Step into The Old Schoolroom and unwind in the open-plan kitchen, dining, and sitting room. Enjoy meals at the table seating 4 or relax with a wood-burning stove nearby.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4829 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Old Schoolroom by Bloom Stays - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
The Old Schoolroom: sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open plan sitting room/dining room, gardens.
Ground Floor
Step directly into the kitchen area, oak floor.
Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room
Kitchen is well equipped with cottage style units with sink, fridge/freezer, microwave, a four ring electric hob and oven beneath, dishwasher, washing machine, Nespresso coffee machine.
Dining Area with table seating 4, Bluetooth music system, CD player and radio
Sitting Area with French doors leading to the garden, a wood burning stove, comfortable seating for 4, TV with Freeview and a DVD player
Wooden staircase leading to:
First Floor
Bedroom 1 (sleeps 2) King size bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers and hooks for hanging clothes (single beds available on request). 2 skylight windows with built-in black-out blinds.
Bedroom 2 (sleeps 2) King size bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers and hooks for hanging clothes (single beds available on request). There is also a sofa bed for an additional child. 1 skylight with a built in black-out blind.
Bathroom with bath and shower over and a fixed shower screen, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail
Outside
A small enclosed gravelled garden with garden furniture and barbeque overlooking an orchard.
Private parking in drive in front of the house with space for 2 cars
Towels and linen provided Central heating and wood burning stove 1 well behaved dog accepted. Please take own bowls & bedding and ensure pets do not go into bedrooms or on furniture. Never leave pets alone in the property. Please clear all evidence of pets from gardens etc. before leaving. The owners have 4 dachsunds and live next door, so visiting dogs must be friendly. Please note additional pet fees of £35 per pet per week (or part of) apply.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi (surcharge)
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Wood stove
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 829 square feet
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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
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 professional host. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
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.
About the area
Located in Canterbury, this cottage is in a rural area. Dane John Gardens and Lady Wootton's Green are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Ashford Designer Outlet and Capel le Ferne Farmers Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Solly's Orchard and Howletts Wild Animal Park. Visit our Canterbury travel guide
Is The Old Schoolroom by Bloom Stays - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Old Schoolroom by Bloom Stays - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Old Schoolroom by Bloom Stays - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Old Schoolroom by Bloom Stays - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Old Schoolroom by Bloom Stays - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Chilham Village, Wye National Nature Reserve, and Kent Downs. Dane John Gardens and Lady Wootton's Green are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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The Old Schoolroom by Bloom Stays - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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The cottage was brilliant and a short drive frim Canterburry. The hosts were very helpful when we arrived and needed sime help with the heating. The surounding nature and the 12 cenury church added to the charm. We had an amazing experience.
The Old Schoolroom is restored with much care and taste resulting in a very comfortable cottage. There are lots of public footpaths to explore when stepping out the door and beaches and Canterbury are within a short drive through the very beautiful landscape.
The hosts are very friendly and everybody seems to be raving about the welcome tray and fresh cut flowers... and they are right to :-)
We really enjoyed our stay here. The house is in a beautiful area which we really enjoyed exploring. The owners are very welcoming and friendly. Would highly recommend staying here.
This was a wonderful property. Communications from the host were excellent. We had a little difficult finding the property for the final bit, but if you follow the what3words location to venues.canyons.compiler, it will take you to the driveway entrance.All in all - highly recommended.
Robert v.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Oct 2022
We lived The Old Schoolroom
The Old Schooolroom is a comfortable, cosy place to stay. Full of character and great memorabilia, it is fun to go through the old books and annuals on the shelves.
Well equipped, nicely decorated and warm, you feel at home very quickly.
The owners live next door and are friendly, welcoming and very helpful if you need assistance.
Highly recommended.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
11 Jul 2022
Lovely place!!
We had a wonderful week in the Old Schoolroom. Quietly located, with a cozy cottage garden. From the house you can make beautiful walks. Nice pubs nearby. Centrally located for Kent trips. The owners were on vacation but very friendly contact by mail. We felt welcome. Even the first breakfast was provided with delicious local products. Recommended.
MP
We stayed in the Old School Room in May 2022 and found it to be well equipped and extremely comfortable. Waltham is a very small village in a quiet country location so a car is absolutely necessary then its pretty easy to get to most parts of Kent within 1 hours travelling. Jane and Hugh are caring hosts who made sure we had all we needed during our stay. Jane has added school related items to the decor which harks back to when it actually was a school room - a nice touch we thought. The mobile signal in Waltham (as in a lot of rural Kent) is poor to non existent but the provided WiFi is good. There's a small private garden for guests with table, chairs and a BBQ (although we never used it).
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to go back one day.
David & Pauline Rust