Dog-friendly Hotels Kent

This stunning, seaside cottage is located just 10 yards from beach, in the beautiful village of Kingsdown. Violet Cottage has been lovingly decorated and furnished to a very good standard. It appeals to many different guests including families, friends, couples and pets!
Surrounding the cottage there is plenty of well-managed, outdoor private space to enjoy in the summer months. Outside seating and dining facilities are supplied along with bicycle storage and a barbecue, perfect for al fresco dining.
Inspired by the surrounding landscape, Violet Cottage has a seaside theme and plenty of charm. There are three comfortable bedrooms all with sea views, one room hosts a kingsize bed, one with a double bed and the other offers a bunk bed. French doors from the living room lead onto a delightful terrace, with views over the sea grass to the pebbly beach. For the winter months, enjoy the warmth of the wood burner in the living room, plan the next day’s activities and relax in peace and quiet.
The local pub is a stone’s throw away which offers a wide range of local ales. Take a trip back in time with Walmer and Deal Castles, explore the promenade of Deal and take a day trip to France from Dover. This cottage is the perfect location for a fantastic, family seaside break. Shop 300 yards, pub 50 yards and restaurant 3 miles.

This charming semi-detached holiday cottage is located in St Margaret’s-at-Cliffe, in Kent. Dudrich Cottage has an enclosed courtyard garden, spacious living room and two comfortable bedrooms. Decorated and furnished to a very good standard, this property will appeal to families and couples, and will also accommodate your four-legged friend. Dudrich Cottage is equipped with Wi-Fi and a Smart TV for cosy evenings in, there is also a private parking space in front of the house for ease of access.
The property is within walking distance of local pubs, the village shop and restaurant serving a range of meals. St Margaret’s-at-Cliffe is a charming village between Dover and Deal, and was once home of the ’James Bond’ author, Ian Fleming. Canterbury is nearby where you can explore the city walls and visit the famous cathedral. Deal with its beautiful coastline and Dover, where you can explore Dover Castle and the secret war tunnels, are within driving distance. There is fishing and an indoor swimming pool available nearby, or take a day trip to France from Dover on the ferry or on the Eurostar from Ashford. Beach ¾ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

The Jolly is a fantastic semi-detached house, located in a quiet area of Whitstable. This lovely holiday property has been decorated and furnished to a good standard with your comfort in mind. Within walking distance of the famous seaside town of Whitstable, this is the perfect place for friends and family to enjoy a short weekend break or a week on the Kent coast. The ground floor offers a spacious open plan living area, with French doors leading onto the cosy courtyard. The first floor boasts two kingsize bedrooms and a stylish bathroom. A hairdryer, a small safe and beach towels are also provided for your convenience.
Kent has a lot to offer, and a short drive will take you to the famous city of Canterbury, known for its charming cobbled streets, boutique shops and dominant cathedral. Enjoy oysters in Whitstable, or take a trip to the seaside town of Herne Bay with its large promenade. Trips to London are also possible with links from Whitstable train station only a few minutes away. Beach 1 mile. Shop and pub ¼ mile, restaurant ½ mile.

Set within the sweet quiet village of Doddington, Pheasant Cottage was built in the 1450’s and poses a fantastic spot in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You will be amazed by the original, brick open fireplace in the living room, creating that relaxed holiday feel and boasting its traditional charm. Although the cottage offers plenty of its original features, there are plenty of modern touches to make you feel home from home, with the fully equipped kitchen, flatscreen Smart television and Wi-Fi. The cottage has two beautifully appointed bedrooms upstairs, comfortably sleeping four guests, with the family bathroom on the ground floor.

Enjoy leisurely walks around the village, with the footpath to Syndale Valley starting at the property, explore the gorgeous Doddington Place Gardens or visit one of the fabulous local pubs offering food. For those who love exploring historic sites, within a short distance you will also reach beautiful Leeds Castle offering a fun family day out. Further afield you can access the much loved city of Canterbury, with its cathedral, Canterbury Tales, the city walls and a host of shops and restaurants. Beach 15 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

Brindleshaw Barn is a beautiful purpose build property and is situated within the owner’s land in Harvel, Near Meopham, Kent and has been completed to a very high standard throughout, offering guests a lovely peaceful place to stay.
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the North Downs, it is ideal for walkers, cyclist, visiting local National Trust properties namely Cobham Mausoleum and Owletts. The local village of Cobham is a 10 minutes’ drive where Charles Dickens wrote about The Leather Bottle Inn in Pickwick Papers. The pub serves food and houses a collection of Dickensian memorabilia.
The Harvel local riding stables (White Horse Farm) offers horses for hacks, carriage rides and schoolmaster riding lessons. If you enjoy running there are organised Sunday Runs in Shorne Country Park. Cyclopark is a multi-sport open-air centre for all abilities, including a skatepark and children’s playground and is a 10 minutes’ drive. Nearby are Country Parks to visit.
Harvel House Farm Shop (open Friday and Saturday) suppling a fine selection of Butchery including BBQ food, Delicatessen and fresh Fruit and Vegetables.
There are many fine eating places in the nearby villages of Meopham, Trosley, Luddesdown, Stansted and Cobham. Takeaway food may be ordered and delivered by nearby Pizza, Indian and Chinese Local shops and supermarkets nearby.
We are within a 15-minute drive to Bluewater Mall, a leisure shopping centre with restaurants, cinemas, and outdoor activities.
Meopham Station takes you into London Victoria in less than 45 minutes. Ebbsfleet International Station is a 15 minutes’ drive with train journeys into London St Pancras, 17 minutes. Or if you wish to visit the seaside, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Margate, and Ramsgate are easily accessible by car or train. M25/M20 motorways are close by.

Nestled down a peaceful country lane, Hop Cottage is set in the grounds of an Oast House and has been beautifully converted into a spacious holiday home for couples, family and friends looking to escape to the Kent countryside.

Surrounded by rolling countryside, quiet country walks are on your doorstep, and a friendly village pub within a short walk. The picturesque coastal town and beach of Hythe is only a 10-minute drive away, with the beautiful, pebbled beach stretching as far as Sandgate and Folkestone. The historic cobbled streets of the city of Canterbury is within a 30-minute drive.

It is in an ideal position for exploring all that this picturesque part of Kent has to offer, whether it be a long weekend, a week stay or longer – and with direct train routes into London in 38 minutes from the nearby station, as well as the Channel Tunnel a 10-minute drive away, a visit to the capital or across to France couldn’t be easier.

With original, character beams, previously stables is now home to two comfortable kingsize and double bedrooms sharing a beautifully finished, contemporary bathroom with oversized shower. Offering plenty of space for four, the open plan living and kitchen, warmed by an electric wood burner enjoys high beamed ceilings, a modern, well-equipped kitchen and sofas to sink into after a day of exploring.

Outside, the decked terrace with bistro set leads into the master bedroom, whilst the patio area with barbecue and alfresco dining allows you to breathe in the fresh countryside air. Pub within half a mile.

The Goat Shed has been built with space and luxury in mind offering the perfect place for a romantic getaway or to unwind and relax; a rural haven now offering peace and tranquillity where once the goats lived. The large sliding doors from the living room look over the countryside onto fields beyond, framing the rural views. A large open plan reception room welcomes you into the space with a wood burner to warm you on those chilly evenings. A fitted kitchen provides a double oven, ceramic hob and fridge/freezer, along with a dishwasher for your convenience. Tucked away in a separate utility room is a washing machine and clothes airer should you need to do laundry after a country walk.

Wide doorways throughout and ramp access to the front of the property mean that everything is wheelchair accessible. The master bedroom provides a kingsize bed along with sumptuous furnishings and a walk-in wardrobe. An en-suite bathroom provides an easily accessible and beautiful large wet room with the addition of grab rails, a drop bar to the toilet and a shower chair if required. A second bedroom offers two single beds, also finished to a high standard, whilst a family bathroom with a bath and shower over provides a relaxing space for the remaining guests. Outside a table and chairs provide a quiet spot for relaxing and listening to the wildlife or looking up at the stars. The Goat Shed also welcomes the furry members of the family with an enclosed garden offering a great space for dogs to explore.

Situated in the village of Hadlow, there are many countryside walks and cycle routes, perfect for ramblers and cyclists alike. Hadlow is a village in the borough of Tonbridge which is in between Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks. The centre of which is a conservation area with many listed buildings alongside a range of shops including pubs and restaurants. On the outskirts of the village is Hadlow College of Agriculture boasting Broadview Gardens within its grounds which offers acres of landscaped gardens and a garden centre, both open to the public.

If you fancy exploring further afield then a trip into Tonbridge provides you with retail therapy, Tonbridge Castle, Oast House Theatre, a trip along the river and even a distillery. There is also a mainline railway station offering access to several towns. London Bridge train and tube, Waterloo East and Charing Cross stations are less than 45 minutes away. If you prefer, you can also head south on the train towards the coast to Hastings to visit the seaside and the historic Old Town. There are many National Trust and English Heritage sites to discover. The Goat Shed really does offer the best of both worlds, a central spot to access lots of attractions for a fun packed holiday or a place to hideaway offering a break from a busy lifestyle.