Merryweather
Beautiful orchard-view country house near Canterbury offering space, style and a peaceful Kentish setting.
- Sleeps 10
- 4
- 3
Highlights
- A spacious countryside house for up to ten guests, surrounded by rolling orchards just minutes from Canterbury.
- Beautiful semi-open plan living spaces designed for sociable gatherings and relaxed downtime.
- A showstopping kitchen with marble worktops, vaulted ceiling and island made for shared cooking and conversation.
- Four serene bedrooms including a luxurious master suite with balcony and sweeping orchard views.
- A separate games room in an external outbuilding for all-weather entertainment and friendly competition.
- Enclosed garden with patio, barbecue and lawn, perfect for alfresco dining and children at play.
- An ideal base for exploring Canterbury, Whitstable and the vineyards and walking routes of Kent.
You should know
- Sleeps 10 in four bedrooms plus a study with a double sofa bed available on request for a supplement.
- No pets are allowed at the property.
- Hen and stag parties are not permitted.
- Quiet hours are between 11pm and 9am.
- There is a small unprotected pond in the patio area, a few metres from the back doors.
- Private off-street parking is available for up to six cars.
The details
Wake each morning to rolling fruit orchards and birdsong drifting across the garden at Merryweather, a beautifully designed countryside home just outside historic Canterbury. This is a place where rural calm meets easy access to city culture, with sweeping green views all around and the cobbled streets, cafés and cathedral of Canterbury only a five-minute drive away.
Inside, the house is thoughtfully laid out for relaxed group stays. A semi-open plan design keeps everyone connected while still offering quiet corners to retreat to. The kitchen is a real highlight, with hand-crafted cabinetry, a hand-selected marble worktop and a vaulted ceiling that floods the space with light. The sociable island invites slow breakfasts and lively evening cooking on the country-style range cooker, while sliding doors lead through to the dining room where long meals stretch late into the evening.
After supper, settle into the cosy sitting room beside the woodburning stove with a bottle of local wine, or wander out to the garden room to enjoy views across the lawn as daylight fades. For those feeling competitive, the separate games room in the outbuilding is perfect for friendly tournaments, whatever the weather.
Upstairs, four inviting bedrooms are framed by different countryside views. The generous master suite features a super-king size bed, a sleek ensuite shower room and French doors opening onto a private balcony. On warm mornings, it is hard to beat coffee overlooking the orchards. The remaining bedrooms are equally calm and comfortable, ideal for a restorative night’s sleep after days spent exploring.
Outside, bi-fold doors open the dining space onto a large patio with seating and a barbecue, made for alfresco lunches and summer evenings. The enclosed lawn garden is ideal for children to roam freely, with colourful planting throughout the seasons and the gentle soundtrack of rural life beyond the hedges.
Merryweather is perfectly placed for discovering Kent. Pull on your walking boots for countryside rambles from the door, explore Canterbury’s medieval streets and riverside punts, head to Whitstable for oysters by the sea or tour the nearby Kentish vineyards, all just a short drive away.
Wake each morning to rolling fruit orchards and birdsong drifting across the garden at Merryweather, a beautifully designed countryside home just outside historic Canterbury. This is a place where rural calm meets easy access to city culture, with sweeping green views all around and the cobbled streets, cafés and cathedral of Canterbury only a five-minute drive away.
Inside, the house is thoughtfully laid out for relaxed group stays. A semi-open plan design keeps everyone connected while still offering quiet corners to retreat to. The kitchen is a real highlight, with hand-crafted cabinetry, a hand-selected marble worktop and a vaulted ceiling that floods the space with light. The sociable island invites slow breakfasts and lively evening cooking on the country-style range cooker, while sliding doors lead through to the dining room where long meals stretch late into the evening.
After supper, settle into the cosy sitting room beside the woodburning stove with a bottle of local wine, or wander out to the garden room to enjoy views across the lawn as daylight fades. For those feeling competitive, the separate games room in the outbuilding is perfect for friendly tournaments, whatever the weather.
Upstairs, four inviting bedrooms are framed by different countryside views. The generous master suite features a super-king size bed, a sleek ensuite shower room and French doors opening onto a private balcony. On warm mornings, it is hard to beat coffee overlooking the orchards. The remaining bedrooms are equally calm and comfortable, ideal for a restorative night’s sleep after days spent exploring.
Outside, bi-fold doors open the dining space onto a large patio with seating and a barbecue, made for alfresco lunches and summer evenings. The enclosed lawn garden is ideal for children to roam freely, with colourful planting throughout the seasons and the gentle soundtrack of rural life beyond the hedges.
Merryweather is perfectly placed for discovering Kent. Pull on your walking boots for countryside rambles from the door, explore Canterbury’s medieval streets and riverside punts, head to Whitstable for oysters by the sea or tour the nearby Kentish vineyards, all just a short drive away.
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FAQs about Merryweather
Merryweather sleeps up to 10 guests across four bedrooms, with an additional double sofa bed in the study available on request.
Yes, the garden is fully enclosed and gated, making it ideal for families with children.
There is a large patio with outdoor seating and a gas barbecue, perfect for alfresco meals overlooking the garden.
Yes, there is a dedicated games room located in an external outbuilding, complete with heaters for year-round use.
The master bedroom features a super-king size bed, an ensuite shower room and French doors opening onto a private balcony.
Yes, the house has fast WiFi throughout.
The house is child friendly, with an enclosed garden and plenty of space, though supervision is advised near the pond.
Canterbury is just a five-minute drive away, offering shops, restaurants, historic sights and river walks.
Yes, the coast is around 20 minutes away by car, with Whitstable being a popular nearby option.
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