Dog-friendly Hotels Kent

A Victorian mid-terrace cottage resting in Swalecliffe, Kent. Pet-friendly. Close to beach. Open fire. Enclosed courtyard. Whitstable 3 miles; Herne Bay 3.3 miles; Canterbury 7.2 miles; Dover 23.5 miles.

Beautiful country cottage set on its own in a perfect village location of Hernhill just 6 miles in each direction to Faversham, Whitstable and Canterbury only 10 -15 minutes’ drive away. This cosy cottage has beautiful and comfortable country styling and countryside views, on the edge of a pretty village with no immediate neighbours. When the owners are not away they live next door which is completely separate. You will completely have the main cottage entirely to yourselves with private access to the gardens which are for your use only. There is great outdoor seating areas for both dining and relaxing. The location is great as it is in the countryside, but have great access to the seaside being only 6 miles in each direction to the beautiful seaside town of Whitstable, the city of Canterbury and the lovely market town of Faversham.

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space with lots of mod cons to make your stay a treat. Hi-speed Wi-Fi and two Smart TVs allow you to stay connected if you want. A well equipped kitchen complete with a Nespresso coffee machine. A dedicated Fast-Charge EV charging point (paid direct to the host), and a private outdoor seating and dining area to soak up the sun’s rays when you are not exploring the lovely area.
This is a great location for exploring the iconic city of Canterbury. The space This holiday space is a brick built garden room which has been separated from the main house by fencing creating a completely self-contained area for two guests. The ample bedroom has a super kingsize bed which can be separated into twin beds. The bedroom has wardrobes with space to hang clothes and shelves. A separate wardrobe is home to an iron and ironing board and a dustpan and brush. There is a dressing table with a hairdryer and a light-up make up mirror. A full length mirror is also on the front of the wardrobe. A Smart TV on the wall opposite the bed for those days when you just want to chill out in bed is there for your enjoyment. Accessed from the bedroom via a sliding pocket door is the shower room. This has a shower, wash hand basin and WC. The mirror over the basin has lighting and there is a shaver socket on the wall. Subtle low level spotlights allow the use of the WC without the need to put the main light on and the fan which is surprisingly quiet but could still be a disturbance in the night. The main room is both the kitchen and living space.
There are two external doors - the main door accessed via a smart lock using your smart phone and a rear door with access to the patio area. The kitchen has a built in oven, hob, dishwasher and fridge with ice box. A lovely quartz worktop adds to the style. The kitchen has a Nespresso machine as well as the normal kettle and toaster along with cutlery and crockery and cooking pans etc. The living space has a sofa and chair and smart TV, and there is also a dining table with 2 chairs. The outside patio area, perfect for taking in the evening rays of sun has both a table with chairs and parasol as well as a rattan corner sofa. There is a bike shed which can hold two bikes but also is home to the cushions from the corner sofa when not in use. Beach ½ mile. Pub and restaurant 350 yards.

A delightful property to behold during your holiday break with your family. The property has two lovely double bedrooms; and a family shower room benefiting from modern fixtures. The living room is comfortably furnished and a flight of stairs leads down to the kitchen fitted with a breakfast bar and TV. The property has shared access to a patio area and lawned garden with seating and BBQ for guests to use.
Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this lovely area or head into the vibrant town of Broadstairs and browse the shops, indulge in cake at the local tea rooms and even try some crazy golf. Broadstairs gives you seven sandy beaches and bucket loads of seaside charm.
This area of Kent offers an abundance of attractions including the Turner Contemporary gallery, Dreamland Pleasure Park and the spectacular white cliffs of Dover. Beach 500 yards. Shop 200 yards, pub 300 yards, restaurant 250 yards.

This lovely and homely four-bedroom family home is located on the outskirts of Canterbury city centre in the popular area of St Dunstan’s with a picturesque open green opposite. The property is in an ideal position with something for everyone. Within a 5-minute walk you can reach St Dunstan’s Street which has a plethora of restaurants, pubs, bakeries, wine and gin bars, the Westgate Gardens (where you can hop on a punting trip) leads to Toddlers Cove, which is a fantastic children’s play area. There is also a cycle path that takes you through beautiful countryside that follows the river Stour. Transport links are very convenient, a bus route a few minutes walk away takes you to the popular seaside town of Whitstable. Canterbury West Train Station, ten minutes away on foot takes you to London in 45 minutes. You may also wish to hop on the train to the next village of Sturry (a 4-minute ride) where you will be able to amble through Britain’s smallest town of Fordwich. You can go for stunning walks, take part in organised paddle boarding, canoeing or refresh yourself at the pub. You may also wish to treat yourself to a two Michelin star meal at the Fordwich Arms.
The house lends itself to families, couples, friends, ramblers, dog walkers, cyclists or shoppers! Canterbury has so much to offer from the world-famous cathedral steeped in fascinating historical references, city walls and other beautiful architecture, to the busy city centre shopping precinct set across a variety of cobbled streets and modern newly built outlets to peruse including the city’s very first roof top restaurant. For dining out, you can pretty much find every type of food from across the world and a large selection of boutique shops, which can be found on the street running parallel to the high street. There is also a large choice of traditional pubs dating back hundreds of years, bars and cafés too. Guest feedback is that the property is a ’home from home, where they instantly feel relaxed, is in an excellent location and provides a very central base for exploring the wider surrounding areas of Dover, Sandwich, Whitstable and Folkstone.
The property was decorated throughout in 2022 and is equipped with everything you could imagine making for a perfect holiday. The south west facing garden is a very good size, patio furniture, and a shady area to enjoy your morning coffee is provided along with barbecue, a few garden toys and fire pit. The owner has thoughtfully provided a baby/toddler bath and a rubber shower hose that can be run off the kitchen tap. Two dogs are also welcome, treats, leads, water/food bowls are provided for each dog along with print outs of local recommended walks.

The first house to be built in the village dating back to the 16th Century. This Grade II listed building is just on the outskirts of Margate close to art, culture, restaurants and dining. The spacious well-kept property boasts open fireplaces & wood burners, a well-equipped state of the art kitchen, two acres of land, hot tub, steam room, sound via Sonos, and cinema screen.
Questeds is a great place to stay, grand, private, spacious and comfortable. It currently can accommodate fourteen people. Ideal for generation families to get away and be together for any special occasion. Downstairs comprises of three large receptions rooms. The living room, drawing room and dining room so that everyone can enjoy eating together. The kitchen is a large area, ideal for social gatherings and with a range of appliances to make your stay just perfect. Bean coffee machine, hot tap (no waiting for a kettle). Plenty of refrigeration space including three fridges, including a specific wine cooler and ice dispenser. If you’re cooking a ceramic induction hob and double gas oven plus microwave.
The Westgate train station is 200 yards away with mainline into London and Margate. Alternatively, a quick easy taxi or bus travel into Margate, just five minutes away or any of the surrounding towns in the area. The beautiful Westgate beach is just 7 minutes’ walk and if you want to wander there are beaches in both directions, Minnis Bay, Birchington to the left and Margate to the right as you face the sea. These days, Margate fizzes with artistic energy. To traditional, holiday-town charms, add a world-class art gallery. Margate’s Old Town rejoices in a funky vibe. Here chic eateries, galleries, vintage shops and chilled-out cafés rub shoulders with traditional seaside delights: candyfloss stands; fish and chip shops; seafood stalls. The reinvigorated Harbour Arm is home to stylish spots to eat and drink. Just five minutes from the Old Town you will find emporiums of everything antique, old fashioned and unusual at RG Scott’s Furniture Market and Junk Deluxe. From family-holiday nostalgia to historic sights, Margate’s rich history is everywhere. Rediscover childhood toys in the Hornby Visitor Centre. Explore the Shell Grotto’s subterranean, shell-lined passages as well as the Dreamland retro amusement park where regularly music events are held and the Turner Centre Art Gallery regularly displaying different artist work. (Free entry).
Nearby we have two Crazy Golf Centres, ideal for some family fun and a full 18 hole course within walking distance. For more than 100-years Margate’s Winter Gardens have drawn big-name acts, from the Beatles to the Kaiser Chiefs. The town’s Theatre Royal is the second oldest in the country, while the Tom Thumb Theatre is one of the smallest theatres in the world. August brings an explosion of colour and sound, as Margate’s vibrant, annual carnival procession snakes through the town over Margate Soul Weekend. Many vibrant pubs, cocktail bars, restaurants with indoor and outdoor space together with the Sundowners LGBT bar with it’s amazing sunset view terrace. Please note that the house is in a respectable neighbourhood and therefore excessive noise and music outside is not allowed. For local information, recommendations and ideas please speak to your host who has lived in the town for many years and can help you plan and make the most of your stay.
Maximum Occupancy 14 guests.

This lovely two bedroom house is located very close to the world famous Bluewater shopping complex in London, and offers very easy access to the motorways allowing you to explore the surrounding villages and towns, or venture a bit further and you can be on the beach in Essex!
Dartford is the principal town in the Borough of Dartford, Kent. It is located 18 miles south-east of Central London and is situated adjacent to the London Borough of Bexley to its west. To the north, across the Thames estuary, is Thurrock in Essex which can be reached via the Dartford Crossing. Or visit Dartford and its picturesque landscape, which enhances the beauty of its many parks and hiking areas, and its town centre is home to various theatres, museums, and historical sites.
Many guests chose to stay in a well-known downtown hotel, but there are also many unique historic homes that you can reserve for your stay. Located on the border of Kent, London and Essex, Dartford is one of the most exciting and dynamic towns in the county. Shopaholics will find plenty to occupy themselves within Dartford which lies within easy reach of Bluewater Shopping Centre. In Dartford, you can find many local gems, including regular markets on Thursdays and Saturdays and Farmers Markets in the third Friday of every month. Beach 18½ miles. Pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Gull House sits on the border of Lydd-on-Sea overlooking Dungeness and its picturesque shingle beach. Dungeness is a tiny fishing hamlet at the southernmost point of Kent, but it certainly does have a lot to offer! A range of fishing boats and converted wooden shacks having been turned into architectural delights providing sanctuary from a busy life, sit between the abundance of birdlife that call Dungeness home. Perfect for families wanting a beach holiday, ramblers and dog walkers for long walks or bird watchers with RSPB Dungeness nature reserve nearby. If you prefer to hire a bike in Dungeness, you can cycle over Europe’s largest expanse of shingle.

Gull House really does offer something for everyone. The mixture of scenery is set within the backdrop of Dungeness lighthouse which assisted ships in trouble in the English Channel up until 1960. From the top of the lighthouse, you will be able to see miles across both Dungeness and Romney Marsh. You can watcht the sun rise from the back garden. Comfortable, functional shabby chic house with a beach theme throughout, Gull House is very welcoming and the perfect place to relax and unwind.

Offering a large open plan living room and dining room downstairs with a separate kitchen the doors to the rear of the property look directly over the shingle and beyond. Upstairs the property boasts two double bedrooms, a twin bedroom, and a single bedroom. A newly fitted toilet upstairs complements the new family bathroom downstairs with a large walk-in shower, perfect for washing off the sea water after a day on the beach. Of an evening, the enclosed garden provides the perfect spot to relax and for al fresco dining, however, no light pollution from streetlights makes it the perfect spot for star gazing. Gull House also welcomes your furry friends to join in the fun!

Running alongside the property during the day is the steam railway so you will be able to wave at tourists or locals as they head across the landscape to explore further. This is just one of the exciting quirks that the landscape has to offer. A hop over the tracks leads you to the local pub within a few steps along with a fresh seafood shop also selling other groceries opposite. You have everything to hand to be able to relax and enjoy your stay. Should you wish to explore further afield then towns such as Rye, Camber, New Romney, and Ashford are all a short drive away and offer a variety of other attractions. Camber and its sand dunes stretching for miles offer an alternative to the shingle and the historic town of Rye with its cobbled streets and historic buildings makes for a great day out. Hythe to the east and Hastings to the west are both worth a visit.

Situated on a private road in the Chestfield area of Whitstable, within a short 5-minute drive of the beach at Tankerton. Only 2 minutes further away is the heart of vibrant Whitstable with its boutique shops, art galleries and mix of independent cafés, pubs and restaurants gracing the picturesque high street and harbour. Within a 5-minute walk is a friendly local pub and restaurant, and Chestfield golf course on your doorstep, should you want to enjoy a stroll to amenities after a day in the car exploring this beautiful part of Kent.
With two bedrooms, Longtye House is the ideal choice for couples, solo travellers and families looking for a stay on the coast. It has has private parking for your convenience, and a spacious lawn garden with raised dining deck for enjoying meals al fresco together. Beach 2¼ mile. Pub ¼ mile.

Nestled in the heart of the enchanting seaside town of Broadstairs, Seaside Rest is the perfect retreat for families, couples, and friends looking to immerse themselves in the coastal charm of this delightful destination. This tastefully finished two-bedroom abode, situated on the first floor of a Victorian townhouse, invites you to experience the best of Broadstairs. he social open-plan living area features a modern kitchen, a comfortable sofa, and a dining table for shared meals before venturing out to explore the town. For additional sleeping arrangements, a sofa bed is available. As the sun sets, retire to the two bedrooms, furnished with a double bed and twin beds, and share a fresh and modern bathroom.
Just a 5-minute walk away, the golden sands of Viking Bay beckon, offering one of seven sandy beaches that adorn Broadstairs’ spectacular coastline. Viking Bay boasts children’s rides and colourful beach huts, while Botany Bay, with its photographic beauty and chalk cliffs, is a must-visit. Joss Bay is a popular spot for surfers of all skill levels. Seaside Rest is conveniently located a minute’s walk from the unspoiled high street, lined with independent shops, restaurants, and cafés, providing a variety of options for every taste.
For those inclined to explore the coastline on foot, the picturesque Viking Coastal Trail offers sweeping views across the English Channel, leading from Broadstairs to Ramsgate, Margate, and Herne Bay. The proximity of Broadstairs’ train station, just over a 5-minute walk away, makes it easy to access London St Pancras in 1½ hours or explore the lights of the capital city. Additionally, the port of Dover is a short 35-minute drive for those eager to hop over the channel to France. Whether you dream of a weekend getaway on the Kent coast or a week exploring the delights of Broadstairs and its scenic surroundings, Seaside Rest is the ideal choice for a self-catering break by the sea.