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Walnut Cottage

Swingfield, near Dover, Kent
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Decorated for Christmas
Beach within easy reach
Cot available
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At a glance

  • Spacious, two-bedroom cottage surrounded by picturesque countryside in the Kent Downs
  • Cosy and welcoming with beamed ceilings and a traditional brick fireplace with an open fire
  • Lawned garden with pretty borders and outdoor furniture, and country walks from your doorstep
  • Peaceful location with easy access to Folkestone, Canterbury and London
Property code: OC-EK226

Surrounded by the open countryside of the North Downs, near to the Elham Valley - an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' - Walnut Cottage is in an enviable location. Located only fifteen minutes from Folkestone, it gives you a peaceful base to launch your holiday activities.  The children will be enthralled with a visit to Port Lympne or Howletts - Aspinalls' wild animal parks; or immerse yourselves in the Battle of Britain Museum at Hawkinge; or take a trip to historic Canterbury: all within easy reach. Treat everyone to a day out in France, too - Folkestone for the Eurotunnel or Dover for a ferry crossing are only a short drive away. Shop: 1.3 mile Pub: 1.3 mile  Coast: 5 miles

Ground Floor:
Sitting/Dining Room
is a lovely big dual-aspect room with an open working fire giving it a really cosy feel in the colder months. There are two, two-seater leather sofas, occasional table, Smart TV, dining table and chairs plus lovely countryside views
Kitchen has a tiled floor and provides an electric oven with gas hob and extractor hood, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine

Easy carpeted stairs with handrail to...

First Floor:
Bedroom 1
is to the front of the cottage and has a double bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers with mirror over and wardrobe
Bedroom 2 has twin beds, bedside cabinet and small shelf unit. Wonderful views across the fields too. The wardrobe is built-in on the landing outside
Shower Room has a fabulous double shower, heated towel rail, washbasin and w.c

Garden: Lawned garden with garden furniture
Parking: Designated parking for two cars in bay outside the cottage.
Heating: Gas central heating and open fire. First basket of logs supplied.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with a double shower and WC
  • Electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Cot and highchair available
  • Open fire (first basket of logs supplied)
  • Smart TV
  • Lawned garden with garden furniture
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Shop and pub 1.5 miles, beach 5 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Sarah Powell

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Simon 29th December 2025

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Reviewed by Rodney 21st September 2025

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Beautifully quiet, situated at end of a lane so no passers by and no traffic. No lights at night except the security sensors. Weather not kind but cottage was warm so we (oldies) were happy to relax and wait. Full kitchen so were happy to visit Lidl and eat in. Plenty to do in area. Battle of Britain Memorial is close by, a great place to reRead moremind ourselves of how our boys in blue defended our island. It is FREE to visit too. All in all we had a good week. Many thanks to our host. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 1st September 2025

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Lovely cottage with a rustic feel. A few simple improvements as mentioned above would really make a positive difference. Great owner

Reviewed by Sarah 11th August 2025

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We had a lovely 2 weeks stay at Walnut Cottage. The cottage was clean and tidy and well equipped. We enjoyed exploring Kent and can recommend the region as well as the cottage.

Reviewed by Urban 2nd July 2025

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Great location, good to have two parking lots. For 6 people not really suited, the table is too small for so many eaters ! Quiet during the night, great to have BBQ possibility in the "garden".

Reviewed by A. 14th June 2025

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Reviewed by Charles 20th May 2025

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Reviewed by Christine 2nd February 2025

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Very warm and comfortable.

Reviewed by Christine 10th January 2025

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Reviewed by Rembrandt 29th December 2024

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Reviewed by Rembrandt 2nd November 2024

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Reviewed by Griet 29th July 2024

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The cottage is nice and clean. However, it took us some days to feel at home because we missed a homely touch.

Reviewed by Kathryn Susan 24th July 2024

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Location

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.