Pet Friendly Holidays Kent

Your stay at The Manor Coach House will sure enough be one to remember. Located in the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Beauty, you can wander the vast surrounding countryside and reward yourself with a tipple at a local village pub on your way home. This charismatic holiday home is perfect for a couples retreat or families wanting some down time in the countryside. On arrival fresh bread will greet you in the bread maker with butter and jam, with a complementary basket for fire pit fun.
The Manor Coach House is enticing, spacious and charming. It has been lovingly restored by the owners to create a contemporary, upside down cottage with luxury furniture and fittings. The two kingsize bedrooms both have large stunning en-suite bathrooms, a spiral staircase leads to the first floor open plan living space where you will find a karaoke machine, record player with a selection of records, and a selection of board games. Leading out from the living space is a lovely teak balcony overlooking the large 1 acre garden where you will find an elegant walled terrace and garden furniture. Have some fun and enjoy a dip in the heated pool followed by a game of table tennis outside. Relax as the sun goes down and light up the barbecue for an enjoyable evening meal in this delightful sun trap. The hot tub with a waterfall feature overlooks the enclosed garden with a sheltered walled terrace, brick built gas barbecue, additional Weber coal barbecue (coals supplied) and a wood-fired pizza oven.
This elevated property sits high above the Stour Valley and has the benefits of being just a short drive to the historic city of Canterbury, as well as being surrounded by the picturesque Kent countryside, footpaths, cycle routes and a unique complex of lakes where day anglers can spend a happy day fishing. Just 20 minutes away you can be in Whitstable where you’ll find some wonderful award-winning beaches. Enjoy some wonderful local walks along The River Stour and stop off at the local farm shop in Chilham for some tasty treats. And don’t forget your dog! They’ll love this wonderful and pet friendly cottage.
The Coach House is in the grounds of the owners’ manor house, parts of which date back to the 15th century, and was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Fishing available nearby.

This delightful detached barn conversion is on a working farm, nestled in the village of Smarden, surrounded by beautiful countryside in Kent. Romden Barn is a large three-bedroom property, perfect for large families and groups to enjoy a relaxing holiday in the countryside. This property is full of character and charm with wooden floors, large spacious rooms, and exposed beams prominent throughout, with a low beam on the first floor. The large living/dining room is perfect for entertaining and has French door access to the garden. The kitchen is well equipped and has a range of appliances and facilities including a cloakroom with a downstairs toilet. Romden Barn is adjacent to the owner’s home and has been lovingly decorated and furnished to a very good standard. A fantastic feature of this property is the large, enclosed lawned garden, complete with a sitting-out area, garden furniture, and a BBQ for the summer months. The option to explore over an acre of land is also available with access to a large unfenced pond where fishing for carp and rainbow trout is available by arrangement with the owner.
Smarden was once a village thriving on the wool industry, and is now a sleepy backwater of old England, so classically Kentish that it is sometimes in film sets. In the heart of the village is a cluster of half-timbered houses with Kent peg-tiled roofs. For day trips, Sissinghurst Castle Gardens are well worth a visit, as are the vineyards at Biddenden. Leeds Castle is easily accessible and it closely resembles a fairytale palace, rather than a fortress. The fine aviary and maze are also sure to keep children interested and amused. Golf can be found locally at Chart Hills. One of England’s world heritage cities, Canterbury has much to offer, with many shops, restaurants, and theatres. A former church, now called The Canterbury Tales, has guided tours that lead through galleries and recount Chaucer’s tales. There is easy access to Ashford, from where the Eurotunnel can be taken over to Paris or Brussels. Beach 20 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub 2 miles, and restaurant 10 miles.

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.

This stunning three-bedroom bungalow is located in a quiet rural part of Herne Bay just a 5-minute walk to the beach. The property has been refurbished in 2023 and presented to a very high standard with all the expected mod cons including a six-person high end hot tub. This property lends itself well to families, groups of friends or couples looking for some tranquillity whilst being close to multiple beaches. The owners have set this property up for them to use as well as for guests to enjoy. Being a corner plot means this property offers space and has the benefit of a wraparound garden allowing for all to enjoy, with all the added touches this property is absolutely ideal for that long awaited break.
Herne Bay is a seaside town on the north coast of Kent in Southeast England. It is six miles north of Canterbury and four miles east of Whitstable and has easy, frequent public transport links to both as well as down to Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs. Herne Bay Pier is a favourite for many as it has a long stretch of boutique shops, cafes and restaurants, a stage, and some fairground rides. This makes for a great day out and even better memories. You are quite literally spoilt for choice of beaches to visit from this property, Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate, Sandwich, Deal, Herne Bay, Whitstable, SeaSalter and a few bays in between. Alternatively, you have the historic city of Canterbury with its world-famous cathedral and city walls, its shopping precinct, and Old English high street.
Other attractions worth visiting include Howlett’s Zoo, Port Lympne Zoo, Leeds Castle, Hever Castle and Whitstable for its oysters and castle. Dover on the south coast is famously known for its white chalk cliffs and is the ferry port for crossing the English Channel to France. The Hythe and Dymchurch narrow gauge railway takes you on a scenic route to Dungeness, also worth a visit. Shopaholics will be well catered for with famous high street names and many independent retailers to tempt.