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Grooms Cottage - Countryside Cottage near one of the top restaurants in Kent!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
TV
Dining

Overview of Grooms Cottage - Countryside Cottage near one of the top restaurants in Kent!

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Alkham, England
  • Popular LocationDover Western Docks Cruise Terminal10 min drive
  • Popular LocationDover Castle11 min drive
  • Popular LocationDover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal17 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LGW-Gatwick)93 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 4
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    2 twin/single beds
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower

Room options

About the area

Dover

Seaside stay .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Kearsney Abbey Gardens and 6 miles (10 km) of Capel le Ferne Farmers Market with a stay here. Crabble Corn Mill and Kent Battle of Britain Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Folkestone Harbour - 9 min drive
  • Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Dover Castle - 11 min drive
  • Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive
  • Folkestone Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Dover Shepperdswell Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • The Archer - 6 min drive
  • The Fox Inn - 5 min drive
  • White Horse Inn - 6 min drive
  • The Lydden Bell - 3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Grooms Cottage - Countryside Cottage near one of the top restaurants in Kent!

Looking across woodland (an ocean of bluebells in late Spring!) and the owner’s vineyards just beyond, you are set in a beautiful countryside location. There are some fantastic walks starting right from the cottage with the critically acclaimed Marquis restaurant and Alkham village not even a mile away. The cottage has been tastefully furnished to a contemporary, quality finish. There is also a shared terrace and lawn outdoor space with garden furniture.

The front door opens to the open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area. The kitchen is modern, spacious and well equipped, including an electric oven and hob, dishwasher and washing machine. There is dining for 4 persons and plenty of comfortable lounge seating with feature electric fire and Freeview TV. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms, both with en-suite shower-rooms, the master includes a king size double bed and the second bedroom has two 2'6" single beds.

Property manager

Tim Bourne

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Grooms Cottage - Countryside Cottage near one of the top restaurants in Kent! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
JUST MARVELOUS!
This was a very comfortable place to stay in a peaceful surrounding. The car was essential for getting to fine pubs, grocery store, and the nearby towns of Folkestone and Dover. We just loved it.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

hazel c.

Liked: Cleanliness
What can I say?!…………. I didn’t want to come home!
Beautiful area, fabulous house and extensive gardens and grounds.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jackie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Batty Location
This property is in a lovely wooded location and very quiet. Its well appointed and comfortable. Its not for feint hearted. They have a huge colony of bats in the roof space which start appearing at dusk. Its lovely if youlike that sort of thing as we do. Keep the windows closed and you will be fine, open them and you may have a flighty friend in your bedroom, as we did.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kentish base
Well presented cottage with beautiful grounds attached. We did not expect our very own bluebell wood. Birdsong only sound to be heard for much of the day, ideal setting if you want a quiet location. Access up very narrow and steep lanes may be a problem for some, perhaps not for those looking for a lively night life. The nearby gastro pub, the Marquis of Granby is excellent for food and atmosphere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic setting in wonderful comfortable cottage
Tony and Lillian could not have been more charming or helpful hosts. We spent 10 weeks at Grooms Cottage with our whippet and enjoyed lovely scenic walks and cosy evenings in with Netflix on the great tv! Kitchen and bathrooms excellent, all the mod cons . Very importantly the beds were very comfortable and lovely linen and towels. A perfect place to relax.
Stayed 79 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immersed in nature
We enjoyed our time in a very comfortable and well set up and set out cottage. Can't see any reason why anyone wouldn't love it.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Georgina B.

Kent
The cottage is in a lovely peaceful setting with great walks and huge open fields and a wonderful night sky. Well situated to get to various places of interest such as Great Dexter and Sissinghust and very comfortable and fairly well equipped but could do with a colander. The only problem we had were with the couple and their dog in the adjoining rental cottage. They did not keep him on a lead and he came up very close and barked constantly at us plus he was left alone for periods at a time which I don’t think helped his behaviour. They said he didn’t like other people but this meant we couldn’t really use the shared outside terrace and lawn area as he was really anti social. I love dogs but ones under control of the owner and normally one should not be able to leave dogs on their own in the property.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S., Chelmsford, Essex

Enjoyed the peace and quiet
The only interruption to the peace and quiet was the sound of horses, birds, squirrels and foxes.
Stayed 34 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Flip & Nan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
The house has a large kitchen, dining area and sitting area. There are also two bedrooms and two bathrooms. During breakfast you will see gray squirrels, pheasants and even a fox in the park's landscaped garden. The house is centrally located to Dover and Folkstone. It is recommended to eat at Marquis or Granby. Distance 1.6 miles. Beautiful places to visit are Sandwich, Lenham, Chilham, Chatham, The white cliffs of Dover, Dover Castle, Canterbury, Leeds Castle, Pahsley Manor Gardens Advice: A good update of the navigation is recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Wolfgang R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Schönes Ferienhaus in der Nähe der Dovener Küste
- Langes Suchen des Ferienhauses, nur ein kleines unsichtbares Schild, das Ferienhaus ist von der Straße schlecht einzusehen - der Elektroherd war am 1. Abend nicht zu gebrauchen, das ganze Haus war verraucht, da der Herd nicht gereinigt war - alle Geräte sind nicht gut gesäubert von der Reinigungsfirma, der Besitzer sollte die Arbeit der Firma kontrollieren - das FH kommt in die Jahre und sollte saniert werden (damit Preis-Leistungsverhältnnis stimmt) - Tolle Wanderungen an der schönen Kreideküste, sehr zu empfehlen! - Insgesamt schöne Einrichtung
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023