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Raspberry Cottage, Ripple

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Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Ripple, Kent
  • Place, Maize Maze
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Dover Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, White Cliffs of Dover
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Raspberry Cottage, Ripple

Tucked away in the quiet hamlet of Ripple near Deal, Raspberry Cottage is the sort of place you fall for before you have even stepped inside. With its picture-perfect pink façade and thatched roof, this delightful cottage offers a warm and welcoming escape for couples, friends, small families and golfers alike. Owned by the same family since the 1980s, Raspberry Cottage is a much loved family home, full of character and thoughtful touches. In recent years, the rear of the cottage has been carefully renovated, adding two modern shower rooms and a well-equipped kitchen. Upstairs are two comfortable and thoughtfully decorated bedrooms. One boasts a king size bed and the other a double with an optional single day bed, ideal for children or teens. Outside, a sunny large garden and big patio area is a quiet spot to unwind with your morning coffee or an evening drink while enjoying views of the surrounding countryside. Your four legged friends will love it too, with plenty of footpaths from your door leading into miles of open farmland. Whether you are wandering to the local pub just down the road or exploring further afield, this is a truly peaceful corner of Kent. The location couldn’t be more perfectly placed for day trips. A short drive brings you to the charming seaside town of Deal, with its pebbled beach, pier, and abundance of independent shops and eateries. Dover Castle and the iconic White Cliffs are nearby for history lovers and walkers alike. Families will adore Betteshanger Park or White Mill Aqua Park for outdoor adventure, while just minutes from the cottage lies Solley’s Ice Cream Farm - complete with a bar, events and local produce shop. Raspberry Cottage is a place you will want to return to, time and time again. Perfectly positioned and full of character, it captures everything we love about the Kent countryside.

Property Description
Entrance

Entrance is via the back, through the kitchen door.

Kitchen

Well-equipped kitchen with double oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster. Underfloor heating.

Shower rooms

Off the kitchen are two shower rooms, next door to one another. Walk in showers, wc and hand basins in both.

Dining room

Dining room with table and 6 chairs. Chest with dog bowls, games and toys for children. WiFi router.

Sitting room

Cosy sitting room with a two sofas (one of which is a sofa bed), armchair, mirror, chest, Smart TV, coffee table. The fireplace is not in use.

Garden

Patio with outdoor table and benches and lawn area.

First floor

Bedroom One - sleeps 2, with Kingsize bed, bedside tables and lamps, built in cupboard, separate wardrobe, chest of drawers and tall mirror.

Bedroom Two - sleeps 2, with Double bed, bedside tables and lamps, built in cupboard and single (3ft) day bed.

Parking

You can park at the cottage (space for 2 cars) in the private car parking space to the side of the cottage.

Pet friendly

Things You Need to Know

Towels and linen are provided.
Dogs are welcome. Please note additional pet charges are £25 each per stay. There are dog bowls, blankets and treats provided.
There is a garden to the rear with seating. Please note that this is not enclosed.
Wi-Fi access.
Underfloor heating and electric heating throughout.
One travel cot and high chair available on request. Guests must bring linen for the cot.
There is a pull out single bed (3ft) in one of the double rooms, for a guest. The cottage can sleep up to 5 guests maximum.
Pub within a 2 minute walk of the property.

House Rules

We would respectfully ask that the following house rules are adhered to, to avoid any damages. Should any damages arise please note charges may be taken from your security deposit.
Please note check out is 10am. Please ensure you vacate on time to allow our housekeepers to enter the property and prepare it for the next guests.
Smoking or vaping is not permitted inside or outside the property at any time. Please no charging of vapes or e-scooters.
Please note for insurance purposes the number of guests must not exceed the total occupancy of the house.
For fire safety reasons please do not use any candles in the property.
Please be respectful to neighbours. Quiet hours are between 11pm and 9am.
Parties and loud music are not permitted.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11907686ha
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Deal

Located in Deal, this cottage is in a rural area. Dover Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Deal Beach and White Cliffs of Dover. Maize Maze and Deal Maritime and Local History Museum are also worth visiting.
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Ripple, Kent

What's nearby

  • Maize Maze - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dover Castle - 10 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Walmer Castle and Gardens - 12 min drive - 4.9 km
  • White Cliffs of Dover - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 30 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

  • Walmer Station - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sir Norman Wisdom (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bowling Green - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hut 55 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Stag - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Raspberry Cottage, Ripple pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Raspberry Cottage, Ripple?

As of Jul 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Raspberry Cottage, Ripple on Sep 24, 2026 start from $319, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Raspberry Cottage, Ripple?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Raspberry Cottage, Ripple?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Raspberry Cottage, Ripple located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Maize Maze and within 3 mi (5 km) of Walmer Castle and Gardens and Walmer Beach. Deal Beach and Betteshanger Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Walmer Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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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

Zoe B.

Quaint cottage

Lovely quaint cottage with a nice garden and country views. Everything we needed for cooking etc. Only thing was (i know its an old cottage) but so many huge cobwebs that looked like they had been there a long time. These were easily accessible (shower rooms across mirrors up the stairs above beds)and should have been removed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mathew B.

A perfect spot for a short vacation whilst visiting Kent.

We chose Raspberry cottage based upon using the location as a base to visit the many areas of local interest we wanted to visit in this part of Kent. A place in the country that would be quiet with a space outside to relax in and far fetching views from the property (for a detox from London) we found it perfect for our needs. The dining area outside was great for early breakfasts and evening meals, there is a good well stocked Farm Shop nearby, plus a site down the lane that produced their own ice-cream - recommended. The kitchen facilities & utensils has everything needed to create a good meal (I do like cooking) far better than other accm we have stayed at. On site parking is a bonus, not having to carry the bags far, also the lane outside is quite narrow. The view over the fields was perfect for eating/relaxing outside, and the shaded garden provided the habitat for the constant birdsong. If I could make any recommendations to make the stay more complete for our particular needs, some useful additions would be a brief history of the cottage (I found online it was the oldest in Ripple) and architecturally I think possibly originally 2 x 1up/1downs and of the immediate area though I did discover more whilst chatting to some elderly gentleman at the nearby church (I am now at that age where I find local history interesting). A key for one of the shower room windows to air out, the wife mentioned a sun lounger as well. That said, thank you for offering this old/historic property on your site, it provided a most relaxing break for us, and would certainly recommend it.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very nice

A very comfortable cottage with excellent facilities. Pity the local pub no longer serves food. Could have done with welcome details, took us a while to find the WiFi code! Only complaint, in the hot weather cotton bedding would have been much more preferable to the polyester.
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and feedback. We apologise that the welcome guide wasn't available to you. We do leave one at each of our properties and will check with the housekeeping team on the whereabouts of this one! We hope to host you again, Best wishes form the team at Keepers Cottages.
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosita E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
De locatie van Raspberry Cottage is perfect: tegen de velden aan vanwaar flinke wandelingen gemaakt kunnen worden. Deal is tien minuten rijden, de cliffs of Dover vijftien. Het is ook praktisch dat er een eigen oprit is. Het huisje is niet groot maar wel netjes en praktisch en voor ons tweeën en onze hond prima. De keuken is ruim maar heeft als nadeel dat het er flink tocht boven de badkamers waardoor het er niet echt aangenaam warm te krijgen was. Wij waren er met de jaarwisseling en toen was het koud en stond er een flinke wind wat niet bevordelijk is voor de temperatuur in de keuken. Daarentegen zijn de eetkamer en woonkamer wel warm. Buiten de wintermaanden zal dit niet zo’n probleem zijn. Een wasmachine zou een welkome aanvulling zijn.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 7, 2026
Hello Rosita, thank you for your review, we are so glad that you loved the location and made the most of local walks! We would love to host you again soon.

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