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The Old Stables - Contemporary Cottage Surrounded by Woodland and Vineyards

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
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Nestled in the beautiful countryside, Bluebell Cottage offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy modern comforts like an open-plan kitchen and lounge area or unwind on the shared terrace with outdoor furniture, looking out to woodland and vineyard views. There's also a private seating area for quiet moments.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Old Stables - Contemporary Cottage Surrounded by Woodland and Vineyards

Looking across woodland (a sea of bluebells come late Spring!) and the owner’s vineyard just beyond, you are set in a beautiful countryside location. There are some fantastic walks to be had right from the cottage with the critically acclaimed Marquis restaurant and Alkham village just a mile away. The cottage has been tastefully furnished to a contemporary quality finish. There is a shared terrace and lawn outdoor space with outdoor furniture as well as an additional private seating area. You are greeted with a spacious open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area. The kitchen is modern and well equipped, including a dishwasher and washing machine, electric oven and hob. The master bedroom includes a king size double bed as well as an ensuite shower room with his and hers basins, WC and shower. A put-up bed is available to sleep the 3rd person (charge). There is also a separate utility room.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Located in Dover, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Dover Castle and Canterbury Cathedral are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Lydden Hill Race Circuit or Folkestone Racecourse. Jet skiing and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.
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Dover, England

What's nearby

  • Dover Harbour - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Dover Beach - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal - 10 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Dover Castle - 10 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal - 11 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Dover Shepperdswell Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪BLACK HORSE - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Breakwater Brewery and Taproom - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hungry Horse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nightingale Dairy - Mobile Milk Vending Machine - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Stables - Contemporary Cottage Surrounded by Woodland and Vineyards pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at The Old Stables - Contemporary Cottage Surrounded by Woodland and Vineyards?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Stables - Contemporary Cottage Surrounded by Woodland and Vineyards?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Stables - Contemporary Cottage Surrounded by Woodland and Vineyards located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Kearsney Abbey Gardens and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lydden Hill Race Circuit and Kent Battle of Britain Museum. East Cliff And Warren Country Park and Abbot's Cliff Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Old Stables - Contemporary Cottage Surrounded by Woodland and Vineyards Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location and stylish property

Quiet location, well equipped cottage, a week of relaxation. Only one negative comment. Black sofas in living area look very stylish, but impractical and uncomfortable to sit and watch TV.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Leena T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cottage experience

There are a few points that need improving: Oven- the rubber seal was broken and therefore unable to use. Shower- given the size of the bathroom the shower was very small. It was crampt and a lot of space taken up with the shower caddy. The double sinks are too big and take up any counter space needed. The overall cleanliness of the cottage was OK. I wiped down all the cupboards myself as there was a lot of marks. When we arrived we had two spiders in the corner of the room, which wasn't the greatest first impression. Fireplace- the inner side of the fireplace was filthy. Washing machine- no tablets or powder was supplied. We were also surprised that there was no welcome pack upon arrival e.g milk
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jane C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Quiet and very rural

Comfortable and very well equipped, quite dark inside because of trees, needs attention to detail in the cleaning department! Bed was very clean and comfortable. Directions from A2 should take you through Alkham not Lydden which has single tract road!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Norman B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Stable, Dover

Really quiet rural location, closer to amenities than you first think with some great local pubs serving excellent food. Peaceful, quiet and relaxing, ideal for the dog and for hiking. Norrow lanes may not be to everyone's taste but added to the adventure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite peaceful lots of green country side .

Very clean modern has everything you would need great if you have small dogs as lovely grassy wood land in the front of the property.They have thought of everything even two toilets.Had a very enjoyable stay .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P., Cayman Islands

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

This place was so relaxing and peaceful. Loved walking in the country.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfortable, everything you need, lovely shower

Great surroundings, very tranquil and wonderful rolling countryside. Easy to reach many various sites of interest and pebble beaches. Toby (dog) had a good holiday here too with safe grounds and he loved all the beaches and plentiful cliff walks. Would Highly recommend- lots of driving though as no village shop nearby, only the pub quite a walk away down very narrow lanes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Property beautifully located, many footpaths and lovely local village. Had most home items, will say sofas not very comfortable, kitchen well stocked with most items, few extra pans would be good. Place is a little dark, and can feel chilly in damp weather. Lovely grass garden area, fun to walk around vineyard.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Carin B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Heerlijke week.

Modern ingerichte woning met veel gemakken en een lap grond voor de deur. Op een uitstekende locatie, binnen 1 uur was alles wel te bereiken. Veel gelegenheid tot wandelen door de velden. Grote supermarkten op 15 minuten afstand. Echter, de (slaap)banken zitten zeer oncomfortabel en de keuken- en eetgerei mag een update hebben.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Sander W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Spacious cottage

The Old Stables is a nice spacious cottage with all luxury one needs. There is only one minor issue: there are too many trees around it. This causes the inside to be rather dark. Unfortunately during our stay the dishwasher, oven and television didn’t work. The dishwasher and television were repaired on our last day. The oven should be repaired by now. These faulty devices should have been discovered before our arrival. On arriving at the cottage we couldn’t get inside. The mail with the neccesary information was not received (not received completely) by us. This can happen. Worse was: we couldn’t get hold of our contact at Homeaway! Thanks to our neighbour and the owner we were able to get in. Homeaway must make sure they are available for questions on arrival of guests. The above may seem a bit negative, but we did have a wonderful holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Martin M., Irvine, Ayrshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in peaceful setting.

Pictures portray the cottage accurately, furnished very well with modern fittings. The pictures however don't do the outside areas justice, huge, beautiful grounds, was a pleasure waking in the morning to the sun rising through the trees and rabbits playing outside. There is WiFi in the cottage, which to be honest wasn't the greatest, however we went for a week to get away from it all, so this wasn't an issue. There was no welcome pack on arrival, however given the price and facilities of the cottage this again was no issue, just be aware you'll need your own milk and tea bags for a cuppa when you arrive. The location of the property is ideal, about 10 mins drive from a large 24 hour Tesco in Dover, and about 20 minutes drive from Canterbury. At Canterbury, we used the New Dover Road park and ride facility, which offered car parking and return bus tickets for up to 6 people for only £3.50 total. Canterbury is beautiful and well worth a visit. Also recommended on a nice day is Folkestone Harbour Arm, lots of lovely eating places with great views. It woukd be criminal also not to visit the White Cliffs, only about 15 min drive from the cottage. The Marquis of Granby pub is close by, which offers lovely meals, has a beautiful beer garden, and is dog friendly. We walked from the cottage, it took us 18 mins each way, or obviously only a couple of minutes by car. All in all, a fantastic, beautiful cottage in a perfect location, couldn't recommend highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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