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Host & Stay | Prospect Place

Entire home in Canterbury, United Kingdom

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 1.5 bathrooms

Prospect Place is a cosy two-bedroom cottage in the centre of Canterbury. Located a short 10-minute walk from the city centre and within close proximity to the university, Kent Hospital and The Spitfire Cricket Ground, the property is perfect for both business and leisure trips. Sleeping up to four guests, Prospect Place offers a comfortable base for families, couples and small groups.

The space

Prospect Place has a cosy living room, dining room, kitchen and WC on the ground floor. Traditional in style with a cosy feel throughout, you’ll soon feel at home here.

The living room features a dark grey sofa and a matching armchair. There is a flat screen TV so you can keep up with your favourite shows during your stay. Books are also available so you can get lost in a good book if you’d prefer to unwind in peace.

Continue onwards through the cottage and you’ll enter the dining room. With exposed bricks and framed artwork, this space is cosy and welcoming. Enjoy your meals at the dining area which includes a table and four matching chairs.

The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering stays with a microwave, kettle, toaster, hob, oven, washing machine and kitchen utensils.

Head outside and you’ll be welcomed into the garden which has a patio and BBQ. Ideal for soaking up the sunshine, it's the perfect place to relax with your morning cup of coffee.

The bedrooms and family bathroom are located on the first floor. Both double bedrooms have wardrobes and chest of drawers, so you’ll have plenty of space to store your belongings during your stay.

Ultra-modern and stylish, the bathroom features a bathtub with an overhead shower, WC and basin. Please note there is also a WC on the ground floor.

Guest access

Guests have access to the full property. The keys are accessed via a key safe box, and full details will be provided prior to your stay.

There are a number of pay and display carparks nearby and details will be provided prior to your arrival.

Please note that the stairs that lead to the first floor can be a bit steep.

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Managed by

Dale S.

4.40 stars | 2545 reviews

Bedrooms

Bedroom 1

1 double bed

Bedroom 2

1 double bed

Amenities

Bath
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Hot water

Essentials
Hangers
Bed linen
Washing machine

TV
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Kitchen

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Location

Neighbourhood highlights

House Rules

Check-in: 15:00 – 22:00
Checkout before 10:00
Self check-in with lockbox
4 guests maximum
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking

Safety & Property

Carbon monoxide alarm installed
Smoke alarm installed

Property Manager Terms

Matthew

8 years on Airbnb

4 months ago

We stayed her for my daughter’s graduation. The property was very comfortable and well equipped. It’s in a good location and parking was easy. If you are visiting Canterbury, this is a great place to stay.

Morgan

7 years on Airbnb

2 years ago

Lovely place would happily stay again

Kuno

3 years on Airbnb

2 years ago

Das Haus ist wunderschön. very British the Garden and the flouers are so beautiful.

Mark

11 years on Airbnb

2 years ago

Close to all the sights in Canterbury

Irena

12 years on Airbnb

2 years ago

Would not stay again and would not book with BluFox! The only positive - great location; quiet but very close to the centre. The place itself seemed to be well equipped, nicely decorated with pleasant additions like lots of books and board games. However... 1. The shower produced only luckewarm/cold water, never resolved 2. There was no CO detector, although listed 3. Hive thermostat did not work, the heating could be regulated by valves on the radiotors though. 4. There was dust, stains on the sofas, cobwebs, hair on the blanket, and the dining table was sticky 5. No bed linen provided for the third blanket. 8 The property flooded on our 3d day, apparently problems with guttering. Left after flooding and had to argue with BlueFOx about the refund, and to involve AirB&B. After coffee machine was collected by one member of the team, another one was questioning me where the coffee machine is after check out! Lots if impersonal auto messages from BlueFox, some not relevant.

Abdul

3 years on Airbnb

2 years ago

Ultimate experience. Hassle free procedure, peaceful place to live and an amazing house to reside

Jon

10 years on Airbnb

2 years ago

The accommodation was comfortable, clean, and had good facilities. Too often there is no toaster, or microwave, or coffee machine. This had all the necessary home appliances and utensils. Very happy.

Rajiv

12 years on Airbnb

3 years ago

We stayed in the place for 4 days and used it as a base to exploreCanterbury and Dover for which it was ideal. communication and checkin was ideal. The place was as advertised which includes the lovely back garden. The house was furnished for a comfortable stay.

Wukai

9 years on Airbnb

3 years ago

Convenient location, less than 10 minutes walk to the city center, and quiet.The house is small but fully functional, and there is a comfortable garden.I contacted the host once and needed to be transferred by phone, but they were very experienced and able to resolve the issue.If there is anything unsatisfactory, it is that there is no dryer.

Bonita

8 years on Airbnb

3 years ago

Warm and cozy home. We have stayed for a month and we could really make ourselves at home. I did do a lot of cooking. The cooking utensils are nice and sufficient.

Metin

4 years on Airbnb

3 years ago

Thank you we really enjoyed staying there

⁨Yizhi (Izzy)⁩

9 years on Airbnb

3 years ago

It's a lovely space in a great location. The house has its vintage charm but it could also mean that some furniture and equipments wouldn't be as modern. Nevertheless, the bath is great. The big private outdoor space is a rare find on Airbnb. Unfortunately the router was not working when we checked in but the team did their best to fix it in 2 days. Communication with the management team was efficient. Do bring your own slippers/shampoo etc.

Lee

6 years on Airbnb

4 years ago

Great clean house. Will be staying again. Great value

C

5 years on Airbnb

4 years ago

nice , the house very clean , comfortable place ,near town walk 10 mins

Richard

11 years on Airbnb

4 years ago

Great value! We had a lovely stay in cosy house. Fantastic location!

Vitalija

11 years on Airbnb

4 years ago

The biggest advantage of this lovely cottage is that it is a self-contained accomodation with a nice garden! It is also very well situated on a peaceful street near the center of Canterbury. Self check-in was very handy and communication was very smooth. The kitchen is well equipped as is the entire place. One note of caution - stairs are quite steep (for those travelling with kids who are not confident walkers). It was not an issue for us. We very much enjoyed our WE stay here and would happily return. Thank you, Blue Fox!

Em

9 years on Airbnb

5 years ago

Barbara’s place was lovely and in a fantastic location to explore Canterbury. We stayed with two friends and made use of the sofa bed. All beds were comfy but the sofa bed was a bit “ worn” looking. The house itself was clean but could do with a bit of a refurb. We had a lovely time and felt Barbras place for excellent value. Non of us could connect to the WiFi the wkend we stayed. I loved Canterbury and would return to Barbras place in the future, there’s a lovely little garden which would be great to enjoy in the summer.

Jean-Francois

11 years on Airbnb

5 years ago

Nice charming cottage, ideally located 10 minutes away from Canterbury center. We felt at home and the kids were delighted to sleep on the same floor as us. Well spaced for four, we added a 3 years old that fitted nicely (kid bed available). I found all necessary equipment to cook including with the oven. Supermarket is 5 minutes away. The street in front allows parking but only 4 hours during week days, a parking is available 5 mins away at a rate of 1.8 cheaper one is available but 30 mins walk away (10 minutes by bus). Garden seems nice but with February weather we could not explore it. One little thing though is the noice of the ventilator in the 1st floor bathroom. I allowed myself to cut it (switch is on the wall at close to the ceiling).

Katie

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

6 years ago

This home was a perfect stay for us - the three of us had plenty of room; the kitchen was in fact well-stocked with necessary tools; the TV already had an HDMI cord; the location was very conveniently close to the bus station; and that shower was a wonderful luxury. We were even able to leave our bags for a few hours after check-out. Note to winter travelers: the kitchen floors were absolutely freezing, so you may want to bring slippers :)

Pete

11 years on Airbnb

6 years ago

Clean, peaceful and comfortable stay

Michael

10 years on Airbnb

6 years ago

Very nice little place, close to the town centre making everything walkable.

Alana

8 years on Airbnb

6 years ago

Great little old cottage in walking distance of the city centre! Canterbury is a lovely city and this is a wonderful place to stay for a weekend whilst you visit.

Séverine

11 years on Airbnb

6 years ago

The cottage is cosy, quiet and very well located. Perfect to discover Canterbury and its surroundings. For those who would like to eat in the cottage, the kitchen equipments (pans , saucepans etc) should be changed. For a family of 4 , it is a nice place to stay.

John

8 years on Airbnb

6 years ago

Great stay! Perfect quiet location. Would definitely stay again!

Birger

7 years on Airbnb

6 years ago

Nice cottage

Gareth & Sharon

9 years on Airbnb

6 years ago

A lovely little cottage in a great location for the city. Helpful and prompt responses from host/property management company. Totally recommended.

Kang Ren

10 years on Airbnb

6 years ago

The Blue Fox team manage this property impeccably. Sheets are fresh, the property is kept clean and any questions are answered promptly. Would definitely recommend as the location is only 5 minutes away from the City Centre as well!

Rob

10 years on Airbnb

6 years ago

A peaceful cottage with everything you need, and a lovely garden with sun deck - 10-15 min walk from the beautiful city.

Sam

8 years on Airbnb

6 years ago

Lovely little cottage like place, very clean and easy to figure out. Very close to the city centre, only a 10 min walk, and when the weather is nice, a lovely garden to relax in. Only slight issue was no parking and can be a struggle to find parking spaces, plus no vouchers were left for us. Make sure you remind the host. Otherwise had a lovely weekend, would go again and would recommend.

Day

7 years on Airbnb

6 years ago

a great house very well located super recommend !

Mel

8 years on Airbnb

6 years ago

Very comfortable little house, easy to go to the city, clean and tidy surroundings, suitable for families.Barbara is very communicative.Recommend it.

Neil

12 years on Airbnb

6 years ago

Very comfortable place. We were 2 couples with a young child. Very near the centre. Nice garden. Recommended.

Maria

8 years on Airbnb

6 years ago

The best place

Christian

8 years on Airbnb

6 years ago

5***** highly recommend. A home away from home. Thank you.

Claire

10 years on Airbnb

6 years ago

We had a lovely weekend in Canterbury, and this sweet little house is in a fairly easy location for reaching the key sights and shops in the centre of town. We came for the theatre and this property is about 20 minutes walk. We also enjoyed seeing the Cathedral. We got a free parking space right outside on the Friday evening and we didn't need to move the car until we went to Whitstable on our way home. Hungry on arrival, we found a number of restaurants within 10 minutes' walk. It is a very tiny house, and because of the weather we didn't get to make use of the garden, so we would have found another armchair or sofa useful, as there were four of us. This is a great place to sleep when you make the most of the opportunities around Canterbury, but not quite spacious or comfortable enough for relaxing indoors. Overall the facilities are excellent, but we felt the house let itself down a little with rather shabby decor. I wouldn't recommend the stairs to much older folk or small children, the banister doesn't go all the way up, and the treads are awkward, the landing is almost non-existent and access to the stairs is straight from one of the bedrooms. It's quaint, but not for anyone with mobility issues or small children you're not prepared to watch constantly. Not a criticism, but something future guests might want to take into account. I have always found it useful travelling with small children and with my elderly parents, when others give honest opinions. However we enjoyed our stay here and found the location its key asset. The beds were comfy and the house clean, and when you're sightseeing and theatre-going, that's all you need - all boxes ticked for us.

Sarah

Alexandria, Virginia

6 years ago

The host was very responsive and attentive. As promised, Barbara provided a travel cot for my infant daughter. There were fresh towels and coffee/tea waiting for us. The house is centrally located, easy 10 min walk to downtown Canterbury. The house did not have a half bath (only a toilet off the kitchen), which was the one reason we booked the house. Also, the carpets are old (some appeared as if they were not vacuumed). Finally, the carpeted stairs are very steep and difficult. I know steep stairs are expected in the general location. However, they did pose a concern for my elderly mother and myself when carrying my infant daughter up/down.

Rona

10 years on Airbnb

6 years ago

We’ve just had a truly brilliant and relaxing 3 night stay in lovely 22 Prospect Place over the hottest February weekend ever in Uk. Thanks to Barbara & team for responding promptly to our questions & queries about during our stay in the cottage. The bedrooms in the cottage are very comfortable and at top of steep boxed-in stairs next to the bathroom. The shower over bath has a good strong flow considering it’s not a power shower. The kitchen is well appointed (we like to cook) , and lounge and dining room cosy & comfortable. There are sunny spots in the garden throughout the day (our washing dried fast in the sun!) . Prospect Place is a tremendously convenient quiet location near to the city centre & food shopping, cafes, bars & restaurants, cinema & theatre. All easily walkable. Parking is like it is in most old cities so needs a bit of thought & organisation (Barbara was very helpful on this) . There’s some on-street parking (by permit) and other locations to park nearby. We were staying to walk parts of the pilgrim route. It’s easy to walk it by sections by taking the train from Canterbury West (around 15 minutes walk from the cottage) to stations such as Hollingbourne , Charing, Chatham on the route and walking back towards the city . The Coal Shed next to Canterbury West is an excellent fresh food market where you can stock up for your walk/ for meal at home. We had such a great visit and enjoyed exploring Canterbury - for example On Sunday we treated ourselves to the delightfully easy walk from Chartham to Canterbury and the pleasure of attending the glorious sung evensong on Sunday at the cathedral. And on Tuesday once we’d booked out from the cottage we took a punt tour on the River Stour for a beautiful perspective of the city. We really hope to visit again soon - thanks again to Barbara & team.

Lucie

9 years on Airbnb

6 years ago

We had a pleasant stay at Barbara's. The house is on a very quiet street, a 10 minute walk to the city center. The place is very clean and the bedding comfortable. It is nice to have everything on hand to cook. No complaints about this place !

Ruth

12 years on Airbnb

7 years ago

Beautiful apartment. Really recommend staying here if coming to Canterbury or nearby.

Max

10 years on Airbnb

7 years ago

House was lovely, has everything you need - great location, great host.

Samuel

13 years on Airbnb

7 years ago

All the information given before the arrival was very useful. The cottage is lovely, host and location are excellent.

Helene

7 years on Airbnb

7 years ago

Lovely little cottage, well decorated, clean and with a nice garden; it's well located and very quiet. I highly recommend to follow Barbara suggestions' in term of restaurants.

Chihchiang

8 years on Airbnb

7 years ago

I stayed in Barbara’s house for almost 30 days. It’s truly nice and convenient. Barbara’s house is 10 minutes walking distance from Canterbury East station. It’s quite convenient for those who are from London Victoria Station. A bus stop to the Canterbury bus station is just at the corner, and it is accessible to the nearby cities of Kent. And the city center is quite walkable. The kitchen is facing the backyard which makes the kitchen bright and it makes cooking more fun.

Giuseppe

10 years on Airbnb

7 years ago

Lovely home in a quiet location close to the centre and nice decent sized garden. Great host, very quick in responding. The beds are comfortable and everything is very clean. Will definitely consider it in the future.

Jan

11 years on Airbnb

7 years ago

Very complete, entire house, with garden (which could need a little more care). Location convenient. Structure a little quirky at places. Liked it overall!

Ophélie

11 years on Airbnb

7 years ago

A pleasant and well thought out house especially for young children: a staircase that's a little steep but with a door that makes it easy to block access. It is nice to enjoy the garden if you are lucky enough to stay there in nice weather. The house is well located, it is easy to walk to the center. We'd love to come back!

John

12 years on Airbnb

7 years ago

We had an absolutely wonderful time staying in Barbara's stunning place in Canterbury. The place was spotless on arrival and was exactly as we expected from the online description. It really is a very cosy house with everything we needed for a romantic weekend away. The property is just a short walk from Canterbury so it is very easy to wander into the City to see the sights. Barbara was a great host - always quick to respond and happy to accommodate our late check-out request. We had a great time, and would definitely visit again (we got engaged while on this trip so it will always be a special place for us!)

Alex

13 years on Airbnb

7 years ago

This is a really nice house, very close to the centre