Holiday Cottages In Dover

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Martin - Verified booking

  Dovecote would have been a lovely place to stay probably a decade ago.

  It is unfortunately now run down and shabby looking. Overall it radiates a lack of love injected into it, with no ornaments, pictures on the wall, tired looking decor...etc. The building itself and the surroundings are lovely, in a lovely location. We read the reviews, but because they were last years reviews, we hoped there would have been an improvement, and also we know that it is a personal preference and standards that lead to certain reviews. With a hindsight we wish we listemed to those reviews. Our first impression on arrival was the lovely oak front door, with its window pannel taped with a duck tape, that has clearly been there ages, as it is coming off. The kitchen is a bit dated, with a mish mash, dated equipment. It wouldn't cost much to get some decent crockery and cutlery, couple of nice mugs, cereal bowls, couple of nice pots and pans... The inside of the cupboards were not all that clean either. It would have helped to be provided with a dish cloth ( we bought it ourselves and used well!) The toilet seat was loose and came off couple of times. The bathroom on the whole was not all that clean, and shabby looking. There was a strong smell of drain in the bathroom and we pulled out a nasty clump of hair from the shower drain.... We were provided with blue, old looking towels. There is no wifi at the Dovecote, with poor satellite signal , so not a chance to watch a bit of TV without it glitching. The mattrace in the main bedrrom felt it had a dip, perhaps in need of replacing. The hot tub is nice touch but we felt like we needed to have a good shower aftetwards as the water didn't look all that clean. It did say to bring your own hairdryer, but it would not cost much to provide a small one, as well as soap for the bathroom. Perhaps some books, games and a folder with ideas and recomendations for trips would have make a difference? . A guess book to leave a message was not there either. The cottage really needs an investment to bring it up to standard. It lacks the cosiness and and comfort. And it is such a shame, as it is such a lovely building, it just needs the love that it deserves. We paid for 4 night stay but stayed only 3 nights, we felt it was enough here..

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• Mark - Verified booking

  A Perfect Stay at Hopkins Homestead – Truly Five Stars!

  Our stay at Hopkins Homestead was absolutely incredible and exceeded every expectation we had. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that a lot of thought and care had gone into making this accommodation special. The property itself was spacious, immaculately clean, and beautifully maintained—offering the perfect balance of comfort and style. The welcome pack was a delightful touch and set the tone for our stay. We were greeted with freshly baked scones, a loaf of fresh bread, creamy butter, homemade jams, and even a bottle of Prosecco (or a similar lovely red wine—it was such a thoughtful treat!). These little extras made us feel immediately at home and incredibly pampered. Sheila, the host, was simply amazing. She was warm, welcoming, and always happy to help. Knowing she was right next door and ready to assist if we needed anything gave us such peace of mind. Her hospitality really added to the experience, and it’s clear she genuinely cares about her guests. The location was another highlight. Hopkins Homestead is conveniently close to Dover, which has so much to offer. The city centre is charming and filled with great shopping options, lovely restaurants, and a variety of things to do. Dover Beach is just a short drive away, perfect for a relaxing stroll by the sea. The surrounding area also boasts plenty of walking trails, amusement parks for family fun, and scenic spots to explore. We left feeling completely refreshed and so impressed with the level of care and attention to detail that Hopkins Homestead provides. If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat with easy access to everything Dover has to offer, this is the place to be. We couldn’t recommend it more highly—this is truly a five-star experience!

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• Jennifer Anna Maria - Verified booking

  We had quite a short stay really .

  Not long enough quite honestly The property is lovely and we were met by Abi who is the perfect host and gave us all the guidance we needed. She is the kind of person you warm to immediately A couple of nice touches too Some gorgeous eggs which have to be the best eggs ever and a lovely cake which went down well with a coffee. The property has an ambience about it which my wife Jen commented on as soon as we were in and settled .It has a natural karma about it which was tangible. You know when a place feels right ,and this absolutely did It is quirky which adds to the charm .Its comfortable ,has everything you need if you went down the self catering route. We ate out mostly .We recommend the Lantern just up the road .Would have walked but it was a little damp that evening .The following day was better with sunshine so it made up for it . The garden is beautiful so when we're back it is definitely a place we'll spend with a good book. The location is so quiet save a few farm vehicles and there is absolutely no light pollution . Little Yaffle has to be up there with the best of them Abi will explain where the name little Yaffle came from .We had no idea Don't google it .Abi's explanation is much more interesting . Don't alter anything Abi.We loved it. Till next time x Trevor and Jennifer from Essex ( near Maldon)

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• Lorraine - Verified booking

  Absolutely fantastic house.

  Beautiful grounds too. Lovely hot tub. A bit too hot first day but we got it turned down 1' and was perfect. Great games room, darts, table tennis, football table, piano. Had a lot of laughs. Enormous dining table, easily sits 22 people. Lots of games in the tv room. Very interesting house. I got lost most of the time. There are so many rooms and doors. The floors and ceilings are very interesting, with nothing straight. The fire places are enormous. It's a great house for hide and seek!! There's a further lounge area upstairs from the games room which I didn't get to sit in. Bedrooms all very nice. Spacious. Lovely comfy beds which can be arranged as singles or doubles (well super king). Bathrooms very clean. Toiletries supplied. All in all would definitely recommend and would come back. Good location, easily accessible to Dover castle, and cliffs and town centre.

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• David - Verified booking

  A superb property, only a few months old, with every amenity.

  A welcome pack was provided - the best we have ever received, comprising the usual bread & milk but also jam, marmalade, butter, scones & clotted cream - mostly from M&S - also tasty eggs from the hens on site - together with 2 x welcome packs for young children who joined us for a couple of days during our stay. Even the toilet rolls were good quality - Andrex. Sheila, the owner, lives in the adjoining property. She was very attentive and always available in case of queries. The garden was teeming with birds, all the usual varieties but also a kestrel. We stayed for 28 nights while our home was unavailable in January and hope to return again next year. The main bed was extremely comfortable as were the two singles on the first floor. The children enjoyed the upstairs bedroom which they treated as their "den". The location is very quiet with only local traffic.

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