The Homestead

Waltham, Nr Canterbury

A large modern house set provides wonderful views of the surrounding paddocks and countryside with roaming horses and wildlife around.

This unique country getaway offers an exclusive stay perfect for a group of friends for a celebration and for families looking for a retreat with children and pets who are also welcome to stay.

Flexible accommodation is available across two floors with a combination of twins and doubles plus a large family dormitory-style room at the very top.

The owners welcome you to meet their friendly horses and enjoy the stable yard community which makes this accommodation so very different from the working stable yard across from the property within the estate. Should you be keen to don on the riding hat and look to enjoy a hack, arrangements can be made at a nearby school – please ask us for more details. For larger groups please see The Chestnuts (sleeping 21).

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Facilities

BBQ

BBQ - Coal

Child Friendly

Christmas Decorations

Cot

Country

Dishwasher

14 Miles To The Beach

5.4 Miles To The Nearest Train Station

1.1 Miles To The Pub

7 Miles To The Shops

DVD Player

Fire

Garden

Hairdryer

Highchair

Iron & Board

Large Holiday Homes

Linen & Towels

Microwave

Parking - Off Street

Pet Friendly

Smoke Detectors

Starter Logs Provided

Washing Machine

8Mbps Wi-Fi

Woodburning Stove

About The Homestead

The Homestead: sleeps 17 in 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, terrace with outside furniture, BBQ, pets permitted, parking off road.

Ground Floor
Hallway with sitting room and kitchen leading off.
Sitting room, snug seating for 17 guests, sofas, TV, DVD player. Log burner.
Kitchen/breakfast room, dishwasher, gas hob and electric oven, extractor, TV, dining table and 16 seats. Log burner.
Downstairs cloakroom with WC and utility area.

First Floor
Master bedroom (sleeps 3), double bed and a single bed, double aspect windows, balcony and en-suite shower room.
Family room (sleeps 4), double bed and 2 x single beds and en-suite shower room.
Twin room (sleeps 2)
Double room (sleeps 2)
Family bathroom, bath (jacuzzi) and separate shower.

Second Floor
Attic family bedroom (sleeps 6) two double beds and two single beds. Wardrobe. En-suite bathroom with shower over.

Outside
Terrace with furniture to seat 16 plus guests, Coal BBQ (please provide your own coal).

Things You Need to Know

Wi-Fi

Central heating

Logs provided

Hairdryers provided

Coal BBQ/fire pit (coals not provided)

2 cots available on request.

This property is unable to accept stag groups.

Pets are welcome. Please note additional pet charges are £35 per pet per week (or part of) will be charged.

The owners have horses at the stables situated on site that can be petted, but riding on the site is unfortunately not available. Introductions can be made to the horses by arrangement with the owners. There is a riding school less than a mile away. Livery options are available from £75 per week including stables and a paddock.

Food can be arranged at an additional cost. Please ask for more details from the Booking Team.

Please note check in is 4.00pm and check out is 10.00am.

Early check in, and late checkouts, may be available on request, subject to availability. Fees will apply. Please contact Bloom Stays for more details.

The garden is not enclosed, electric fencing around horses in the paddock, children, and dogs to be supervised.

If you’re wondering how to feed your crowd on holiday, check out our local caterers page. We have a long list of recommended private chefs for brunches, lunches, BBQs and bespoke dinner parties.

Take the stress out of organising your celebration with bespoke event planners, My Event Concierge. From private dining and murder mystery parties to yoga, craft workshops, and even axe throwing, they’ll match your group with trusted suppliers and create a tailored itinerary.?
House Rules

We would respectfully ask that the following house rules are adhered to, to avoid any damages to our beautiful holiday home. Should any damages arise please note charges may be taken from your security deposit.

Please ensure you vacate on time to allow our housekeepers to enter the property and prepare it for the next guests.
Smoking is not permitted in the property at any time.
Please note for insurance purposes the number of guests must not exceed the total occupancy of the house.
For fire safety reasons please do not use any candles in the property.
Please note stag parties are not permitted.
Please be respectful to neighbours. Quiet hours are between 11pm and 9am.
Parties and loud music are not permitted.

In the Area

Step outside this modern house and immerse yourself in the surrounding countryside, located in the small village of Waltham, with a choice of picturesque walks surrounding you, and an array of countryside pubs a short drive away. Ideally situated for exploring this wonderful part of Kent, if you can draw yourself away from the beautiful countryside, with the historic city of Canterbury a 20-minute drive away and the coast at quaint Hythe and vibrant Folkestone within half an hour by car.

For more recommendations on things to do and see, check out our travel guides on Canterbury, Whitstable, Hythe and Folkestone.

What about the extra bits to complete your break away?

Extras and Experiences

Illustration of champagne flutes and bubbles for a celebration

Reviews

Perfect getaway 4.7/5

My stay at The Homestead was amazing. The house was bigger and brighter than expected - all guests that arrived said the pictures do not do it justice. The place was well-equipped and the beds were very surprisingly comfortable. The location was beautiful and in a scenic area. I enjoyed a few cups of tea in the morning sun and at night looking up at the many stars. With the lovely weather we felt like we were further away from our homes in London 1-2 hours away. We went for a group walk to really take it in! Check-in was very quick with the host just requiring a call when we were on the way and letting us get settled within 2 mins of meeting us. Although this was lovely at the time, it became my only gripe as we were unaware of the check-out process and considerable clean-up expectations (in comparison to other staycation homes and hotels) which could have been explained at check-in. Overall a VERY pleasant experience and I would highly recommend The Homestead for any groups seeking a private, tranquil getaway. Just beautiful

Michaela Stewart | 07 April 2025

A beautiful home! 5/5

This past weekend we celebrated my sisters bridal shower and it was the perfect location for a nice relaxing girls getaway. The house is so nice and spacious, with views of never ending fields. We were able to go visit the horses next door and it was a short drive in to town. Overall, we all had an amazing time! The owner was very kind and helpful too.

Florentina Hoxha | 03 June 2024

Excellent way to spend some time with family and friends 4.2/5

The Homestead is a lovely house, which is very tastefully furnished . The views were stunning especially seeing the horses in the fields. The beds were all very comfortable and the house spotlessly clean All the equipment we needed was provided and the hosts Martin and Paula were very friendly. We would certainly recommend this house to anyone wishing to spend time with family and friends. It was lovely

Barbara Sampson | 21 May 2024

Not the best experience and we wont be returning 2.5/5

The house was in need of attention, the blinds were broken, the sofas old and uncomfortable. We were told we could bring our dog only to be told he had to be on a lead at all times even though there was a garden. This meant we had to keep all the doors closed. We walked our 4 year old twins to see the horses to be told theyd better keep away from the fences as they are all electrified.

Amanda Foo Ryland | 11 July 2023

Perfect House 4.5/5

Recently stayed at The Homestead for my sisters hen weekend with some family and friends. The house was perfect for our murder mystery dinner evening with the large table seating 16 people and spacious kitchen. Beautiful grounds over looking fields and woodland. Bedrooms were clean and comfortable. Only a short 10-15 drive into the centre of Canterbury. Would definitely recommend and stay again with family.

Nikita Brotherwood | 04 November 2022

Bday Getaway with the Girls 5/5

Stayed here as a group of 8 ladies for a birthday weekend. Everyone had such a lovely time, the house and grounds are beautiful, lovely views from the rooms, kitchen is perfect for hosting dinner and Martin is a wonderful and charming host. A pleasure to visit Canterbury and stay in such a lovely location and home.

Guest | 03 October 2022

5/5

Had a wonderful Christmas holiday in this lovely house. All our comforts and it was wonderful. Thank you Paula & Martin - Happy New Year!

The Millers? Botley | 24 December 2021

5/5

Thank you for letting us use your beautiful house. I have had the best weekend of my life with my gorgeous family & friends and a big surprise when I got here. I wish I could live in a home like this. Thank you Jackie!

Jackie White | 17 December 2021

5/5

What a lovely house and a great place to spend time with family for birthday/Christmas celebrations. Thank you Martin & Paula! We would recommend The Granville for a good place to eat. Also, we had a roast dinner delivered by Old Weavers House, which was fab.

Jackie Salmon | 05 December 2021

Everything we needed for a group holiday 5/5

We were very happy with the house. We had everything that we needed and it was perfect for a group of friends to stay in and have their own space. Lovely spacious property. To be honest we were happy with everything. If we had anything to say that wasnt positive is that the property was tricky to find as there is no sign on the road!! Otherwise we loved it.

Katie Martin | 09 October 2021

A beautiful setting 4.7/5

Beautiful roomy house in lovely surroundings. Plenty of space for a large group. A little more crockery, cutlery & dishesetc would be helpful for such a large group. Hard to find had to ring owner who said we needed to turn by Cobwebs sign (not on directions)

Michael Collins | 06 October 2021

What a wonderful house 5/5

The house was absolutely perfect for our weekend getaway! It is very large with large socialising space and so is perfect for larger groups. It has a fully equipped kitchen with a large American fridge which is perfect for the number of guests the house can accomodate. We couldn't have asked for better hosts who were more than happy to cater for our every need. The house was immaculately clean and we were incredibly comfortable throughout our stay. We would love to come back again!

Esi Armah-tetteh | 27 July 2021