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Holiday Chalet, great views, large secluded private garden, near Beaches & Zoo

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Gather by the fire
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Firepit
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Aldington, ENG
  • Place, Poulton Wood Nature Reserve
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Canterbury Cathedral
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Camber Sands
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Holiday Chalet, great views, large secluded private garden, near Beaches & Zoo


'The chalet' is a beautifully located holiday chalet in rural surroundings with magnificent views over the Romney marsh to the sea. The property is located in an area of 'outstanding natural beauty' and benefits from managed woodlands and famous walking routes on the doorstep and beautiful beaches and Port Lympne Animal Park are only 4 miles away.
It's only a short walk to the centre of the village with shop, play park and pub and has easy access to London (high speed link from Ashford international). the gypsy caravan playhouse and large secluded garden and fire pit are perfect for families or couples. A lovely garden, great for children, dod friendly.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 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: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 8151537
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ashford

Located in Ashford, this chalet is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Marsh Maize Maze, or check out an event or a game at BuildKent Stadium. Explore all the area has to offer with ecotours, cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Aldington, ENG

What's nearby

  • Poulton Wood Nature Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Canterbury Cathedral - 31 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Camber Sands - 31 min drive - 34.5 km

Getting around

  • RH and DR Dymchurch Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old School House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rocky's Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Chalet, great views, large secluded private garden, near Beaches & Zoo pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Holiday Chalet, great views, large secluded private garden, near Beaches & Zoo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Chalet, great views, large secluded private garden, near Beaches & Zoo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Chalet, great views, large secluded private garden, near Beaches & Zoo?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Holiday Chalet, great views, large secluded private garden, near Beaches & Zoo located?

This family-friendly Ashford chalet is located near the beach, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Poulton Wood Nature Reserve, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Marsh Maize Maze and Battlezone. Imagine Play Centre and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

My-Trang J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay with everything we need, the garden and view was very much appreciated. Sarah the host was very nice and friendly making sure we got everything we need. We’d love to return,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Egle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was exactly what we were looking for after a stressful some time - a place of quiet and peace. Comfy sleep, campfire, nature and privacy. Kids got to see some chickens and lambs, lots of table games in the chalet, a beautiful garden and everything you might need inside the accommodation. Little funky smell in the chalet, like a mold or something, but with some heating on and all the windows opened it gets better. Highly recommend for people wanting to escape to a countryside. Although a stay was short but we left fully recharged.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Lovely Chalet

Lovely little chalet, great location and great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne P.

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

Great Stay

Lovely clean chalet with everything you need. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Lovey and clean and the owner even helped out with arranging for flowers to be there ready

Amazing location , clean everything we asked for . Lovely local pubs and gorgeous beach locally
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Beautiful location

Perfect location to visit port Lympne. Large enclosed garden which the dogs thoroughly enjoyed with nearby woods.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

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

Lovely location

Stayed here for a couple of nights, great peaceful location with nice views down to the coast. Everything we needed was available, would recommend this venue and will hopefully stay again one day, thank you Sarah for a pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Chalet was spotlessly clean, well equipped and very cosy. Marvellous shower with plenty of hot water and beautifully comfortable beds. The garden was beautiful and perfect for our dogs. Very well situated with lots to see and do within easy reach. Sarah is lovely and we were greeted with eggs from her chickens, pears from the ree and homegrown tomatoes ... utterly delicious. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jane s.

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

lovely chalet

a unique property with good facilitys near to a lot of things to do the grandchildren loved it and the owners were great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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

Short break

Lovely little lodge beautiful surroundings peacefully quiet - close to great walks and beaches
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

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

Lovely spot with great views

The cabin was clean, warm, well provisioned and owners got in touch with contact details and arrival information. Great sunsets from the porch : )
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn A.

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

Lovely stay

Chalet lovely and clean. Beds comfortable. Garden gorgeous, kids loved it. Sarah wrlcoming. All in all a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carol lesley r.

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

Short break

Lovely location but chalet a bit to small for 3 or more adults Lovely host and very friendly people
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marketa H.

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

Marketa

Very nice location and chalet . Stayed for couple of nights with two kids . Kids loved it .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

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

Lovely little getaway

We had a lovely time and the property was exactly what we were looking for. The garden is a good size and very secluded; our daughter loved playing in the gypsy wagon. The chalet itself is a good size for a small family and has all the essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

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

Kent

Lovely property and garden. There is everything you would need in the lodge which makes the holiday easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Took us a moment to find the property so make sure to ask for the full address. But our girls found it a magical place to stay and it was close to Port Lymphe where we were taking them so a day out. The local pub was lovely but note its stops serving food at 2pm then starts 6-8 - but again they were very helpfull and made us some chips event though we were 6 minutes past. The kids cant wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

meulmani

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little chalet, large enclosed garden with a great view over the Downs, perfect for our two tervueren shepherds. We enjoyed our stay very much, visited the Canterbury Cathedral (with our dogs!), Bodiam Castle, Dover... We loved walking in the wood across the street and enjoyed the hikes though the fields. If I really have to mention one minor point of improvement: a garden dining set for a family would make this accomodation perfect. But I really recommend The Chalet, would stay here if I go to Kent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Gorgeous location and lovely break

We had a really lovely time despite the weather. The chalet is snug and warm and perfect for a base in a beautiful setting. Our dog loved the garden too. Private and tranquil. Would return and reccomend to others ☺️
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna C.

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

Fabulous

The chalet was very clean with everything you need for a perfect break. Great private outdoor space and the views have to be seen. I would certainly recommend the chalet. There are beaches within 20 mins drive but also lots of shopping can be done again only 20 mins drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana M.

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

Amazing gateway

Very lovely and charming place! Perfect for those looking to have a peaceful gateway from busy urban life! 5 mins drive to port lymphe safari park, which is highly recommended as for kids, as for adults! Sarah is a super star and made our stay very easy! Loved every minute, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ruth W.

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

Lovely quiet chalet !

We had a lovely stay shame about the weather we had , but We made the best of it . The secret garden gate was very hard to get open as it had rained alot and was overgrown , and the parking was very tight on the side of the road but sarah let our 2nd car go on her drive . Very quiet and the fire pit was great and the wood across the road was a treat.The thing that let it down was the tap in the bathroom kept dripping and the cleanliness of the chalet wasnt that great , we had to wash quite a lot of crockery and the pans and the microwave also the cupboards shelfs were dirty.But we achieved what we wanted and that was a lovely rest .Sarah our host was lovely and left us some fresh eggs. Thankyou sarah we
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2024
Oh Ruth i wish you had said about the tap , it was a super simple fix and doesnt drip now. I will make sure we triple check all the crockery in future!!. Guests are always welcome to park in the drive or up by the house. Most prefer to be right next to the chalet but there are lots of options. Glad you enjoyed your stay despite the weather !
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tracie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Mum and myself

I’m afraid we didn’t actually stay in the property , when we arrived in the garden of the property and chatting to the host, we were not sure about the security of the garden. The fence on one side was lower than we thought and our dogs could of jumped over it and behind the chalet and down the other side of the garden were bushy shrubs and couldn’t see if there were any gaps. The host said they maybe could get out but maybe keep them on leads. We have spaniels who like freedom to run around and explore and would mean we would of had to keep the doors shut all the time and wouldn’t be able to relax with them being out on their own, so with great disappointment we decided to head home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2023
It was such a shame you didnt feel you could stay. The garden has fence running through the bushes and is secure on the road side. it does has a feild fence on the feild side. ( 4 foot high) This is visible in the pictures on the site. I always recommend if you have dogs that can jump high or prone to escape you keep them on a lead . We are after all in the countryside with farm animals close. We have had 100s of dogs here over the years and you are the first that have found this such an issue. Dog owners generally love the space, the lovely local walks and wood.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fleur M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gastvrij ontvangen. Heel fijn, schoon huisje. Mooie omgeving.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

susanne A.

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

Hübsches Häuschen mit schönem Garten

Wir hatten einen schöne Woche im Chalet. Das Wetter war sehr gut, so dass wir auch den Garten nutzen konnten und tolle Ausflüge gemacht haben. Leider ist das Häuschen schon sehr klein für 4 Personen und hat extrem wenig Stauraum. Die Gastgeberin war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Goodchild

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My Name is Sarah and I live at the adjacent property. I moved from London 22 years ago to enjoy the beauty of rural Kent. I run a business from home photographing families and children, and have a photographic studio next to the house.
We love living in the countryside and have loads of chickens.
There are usually fresh eggs available.
I am always here to help with anything you need and are happy to offer any information on local tourist resort and restaurants.

Why they chose this property

The chalet is an amazing location, surrounded by peaceful countryside yet close to lots of amenities . Beautiful sandy and pebble beaches within 4 miles and Port Lympne wild animal park is only 3 miles away. 5 miles to Ashford International train station where you can get fast trains to Kings cross, London in 35 minutes.

What makes this property unique

Secluded secret garden, privacy and peace beautiful countryside.

Languages:

English

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