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The Old Stables - Contemporary Cottage Surrounded by Woodland and Vineyards

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A building with a garden full of purple flowers in front.
A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a fireplace. There is a dining area with a table and chairs. The kitchen has red cabinets and a stove.
A modern kitchen with red cabinets, a stainless steel countertop, and a built-in microwave.
A two-story brick house with a covered porch, a front door, and a small front yard.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden floor, a nightstand, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a door.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Dover, England
  • Place, Kent Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dover Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, White Cliffs of Dover
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dover

This cottage places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Dover Castle and White Cliffs of Dover. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Kent Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dover Harbour - 12 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Dover Beach - 12 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Dover Castle - 12 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • White Cliffs of Dover - 16 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Shepperdswell Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Clifftop Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Bull Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬5 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.

The Old Stables - Contemporary Cottage Surrounded by Woodland and Vineyards

Looking across woodland (a sea of bluebells come late Spring!) and the owner’s vineyard just beyond, you are set in a beautiful countryside location. There are some fantastic walks to be had right from the cottage with the critically acclaimed Marquis restaurant and Alkham village just a mile away. The cottage has been tastefully furnished to a contemporary quality finish. There is a shared terrace and lawn outdoor space with outdoor furniture as well as an additional private seating area. You are greeted with a spacious open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area. The kitchen is modern and well equipped, including a dishwasher and washing machine, electric oven and hob. The master bedroom includes a king size double bed as well as an ensuite shower room with his and hers basins, WC and shower. A put-up bed is available to sleep the 3rd person (charge). There is also a separate utility room.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The cottage also includes a washing machine.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Garden

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Dover, close to Dover Castle, Folkestone Beach, and Dover Harbour. You'll also find Lydden Hill Race Circuit and Kent Battle of Britain Museum within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Old Stables - Contemporary Cottage Surrounded by Woodland and Vineyards?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is The Old Stables - Contemporary Cottage Surrounded by Woodland and Vineyards good for couples?

At this historic cottage, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, a kitchen in some cottage, as well as a garden.

Does The Old Stables - Contemporary Cottage Surrounded by Woodland and Vineyards have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does The Old Stables - Contemporary Cottage Surrounded by Woodland and Vineyards have connecting rooms available?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Old Stables - Contemporary Cottage Surrounded by Woodland and Vineyards?

Yes, every cottage at The Old Stables - Contemporary Cottage Surrounded by Woodland and Vineyards comes with a patio.

The Old Stables - Contemporary Cottage Surrounded by Woodland and Vineyards Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location and stylish property

Quiet location, well equipped cottage, a week of relaxation. Only one negative comment. Black sofas in living area look very stylish, but impractical and uncomfortable to sit and watch TV.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Leena T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cottage experience

There are a few points that need improving: Oven- the rubber seal was broken and therefore unable to use. Shower- given the size of the bathroom the shower was very small. It was crampt and a lot of space taken up with the shower caddy. The double sinks are too big and take up any counter space needed. The overall cleanliness of the cottage was OK. I wiped down all the cupboards myself as there was a lot of marks. When we arrived we had two spiders in the corner of the room, which wasn't the greatest first impression. Fireplace- the inner side of the fireplace was filthy. Washing machine- no tablets or powder was supplied. We were also surprised that there was no welcome pack upon arrival e.g milk
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jane C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Quiet and very rural

Comfortable and very well equipped, quite dark inside because of trees, needs attention to detail in the cleaning department! Bed was very clean and comfortable. Directions from A2 should take you through Alkham not Lydden which has single tract road!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Norman B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Stable, Dover

Really quiet rural location, closer to amenities than you first think with some great local pubs serving excellent food. Peaceful, quiet and relaxing, ideal for the dog and for hiking. Norrow lanes may not be to everyone's taste but added to the adventure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite peaceful lots of green country side .

Very clean modern has everything you would need great if you have small dogs as lovely grassy wood land in the front of the property.They have thought of everything even two toilets.Had a very enjoyable stay .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

This place was so relaxing and peaceful. Loved walking in the country.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfortable, everything you need, lovely shower

Great surroundings, very tranquil and wonderful rolling countryside. Easy to reach many various sites of interest and pebble beaches. Toby (dog) had a good holiday here too with safe grounds and he loved all the beaches and plentiful cliff walks. Would Highly recommend- lots of driving though as no village shop nearby, only the pub quite a walk away down very narrow lanes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Property beautifully located, many footpaths and lovely local village. Had most home items, will say sofas not very comfortable, kitchen well stocked with most items, few extra pans would be good. Place is a little dark, and can feel chilly in damp weather. Lovely grass garden area, fun to walk around vineyard.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carin B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Heerlijke week.

Modern ingerichte woning met veel gemakken en een lap grond voor de deur. Op een uitstekende locatie, binnen 1 uur was alles wel te bereiken. Veel gelegenheid tot wandelen door de velden. Grote supermarkten op 15 minuten afstand. Echter, de (slaap)banken zitten zeer oncomfortabel en de keuken- en eetgerei mag een update hebben.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sander W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Spacious cottage

The Old Stables is a nice spacious cottage with all luxury one needs. There is only one minor issue: there are too many trees around it. This causes the inside to be rather dark. Unfortunately during our stay the dishwasher, oven and television didn’t work. The dishwasher and television were repaired on our last day. The oven should be repaired by now. These faulty devices should have been discovered before our arrival. On arriving at the cottage we couldn’t get inside. The mail with the neccesary information was not received (not received completely) by us. This can happen. Worse was: we couldn’t get hold of our contact at Homeaway! Thanks to our neighbour and the owner we were able to get in. Homeaway must make sure they are available for questions on arrival of guests. The above may seem a bit negative, but we did have a wonderful holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in peaceful setting.

Pictures portray the cottage accurately, furnished very well with modern fittings. The pictures however don't do the outside areas justice, huge, beautiful grounds, was a pleasure waking in the morning to the sun rising through the trees and rabbits playing outside. There is WiFi in the cottage, which to be honest wasn't the greatest, however we went for a week to get away from it all, so this wasn't an issue. There was no welcome pack on arrival, however given the price and facilities of the cottage this again was no issue, just be aware you'll need your own milk and tea bags for a cuppa when you arrive. The location of the property is ideal, about 10 mins drive from a large 24 hour Tesco in Dover, and about 20 minutes drive from Canterbury. At Canterbury, we used the New Dover Road park and ride facility, which offered car parking and return bus tickets for up to 6 people for only £3.50 total. Canterbury is beautiful and well worth a visit. Also recommended on a nice day is Folkestone Harbour Arm, lots of lovely eating places with great views. It woukd be criminal also not to visit the White Cliffs, only about 15 min drive from the cottage. The Marquis of Granby pub is close by, which offers lovely meals, has a beautiful beer garden, and is dog friendly. We walked from the cottage, it took us 18 mins each way, or obviously only a couple of minutes by car. All in all, a fantastic, beautiful cottage in a perfect location, couldn't recommend highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019