Gingerbread Cottage

Spotlessly clean, very comfortable and great comms from Barbra before and during our stay.

Location handy for central Canterbury and plenty of info in the property on walks and things to do locally. Only wrinkle was that Sykes sent us the wrong code for the key box but a quick call to Barbra and all was sorted.

Gingerbread Cottage is a gem -- cosy, welcoming and absolutely pristine .

From the goodies and wine on arrival ,to the beautiful linen and toiletries , every thing has been thought of , making it a really special place to stay . Barbra , who looks after the cottage presents it with such care and attention. Nothing is too much trouble . We were sad to leave and hope to return .

My third stay at Gingerbread Cottage and it is never less than perfect.

Barbra is an amazing property manager ensuring the cottage is immaculately presented and cleaned to an exceptionally high standard with many thoughtful personal touches. I will be returning for my fourth stay soon.

Lovely and very comfortable house and garden.

Barbra is a great hostess too.

What a fantastic place.

Great facilities. Close to the city centre and parked right outside the property. Barbra kept us unformed all the way and was very helpful. We will be back.

The cottage is beautifully decorated and extremely well equipped.

Barbra had done a wonderful job with the Christmas decorations and made it so welcoming when we walked through the door. The location is also good for walking into Canterbury or driving to the coast. Overall, excellent accommodation managed by an excellent host.

Our 3rd visit to beautiful Gingerbread Cottage.

Thank you Barbara for making our stay magical

Fantastic - everything thought out well.

Couldn’t fault it .

This rental was perfect.

It had anything and everything you could want. We have rented 10 different cottages in the past 10 years and this was by far the best. From the quality of the furnishings to the welcome food and wine it is a 10 star rental. And the agent, Barbara, is even better! Quick fesponses and very helpful. We cannot find even one small thing about which to complain.

Gingerbread Cottage is uncluttered and easy to live in leaving you feeling pampered with everything you need to hand in a characterful and high quality setting.

The short walk into town is a joy yet you do not feel to be in an urban setting.

Gingerbread Cottage is an extremely cosy and comfortable house.

It is very well equipped and maintained to the highest standards. It was a pleasure to communicate with Barbra who supplied us with lots of helpful information as well as tasty welcoming treats! Its position in Canterbury is excellent as the railway station is within an easy distance and the bus station a pleasant 20 minute walk away. We really enjoyed our stay.

Barbra was wonderful, from helping me to complete my payment to Sykes to providing delicious goodies and extra bits to make our two week stay at Gingerbread Cottage perfect.

She could not have been more helpful. The Cottage was spotlessly clean with a pretty garden and very quiet. Gingerbread Cottage is very well appointed and spacious. Perfect location for walking into the city and driving out to other places. Despite no allocated parking we were always able to park in front of the Cottage at any time of day. We had a marvellous holiday. Thank you Barbra.

Following really friendly and helpful emails with Barbra, we felt genuinely welcomed to Gingerbread Cottage, a feeling that was strengthened even further when we saw the wonderful home made treats left for us along with two vases of beautiful fresh flowers.

The Cottage is very well furnished, decorated, equipped and accessorised. It is exceptionally clean throughout. The bed linen and towels were of a very high standard; the beds and pillows were so, so comfortable. We felt 'at home' straight away. It took us about 8-10 mins pleasant walk to the centre of Canterbury. The Cottage is on a very quiet road yet within a couple of minutes' drive, you are on the main roads to go exploring the area, so its in a great spot. Would very highly recommend booking here. Big thanks again to Barbra for all her superb help and kindness. Reading the comments in the Guest Book from previous visitors, it is clear to see that Barbra will always go that extra mile to help ensure people booking the Cottage have the best stay possible - that is so much appreciated.

Barbra is an excellent property manager.

The house was spotless and very well appointed. The excellent home baked goods and the bottle of wine were much appreciated. The garden was a complete delight and we had good weather to enjoy it!

Excellent cottage in great location.

Easy walk into the City.

Lovely house and very interesting garden plants.

Great place to stay.

This cottage was wonderful.

It was so well appointed and comfortable. The welcome goodies were a delight too! A short walk from Canterbury town centre it was ideal for exploring the city and reaching restaurants/cafes. The owner was exceptionally helpful, leaving details of local walks, some of which we were able to enjoy. Although we were dependant on on-road parking we always parked with ease - it wasn’t a problem at all. Highly recommended.

Excellent accommodation and spotlessly clean!

!! My family and I could not have chosen a better location, I would recommend this cottage.

Gingerbread Cottage is a real 5 star gem.

Everything you could possibly need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Easy walk into Canterbury. Would especially like to thank Barbra for her helpful info and amazing cakes on arrival. Definitely hope to return again. Jacqueline & Laura

Gingerbread Cottage - The Perfect Stay!

We’ve stayed at several cottages, but none can compare to this one! A huge thank you and a virtual hug to Barbra, who made this the best Christmas we’ve had in ten years. After a busy work period that left us feeling like we wouldn’t celebrate, Barbra truly made us feel special. The cottage was equipped with everything we needed and more, including thoughtful little gifts waiting for us upon arrival. It was such a delightful surprise! From the moment we stepped in, we felt welcomed. The cottage was luxurious, immaculate, and inviting. Once again, a heartfelt thank you to Barbra for being the perfect host. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Our second stay in this beautiful cottage this year, we stayed in August with our grandchildren and just home from a beautiful festive week for two from the 29th Nov - 6th Dec It was so magical from the moment we stepped through the door, beautifully decorated throughout

A super holiday cottage, thoughtfully and tastefully designed and furnished, and with everything you could need!

A massive asset at this cottage is the agent, who is helpful, kind, knowledgeable and a great baker! She has been so very helpful to us- I hope the owners know what a treasure she is!

Gingerbread Cottage was one of the best places we have stayed in.

Very clean and comfortable with everything you could need. Barbra has been wonderful, sorting parking permits and supplying maps and information to make our stay easier and leaving provisions for us. A heartfelt thank you to her. We would love to return in the future.

I have never given feedback on the cottages I visit and I have been to a lot but this cottage definitely deserves one.

Fabulous cottage, one of the best we have stayed in. There were so many extra thoughtful little touches. Decor was superb and very comfortable. Barbra made sure everything was perfectly clean and was very helpful and nothing too much trouble. A short nice walk into the centre of Canterbury so we didn’t have to take the car. To top it all Euphemia behaved herself all week.

A beautifully presented, well equipped and immaculately maintained cottage set in a quiet street only a 10 minute walk to the centre of Canterbury.

Many individual touches such as delicious homemade treats, lovely toiletries and quality linen make Gingerbread Cottage a special place to stay. I had been concerned about parking but it was never a problem as I always found a space by the property. Barbra is an exceptional property manager who goes out of her way to ensure guests enjoy a relaxing and comfortable stay. I will definitely return

Wow, what a find.

We have stayed in a lot of lovely cottages but Gingerbread Cottage is by far the best. It has been beautifully renovated to a very high standard, the decor is beautiful and comfortable, it had everything we needed and much more. We were greeted on arrival with gorgeous homemade goodies, fresh flowers in lounge and wine, milk etc, there was also a range of tea and coffee, a very lovely greeting. There are lots of lovely personal touches through the cottage and we seemed to spot something different everyday. Barbra was absolutely amazing, she kept in touch, making sure we had everything we needed and recommending places for us to go etc, by the end of the week she felt like an old friend

Gingerbread cottage is Absolutely Wonderful!

!!! I was encouraged to book by its 5star rating - I would have no hesitancy in adding another couple of stars!!!!!!! A beautifully renovated cottage with great attention to detail - right down to the light switches!! Very high quality kitchen and bathrooms, all spotlessly clean. The most comfortable and relaxing accommodation we have ever had! The welcoming homemade treats and bottle of wine another bonus!! Thank you for the perfect home from home. We would recommend without any reservations whatsoever.

Barbara contacted me with directions to the property.

The cottage was large and airy. Barbara left a wonderful welcome pack of cake, milk, brownies, wine, crisps and home made limoncello. The cottage is very well equipped, very clean and really comfortable. The cottage was only 10/15 min walk from the town centre. We loved this cottage and will return again in the near future.

One of the most loveliest cottages we’ve stayed in & we have been to loads!

Gingerbread Cottage stole our hearts from the moment we stepped through the door ❤️ Beautiful, even nicer in real life, from cosy corners where the log burner is to the other bright sitting area, beautiful bedrooms & great bathrooms, lovely garden area. Thank you Barbara for your lovely communication, it was such a pleasure from the time of booking to leaving the cottage. Thank you for such lovely goodies when we arrived, it makes such a difference after traveling so long to be able to pop the kettle on and having such lovely treats. Love the attention to detail & care, your guest’s are clearly important to you. If there was one wee thing, it would be a mirror in the master bedroom by the linen basket where there is a plug so I could do my hair etc rather than do it in the hallway where there is a mirror, it’s a small detail. Everything was fabulous

The house was a perfect base for our holiday with being a short walk to both town and the train station.

Barbara was amazing and went above and beyond with any enquiries. The house was immaculate and the food and drink presents were very much appreciated after a long drive.

We had a wonderful stay in Gingerbread Cottage.

It had everything we needed and was really well equipped. We appreciated all of the touches such as wine and yummy cakes. The maps showing the best walk into Canterbury and the main sights were very useful. Barbra responded quickly to all of our questions and was very kind to organise our parking vouchers. We would highly recommend this Cottage.

We had such a lovely stay here.

It’s very beautifully decorated and the beds were really comfy. We liked the board games. The welcome pack was wonderful and so delicious especially the amazing cake. We enjoyed sitting in the garden in the sun. Top marks all round. Definitely recommend. Great location too.

Outstanding property, absolutely everything provided.

Easily the best cottage we have ever stayed in, very well equipped kitchen, comfortable sofas and beds. Excellent communication from the House Manager who really went out of her way to ensure we had everything we needed. We would definitely recommend and visit again.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Gingerbread Cottage.

It was very spacious, beautifully furnished, very comfortable and extremely well equipped, with great attention to detail. The pretty garden with ample seating was an added bonus. The cottage was ideally situated in a quiet area, just a short walk from the city and the beautiful cathedral. It was just a few miles away from the coast by car and was also close to the railway station so we were able to travel by train to popular seaside resorts. We have no hesitation in recommending this property to anyone wishing to stay in this area, it truly deserves it’s 5 star rating!

We had an amazing holiday at Gingerbread Cottage.

The cottage is beautiful and well equipped, the owner has thought of everything you could possibly need. It is furnished to a very high standard and has a lovely garden to the rear. The welcome pack was very much appreciated, as was the beautiful fresh flowers. It is situated a 10 minute walk from the city centre in a quiet cul de sac. We would definitely recommend.

Lovely house, well presented.

Very convenient for the city centre and the West Canterbury rail station, (and the Goods Shed Farmers market adjacent to the station!)

Immaculately clean, stylish and tastefully decorated.

Attention to detail, especially in the kitchen was impressive. The welcome pack consisting of home made cakes & wine was so thoughtful as was the vases of fresh flowers. We have stayed in many self catering cottages and this was easily the best and probably couldn't be bettered. The added bonus was the lovely secluded garden. Barbra the property manager should also get a mention, she is such an asset. Perfect holiday package.

The property was excellent.

Very good position, quiet cul de sac whilst a short walk from the centre Barbara had thought of everything to make the stay easy and comfortable. Cake, milk and wine! We did use the stable door, unable to open front door even with precise instructions!

Gingerbread Cottage is in an ideal location to explore Canterbury and the surrounding area - close to the railway station, and the absence of onsite parking not posing any issues as local streets feature generous free parking options.

The property itself is immaculately clean and well appointed inside, with a pretty rear garden for when the sun shines. Whilst the interior decor may be a little quirky for some (the name 'Gingerbread Cottage' is apt), the holiday home is clearly very well maintained. A particular shout out is due to the property manager Barbra, who was very helpful in her communications before our trip and treated us to some delicious baked goods and wine to greet our arrival - much appreciated!

Gingerbread is a cottage in a class of its own, it felt like a warm hug from the moment we stepped over the threshold.

It truly has a special quality from the tasteful furniture, fittings and decor, to the exceptional cleanliness and immaculate presentation. We cannot recommend this cottage highly enough. The Welcome Gift, was so thoughtful - wine, a gorgeous cake and brownies. Teas of all kinds, coffee and milk were also provided and all the essential cleaning materials. The manager is such a great asset, organising the parking permit, providing helpful local information and presenting the cottage to such a high standard it is like walking into a boutique hotel. If you are thinking of visiting Canterbury, Gingerbread Cottage is just 1- 20 minutes walk away from the city centre, it is in a lovely quiet location and you will not be disappointed -- it is perfect. Pauline and Stan Dawes

Gingerbread cottage is very comfortable and spacious in a quiet location within easy reach of the centre.

It was immaculately clean and beautifully furnished. Barbra was very welcoming and helpful both before and during our stay. Easily one of the best holiday cottages we’ve stayed in.

This place is well above 5 star accommodation, everything you can possibly think of is there for your stay.

Barbra is the perfect home manager, we had a home made cake, cookies, brownies bottle of wine. Also a cocktail, with even the fresh lemon for twists. Can not fault this property one bit, and we stay in similar places a lot. Will defiantly be passing on recommendation. Well done Barbra for all your hard work, and thanks to the owners for sharing their gorgeous home. Catherine and Russel ~ 26/01/2024

Gingerbread Cottage is simply amazing and one of the best cottages we have stayed in.

We arrived in the dark and the house was lit by some fairy lights on the front door and further Christmas decorations in the garden. We had a cosy feel about the cottage straight away. Inside we were greeted by a welcome hamper consisting of a home-made cake (plus hidden sixpence since we stayed over New Year's Eve), sparklers, a bottle of bubbly and a greeting card. I must say that I have rarely experienced so much attention to detail. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need, the bathrooms (one upstairs, one downstairs) each have a spacious and hot shower, the livingroom has cosy sofas around the fireplace with wonderful views into the garden. The bedrooms are just beautiful and the beds super comfy. The cottage is a 7-minute walk from Canterbury's city centre, but situated in a quiet residential street. I cannot praise the work and love Barbra puts into maintaining the highest standard of hospitality at Gingerbread Cottage highly enough. We can't wait to visit again.

A fantastic Christmas in Gingerbread Cottage!

We could not have asked for anything more. The cottage was absolutely gorgeous (and immaculate) and so wonderfully decorated by Barbra for Christmas. The tree was incredible! There were so many lovely touches and very generous home made treats which we very much enjoyed. We had such a wonderful, memorable family Christmas and we cannot thank Barbra enough for making it so perfect for us. Thank you! x

I can't rate this property highly enough, we stayed for almost two weeks.

Really appreciated all the little extras and Christmas decorations. Spotless property, warm, cosy , decorated beautifully and perfectly located. Really close to the town centre and Barbara was really helpful. We will definitely be returning in the new year.

"Perfect" is the only way we can describe our 4 week stay at Gingerbread Cottage.

The layout of the cottage offered great lighting and comfortable space throughout with easy access to the garden via a large glass sliding door. The very modern kitchen was designed for flow and function. The cottage was immaculate, the rooms spacious, and the large walk-in shower was totally luxurious. Location to everywhere in Canterbury and only about a 15 minute walk to the supermarket and our favorite restaurants. Barbra is wonderful and a Super Host who made sure we had everything we needed including helpful instructions and suggestions which made our stay uncomplicated and most enjoyable. These superlatives just don't feel adequate in describing our experience. We plan to book at least 6 weeks next year and Gingerbread Cottage is one of the reasons we're coming back to Canterbury.

Great cottage with plenty of room, very clean with everything we needed.

The "welcome" cake and cookies were excellent and were soon eaten. I was concerned about the parking but we had no problems, there was always a space available.

Gingerbread Cottage is the seventh property we have booked through Sykes.

We have not been disappointed with any of them but this one was the best! The attention to detail to make us feel welcome was second to none. The decoration, presentation, cleanliness and facilities of the cottage were perfect. It was very comfortable and provided an excellent base to explore Canterbury and Kent. We would love to go back one day.

A stylish yet homely and well equipped property.

Well situated close to the centre of Canterbury. The property manager (B.E.) was easy to contact and very helpful.

Very comfortable and well-equipped cottage in a quiet cul-de-sac, just 15 min walk from Canterbury town centre.

The private garden was a bonus, with plenty of birds to watch and garden furniture to enjoy.

The cottage was wonderful.

Everything you could need was provided with lots of little extras. We had a lovely time in Kent and this was a great base. The cottage has thought, imagination and kindness.

Cottage was spotless decor and amenities were fabulous and lots of lovely welcoming touches.

Barbra the house manager was really helpful with great recommendations for food and visits. Wonderful cosy cottage and excellent location quiet and close to town

Barbra was great - really helpful!

Lovely place to stay.

Gingerbread cottage is one of the best cottages we have ever stayed in.

Barbra is the best manager we have ever met. The Christmas decorations and the welcome packs gave us a fantastic start of our holiday in Canterbury. The cottage was very comfortable, spotless, and well equipped. Everything we needed and complimentary items included. Thank you Barbra

The cottage it self was beyond expectations.

Very nice, very wel maintained. We had great and friendly help and support from Mrs. Barbra Ellis, the property manager.

Excellent property, very tastefully decorated and extremely well equipped.

Within walking distance of all amenities and the city of Canterbury. If you don't want to use the car, the rail station is only a short walk away - we didn't use the car once! We met Barbara, the Property Manager, when we arrived, and she was extremely helpful; she sorted out our parking permits - please note that you need to contact Barbara and not Sykes Cottages to arrange permits as this was not made clear when Sykes sent us their email. Barbara had also left us some yummy treats which went down extremely well after a long day travelling - thank you so much Barbara, you made our day!! The only complaint we have about the cottage is that we had to leave to come home.

Preparation of the house prior to our stay was excellent.

The place is lovely and well looked after. Many thanks to Barbara who’s support was superb.

Superb cottage in great location.

Spotlessly clean and our host Barbra made sure our stay was perfect, leaving fresh flowers, homemade cakes, wine and milk. She also arranged our parking permit and was easy to contact. Well equipped property with beautiful furnishings.

Public feedback: Lovely stay at a very clean and pretty cottage, extensive floor boarding would suit families with allergies.

Within easy reach of parks, the river and city centre, but quiet and secluded. We loved the little solar lights outside and the option to entertain in the garden. The manager was friendly and helpful, and checked that we were OK during the visit.

Gingerbread Cottage was exactly as descibed on the web and the perfect spot to explore Canterbury and the surrounding country side and towns.

With the bonus you have a garden to come home to. The cottage is well equiped and cosy. The welcoming cake and drink were a nice touch from Barbra, our host who also immediately sorted out our a the query we had. Allan, Valerie and Rino

This was a fantastic cottage, the kitchen was particularly well stock for cooking.

It was fabulously clean and very well maintained. The location was excellent too. What a lovely place to spend a weekend

Super, gem of a cottage - beautifully presented, comfortable & in a great location.

The property manager Barbra couldn’t do enough for us - was so accommodating. We were very impressed with the little personal touches & delicious goodies waiting for us on arrival. Would totally recommend staying here. Thank you.

Enjoyed staying at Gingerbread Cottage.

Weather was really kind to us and we used the cottage as a good base for some lovely walks in and around Canterbury as well as to the coast at Whitstable and Sandwich. The cottage was very well equiped and we felt very comfortable there. The cottage was prepared really well for us by Barbra who was very helpful before and during our stay. Highly recommended for others of similar requirements and interests.

We had a wonderful stay at Gingerbread cottage, the property's character features were lovely and made for a very cost and relaxing cottage stay.

The cottage is well located and central Canterbury was around a 15 minute walk, with many restaurants and pubs/bars within a short walking distance. We would highly recommend the cottage and will certainly visit again in the near future.

A beautiful, warm and cosy cottage which has been recently renovated to a high spec and well-equipped with everything that you could need.

Located a short walk away from the centre of Canterbury on a quiet road. The property manager went out of her way to make us feel truly welcome and at home throughout our stay. Highly recommended - we’ve stayed in many cottages across the UK and this has been one of the most special - a gem of a find!