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7 Longport

Canterbury, Kent
Bed & Breakfast
+44 (0)1227 455367
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Per night
£125 - £130
Bedroom

1 room

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Babies welcome

Your own cottage sitting room downstairs and a swish bedroom up – breakfast in the courtyard before venturing forth to discover Canterbury

Per night
£125 - £130

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£125 - £130 per night

The Experience

A delightful, unexpected hideaway bang opposite the site of St Augustine’s Abbey and a five-minute walk to the cathedral. You pass through Ursula and Christopher’s elegant Georgian house to emerge in a pretty courtyard, with fig tree and rambling rose, to find your self-contained cottage.

Downstairs is a cosy sitting room with pale walls, tiled floors and plenty of books, and a clever, compact wet room with mosaic tiles. Then up steep stairs to a swish bedroom with crisp cotton sheets on a handmade bed and views of the ancient wisteria. Breakfast is continental, ordered the night before from a menu and brought to you in a wicker basket: homemade granola, spiced porridge, hot frittata, boiled eggs with soldiers and always warm croissants with homemade jams and marmalade.

On balmy days you can eat it outdoors in the courtyard. There’s a good pub, The Two Sawyers, just a minute’s walk and, a bit further, the Goods Shed, a farmers’ market set in an old railway station with pop-up food stalls.

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We think you'll love

  • Having a glass of wine or a cup of tea in the courtyard on fine days – a lovely quiet spot in a busy city setting
  • Coming by train and being able to walk to everything
  • The quirky old 15th-century building and its comforts
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You should know

  • Parking is in a public car park at the end of the road but there is the option of a reduced fee if you give advance warning to the owners
  • The steep stairs to the bedroom might prove tricky for some

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

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Pricing

Nightly price
from £125
Surcharges
Singles £85.
1 Double
From £125

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Information

Special offer: 50%off second night stay in January February and March

Booking information

Check in
4-5pm, please get in touch for early or late check in
Check out
11am, please get in touch for late check out
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals
Restaurants 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

If you want to be in this amazing city but want a place all to yourselves in a sweet 17th century cottage all to yourselves - this is the place to be. A 'one up - one down' cosy brick cottage with its own wood burning stove, secluded flower filled courtyard. St Augustine's Abbey is across the road and the Cathedral and the busy city life is a 5 minute stroll away. Relax in comfort.
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Lisa, London

Beautifully decorated 15th century cottage in the heart of Canterbury. The cottage sits within a walled garden, it was lovely waking to the sound of bird song. Ursula is a great host. Breakfast was delicious. I highly recommend the home made poached apple with blackberries!

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Felicity, London

7 Longport is well located for walking into Canterbury city. It was brilliant to be able to park our car a two minute walk away for just £6 for 24hrs. We liked the privacy of having our own little cottage, with a cute little sitting area on the ground floor and a spacious, light and comfortable bedroom on the top floor. Ursula was a warm and welcoming hostess, full of local knowledge and served up a great breakfast in the morning. What's not to like?!

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Lucy, Salisbury

I am a frequent visitor to 7 Longport. The cottage is a hidden gem; tucked away across the courtyard - so peaceful and yet only a short walk from the City centre. I'd like to say that it is home from home but the bed is much more comfortable and the breakfasts are definitely more delicious! Ursula is the consummate hostess and no attention to detail is spared. I consider myself fortunate to have found a bolt hole in Canterbury and I look forward to returning.

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Mary, Hartfield

A much-needed two-day break was made very special and relaxing thanks to Ursula's personal care and attention to detail. The quirky yet comfortable cottage in the garden feels like a hidden secret but comes with everything you might need for modern comfort - comfy bed with great sheets, thick towels, wood burner much appreciated on a cold February evening, books and mags to read. Breakfast was locally sourced & beautifully prepared and cooked. We walked out into the centre of Canterbury and came back to our little haven when we needed to recharge. Don't miss lunch at the Good's Shed nearby

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Location

The neighbourhood

The house is set in a row of Georgian houses right opposite St Augustine's Abbey with the cathedral just a five-minute walk. Although traffic does pass on the street, once you're inside there's no indication of any noise. Two train stations, Canterbury East and Canterbury West are within walking distance and there is a good public bus service with stops near the house. The popular Marlowe Theatre is a 10-minute walk.

Local points of interest from Ursula & Christopher Wacher

  • Great location for exploring East Kent and all its historic and coastal attractions. Visit wonderful sandy beaches, imposing castles or just enjoy the fantastic food East Kent has to offer.
  • In easy reach of the Channel ports.
  • Just 5 minutes walk from Canterbury's historic cathedral and all the city's historic sites, shops, bars and restaurants.
  • Whitstable and its bustling shops, restaurants and fishing harbour only 20 minutes drive.
  • Leeds Castle, Sissinghurst, the Turner Contemporary Gallery or Chatham's Historic Dockyard all under an hour away.
  • Our breakfasts are sourced from the local Farmers' Market (or direct from the supplier) or grown on our allotment and everything possible is home-made.

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Introducing

Ursula & Christopher Wacher

Ursula has been doing B&B at her house for many years - and it shows! She's brilliant at working out whether you want to chat or would prefer to be left to your own devices. You're given a set of keys and can come and go as you please.

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