We loved our stay at this property! It was pretty much exactly as the hosts had described in terms of spaces and location. It is literally feet from the high street of Canterbury, and therefore a wonderful location for experiencing the history and sites of this amazing city. There are also some fabulous restaurants within a few minute walk. And the two rail stations and bus station are all within just a few minutes walk. Therefore, using Canterbury as a home base for other London or Kent adventures is a breeze. This historic home is in a very surprisingly quiet area, even though it is only steps away from a lot of energy and activity. Lastly, there is access to a number of small and larger grocery and pharmacy stories, which is incredibly helpful, including a corner grocery about 1 block away. We did a lot of shopping there, and used the well-appointed kitchen to prepare some meals.
I will share a few comments to help future guests be prepared for their stay. These are not criticisms, but rather things that will help folks:
1) The stairwell of this very old home is extremely narrow, and the stairs themselves are very tall and shallow. There is also a bannister only part of the way up. For someone with mobility issues, this home wouldn't be the right choice. The toilet and all bedrooms are on the second floor, so using the stairs multiple times/day is necessary.
2) During colder months, the localized electric heaters in each room do not keep the home fully warm. We found the heaters to be fine to heat the bedrooms while we were sleeping under the wonderful linens provided. But the house overall was quite chilly. This is absolutely understandable because of the age of the house (and because our trip was during a cold point in the year!). Just keep in mind that there is no forced air, and therefore you should bring layers and expect to be not be toasty warm at all times inside.
3) The washing machine is very small, and there is no dryer. We knew that, and so it wasn't a problem. There is an electric drying rack, but it takes quite a long time for things to dry. Therefore, be prepared to not do a ton of wash while you are there. Think of it as an option for small items or things that you have a few days to let dry. If you are there during a rainy time, the electric rack is a great option for tossing on things that got wet while out and about.
Overall, we loved our stay, and would most definitely stay again if we travel back to Canterbury!