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Sylvan Cottage

Nackington Road, Canterbury CT4 7AY, England
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Sylvan Cottage
Ranked #13 of 66 Canterbury B&B and Inns
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Crawley, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

This B&B is a hidden gem and very much a welcoming retreat, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city and a far far cry from the soulless corporate chains of a similar price range. We only stayed one night and were made to feel so welcome and nothing was too much to ask for. Upon arrival we... More

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Roma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

I just stayed here for 2 nights, and I must say it wasn't enough. The cottage is lovely, the room is big with an amazing huge shower. Great breakfast and it's just 10 mins by car for Canterbury. Jac is lovely, she gave us great tips and helped us with anything e needed. Much recommended!

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Market Harborough, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2012

We were attending a wedding just down the road from Sylvan Cottage in early September 2012, and only chose Sylvan initially for it’s incredibly convenient location and decent nightly rate. The standard of accommodation itself was a very welcome surprise and we could not have been happier with the quality of both the property and the service we received from... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 28, 2012

We stayed 2 nights for a family wedding in Canterbury, and the location of Sylvan Cottage was perfect as the wedding reception was at Winters Barns - just 2 minutes walk down the road. On our arrival, Jac greeted us with tea and coffee and biscuits - an excellent start! Sylvan Cottage is an immaculately kept B&B. Our ground-floor room... More

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sylvanc0ttage, Owner at Sylvan Cottage, responded to this review
September 2, 2012

Thanks for your review. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We always do our best to fix things If guests talk to us during their stay about minor adjustments such as bathroom doors, of which we are unaware. More

Leuven, Belgium
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17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2012

We stayed here for 3 nights, using this wonderful B&B as our base to tour Canterbury and Kent. The owners are great hosts, offered a very generous breakfast, and clearly thought of the needs of families with young children - most of what you could need is available, including lots of Lego! Although you can walk to town, we'd recommend... More

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Ringwood, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 22, 2012

This was our 2nd visit and have also recommended family who have also loved it. Nothing bad to say, from ease of booking, lovely room overlooking the garden to fabulous breakfast. The cottage is beautiful, just outside Canterbury (you do need a car) and although on a main road, we weren't aware of the traffic. Jac greeted us with pot... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 26, 2012

A wonderful place! Comfortable, clean, stylish, welcoming, a real home from home. The owners have provided so many thoughtful touches for the comfort of their guests I really couldn't fault it. My only suggestion (and absolutely not a criticism) would be the addition of blackout curtains in the bedroom. We'll definitely be back and hopefully for longer next time!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2012

My wife and I had a 3 very enjoyable nights at Sylvan and would recommend to others. Positives: - Friendly/approachable hosts (flexible with arrival/departure times) - Clean and tidy with thoughtful extras such as fruit bowl, biscuits, shampoo etc. in the room - Large open conservatory shared area - Medium sized attractive garden - Useful small guest kitchen with fridge... More

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Buxton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

This is our first time posting a review on this website, but the Jac & Chris rightly deserve it. Fantastic facilities - big, comfortable rooms with lovely touches like fruit, Easter eggs, bottled water, kid's bubble bath/rubber ducks (they even provided a cupboard with items that one may have forgotten to take, like paracetamol, toothpaste/toothbrushes etc). Beautiful sitting/dining room with... More

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NZ
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012 via mobile

The room, facilities and breakfast were 5 star. Excelent value for money. The post it notes and two pages of rules were a bit 1970's Blackpool Landlady. The owners need to accept that 99% of their clients know how to behave and don't need reminding.

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sylvanc0ttage, Owner at Sylvan Cottage, responded to this review
April 22, 2012

We are very pleased these guests found our breakfasts and accommodation good, and agree that considerate and thoughtful guests do prefer the words ’enjoy’ and ‘yes’ without warning signs everywhere. ‘Make sure the front door is kept firmly closed’ is our only ‘rule’ because all guests have their own key. ‘Post it’ orders are very popular during the leisurely 4... More

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Additional Information about Sylvan Cottage

Address: Nackington Road, Canterbury CT4 7AY, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Kent > Canterbury
Amenities:
Free Parking
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Ranked #13 of 66 B&Bs / Inns in Canterbury
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Share our Country Living recommended 17th-century cottage with inglenooks and beams. Large comfortable beds, and en-suite rooms overlooking our secluded country garden surrounded by fields. Enjoy sizzling English breakfast platters, log fires, real country walks and cycle rides. Take a pleasant walk into Canterbury City Centre or stroll down the road to watch some County Cricket. Escape across the Channel, an easy 20 minute drive away. ... more   less 

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