DRIFTWOOD LODGE - KINGSDOWN HOLIDAY PARK - Kingsdown

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Sitting room - double convertible settee

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Host

Exceptional

3 bedroomsSleeps 645 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Pool

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Kingsdown

Walmer Beach

12 min walk

Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club

18 min walk

Walmer Castle and Gardens

3 min drive

Manston (MSE-Kent Intl.)

31 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Child Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

DRIFTWOOD LODGE - KINGSDOWN HOLIDAY PARK

The swimming pool refurbishment is complete and the pool is open to guests with a booking system which can be made when on site through the pool reception.

Driftwood Lodge has part sea views & is 300m from the beach in a village.

Driftwood Lodge is nestled in the Idyllic Kingsdown Holiday Park and is lodge number 108. Downstairs the accommodation comprises of a Lounge/Diner, fully equipped Kitchen with cooker/hob, microwave and dishwasher, shower room/toilet and bedroom 3 with 2 single bunk beds. Upstairs are 2 double bedrooms and an upstairs toilet. To the rear is a south west facing decked area for BBQ's and dining table.

Please note that wifi is not available in the chalet but is available at Park Reception

Property manager

Andrew / Keith Burden

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Ocean view

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Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Accompanied by Adults

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please see our in house booking rules as detailed in Driftwood Lodge Information guide copy emailed to all guests on booking.

Always be mindful of other holiday guests on the Park and keep noise and activities to a minimum as not to inconvenience others.

Do not use candles or tea lights in chalet which are a fire hazard.

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Deal

Located in Deal, this chalet is near theme parks and near the beach. Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore White Cliffs of Dover. Travelling with kids? Consider The Pines Garden, or check out an event or a game at Crabble Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.

Kingsdown

What's nearby

Walmer Beach - 12 min walk
Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club - 18 min walk
Walmer Castle and Gardens - 3 min drive
Deal Beach - 6 min drive
White Cliffs of Dover - 10 min drive

Getting around

Walmer Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

‪Yummy - ‬6 min drive
‪Castle Fish Bar - ‬3 min drive
‪Hut 55 - ‬5 min drive
‪The Lighthouse - ‬4 min drive
‪The Coastguard - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does DRIFTWOOD LODGE - KINGSDOWN HOLIDAY PARK have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is DRIFTWOOD LODGE - KINGSDOWN HOLIDAY PARK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at DRIFTWOOD LODGE - KINGSDOWN HOLIDAY PARK ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DRIFTWOOD LODGE - KINGSDOWN HOLIDAY PARK ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DRIFTWOOD LODGE - KINGSDOWN HOLIDAY PARK located?

This family-friendly Deal chalet is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Walmer Beach and Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club. Walmer Castle and Gardens and Deal Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Aigul K.

22 Aug 2024

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

Aigul

We enjoyed staying in Driftwood lodge, very comfortable and well equipment. Location is perfect to access the beach or go for a walk to Deal. Site activities also became handy to keep our son entertained. Thanks,

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbert K.

28 July 2024

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

Great stay

Good vibe, neet and over-complete house. Also perfect coffee-pastry cabin near bye. 100% recommended

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael K.

22 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty cottage in a more wonderful setting

We felt very comfortable during our week-long stay. The lodge is cozy and stylishly decorated. The cottage park is very well maintained, the staff very friendly. The location offers a lot of possibilities (hiking, sightseeing, swimming, ...). Recommended for families and couples!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

11 Sept 2021

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

Beautiful location, family friendly site and lovely chalet!

We had such a lovely, relaxing stay at this wonderful holiday park. The chalet was well equipped and it was a real bonus that there were cleaning products, salt and pepper, picnic crockery and a wide variety of cooking utensils and things that make self-catering much easier and more enjoyable. We had BBQs on the decking looking out over a lovely green area, played tennis, mini golf and swam and there was plenty of room to chase the kids around too on the site! We received a towel change mid-stay which was great and Andrew was very helpful with any questions we had before our stay. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay at the chalet again because it was such a good experience. Thank you!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gavin G.

28 Aug 2021

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

Great place for a family vacation

Stair gate at top of stairs hanging off on arrival screw come out at bottom. ( not an issue for us as we have older children) wooden chair on bk porch un-usable back broken/rotted away (not an issue for us, plenty of other chairs out there) blinds at front door / main entrance don't close. (No big deal -thought u should know ) Lovely little chalet everything u voted want is there. Park itself is excellent and the staff are very friendly, beach 5 - 10 min walk away, (gravel beach - this was a massive + for us as my youngest has a respiratory disease and can not go on sand so to give him the chance to exsperience the beach/sea for the first time in his life at the age of 10 was just wonderful. Plenty of nice places to eat in area but book early getting a table can be challenging. If your looking for something a bit upmarket the coach and horses is very very nice. Great holiday

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

emma m.

15 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic venue

We absolutely loved this place, it was perfect for our family, 5 year old and 9 year old. So much to do. Beach so close, lovely walks plenty of outdoor activities on site snd in local area. We will come back so glad we found it

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

19 Nov 2020

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

108 review

Excellent, owners were very helpful, easy to get hold of and forward emails with regards to the social club arranged events. We have kids of 3 and 5 who thoroughly enjoyed the week and were sad to leave.

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

8 Sept 2020

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

Perfect break!

We had a wonderful week at the property. Everything you could possibly need to make the stay as easy as possible with added extras for the children to enjoy. The park was very well run and safe. We would absolutely (and have already!) recommend the property and will be coming back. Andrew was especially helpful with providing all the information we needed but the reality is that it was exactly as advertised and hoped so we really didn’t need anything. Thanks again.

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

23 Aug 2020

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

Lovely chalet

We had a lovely, relaxing stay at Driftwood Lodge. The lodge was clean, comfortable and had everything that we needed. The owners left us a few basic provisions for when we arrived which was a nice touch. The amenities on the holiday park were good too. There are three pubs serving food within a 5 minute walk of the lodge and one is right on the seafront. There is a lovely, flat walk (away from the cars) along the seafront into nearby Walmer and Deal (2-3miles) where there are many more places to eat. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

18 Aug 2020

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

Fantastic site and location

We have just returned from a fantastic stay at this property. Upon arrival we checked in and found our chalet with ease . It is a great size has plenty of things that make you feel like it's a home away from home. The children were able to ride around the site on bikes without the worry of cars. Lots of things to do on site but in a great location to go off exploring. Would highly recommend. Thanks so much

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

16 Sept 2019

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

Late Summer Weekend at Kingsdown

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The chalet was decorated and furnished to a high standard. It felt very homely and the children loved the bunk bed and decoration in their room. The kitchen was really well equipped. I appreciated the attention to detail the owners gave in their communication. Thank you so much. This is the 3rd time we have stayed in the holiday park and we hope to come back soon.

8/10 Good

Silke S.

22 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Schöner Familienurlaub

Insgesamt schöner Familienurlaub, in schöner Lage und kurzer Entfernung zum Meer. Super Kontakt mit den Vermietern. Gerne wieder, dann hoffentlich mit Poolhaus!

10/10 Excellent

thomas e.

24 July 2019

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

Nice cottage in perfect environment

We liked the house and the area very much. There are plenty of things to see and do for a family. We had a great time there.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natasha carville

5 July 2019

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

Great place to stay!!

We had a great time at Driftwood Lodge. Kingswood Holiday Park was lovely it was quiet, clean and very pretty. The lodge was warm and cozy. Really bright and fresh. It had everything you could need and more. There were games for the kids and DVDs which was a lovely surprise. Everything was spotless and clean. The area is gorgeous. The beach was a very short walk away and its a pleasant walk along the coast to Deal. My son left his IPad there and the owners spent a lot of time searching for it in the awkward place it had been hidden in. They were really great about it. We were 2 families of 4 and we all agreed it was great and would highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verena C.

29 May 2019

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

A very relaxing and enjoyable stay

The lodge was very well furnished and equipped providing everything necessary for our stay. It was very clean and we could relax as soon as we arrived. We would certainly recommend staying here and hope to book again in the future.

8/10 Good

Matthew K.

14 May 2019

Cozy, very well equipped. Ideal for a long weekend stay

Cozy, very well equipped. Ideal for a long weekend stay! Friendly staff, great pubs, especially the Rising Sun!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Rida S.

22 Aug 2018

Kingsdown

Mooi locatie, cottages zijn klein en compact maar wel leuk. Omgeving is prachtige. Deal is een prachtige dorp en is heel dicht bij. London is 2 uur rijden. Benzine auto's met aanhangwagens zijn minder geschikt door de hoge bergen en scherpbochten op een helling.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Roger P.

7 Aug 2018

Driftwood Lodge - Clean, tidy and well appointed!

We enjoyed a wonderful family holiday in this charming lodge. The owners had considered everything to make a family holiday stress free - there was nothing missing. The lodge is in a good position on the park which is a safe area for children and only a few minutes from the beach. The swimming pool on the park was not open during our stay but this made no difference to our holiday as we used the Leisure Centre pool which was only 10 minutes away in Deal. This pool had slides, tubes etc., which appealed to the children. There are lots of local attractions all within a short driving distance. Our grandchildren ranged in age from 6-15 and we found something to keep everyone happy. We would have no hesitation in booking Driftwood Lodge for future family holidays and would highly recommend it to others.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marlies K.

3 Aug 2018

Lovely chalet for family holiday

We stayed in this chalet for a week in July, with our two kids (4 and 2 years old). Location was very convenient for us, because only a 15 min drive from Dover, were we arrived by ferry. It is a great place for a family holiday. Lots of space around the house for the kids to play. Also a nice little playground and a (cobble stone) beach within walking distance. There are also a couple of pubs nearby, one is even on the beach. The chalet is small, but well equipped and cosy. I would recommend this place to couples and families with (1 or 2) small kids.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

yvonne d.

4 July 2018

Toll!!!

Die Unterkunft ist sehr gemütlich und der Empfang war sehr liebevoll. Das Haus ist toll ausgestattet und die Umgebung ist schön. Die kinder haben den Tennisplatz sehr genossen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amit

24 May 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The chalet location was perfect with the open space at the back of it. The rooms were of good size and comfortable. The bunk bed was a hit. Had a good stay. Thanks

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

29 Aug 2017

A charming lodge, full of character, well laid out inside and in a perfect setting. .

We thought everything had been thought of to make our stay special, from the little note to welcome us and the pack of groceries, which was a lovely gesture. May I take the time to say how clean every thing was, from bed-linen, towels, shower, toilets, such a high standard. The lodge itself felt warm and homely, great for coming back to after a day on the beach. We spent some time in Deal, shopping and eating, great fish and chips, walked along the cliff paths, lovely views out to sea, used the indoor pool too. All in all there was something for everyone, as our age range is between 13 - 64 years. Yes, we would definitely like to spend another holiday here! Thanks once again Keith/Andrew and Christine.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

14 Aug 2017

Erholsamer Familienurlaub

Wir haben wunderbar erholsame Tage in der Driftwood Lodge verbracht, die wir sehr genossen haben. Wir waren ohne Auto da, war aber kein Problem. Der Bus fährt in Laufweite und wir haben spannende Ausflüge gemacht.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Zoe N.

11 July 2017

Lovely, clean chalet on great park for families

We've stayed in Driftwood Lodge twice and will definitely be back again soon. It's a great little chalet that works well for two families (four adults, two children), it has everything you need, it's well kept, clean and there's nothing better than watching the kids run around on the acres of grass while us weary parents relax on the terrace. Kingsdown Holiday Park has tons to do for families (heated indoor pool, beach volleyball, crazy golf, tennis court, and tons of space for children to play safely in) and Kingsdown itself is a wonderful location, with the lovely Zetland Arms pub a five-minute walk away on the beach and a great beachfront walk into Deal. If you're looking for an easy, good value weekend with kids, I'd definitely recommend this chalet.

About the host

Hosted by Andrew / Keith Burden

Thanks for looking at our Scandanavian style lodge in the fabulous village of Kingsdown. We are Keith, Christine and Andrew and we have always lived in Kent. As we can't be here with friends and family ourselves all the time, we are delighted to be offer the lodge to you and your family or friends! We hope you enjoy your stay and will do all we can to make sure that you do. Please contact us if you are thinking about booking or have any questions.

Why they chose this property

We love Kingsdown Park for its great location near the beach, great pubs nearby and all the facilities the park has to offer. Driftwood Lodge has part sea views & is 300m from the beach set in an idyllic country village.

What makes this property unique

Driftwood Lodge number 108 is part of Kingsdown Holiday Park, a complex of Scandinavian style lodges. The park offers an indoor swimming pool that was refurbished in 2020, tennis court, volley ball, crazy golf and children's play area and is a few minutes walk to the beach. Due to its rural village location there are also great walks and cycle rides all around.