Driftwood Cottage by Bloom Stays - family friendly cottage with sea views

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A view from a window to a beach with a wooden deck and chairs.
A living room with a sofa, a television, a fireplace, and a view of the sea.
A spacious living area with a sofa, dining table, and kitchen in the background.
A table set for two with a wicker basket containing a bottle, glasses, and a corkscrew.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a long sandy beach, clear blue waters, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings along the shore.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Street parking available
  • Free internet
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Terrace

Explore the area

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Sandgate, Kent
  • Place, Sandgate Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lower Leas Coastal Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hythe Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Folkestone

Located in Folkestone, this cottage is by the sea. The Tower Theatre and Quarterhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dover Castle and Sandgate Castle. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at BuildKent Stadium or Crabble Stadium.
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Sandgate, Kent

What's nearby

  • Sandgate Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lower Leas Coastal Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Tower Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Leas Promenade - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Hythe Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Folkestone West Station - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Golden Brown - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brunch and Varrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brunch & Barrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Seafarer - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftwood Cottage by Bloom Stays - family friendly cottage with sea views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Driftwood Cottage by Bloom Stays - family friendly cottage with sea views?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Driftwood Cottage by Bloom Stays - family friendly cottage with sea views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftwood Cottage by Bloom Stays - family friendly cottage with sea views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Driftwood Cottage by Bloom Stays - family friendly cottage with sea views located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Sandgate Beach and Sandgate Castle. The Royal Military Canal and Lower Leas Coastal Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Folkestone West Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

amazing family stay

loved the location and we were blessed with good weather so took advantage of outside seating and views
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2026
Dear Maureen, Thank you for writing this lovely review of your stay at Driftwood Cottage. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the property, the location, and the incredible weather! We very much hope to host you again soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Driftwood cottage

Had another great weekend break at the cottage .such stunning view and cosy cottage to spend our time in always a great pleasure to stay there in fact I shall return
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Blissful 3 days in August

Wow what a fabulous cottage. We ve been coming to Sandgate to stay with friends for 30 years. This year was a surprise birthday party . I’ve always seen this row of cottages on my walks by the sea and was determined to stay in one as it’s such an idyllic spot. It was absolutely perfect in every way. We will definitely be staying here again . ❤️
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Delightful Cottage by the Sea

it was a delight to stay at Driftwood Cottage. Everything about it was super - lovely quality decor, comfortable beds, very well equipped, beautiful views and perfect location on the beach.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2025
Dear Susan, Thank you for writing this lovely review of your stay at Driftwood Cottage. We are so glad you enjoyed the comfortable beds, gorgeous views, and the close proximity to the beach. We very much hope to host you again soon. Best Wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great holiday at Driftwood Cottage

The location of Driftwood Cottage is superb, to have the sea at the bottom of your garden is very special, and it’s a great advantage that both Folkestone and Hythe can be reached via the footpath the other side of the garden wall. The cottage itself is comfortable and tastefully decorated, the welcome treats were much appreciated, as was the way an issue with hot water was communicated and resolved, the financial gesture was also much appreciated. The measure of customer service is always how quickly and efficiently issues are dealt with, and this was excellent. Sandgate itself is a lovely small town with a varied choice of places to eat, we enjoyed visiting Folkestone and Hythe, the Military Canal at Hythe and the harbour at Folkestone were particular favourites. We throughly enjoyed our stay at Driftwood Cottage and would definitely like to visit again. We were incredibly lucky with the weather and enjoyed watching the sunset from the garden with a glass of wine.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Driftwood cottage

Wonderful relaxing stay at driftwood cottage would without hesitation stay again lovely and cosy and spotlessly clean .Bed very comfortable slept very well outlook straight onto beach a stones throw away perfect for a relaxing peaceful break thank you
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, Kate. We are so pleased to know that you had another wonderful stay at Driftwood Cottage. Thank you for being a great guest with us, every time you stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 9-year-old daughter chose Driftwood Cottage, and what a wonderful choice it was.After the ferry crossing, this was the perfect place to arrive. We usually spend our holidays exploring, but this cottage invited us to slow down, listen to the sea, read a book, and simply enjoy the moment.Before long, we felt completely at home. Our daughter loved every day here, the cottage is beautifully decorated, the beds are wonderfully comfortable, and the welcome hamper was such a thoughtful surprise.Thank you for sharing this beautiful place. We leave with happy hearts and wonderful memories.With warm wishes,Fam. Holtman from the Netherlands
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous stay at driftwood cottage

Just had a fantastic week at driftwood cottage, a bit off putting from the front but it’s lovely inside, spotlessly clean, very comfortable and right on Sandgate beach. The cottage has everything you need for a great holiday, can’t wait to return.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Driftwood Cottage, Colin. We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful stay and the cottage was everything you needed for a lovely break away. Thank you for being great guests and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Another stay at driftwood cottage

Just returned from a lovely 11 night stay at driftwood cottage, superb location, lovely cottage, could do with some talc, some wallpaper coming off the ceiling, the double bed is really uncomfortable, only a thin mattress , we couldn’t sleep on it, the cleanliness in the cottage was overall clean but the floor in the living room was filthy. All in all a lovely cottage.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, Colin. It was great to welcome you back to stay with us again and thank you for always being great guests. Thank you also for the constructive points mentioned in your review which we will discuss with the owner and take action where needed. Look forward to your next visit to one of our homes. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Driftwood

A relaxing stay at the cottage wonderful view out to sea from cottage cosy and all the comforts of home .a very charming village feel to Sandgate not over crowded like so many other places
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2025
Dear Kate, Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review of your stay at Driftwood. We are so glad that you enjoyed the property, and the sea views, and very much hope to host you again soon. Best Wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Month of bliss by the beach

We had the most wonderful 4-week stay at this lovely cottage! It was an absolute delight - well-equipped, incredibly comfortable, and just steps away from the beautiful beach. I can't recommend it enough!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2023
Thank you Riccardo for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Driftwood Cottage. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stylish and Comfortable

The accommodation is spacious and very comfortable. Discretely decorated throughout in a seascape theme. Complimentary Prosecco, chocolates and biscuits very much appreciated.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb, 2025
Dear Donal, Thank you for this lovely review of Driftwood Cottage. We are so glad you enjoyed the complimentary prosecco, chocolate and biscuits, and we hope it made your Valentine's day stay extra special ! We very much hope to host you again soon. Best Wishes, Bloom Stays
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect peaceful stay

We had the most wonderful few days staying at Driftwood cottage, such a beautiful cosy home away from home. The house had everything we needed, and there were even some lovely welcome goodies on arrival. Was lovely to be right on the beach, the view from the master bedroom was stunning to wake up to every morning. A blissful stay. Hopefully will return in future!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for getting away from it all

A place to relax, look at the sea and watch the world go by. The front of the property is on a bus route but once you are inside the cottage and when sitting outside overlooking the sea it is peaceful. Very well equipped for all your needs.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, John. We are so pleased to hear you had a relaxing stay at Driftwood Cottage and the property had everything you needed. Thank you for being great guests with us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant relaxing break

We had the most amazing time away. Couldn’t ask for a better host. Thank you for the lovely welcome gifts and for answering all our questions. It is a true gem of a cottage. We can’t wait to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sandgate

House was well equipped, comfortable and in a beautiful location on the beach. Would definitely recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2022
Thank you Jenny for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Drifttwood Cottage and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay

Had a very enjoyable week at drift cottage .as always my third stay .Right on the beach couldn’t get any closer .A comfortable cottage beautifully furnished .What A comfortable bed with lovely brillant white sheets and towels for use Excellent .
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2023
Thank you Kathleen for being a great guest at Driftwood Cottage. We hope you enjoyed your time away and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best Wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

Driftwood Cottage was wonderful. The owner Louise was very helpful when called with a question. The cottage was furnished very tastefully and so comfortable and contained everything we required. The views from the cottage were amazing and were the icing on the cake.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2022
Thank you Jenny for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Driftwood Cottage and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pei e of Heaven

Another relaxing stay in sandgate at Driftwood cottage would recommend to anyone who wants fresh air by the sea in a lovely homely cottage right on the sea front .wonderful views and walks to be had on your doorstep the cottage itself is all one could wish for for a wonderful relaxing stay comfortable clean ten out of ten for me would be returning without hesitation.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2023
We are so pleased you had such a lovely stay! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family stay

Amazing cottage right by the sea. Stayed for three nights with my children and mum. It was a dream to be able to sit in the garden right next to the beach while the children played in the beach like it was their own private garden. The house had everything we could need down to blankets and beach towels. It was very comfortable and homely. Only slight issue is the bathroom door was very hard to open once closed maybe something to look into.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Two nights at Driftwood

Gorgeous location, breathtaking views! Driftwood is a really lovely cottage, very cute! The house needed a little maintenance and was expensive for what it was, arrived at 2.30 on Wednesday and had to be out by 10.30 Friday. For what we paid , it felt rushed. I think I expected more as we paid a lot.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2022
Thank you Charlotte for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Driftwood Cottage and we will pass on your comments to the owner. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Seaside Heaven

We have had a superb weekend on the seafront at Driftwood Cottage and feel as though we've been away for a week! The cottage is really beautiful and very well equipped. We were greeted by some lovely goodies including a bottle of bubbly to celebrate our arrival. We absolutely loved morning coffee on the little terrace / sea wall looking out to sea, after an early morning swim. The location is perfect - a lovely 45 minute walk along the seafront in to Folkestone one way and a similar distance to Hythe the other. Lots to do and enjoy but equally, we would have been happy to spend time at the cottage enjoying the sunset. Thoroughly recommend - we have stayed at Driftwood twice now and will definitely be back again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Honeymoon Getaway

The cottage was easy to find as it is in Sandgate High Street. We don't drive so having the bus stop right in front of the cottage was a great convenience. The place was pristine and had all the amenities you need for a beach stay. The beds were a great size and very comfortable. You can even hear the ocean's waves from the master's bedroom which was lovely. The beach is right outside the cottage and it's in a perfect location between Hythe and Folkestone, both within walking distance. A lot of great sights and restaurants/cafes to stop by while walking. We had a lovely time and couldn't imagine spending our honeymoon anywhere else. We could not recommend it enough! We will surely come back again.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2023
Thank you Michelle and Keelan for your wonderful review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Driftwood Cottage. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site

8/10 Good

An idyllic location by the sea

An idyllic location by the sea with a terrace looking out over the beach enjoying the sun all day. Parasols provided for shade and comfy chairs.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Top!!!

Eine sehr schöne und gemütliche Unterkunft am und mit einem phantastischem Blick auf das Meer. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen bestimmt wieder!!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov, 2024
Thank you for your lovely review of Driftwood Cottage. We are so pleased to hear you had a wonderful stay and thank you for being great guests with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
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