Dog-friendly Hotels Kent

Bringing the outside in with natural woods, earthy tranquil colours, cosy textiles, beautiful pottery and art.

A stunning barn conversion situated on the outskirts of Iden, East Sussex. Pets welcome. WiFi. Ground-floor bedrooms. Tennis courts. Rye 5.7 miles; Hastings 18.1 miles.

Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty amongst the North Downs within the Elham Valley, enjoy the peace and tranquillity that Ladwood Farm offers. Two holiday apartments in one of the farm buildings provide ground floor and first floor accommodation around their own rural gated courtyard. They are surrounded by fields and farm animals and there are walks in abundance from the doorstep. Explore the local countryside with its ancient rights of way and bridleways, ideal for walkers and for horse riding. They lie just 10 miles from historic Canterbury, and you can take a boat ride on the River Stour, visit the historic cathedral or maybe take in a show. Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Howletts and Wingham Wildlife Park make great days out. Folkestone is 5 miles and Dover is 8 miles. Visit the Roman Painted House, Dover Castle and the iconic white cliffs. Bring your passport so you can enjoy day trip to France. The Channel Tunnel is close by and the international Eurostar terminal is 15 miles away at Ashford, where you can also go for some retail therapy. Beach 7 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 3 miles.

The Cottage has commanding, stunning views across the English Channel. This attractive, spacious, family home for all seasons is the ideal property for a relaxing holiday with both friends or relatives.

There is a private hot tub at The Cottage, and the property offers 2 games rooms, 1 in the house with children’s toys, a library, games and 2 table football tables. There is a large, second games room in the garage next to the house which offers a number of activities including: table tennis, pool table, darts, bows and arrows, basketball (outside the garage). These games rooms also feature a kitchenette with a fridge, and seating area with a large sofa, ideal for all ages. Please note this games room is not heated.
A decked terrace runs the length of the property, an ideal spot for soaking up the sun or relax after a brisk winter walk in front of a glowing log burner in the cosy living room, overlooking the frothing waves. Four of the six bedrooms have sea views and the other two have attractive garden views.
The white chalk cliff above St Margaret’s Bay is said to be the first place the sun reaches each morning on mainland Britain! The beach is famous for being the closest point to France and is the spot where Channel swimmers begin their marathon 21 mile swim.
The village itself offers good pubs, restaurants and local shop within walking distance. The coastal path leads to the famous White Cliffs of Dover, gateway to England and now one of the UK’s protected Heritage coasts offering some of the best cliff coastal walking in the country. The lighthouse is the place where Marconi transmitted his first radio broadcast to France. Closer to France than London, bring a passport, catch a ferry from Dover and visit the French markets in Calais and Boulogne for the day.
Visit Dover, Deal and Walmer Castle, Pines Garden and Metropole Galleries Folkestone. Canterbury 17 miles. Golf, sailing, cycling, horse riding locally. Shops and pubs 500 yards.

Headland is a comfortable and cosy apartment located at the top of the White Cliffs in St Margarets Bay. It is an ideal property to use as a base to explore the sights and attractions of the local area.
The beach, just 350 yards away, nestles beneath the cliffs, in a picturesque and sheltered bay. At low tide it is perfect for rock pooling and crabbing, and the Coastguard Pub on the beach is a welcome stop to enjoy a meal and local draught beer.
The area is a walkers’ paradise with long walks along the cliffs. You can explore the South Foreland Lighthouse, where you can stop for a delicious cream tea, or walk to Kingsdown and visit the Zetland Arms pub on the beach.
Opposite the cottage is Pines Gardens, a lovely 6 acre organic garden with a lake, a poetry path and children’s trail, along with an organic kitchen garden. The award winning tea rooms are worth a visit for a light lunch or tea with divine cakes.
The apartment has a bright and modern open plan living space and two bedrooms, one double and one single with a trundle bed under. The courtyard to the front to this St Margarets Bay apartment is a peaceful spot to sit and relax and listen to the birdsong and overlooks Pine Gardens.

This quirky, beamed Victorian barn conversion on different levels makes an ideal holiday destination for families or friends. When the weather is clement, take advantage of the spacious garden and enjoy a barbecue on the terrace or relax indoors in front of the large wood burner and sharpen up your pool skills in the games room. Situated in the Garden of England in the Sevenoaks High Weald, on the edge of the rolling North Downs, this holiday property is ideally placed for visiting a plethora of National Trust properties, including Knole House, set in the only remaining medieval deer park in Kent and also one of the filming locations for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’, where the large inner courtyard was filled with gallows. Discover Chartwell, Churchills much loved family home, the 13th century, double-moated Hever Castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Penshurst Place and Chiddingstone Castle, which all offer year-round family themed activities. 7 miles north of Sevenoaks is Lullingstone Roman villa, where guests can have a look at the 4th century underfloor heating in the bathroom. Brands Hatch offers bike or car racing, or experience the circuit yourself on a track day. Pubs, restaurants and leisure facilities, including swimming pools and golf, are all available locally. There are good rail connections to London and the coast, including day trips to the continent, which can be reached in about 1 hour. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

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A magnificent Tudor country house set in 6 acres of beautful countryside near Edenbridge. Seven bedrooms, games room, reading room, WiFi, woodburning stove. Perfect choice for reunions and celebrations. Hever Castle 3 miles.

A charming bungalow resting in the seaside village of Dymchurch, Kent. Near to beach. WiFi. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Folkestone 10 miles; Dover 18.2 miles.

An outstanding four-bedroom detached house in Kingsdown, Kent. Beautiful sea views. Balcony. Child and pet-friendly. Deal 4.3 miles; Dover 7.9 miles; Canterbury 21.9 miles.