Guests say
Gull House is praised for its unique and peaceful location, with direct access to the beach, stunning views, and proximity to local attractions such as the steam railway, pub, and fish shop. Guests appreciate the spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, and dog-friendly atmosphere, making it ideal for families and groups. While some mention areas needing modernisation and improvements to cleanliness, comfort, and WiFi, most guests enjoyed their stay and would return, highlighting the property's charm and practicality.
Several guests noted issues with cleanliness, such as greasy kitchen surfaces, sticky areas, and windows needing cleaning. However, other reviews described the cottage as clean and tidy, suggesting inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The location is universally praised for its proximity to the beach, beautiful views, peaceful surroundings, and easy access to the pub, fish shop, and steam railway. Guests found the setting both unique and convenient.
Many guests found the house spacious and cosy, with comfortable sofas and duvets. However, some reported uncomfortable beds, thin blinds letting in light, and noise from wooden floors, indicating room for improvement.
The property is generally well-equipped, with a good kitchen, games, and plenty of space. Some guests noted maintenance issues such as stiff doors, missing bannisters, and poor WiFi, but overall facilities met most guests' needs.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Wow! What a location. Sea and shingle views for miles. So much to explore and with a local pub and fish shop within minutes walking distance. Why not take a trip on the steam train?.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed
Separate Toilet..
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Rear decking with garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Gull House sits right on the border of Lydd-on-Sea overlooking Dungeness and its picturesque shingle beach. Dungeness is a tiny fishing hamlet at the southernmost point of Kent, but it certainly does have a lot to offer! A range of fishing boats and converted wooden shacks having been turned into architectural delights providing sanctuary from a busy life, sit between the abundance of birdlife that call Dungeness home. Perfect for families wanting a beach holiday, ramblers and dog walkers for long walks or bird watchers with rspb Dungeness nature reserve nearby. If you prefer to hire a bike in Dungeness, you can cycle over Europe’s largest expanse of shingle.
Gull House really does offer something for everyone. The mixture of scenery is set within the backdrop of Dungeness lighthouse which assisted ships in trouble in the English Channel up until 1960. From the top of the lighthouse, you will be able to see miles across both Dungeness and Romney Marsh. You can watcht the sun rise from the back garden. Comfortable, functional shabby chic house with a beach theme throughout, Gull House is very welcoming and the perfect place to relax and unwind.
Offering a large open plan living room and dining room downstairs with a separate kitchen the doors to the rear of the property look directly over the shingle and beyond. Upstairs the property boasts two double bedrooms, a twin bedroom, and a single bedroom. A newly fitted toilet upstairs complements the new family bathroom downstairs with a large walk-in shower, perfect for washing off the sea water after a day on the beach. Of an evening, the enclosed garden provides the perfect spot to relax and for al fresco dining, however, no light pollution from streetlights makes it the perfect spot for star gazing. Gull House also welcomes your furry friends to join in the fun!
Running alongside the property during the day is the steam railway so you will be able to wave at tourists or locals as they head across the landscape to explore further. This is just one of the exciting quirks that the landscape has to offer. A hop over the tracks leads you to the local pub within a few steps along with a fresh seafood shop also selling other groceries opposite. You have everything to hand to be able to relax and enjoy your stay. Should you wish to explore further afield then towns such as Rye, Camber, New Romney, and Ashford are all a short drive away and offer a variety of other attractions. Camber and its sand dunes stretching for miles offer an alternative to the shingle and the historic town of Rye with its cobbled streets and historic buildings makes for a great day out. Hythe to the east and Hastings to the west are both worth a visit.
Free WiFi
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
EPC Rating = E
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (44)
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Paul Mould
We have stayed in a few different places in the area and this one is the best so far for value for money location and the house itself.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely house in an amazing location Always wanted to stay in Dungeness and wasn’t disappointed it was everything it saidOnly downside are the blinds which are white and so thin so we were kept awake every night from the lights from the pub it was like being in a lighthouse Blackout blinds are definitely needed
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Carly Foster
We had a fantastic family weekend away with the two dogs. Gull House is a beautiful place with a wonderful beach to walk along. We had a lovely meal in the pub next door and visited the local lighthouse. Would definitely visit again. My only negatives are the wooden floors make the house very noisy at night for the dogs, which was disturbing for the children. Also the blinds in the main bedroom do absolutely nothing to block out the flood lights on the side of the pub.