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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Gamekeeper's Cottage

This Grade II Listed one-bedroom holiday cottage is set in a private walled garden measuring around a third of an acre, and is conveniently all on one level.. All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge, Coffee Machine
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Initial fuel for wood burner included. 1/3 acre enclosed walled garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car.. All properties: Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Barbecue. Grounds (shared with other holiday cottages). No smoking. . Set in its own walled garden which is completely private, Gamekeeper’s Cottage is ideal for those seeking a romantic getaway. Part of the Groves Estate built for Sir William Lynch in around 1750, Gamekeeper’s Cottage is surrounded by high Grade II listed walls which shelter a gloriously sunny garden, spanning around a third of an acre, which is bursting with unusual plants and flowers including a fig tree. Here you will find your very own secret garden, a perfect retreat into countryside tranquillity – well away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Inside, the detached cottage has been renovated with a smart bathroom and a new kitchen installed in 2021. As this cottage is small it might not be appropriate for guests with limited mobility. The medieval local village of Staple has a friendly pub/restaurant and Wingham and Sandwich are a short drive away. Canterbury is less than 10 miles away and is full of a great variety of shops and restaurants. There is a great choice of beaches nearby including Broadstairs, Sandwich Bay and Ramsgate.
Please note this is a rural location and the WiFi can be intermittent or slow at times.
Gamekeeper’s Cottage is perfect for couples who want to spend some quality time together; those in need of peace and escape can wander around their own ’Garden of Eden’, before exploring the beautiful countryside and nearby coast – the best Kent has to offer. Even France is accessible with the Eurotunnel, and the ports at Dover and Folkestone close by. There is a bus stop within walking distance with buses running to Sandwich and Canterbury.
Please note the cottage is very rural and the Wi-Fi can sometimes be a little inconsistent. Gamekeeper’s Cottage can be booked together with The Bothy (UKC1061) to accommodate up to 6 guests.
Free WiFi

There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

1 Bedroom Accommodation in Staple Near Wingham
su-UKC1062-UKC1062

About the neighborhood

Map
Staple, near Wingham

What's nearby

  • Wingham Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Howletts Wild Animal Park - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Marlowe Theatre - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
  • University of Kent - 16 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 21 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Canterbury Adisham Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chequer Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Five Bells - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Griffins Head - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Rose Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gamekeeper's Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gamekeeper's Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gamekeeper's Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gamekeeper's Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Wingham Wildlife Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Howletts Wild Animal Park and Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve. Richborough Roman Fort and Canterbury Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Gamekeeper's Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Yvonne

First impression was a bit disappointing due to its very compact size and lack of cooking facilities
First impression was a bit disappointing due to its very compact size and lack of cooking facilities especially when eating out is a bit complex at this challenging time. A more modern hob and oven would have been preferable but the cottage grew on me. It's cosy especially with the log burner going on a wet evening. It was clean and bed was comfy. Shame about the sofa bring a touch uncomfortable for relaxing on. A nice getaway for a few nights in the quiet of the countryside and a lovely secluded garden with the right weather. We should have gone in May so our experience would probably have been very different . Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

michael

We loved location and garden, the cottage is small and storage is limited but we were aware of that.
We loved location and garden, the cottage is small and storage is limited but we were aware of that. My partner works for NHS and is in the thick of covid and TBF she said cleanliness could have been better there were spiders webs on the dishes rack above sink and in the cupboard above, there is also a potential problem with the main light shades they are a feather type thing and very dirty probably not ideal at the min. The main seat in lounge is probably one of the most uncomfortable seats I have ever sat on, and really needs replacing, which I think other people have said also. We did have a infestation of frogs on two nights which was funny the 1st time, the front stable door is bent away from frame which is were the frogs were getting in...I covered with news paper after 2nd fog invasion. I hope this is not too negative it is not meant to be, like I say we had good holiday sitting in garden at night was great, and over all the cottage is lovely great for a couple on romantic break just a few little issues which I think are easily addressed. hope this ok Regards Mike. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gemütliches Cottage, umgeben von einem fantastischen Garten und viel Ruhe
Wir haben unseren Urlaub in diesem kleinen Cottage sehr genossen! Die Ruhe ist grandios, perfekt um dem Alltagsstress zu entfliehen! Die Unterkunft bietet alles was man alltäglich benötigt, die Küche ist zweckmäßig eingerichtet! Die Heizung funktioniert sehr gut, also kein Frieren im Winterurlaub! Von der Unterkunft aus ist man innerhalb von 15 Minuten in Canterbury oder Sandwich, ca. 35 Minuten in Whitstable oder Margate. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
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8/10 Good

A nice cottage in a lovely garden well placed for the Kent area we wanted to visit.
A nice cottage in a lovely garden well placed for the Kent area we wanted to visit. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo