Dog-friendly Hotels Kent

’Holme’ is a charming cottage located in the pretty conservation area of Eastry village. Being unusually large for a traditional 17th-century cottage, Holme Cottage is pleasantly spacious and boasts two wood burners, exposed beams and a beautiful inglenook fireplace. Guests can experience the history and character of days gone by whilst still enjoying all the comforts of modern living. Outside there is a small courtyard, perfect for sitting with a glass of wine on a summer’s evening.

The cottage is ideally located for a host of modern amenities with a coffee house, pub, grocers, bakers, butchers and post office, all within a short walking distance. There is a wealth of picturesque footpaths and cycle routes nearby, ideal for nature lovers, walkers, cyclists and dog owners. Holme Cottage is also superbly placed for golfers, with a number or golf courses within a short drive, including Royal St. George’s, Sandwich. For anglers, the tranquil Sandwich Lakes are also within easy access.

Visit the Cinque Port Town of Sandwich and take a trip on the River Stour, you may even be lucky enough to spot seals. Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory is a great spot for birdwatchers, or visit Pegwell Bay Nature Reserve. Great family days out can be had exploring the many castles in this part of Kent including Deal, Walmer and Dover. Do not miss the historic town of Canterbury, just 25 minutes in the car, and you can visit the stunning cathedral which forms part of a World Heritage Site and is often described as ’England in stone.’ Take a wine tasting tour at Simpsons Wine Estate or at Barnsole Vineyard. Bring your passport and head to Dover docks and catch a ferry to France for the day. Beach 6½ miles. Shop 70 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.

This delightful, chocolate box thatched cottage is over 350 years old, dates back to the 15th century and is surrounded by beautiful Kent countryside. Perfect for exploring rural Kent, Brittons Hill Cottage is a detached property which sleeps six guests.
Bursting with character and charm, you can enjoy a delightful holiday in the country with use of a 6-seater private hot tub. The extended kitchen and dining room area has an open-plan approach for guests to entertain and relax in. The property offers private parking for three cars, Wi-Fi and a large 50" TV with DVD player. The well-managed garden is spacious with seating areas and a swing chair for the summer months.
The nearby village of Appledore offers a local pub and convenience shops, while a short drive away is Ashford, from here you can take a high speed train to London, or head to the coast towards Rye after Camber Sands, Dymchurch or Hythe. The vineyard and winery of Gusbournes is just a short walk from the cottage, and makes a fantastic day out. Tenterden is also nearby and offers a range of restaurant, pubs, shops and the Chapel Down Vineyard. Take a trip on the Kent and Sussex steam railway, or should the weather turn inclement there is also an indoor leisure pool and gym in Tentereden. Brittons Hill Cottage is the perfect location to enjoy a rural holiday with friends and family. Beach 8 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

Beautifully renovated into a boutique holiday home, Hydrangea House has been luxuriously thought out to provide every comfort you could need for a relaxing and peaceful getaway with family or friends. From Hypnos beds and fluffy bathrobes, to the complimentary toiletries, the mini fridges and tea and coffee making facilities in every bedroom, this truly exceptional holiday home offers the luxuries akin to a boutique hotel yet with the whole house to yourselves you won’t be disturbed.

Step through the pastel green front door into the light and calming interior and through to the living area. With a cosy wood burner, plush sofas and chairs, and throws that will make you want to cosy up come evening, the tastefully designed sitting room offers the perfect spot to read a book or browse a magazine, to curl up and watch a film or to enjoy a competitive board game amongst friends or family. Leading through to the heart of the home, the impressive kitchen and dining space has been ideally designed for sociable living, with tasteful and contemporary gloss units and a striking sky light flooding the area with natural light, offering the perfect place to gather whilst a meal is being prepared or simply to sit with a glass of something and look out over the decked terrace and garden.

Fall into a dreamy slumber in one of the four bedrooms, each with a sumptuous Hypno bed, plumped pillows and naturally hypoallergenic wool duvets, all provided with your complete comfort in mind. When morning comes, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the comfort of your own bed without having to leave your room, and catch up on the morning news, with tea and coffee making facilities, a mini fridge and flat screen smart TV provided in every bedroom. Each adjoining a beautifully finished and stylish shower room, with complimentary toiletries and a fluffy bathrobe at the ready to wrap up in and wander down to join friends or family for breakfast.

Outside, the luxury continues, with a decked terrace with dining area to relax with a drink and make the most of meals al fresco. Come evening, the outdoor sofas make the perfect spot to gather around the fire pit and gaze at the stars whilst talking about the days adventures.

A picturesque and quaint coastal town, Hythe has all you could need for an escape to the coast. A beautiful stretch of pebble beach, a 5 minute walk away, that stretches as far as the coastal towns of Sandgate and Folkestone, spend the day relaxing on the pebbles, dip your toes in the Channel or stretch your legs with a walk or a cycle along the esplanade with stops at the locally renowned Boat House on Sandgate beach for a well-earned drink or at Griggs of Hythe to sample a seafood delight whilst gazing out to sea. A stone’s throw from the Royal Military canal, where you can explore by water, with rowing boats and kayaks to hire. Wander down the cobbled and historic high street dotted with independent shops, quaint tea rooms and cafés, and a great choice of restaurants to explore, just a few minutes’ walk from Hydrangea House, you couldn’t be in a better position to explore all that Hythe has to offer.

Built in 1875, Hamilton Lodge is a Victorian house featuring its own elegant turret. Each room has been designed to have a different theme from a classic antique feel to modern contemporary.
The Lodge is built over three floors with loads of space for between 12 and 15 guests, not counting babies and dogs. Many original features have been maintained, including the lead glass in the entrance hall which has been used as a colour scheme for the interior design. Breathtakingly high ceilings with beautiful chandeliers crown the reception rooms.
The large sitting room is spacious and has comfortable seating to allow all guests to come together for movie nights, whilst the elegant library allows for some quiet space. The large open plan living space at the back of the house is ideal for socialising, cooking, dining and just chilling and chatting. The sliding doors open out onto the garden to create a large space for entertaining.
On the upper floors, Hamilton Lodge has six bedrooms. Bedroom 1 boasting a rocking chair in the turret, and a chaise longue. The three bathrooms all have under floor heating and allow ample space and convenience for all guests. There are side sea views from some of the bedrooms, as the sea is just a few yards away.
The owners have made every effort to ensure guests have a wonderful stay.
Westgate on Sea is a friendly seaside town which boasts a wide sandy beach, local shops and cafes and a lovely old-fashioned independent cinema.
There is a well known path called the Viking Trail which passes through Westgate on Sea and offers a lovely coastal foot and cycle path from Reculver to Ramsgate. Margate is about a 20-minute coastal walk, or is a short five-minute drive, or train ride.

Manor Farmhouse dates back to Tudor times, with later Victorian additions. It is a fabulous, comfortable family home full of quirky original features and some uneven floors which all add to the charm and sense of history. The house is a lovely holiday home, perfect for holidays and short breaks all year round.
The ground floor has a traditional large farmhouse kitchen, a comfortable sitting room with wood burner and a lovely large dining room which has a snooker table and piano, French doors leading to the patio and one-acre garden surrounded by mature trees and woodland. In addition to the laundry facilities in the utility room there are also children’s toys, buckets and spades, dog bed and bowl. Upstairs, set over two floors are six bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities, two separate bathrooms and a reading corner with armchair, and a landing with a library of books.
The house has everything you will need for a fabulous holiday - there are books galore, DVDs, Wii games, snooker, the piano for family sing-a-longs, board games and garden games. You won’t want to leave!
The farmhouse is located in the small hamlet of Little Mongeham (pronounced munjam!) and is a short drive to Deal which is a really vibrant seaside town. It has a long pier, a long stretch of beach, a pretty conservation area with lovely independent shops, and great restaurants and cafes. Sandwich is also a short drive, full of history and charm and home to two championship golf courses.
The surrounding countryside is ideal for walkers and cyclists and the White Cliffs Trail passes by the farmhouse. This 28 mile circular walk passes through the towns of Dover, Deal and Sandwich, going along the famous ’white cliffs’ to the east of Dover to Deal with an inland return through the beautiful Kent countryside.

Set on a clifftop, carved into an impressive chalk shelf, there really is no location like it, with the most stunning sea views over the English channel, with France in the distance, and across the beautiful Kent coastline over the Wear Bay and to Dungeness in the distance.
Designed to make the most of the views, nearly every room has a backdrop of the sea, with the neutral white walls purposely drawing your eye outside. The spacious sitting room with views through the large picture postcard type window impresses the moment you walk in, with a comfortable corner sofa that you can sink into come evening and Sky TV if you can bear to draw your eyes away from the view. Stairs lead up to the spacious first floor with four amply sized bedrooms, the beds cleverly positioned so that the sea is your first sight when you open your eyes come morning. There is also a sofa bed available to make up the 8 guests.
Whether you choose to simply relax or have an urge to stay active whilst away, both can be enjoyed at Eagles Nest. Relax in the warmth of the sauna, workout in the gym or take a dip in the indoor heated pool. And come evening, what better way to watch the sunset over St Mary’s Bay than whilst enjoying an evening swim.
Situated on the famous white cliffs between Folkestone and Dover, an iconic symbol of home and once war time defence, yet now a place to simply admire the stunning scenery. With many idyllic walks nearby, you will find Samphire Ho and the National Trusts White Cliffs of Dover situated to the east, and the conservation woodland area of The Warren just beneath you where seals can sometimes be seen swimming in the waters. The seaside town of Folkestone is within a short drive, with its regeneration now attracting many who have discovered its sandy beach, an abundance of quality eateries, and the individual shops and art galleries of its old high street. That is if you can prize yourself away from the tranquillity of this enviably positioned holiday home!

Mount Ephraim house is a beautiful Victorian Grade II listed building with a large six bedroom wing that is now open to guests. Surrounded by formal terraced gardens, guests are free to explore all 10 acres comprising of a rose garden, a Japanese rock garden, water garden and lake and many more features.
The views from each room of the house are stunning, and whilst the gardens are open at certain times to the public there is a real sense of peace and tranquility in this lovely part of Kent.
The Garden Wing is not just for garden lovers either, as there are miles of lovely walks from your doorstep, and pets are welcome to come along too, with the two local pubs welcoming four legged friends.
The location is also ideal, as Mount Ephraim sits within easy driving distance of the charming market town of Faversham, the vibrant seaside fishing town of Whitstable and the historic medieval City of Canterbury so you will be spoilt for choice.
Within the Wing you will find a large sitting room with woodburner, a separate snug which is ideal for relaxing in with a book, and a large games room with full size snooker table for fun evenings in. A large open plan kitchen / dining room is fantastic for socialising and relaxing over meals.
Upstairs are six bedrooms all with lovely views over the estate and countryside beyond.
Outside is a pretty terrace with stunning views over the gardens which are exclusively yours to explore outside of the public open times.
The West Wing kitchen, located at Mount Ephraim, is available for guests to enjoy a private afternoon tea experience that can be served in the Garden Wing, West Wing kitchen or in the dining room of the main house depending on your preference. The menus use locally sourced produce wherever possible and can be adapted for dietary needs. Further information available from the owner once a booking has been placed. The owners are also happy to recommend local chefs for private dining experiences within the Wing during your stay.
Please note: Mount Ephraim is a privately owned home and hospitality and tourism business. The Garden Wing is situated in a private wing within the main house with its own separate entrance. However it is part of the main house where some of the business operations are based. This end of the house is also available to hire for weddings and private events. Whilst there will never be an event on in the house during our guests stay, there may be a marquee in situ or being erected on the front lawn of the house, and there may be some wedding show rounds or wedding preparations taking place in the main end of the house during your stay.
The gardens and tea room are open every year between April and October on Wednesday-Sunday, and Bank Holiday Mondays between 11am and 5pm. There are also certain events in the gardens throughout the year, see the Mount Ephraim website for more information. There is also a five bedroom B&B at the property in a separate wing, which is open all year round. All guests have access to the gardens outside of normal visiting hours and the family who own Mount Ephraim, and other residents in properties around the estate, may be on site during your stay.

Nature lovers will enjoy a stay in Leveret Lodge. It is just minutes from the pretty Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve which is a unique area of wetland with marshes, reed beds, lakes and woodland that is home to a rich variety of wildlife, especially water birds. It also has over 6 kilometres of footpaths, including a circular walk around the whole site, with two super pubs on route, to stop off for refreshments.
This is also a great base for touring this exciting part of East Kent. Canterbury is a short drive away, and the lovely traditional coastal towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate are also close at hand. You’ll be so spoilt for choice, you’ll want to stay longer!
Inside Leveret Lodge you will find a large, light, bright and spacious open plan living space with high vaulted ceilings, and french doors leading to an enclosed garden overlooking fields and orchars, perfect for young children and the family dog. The dining table comfortanly seats 6 guests, and the kitchen is well-equipped. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms add to the comfort and there is a sofa bed in the sitting room for extra guests. Leveret Lodge may accommodate 6 adults with prior arrangement with the owner.

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.

This is a detached bungalow situated in East Studdal near Deal, in Kent. All one level. Large garden. Dover 7.5 miles; Folkstone 14 miles; Cantebury 16.1 miles.