The Kennels by Bloom Stays - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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A dining area with a wooden table, red chairs, a vase of flowers, and a fireplace.
A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A brick house with a tiled roof, a small garden, and a seating area with a bench and a table.
A cozy living room with a red accent wall, a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
An aerial view of a large, traditional house with multiple attached buildings, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a nearby road.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kent Downs

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Wrens Hill, Kent
  • Place, Kent Downs
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Leeds Castle
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪99 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Faversham

Located in Faversham, this cottage is in a rural area. Notable landmarks in the area include Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at St. Lawrence Ground or Silver Blades Ice Rink.
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Wrens Hill, Kent

What's nearby

  • Kent Downs - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Kent - 18 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 20 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Whitstable Beach - 20 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Leeds Castle - 22 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • Teynham Station - 5 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bear Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Cow Shed at the Ship Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shepherd Neame - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Railway Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Leading Light - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kennels by Bloom Stays - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Kennels by Bloom Stays - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Kennels by Bloom Stays - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Kennels by Bloom Stays - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Kennels by Bloom Stays - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Kent Downs and within 3 miles (5 km) of Maison Dieu and Oare Gunpowder Works County Park. Brogdale Collections and Faversham Miniature Railway are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 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

Summer days in Kent

We had a very nice time in Kent/ Faversham. The Kennels is a very lovingly furnished place, nothing missing, very comfortable and with a nice big garden. We felt very comfortable there. ….and the weather was sunny and warm☀️
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have just returned from a wonderfully relaxing stay at this property, and it was exactly the quiet, restful break we were looking for. The location is lovely and peaceful, providing a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle.Inside, the property is exceptionally clean, spacious, and bright. The layout is incredibly well-organised, making it easy to settle right in. We absolutely loved the decor throughout, particularly the stunning vaulted ceilings that give the main space such a grand, airy feel. The log fire was a massive highlight, making the evenings feel so cosy and warm. Outside, the lovely walled garden is absolutely pretty to look at, but it is also brilliantly practical—completely secure and great for families traveling with small children or pets.The only downside we experienced was that the cooker hob didn't seem to work on our last evening. Because it was our final night, we didn't bother contacting the host about it at the time, but it is something that needs a bit of attention for future guests. Overall, though, we couldn't recommend this place more highly and would love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place

It's a beautiful and very clean house. It is fully equipped with everything that you need. As mentioned the motorway is very near, making the spacious garden less attractive. Inside its no issue. Close to Faversham, Canterbury and Whitstable and if you park on the street in Teynham only a trainride away from London. Great walking in the Oare marshes. All in all a great place to discover this part of Kent
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May, 2026
Dear Michiel, Thank you for this lovely review of your stay at The Kennels. We are very glad to hear that you had a lovely stay, and made time to enjoy the close proximity of Canterbury, Faversham, and Whistable. We very much hope to host you again soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous holiday Cottage

This was the second time we stayed in the Kennels. We had a lovely time. Everything you could need for a lovely holiday was available
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2025
Dear Rein, Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review on your recent stay at the Kennels. We are so glad you had a wonderful return stay, and we very much hope to host you again soon. Best Wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house

We had a wonderful time in the Kennels, the house is beautiful and well equipped, even better than the photo’s online
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov, 2024
We are so glad you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the house. We very much hope to host you again soon. Kindest Regards, Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Accommodation

Great stay for us and our dogs ( very secure and peace of mind garden) property deceptively spacious and peaceful. Don’t be put off by proximity of the road.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, well equipped property and garden

Very attractive, comfortable, well equipped home. Wonderful walled, lawned garden for dogs and humans to enjoy. Well situated for pretty villages and Faversham.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2024
Thank you for taking time to review your stay at The Kennels. We are so happy to hear you had an enjoyable stay and the property was perfect for you. 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

Great stay

The pictures don't do the property justice it's possibly one of the best we've stayed at. We stayed in January in a cold spell and property was comfortable even with one radiator not working in the lounge the log burner was nice bed comfortable and the shower powerful. The only negatives were motorway noise and no welcome pack of any description but would definitely stay there again
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2023
Thank you Steven for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at The Kennels and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Kennels House n.4

We had a very pleasant stay at The Kennels. House, location and customer service were just perfect. With the heat in July, a fan would have been nice in the rooms ;-)
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2022
Thank you Isabelle for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at The Kennels and we will pass on your comments to the owner regarding the fans. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Kennels review

Beautiful property presented in immaculate condition with all the mod cons for a very comfortable stay. The walled garden was a lovely place to hang out for some fresh country air, even on a chilly October day.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful stay

Very modern, beautifully furnished home. A lot of space. We absolutely loved it! Also nice and helpfull neighbours. The noise of the high way is present in the garden, but not in the house.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Amazing place

Absolutely beautiful place. Huge garden. The pictures don't do it justice!!! 10/10. The only issue was location. Its quite remote. You a reach things by car easily, but a walk to the pub or a dog walk from the property isn't feasible. However I wouldn't hesitate to return as its such a wonderful stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2022
Thank you Kelly for your lovely review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at The Kennel and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property

Lovely property. Well thought out hosting and nice touches (like milk, coffee, board games & Netflix). We were super comfortable, quiet and relaxing. Directions made it easy to find, although could have done with the directions being sent in all comms to avoid them being missed. If the garden furniture was moved to the top right hand side of the garden it would get the sun through to late in the evening. Coffee machine was a little tricky to figure out, and could have done with some instructions. Thanks so much for the stay
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for your valued feedback, we are delighted you had a wonderful stay. We hope you can return again in the future, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Birthday Treat

Booked this accommodationn last minute as a birthday treat for my 86 year old mum. She opened the gate to the garden and beamed. It has a gorgeous walled garden with very comfortable outdoor furniture and is a real suntrap in the afternoons so would recommend if you have a dog. The house was spotlessly clean, the beds very comfortable and lovely to be able to make up a fire to sit around and watch a film in the evenings. Parking is next to the property and very secure. Location was ideal for visits to Doddington gardens and Mount Ephraim gardens if they are of interest to you as they are only a few minutes away and nearby fish and chip shop delivers. You can hear the motorway when sitting outdoors but after a while it almost becomes white noise and you can't hear it inside the house. Highly recommend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful retreat

We booked a week stay whilst having some home improvements and the Kennels was just what we were looking for! The beds were very comfortable, the garden was gorgeous and the roses smelt amazing. Good location from Faversham too, as it’s not too far. Neighbours are absolutely lovely! My only slightly negative feedback - the hot water is insanely hot, there are stickers to warn you, but I was super worried about my 4 year old scolding himself accidentally. The other was there were a lot of ants in the property! We kept the place free of food but it didn’t help. I’m also sure if I had mentioned both these things at the time of the stay Bloom/Julie would have rectified. Thanks so much again, a great home from home stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for your valued feedback, we are delighted you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the beautiful garden. Please do let us know of any concerns while in the property and we are always happy to rectify. Thank you for being a great guest and we hope you can return again in the future, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice place to stay with some remarks

Very good equipped house with lovely enclosed garden. Without the following points of critique definitely a five star rating. Two points of critique: 1) There should have been a sound barrier between the M2 and the house to my opinion. The bushes simply don't cut the blocking on their own. We knew in advance the proximity of the highway but we did expect more measures would have been taken to bring down noise levels. I know it is impossible to make the noise completely disappear, but bringing it down by a certain amount of decibels would make using the garden more enjoyable. 2) There are indeed surveillance cameras on the premises. What I do not appreciate is that the warning sign is not directly visible on entry (near front or back door?) but one must accidentally run into it as it is put up at the side of the house. There was to my knowledge no mentioning of them whilst booking our stay. Recommendation to the owner: Please invest in smart light bulbs (like IKEA ones) to be able to dim the ceiling lights. The warm dimmed lights near the coach and luxury sitting chairs are totally overcast by the enormous bright ceiling lights. Which is a real shame as with some proper lightning the living space could be a pleasant place to spend the evening.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, Niels. We are so pleased that you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the garden of the property. Thank you also for your points of critique which we will take away to discuss with the owner and see what can be done to improve the offering. Thank you for being great guests with us and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous stay at The Kennels

We booked the Kennels for just under a month as we wanted somewhere to live whilst waiting for our new home to be completed. The house is fabulous with everything you could need for a short or long term stay. 2 parking spaces made life easy and the house was well equipped with everything you need to run a household. The house was immaculately clean and very comfortable. The back garden is great and our 2 dogs loved it. Julie was very quick to respond to any questions we had and we would recommend this place to everyone.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2026
Dear Matthew, Thank you for writing this lovely review of your stay at The Kennels. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the property, the garden, the location. We very much hope to host you again soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely property, good location

Very comfortable, glad to have log fire and easy reach good walks, country parks and Isle of Sheppey.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2023
Thank you Jane for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at The Kennels and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous comfortable stay

This house is a great location for seeing nice bits of Kent. It’s got a massive open plan living room /kitchen area with a lovely high ceiling and wood burning stove and a big garden all perfect if you have kids. The kitchen is nice and big too, lots of room if you’re cooking. It feels very luxurious and comfortable, a real treat to stay in.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2022
Thank you Rosalyn for your review, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at The Kennels. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful break at The Kennels

Beautiful contemporary conversion, very comfortable accommodation and a large pretty walled garden, perfect for dogs. The owner and Bloom were very welcoming and helpful. Had a fantastic time and would highly recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2022
Thank you Maria for your review, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at The Kennels. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
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