In Canterbury .Stay at this Canterbury vacation home and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Howletts Zoo and Wye National Nature Reserve. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Etchinghill Golf and Reinden Wood.
Howletts Wild Animal Park - 13 min drive - 9.6 miles
Marlowe Theatre - 14 min drive - 9.5 miles
Canterbury Cathedral - 15 min drive - 10.1 miles
University of Kent - 15 min drive - 9.9 miles
Getting around
Canterbury Chartham Station - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Artichoke - 10 min drive
Subway - 11 min drive
The Bridge Arms - 9 min drive
Wye Coffee & Kitchen - 10 min drive
The Red Lion - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Rural barn conversion in beautiful countryside
Charming 2-bed cottage (1 double, 1 twin) in converted barns on a peaceful farm in Stelling Minnis. With a logburner in the lounge, shared courtyard, and easy parking plus the added bonus of 2 bathrooms. Pet-friendly and surrounded by scenic countryside walks. Ideal for exploring Canterbury, Dover, and Folkestone—perfect for a cosy rural escape in the gorgeous Kent countryside.
Dog Friendly
Perfect Country, City & Coastal break
Welcome to our cosy farm cottage—perfect for families or small groups seeking a relaxing countryside escape. The spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge area features a welcoming log burner, ideal for socialising and spending quality time together.
The well-equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, washing machine, oven, hob, toaster, kettle, and microwave—everything you need for a comfortable self-catering stay.
The cottage offers two cosy bedrooms: one double with an ensuite (walk in shower and a bath), and a twin room with access to a separate walk-in shower room. Thoughtfully designed for both comfort and connection, it’s the perfect base to unwind and explore.
Our farm cottage is one of four charming cottages arranged around a shared courtyard. The setting is truly rural, surrounded by beautiful countryside walks, with friendly farm animals on-site. Our peaceful location is just a short drive to major attractions—10 to 20 minutes—from Canterbury, Folkestone, and Dover.
Please check out our other listings, The Dairy and The Goose Shed.
Full and private access to The Sheep Shed cottage.
Outside the cottage, you’ll find a fully paved shared courtyard. Just beyond the French doors of the cottage we supply a bench—perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or relaxing outdoors.
Free parking - shared car park - The Sheep Shed has a maximum of 2 car park spaces (additional spaces can be made available upon request).
There are two farm houses on the site, these properties, and their gardens, are private residences.
All dogs must be kept on a lead and under control when on the farm as there are other animals living on the farm.
Our farm cottages are managed by Rachel and Spencer from Key Retreats Ltd. We offer self check-in and available to respond to messages during your stay.
The cottage is located within a retired farm where there are permanent residents plus there is a shared courtyard shared by the 4 farm cottages, including The Sheep Shed. The permanent residents are friendly and welcoming, however any guest queries should be via Rachel and Spencer from Key Retreats Ltd.
Pets are welcome. They must be kept under control and on a lead when outside the property.
There are lots of wonderful walks in the area and you can reach a footpath within 100 metres of the cottage.
We supply starter set for the Logburner, any further logs need to be purchased by the guest.
The lovely village of Stelling Minnis is easy to walk to and has a village shop and pub (only serves drinks - no food). The surrounding villages and towns have many lovely country pubs and cafes to enjoy and explore. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead and under control on the farm as there are other dogs and animals living on the farm.
Please don’t leave your dog unattended in the property for long periods of time. Distressed dogs bark and whine and this creates anxiety amongst the other farm animals.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Property does not allow children
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead and under control on the farm as there are other dogs and animals living on the farm.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
455656
Frequently asked questions
Does Rural barn conversion in beautiful countryside have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Rural barn conversion in beautiful countryside to the beach?
This vacation home is 10.8 mi (24-min drive) from Hythe Beach and 10.9 mi (30-min drive) from Fisherman's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Rural barn conversion in beautiful countryside offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Rural barn conversion in beautiful countryside?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Rural barn conversion in beautiful countryside?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Rural barn conversion in beautiful countryside?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Rural barn conversion in beautiful countryside have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Rural barn conversion in beautiful countryside have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Rural barn conversion in beautiful countryside to downtown Canterbury?
This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Stelling.
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