Dog Friendly Cottages in Kent

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Mr Gary Richard Hipwell - Verified booking

  Just returned from 7 nights at Well Cottage, what a lovely, tranquil setting. Perfect place for a couple to relax but still within 30 minutes maximum of lovely coastal towns of Whitstable and Deal. Canterbury and Dover are less and 15 minutes, and beautiful countryside and walks on your doorstep. The cottage itself is next to the main house of the owner but you do not feel overlooked or checked up upon, they introduced themselves when we first arrived but other than asking if it was ok to mow the huge area that is attached to the cottage, totally dog proof by the way, and 3 1/2 acres, we very rarely saw them. Going back to the grounds, they are wonderful, our dog, and we, loved it, totally enclosed, 1/3 mowed, the rest left wild with paths randomly mowed through to benches under trees and a fire pit area (unsure if this is just a family area only), lovely. We were lucky as the weather was hot and sunny all week and we were able to make use of the outdoor space, bistro table and chairs and a bench and coffee table to sit and eat out in the evenings. The cottage is quaint and well equipped for a couple, a nice welcome box with bread, milk, juice, eggs, tea, coffee and a lovely cake was a nice surprise, well equipped kitchen with a good variety of pots and pans and utensils, with dishwasher (we didn’t use), washing machine and fridge. Access could be difficult for less mobile people to the bedroom/bathroom area via the spiral staircase but there is a back outdoor stairway that gives access, my wife has just had a replacement knee 2 weeks ago and managed ok going up the the spiral and down the outside. Overall, lovely property for a couple and small medium dog, would definitely book to return sometime in the future.

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  We booked this property for a weekend break 2 friends and a dog. It's an area we were unfamiliar with but wanted to explore. We found the property, Fernwood, exceeded our expectations, it was warm, light and welcoming with a lovely outlook onto the woods behind, perfect for bird watching from the sofa and for great dog walks. The kitchen /lounge was lovely and the beds were really comfortable. The shower was great too. In fact we felt so relaxed here we didn't do as much exploring as planned. However we did enjoy a trip to the vineyard, pottering in the nearby village and loved Sissinghurst which is National Trust and a great day out. Its a place I would happily return to and visit some more National Trust properties.

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  What can I say..? our home for a week was perfect. Beautifully appointed and presented, from the welcome basket of treats to the bottle of wine in the fridge. Fernwood, is a wonderfully converted barn/workshop backing on to glorious woods with a carpet of Bluebells beneath to the rear off the decking with friendly wildlife of squirrels and Woodpeckers and then wonderful gardens to the front. We were looked after by our hosts Charlie and Mary who were on hand with recommendations and assistance, but respected our space too. Plenty of dog walks, plenty of places of interest nearby to visit and some perfect pubs close by serving wonderful food too. Indeed a fabulous Rural Retreat!! 🥰

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  Fernwood sets a very high standard both as regards the property itself and its furnishings and equipment. It's a real home from home and does not feel like a rental at all. The welcome hamper provided by Charlie and Mary was full of good things, the bird feeders were filled so it almost felt bad to go out and leave the relaxing outlook into the woods! The property is extremely well positioned for visiting lots of National Trusts, Rye, or just enjoying the wonderful countryside. Good shopping at Tenterden is a short distance away, whilst car enthusiasts should not miss the Morgan museum in Rolvenden. In all, we heartily recommend Fernwood and would not hesitate to stay again.

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• Margaret - Verified booking

  The only reason I didn't give 5 stars throughout were that it wasn't obvious from the description there was no oven - only realised a couple of days before the holiday when reading reviews.

  Not a problem as we mostly ate out but I normally heat up a pizza the first night so was glad to have found out in advance so I could adjust plans. Also, tv has no signal - we realised from guest book that others had same issue so didn't complain, just watched Springwatch on the tablet instead. Might be worth letting people know there may be an issue so they can bring devices. Apart from that, a superb place with the most comfortable bed we've ever slept in, clean, quiet and beautifully decorated. Very handy for numerous attractions and just a couple of miles from a railway station for a day out in London or the coast.

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