Guests say
Holme Cottage in Sandwich is a charming, well-equipped period property praised for its cosy atmosphere, comfortable beds, and excellent location in a picturesque village with local amenities and a pub nearby. Guests appreciated the cottage’s character, kitchen facilities, and suitability as a base for exploring Kent. While most found it clean and inviting, a few noted minor issues with maintenance, garden upkeep, and communication. Overall, the cottage offers a delightful and homely stay, ideal for families and couples seeking a relaxing break in the countryside.
The majority of guests found the cottage clean, tidy, and well presented, with only occasional remarks about the carpet and garden needing attention.
The location is highly praised for its idyllic village setting, proximity to a friendly pub, local shops, and easy access to Kent’s attractions and beaches.
Guests consistently described the cottage as cosy, comfortable, and warm, with good beds and a relaxing lounge, making it ideal for both short and longer stays.
The cottage is very well equipped, especially in the kitchen, with thoughtful touches like a log burner. Some minor issues were noted, such as limited wood for the fire, lack of tea towels, and small garden maintenance.
Guests appreciated the well-stocked kitchen and useful household items. While some thoughtful touches were mentioned, there is no reference to gifts, and amenities may vary for future guests.
About this property
In a lovely village setting, Holme Cottage is close to Sandwich and the historic city of Canterbury. Or why not take the ferry over to France from Dover?. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: 50" Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining room: (1 Step), Woodburner
Kitchen: (1 Step), Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Small courtyard with garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. ’Holme’ is a charming cottage built approximately (1659) and 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 lovely cafe serving breakfast, lunch and aternoon teas, with homemade cakes. A pub, small local store, bakers, butchers and a Chinese takeaway. Together with a post office and a Chemist 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. Shops 70 yards, pub and restaurant 30 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs and uneven floors.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are steps within the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Dover Transport Museum
- The White Cliffs Of Dover
- Dover Beach
- Minnis Bay
- Margate Beach
- Botany Bay
- Dover Castle
Reviews (19)
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Jackie
As a family of 3 adults, we had a lovely time at Holme cottage. Ideally placed in a central location to all the lovely towns and seafronts. Most were only 30 mins away. Local amenities in the village were bakery and butcher, part-time openings until the weekend. Chinese takeaway, shop, PO and a pub 10 steps away. Cottage was very well equipped, so much so that there was no cupboard space for our own food. No tea towels, but everything else was well catered for. We did scratch our heads over the incomplete information regarding rubbish collection. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in this delightful cottage, and recommend it.
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Confirmed Guest
Mooi en gezellig huis. Kleine tuin maar wel zon in de tuin.Ook een mooi dorpje. Waar je kan wandelen. En centraal liggend.
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Confirmed Guest
We had a lovely visit and really enjoyed exploring Kent. Eastry is well placed to visit all the beautiful beaches and bays, woods and the river Stour.We would have liked to be able to open the windows downstairs during the heat wave, but this was not possible.