We were a family having a weekend get together for a birthday celebration. Stable Lodge was the perfect place for us. The accommodation is rambling and spacious. Well equipped and comfortably furnished. The swimming pool is the jewel in the crown! We wouldn’t hesitate to go back. Louise is a great host and made our stay perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Harriet D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent - we'll be back!

I book a long weekend in Canterbury each summer to visit friends in the area and usually spend ages finding a suitable property. Next year I won't even look - I'll go back to Stable Lodge. The property is comfortable, very spacious, had all the essentials and some extras thrown in for good measure. The garden is huge with lots of very comfortable garden furniture. The icing on the cake is the wonderful swimming pool and pool house. We were very lucky with the weather and spent many hours at or in the pool. Louise, the owner, is wonderful! From the first time I emailed her with questions to the time we said goodbye this morning, she was friendly, efficient, accommodating and more than happy to 'go the extra mile' to help whenever she could. Thank you Louise. We would have had a wonderful time in your lovely property anyway, but you made it so much better for us. Last word must go to Bentley, Louise's dog. He was so friendly and intelligent, and adopted one of our party as his new playmate! :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023