Pet Friendly Holidays Kent

Kent has some stunning beaches including Broadstairs and plenty of walks around the South Downs to give your dogs (and yourself) exercise on your stay in the South of England. Whether you're having a short weekend break or taking a longer holiday with your pooch, heading to the south coast is a great option for dog owners.

 

  • The Joiners Rest, KentInstant Book Overlay Image
    Folkestone, England
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    The property is designed with modern living in mind, yet with the cosy comforts you would hope for of a countryside retreat. The beautifully cladded larch exterior opens up to an impressive open plan space, with an interior combining polished concrete and plywood, textured fabrics and pops of muted colour, mixed with a warming wood burner and sumptuous sofa to curl up on after a day of exploring the picturesque North Downs.
    Come sundown, retreat to the comfort of the master bedroom, with a kingsize bed, and mezzanine children’s twin tucked away on the first floor, with white cotton bed linen to wrap yourself up in and sink into a deep slumber. Then wake up to a breakfast of fresh eggs from your welcome pack laid by the resident hens.
    Beautifully landscaped, shared gardens wait to be explored or simply gazed over whilst having a meal alfresco on your private dining terrace. Tucked away out of sight, the private hot tub awaits, immerse yourself in the bubbles and unwind. Open from May-September (from August during 2022) the beautifully dubbed ’secret garden’ awaits, take a dip in the large shared swimming pool with solar heated cover, fully relax on one of the loungers or on the outdoor sofas with a bar area for keeping your drinks cool, and pool table for a competitive game or two.
    A true haven for those who wish to explore on foot, with miles of beautiful countryside surrounding you, the North Downs Way can be reached via footpaths from the door and a choice of locally renowned gastro pubs 2 miles away. Nestled between the historic city of Canterbury, and the coastal towns of Hythe and Folkestone, the coast, countryside and city can easily be explored.
    The ideal hideaway for couples, friends or family, with the neighbouring The Old Piggery (M555071) bookable for larger groups to accommodate up to 8 guests.
    £130
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  • The Summerhouse, KentInstant Book Overlay Image
    Folkestone, England
    Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the foot of the North Downs, Beachborough Park has acres of grounds to explore, with views over the surrounding countryside landscape. Keen walkers will revel in the picturesque routes surrounding you, with a friendly local pub just under a mile away. Should you be able to draw yourself away from Beachborough Park, there is so much to see and do within a short drive, from the charming town of Hythe with its pretty military canal, shingled beach and cobbled high street dotted with independent cafés, pubs, and shops, to the vibrant and creative town of Folkestone with sandy beach, bustling Harbour Arm with pop up restaurants and bars, and creative scene with individually owned shops and art galleries. For those who wish to explore further afield, the historic city of Canterbury is within a 30-minute drive, whilst the Channel Tunnel is nearby should a trip to the continent sound appealing.
    With views over the surrounding grounds and countryside, The Summer House sits proudly at the heart of the estate, built into the bricked wall of the walled garden beyond, with large south facing windows creating a wonderfully light filled space. With a warming wood burner, the open plan living, and dining room is ideal for meals together, unwinding over a bottle of red together or enjoying a competitive family game in front of the cosy fire. With two spacious bedrooms, offering a comfortable space to rest your head after a day exploring. Outside, the dining area allows you to eat al fresco and fully appreciate the peace, wildlife, and countryside air, open to the grounds of the estate should children want to freely explore. There is fishing available nearby (with day tickets available) and a pub within a mile.
    £74
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  • Coombe Wood Coach House, KentInstant Book Overlay Image
    A stunning property, with a private hot tub, set in a secluded rural location within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Overloooking the Alkham Valley, it is located on a 50-acre working farm, with horses, rare breed sheep and alpacas. It adjoins the owners’ home at one side of the livery yard. Steps lead from the terrace and hot tub down to a paddock, which is backed by woodland and is an ideal place for enjoying a picnic. In the cooler weather or in the evenings, you can light the wood burner, settle down in front of the huge cinema screen and open the popcorn! Enjoy sitting on the balcony with sea glimpses accessible from one of the bedrooms.

    Walks are available from the doorstep, or you can gather your buckets and spades and head to Folkestone, 3 miles, where you will find the aptly named Sunny Sands Beach by the harbour wall, and where you can treat yourself to fish and chips. For animal lovers, Port Lympne Zoo and Howletts Zoo make great days out, whilst Canterbury is a ½-hour drive. Visit the magnificent cathedral there, or take a boat or punt out on the River Stour. The bargain hunter is also well catered for at McArthur Glen designer outlet at Ashford and the De Bradlei Wharf in Dover. Whilst there, visit imposing Dover Castle, or bring your passport and take a ferry from Dover to Calais, or take the train and have lunch in Paris. Beach 3 miles. Shop and pub 500 yards, restaurant 1½ miles
    £195
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  • Hydrangea House, KentInstant Book Overlay Image
    Folkestone, England
    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.
    £226
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  • Eagles Nest, KentInstant Book Overlay Image
    Folkestone, England
    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!
    £274
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  • Seashore Apartment, KentInstant Book Overlay Image
    Folkestone, England
    Located on the first floor, Seashore Apartment offers a cosy and comfortable break no matter what time of year. You can never tire of the ever changing 180 degree sea views from the balcony, and if it’s a little chilly, there is a stylish pebble effect fire to keep you warm and snug.
    The sitting room is light and bright and inviting. A sofa bed allows couples with children to enjoy the apartment, and the kitchen is well equipped for cooking. Fish lovers will want to visit Griggs Hythe where you can buy fresh fish caught each morning.
    If you want a break from cooking then Sandgate has many restaurants including vegetarian and vegan options, as well as of course, traditional Fish and Chips. Folkestone’s famous Rocksalt restaurant is a few minutes’ drive, and well worth booking in advance.
    And to work off all the lovely local cuisine, there are endless coastal walks into Hythe and Folkestone. This romantic bolthole by the sea enjoys far reaching sea view and is great for coastal walks.
    £66
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  • The Old Piggery, KentInstant Book Overlay Image
    Folkestone, England
    The property is designed with modern living in mind, yet with the cosy comforts you would hope for of a countryside retreat. The beautifully cladded larch exterior opens up to an impressive open plan space, with an interior combining polished concrete and plywood, textured fabrics and pops of muted colour, mixed with a warming wood burner and sumptuous sofa to curl up on after a day of exploring the picturesque North Downs.
    Come sundown, retreat to the comfort of the master bedroom, with a kingsize bed, and mezzanine children’s twin tucked away on the first floor, with white cotton bed linen to wrap yourself up in and sink into a deep slumber. Then wake up to a breakfast of fresh eggs from your welcome pack laid by the resident hens.
    Beautifully landscaped, shared gardens wait to be explored or simply gazed over whilst having a meal alfresco on your private dining terrace and unwinding in your private hot tub. Open from May-September (from August during 2022) the beautifully dubbed ’secret garden’ awaits, take a dip in the large shared swimming pool with solar heated cover, fully relax on one of the loungers or on the outdoor sofas with a bar area for keeping your drinks cool, and pool table for a competitive game or two.
    A true haven for those who wish to explore on foot, with miles of beautiful countryside surrounding you, the North Downs Way can be reached via footpaths from the door and a choice of locally renowned gastro pubs 2 miles away. Nestled between the historic city of Canterbury, and the coastal towns of Hythe and Folkestone, the coast, countryside and city can easily be explored.
    The ideal hideaway for couples, friends or family, with the neighbouring The Joiner’s Rest (M555072) bookable for larger groups to accommodate up to 8 guests.
    £130
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  • The Cabin, KentInstant Book Overlay Image
    Folkestone, England
    Boasting their own private balconies overlooking farmland and with shared use of a hot tub, these two adjoining converted oak barns, and lodge (refs 29409, 29410 and UK35173) in the owners’ grounds make an ideal holiday base for exploring the Kent countryside. There is even an on-site massage centre which guests can pay for on arrival. Known as ‘The Garden of England’ with its miles of woodlands and fields, including gardens large and small, visit Sissinghurst and Goodnestone Park, where Jane Austen penned parts of ‘Pride and Prejudice’. Approximately 8 miles from Canterbury, where the cathedral dates back to the 11th century, enjoy a concert, or take a river tour. Whitstable, dubbed the ‘Pearl of Kent’ presents a great opportunity to indulge in sampling oysters for which it is renowned for. Alternatively, visit the port town of Hythe, with its interesting antique shops and fishing along the seafront. Roundwood Hall, for golf, is less than 2½ miles away and there is horse riding at Marberdan Riding Centre, 1 mile. For retail therapy, try McArthur Glen designer outlet, as well as Dover and the Channel Tunnel – both within easy driving distance for a day trip to France. Beach 10 miles. Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant 1 miles.
    £77
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  • Sandgate Apartment, KentInstant Book Overlay Image
    Folkestone, England
    This ground floor apartment is at the end of the high street and only a stone throw away from the beach. the apartment offers 2 double bedrooms with an open plan living, dining room and kitchen. There is a small courtyard garden with seating too for you to unwind and enjoy an evening drink and relax.
    Sandgate has an eclectic mix of boutique & antique shops, coffee shops, bars and restaurants all within a 2-3 minute walk. Folkestone is a short drive away with a larger town centre and its vibrant harbour and harbour arm. Here you will find live music, pubs, bars, pop up food stalls and an array of restaurants to choose from. This apartment is a great place to stay whilst on your seaside holiday. Pub within 1 mile.
    £100
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  • The Garden House, KentInstant Book Overlay Image
    Folkestone, England
    Nestled in the heart of the vibrant seaside town of Folkestone, a coastal gem in Kent, The Garden House offers an ideal retreat for friends, couples, and families seeking quality time together. This home away from home is tastefully finished, prioritizing your comfort, and surprises with its deceptively spacious interiors, featuring high ceilings and period fireplaces that add to its charm. Light and airy throughout, the house is a welcoming space where memories are made. As evening falls, gather in the cosy living room to plan your upcoming days, while the designated chef prepares a culinary storm in the light-filled, fully equipped kitchen.
    The adjoining dining room provides the perfect setting for enjoying memorable meals together. With four bedrooms generously spread across two floors, along with a sofa bed, there’s ample room for a party of ten. Bedroom 4 offers a single bed with an additional single pull-out bed—a versatile space that can be configured as two singles or a double bed. Step outside into the large, enclosed lawn garden—a haven for young families and pets to run free or a serene spot to savor the fresh sea air with alfresco meals.
    The Garden House is strategically located for exploring Folkestone’s coastal delights or venturing further into the picturesque county. A mere 5-minute drive or a leisurely 20-minute walk takes you to the heart of Folkestone, and easy access to the A20 leads you to Canterbury and Dover. Folkestone, a vibrant coastal town, offers a stretch of sandy beach, the Creative Quarter with its cobbled old high street adorned with independent shops, art galleries, cafés, and restaurants. Stroll along scenic Lea’s promenade, and explore the fantastic harbor with its pop-up restaurants, bars, and live music—an epitome of Kent’s coastal allure. Conveniently situated within an hour from London by train, The Garden House is perfect for those who wish to visit the city or escape the hustle and bustle for a breath of fresh seaside air. Whether you’re looking for relaxation or adventure, this coastal haven welcomes you with open arms.
    £178
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