Holiday home near Canterbury Cathedral with terrace

Modern Comforts: Arthouse Canterbury-Free Secure Parking in Canterbury offers a recently renovated apartment with free WiFi, a lounge, outdoor seating area, and family rooms. Convenient Facilities: Guests enjoy free on-site private parking, a fully equipped kitchen with a washing machine, private bathroom, and streaming services. Additional amenities include a barbecue, TV, and sofa bed. Prime Location: Located 92 km from London City Airport, the apartment is an 8-minute walk from Canterbury West Train Station and 1.8 km from Canterbury East Train Station. Canterbury Cathedral is an 18-minute walk away. Nearby Attractions: The University of Kent is 2.7 km, Ashford International Train Station 26 km, and Dover Priory Station 32 km from the property. Cycling activities are available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Living room
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We stayed at The Arthouse whilst on a short break, choosing it for it's location to Howletts wild animal farm and also Port Lympne. The Arthouse was wonderfully quirky with many delightful pieces of art to enjoy. It was a real home from home. We...
Carole
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Kitchen facilities very good, comfortable, spacious and tasteful decor throughout. Central location. 2 bathrooms great for 3 of us, sisters.
Eric
France France
Old fire station building, nice location, car park, clean place
Pauline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Nice to have the supplies provided and great to be from local suppliers
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Property, location, beautifully presented, facilities, communication. Would throughly recommend
Salou77
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location is perfect for city centre stay, house is very spacious, beds are comfy and hosts are lovely and helpful. There's supplies there for tea, coffee, and cereal/biscuits, which were a nice welcome. Would definitely stay again when visiting...
Toby
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Off street parking. Spacious. Near to town. Access to 2 bathrooms.
Ian
Australia Australia
No breakfast arranged. Location excellent x parking challenging with big vehicle.
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great place to stay on our visit to Canterbury for our sons graduation. Good communication with detailed instructions. Easy to walk into town where there is plenty of restaurants but also if you wanted to eat at the house you could as all...
Wendy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location and comfort were great. Plenty of room and great to have 2 bathrooms. Good welcome pack.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 161 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

Hello! I'm Tom - Proud owner of The Old Fire Station & Canterbury Stays - the city's leading provider of luxury short stay accommodation. BOOK DIRECT for up to a 20% SAVING info(at)canterburystays(dot)co(dot)uk My dedication to exceptional hospitality has placed my listings within the top 1-5% on the platform - a reflection of my commitment to guest satisfaction! Weekend escapes, long stays, graduations, contractors, hen parties and celebrations - let me take care of that for you.

Property information

The Art House is an Iconic townhouse formally known as Canterburys Old Fire Station! Perfect for weekend escapes, couples retreats, long stays and families attending graduations. Short walk to city centre Highly rated holiday home Free allocated parking space Located on the best side of town Suitable for up to 7 guests + baby 8 minute walk to west train station Charming townhouse full of character Complimentary breakfast included Unwind: smart tv & fast wifi Work: space for remote working Sleep: comfortable king bedrooms Cook: kitchen with many appliances Stay organised: wardrobe & storage units Refresh: stylish bathroom & suite No pets No parties No smoking Self check in is available from 3pm, and check out is 10:30am. Please contact me if you would like to arrange an early check in or late check out and I will try to accommodate your request, although unable to guarantee.

Neighbourhood information

Welcome to St. Dunstan's, widely considered the best side of Canterbury and one of the most sought-after neighbourhoods in the city. This charming area blends historic character with a lively, modern atmosphere - the perfect base for both relaxing getaways and city breaks. Step outside your door and you'll be surrounded by Canterbury's top restaurants, cafés, bakeries and bars. Whether you're after a relaxed brunch or a night out with great cocktails, you'll find it all right on your doorstep!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Arthouse Canterbury-Free Secure Parking takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards, and an alternative card will be required.

Final cleaning fees are included in the price.

Please inform Arthouse Canterbury-Free Secure Parking in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.