Holiday Cottage in Dungeness, Kent
from £550 pwSleeps 4
This fantastic and very special Kent holiday cottage is in a spectacular position on the beach at Dungeness. The views year round are amazing and the owner has provided a telescope so you can enjoy the night sky at its best, the passing of boats up and down The Channel and even the birds for which the area is so famous.
Inside, the cottage has been completely refurbished and restored with a 30's theme from Art Deco mirrors and ornaments and glasses, with a comfortable chesterfield and armchair to sink into. Combine this lovely beach location with a wonderfully cosy woodburner and you can see the cottage is well worth a visit whatever the time of year!
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The cottage is entered from the rear into a sun-room with conservatory sofa and chairs and a telescope for all to enjoy. A door leads into the cottage hallway, and then another door into the sitting room. This is the famous door from the Ladies' Waiting Room at Charing Cross Station and sets the scene for the style of this charming and eclectic cottage. The sitting room has a large Chesterfield facing the woodburner and a basket of logs will be left to welcome you! The mantelpiece houses a collection of driftwood gathered from the surrounding beach. The room has many original 30's pieces including Art Deco mirrors and a lovely display cabinet with china and glass. There is a formal dining table with four chairs in the bay window and TV, DVD player and Freeview.
The kitchen is a good size with washing machine, fridge, electric cooker and extractor fan.
There are two double bedrooms. The main bedroom has a charming king-size bed, wardrobe, bedside table, lamps and chest of drawers. The second bedroom has a 4.6 ft double bed, bedside table and lamps.
The bathroom is equipped with bath, separate shower, basin and wc.
Outside there is ample parking next to the house and at the rear there is a seating/dining area with table, chairs and barbeque.
Dungeness is a small community on the edge of the beach with a wonderful old-fashioned appeal and breath taking scenery. Fishermen still fish from the beach. (The owner of this cottage is one of them and if you ask him VERY nicely he might sell you some Dover sole from the catch he just brought in!) The community has an artistic and bohemian feel with clusters of weather boarded cottages, many with sculptures made of driftwood and other materials in their gardens. At certain times of the year, artists open their studios to the public.
From the cottage it is an easy walk to the lighthouse, to the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch station and café, or in the other direction you can walk to Derek Jarman's house and visit the famous shingle garden.
The Britannia pub is at one end of the road, while the well-known Pilot Inn with its renowned fish and chips is at the other. There is an art gallery, with photographs and paintings to be bought - mainly of local views.
If fishing is what attracts you, many sea anglers fish from the beach and there are boats whose owners will take you out deep sea fishing.
Further afield, Rye is within a few miles with its wonderful mix of cobbled streets, smugglers' haunts, boutiques and restaurants just waiting to be explored. For golfers, there are excellent links golf courses at both Littlestone and Rye. There is also a tremendous selection of water sports on offer including kite boarding and wind surfing with wetsuits and lessons also available.
Inland, Kent is known as the Garden of England, with some wonderful gardens to visit including the renowned Sissinghurst Castle and the beautiful garden and house of Great Dixter across the border in East Sussex, both of which are within easy driving distance, as is the Chapeldown vineyard, shop and restaurant near Tenterden where you can taste award-winning wines.
Dover Castle too is well worth a visit with its stunning fortifications and World War 11 control rooms.
All in all there is lots to see and do. Fore more ideas please look at the 'things to do' section of our website.
The cottage was excellent and I will be booking it again next year. It is a jewel on the beach.
November 2012
Best holiday ever such a lovely cottage and the little touch of milk, cake, butter, bread, wine and flowers when you arrive and the dover sole during the week. If you want a rest and get away from it all this is the place. We will be back!
Christine and Darrell Moore
The whole process was excellent. Thanks for my deposit return without having to chase. I liked the fact that I could search specifically in an area, in my case Dungeness.
July 2012
Very impressed and would recommend to all!
Very touched by warm welcome at Helvetia.... wonderful cake, bread, milk, eggs, wine etc.... and tasty fish to follow..... excellent accommodation everything thought of.... lovely lovely stay... would love to return!
July 2012
The cottage owners were incredibly hospitable & friendly. The provisions in the fridge & home-baked cake were a lovely touch. What a wonderful place - want to return as soon as possible!
June 2012
Dungeness is a very beautiful place - and Helvetia is a really lovely cottage. The warm hospitality including a home made cake and fresh fish was much appreciated. Very much hope to be back.
Joanne Lee - June 2012
The property is unique.
Very relaxing a real gem, we will be going again .
May 2012
The whole process booking on line, the cottage, the host & the holiday were excellent!
October 2011
This is the second property we have booked at Dungeness through Mulberry Cottages and are very satisfied witn the excellent service they provide.
Helvetia is a wonderful cottage to stay at & the owners were very welcoming, kind & friendly. We will definiely stay here again!
June 2011
A fantastic place to turn 40. Happy and comfortable. We could have spent weeks watching the weather and the waves. Many thanks to the owners and their memorable hospitality.
Tattlemouse
Helvetia is a wonderful cottage to stay at & the owners were very welcoming, kind & friendly. We will definitely stay here again
Mr P Sadler, May 2011
A wonderful little cottage in an amazing setting. Special thanks to the owners whose hospitality made my stay a real treat. Chris T
Chris T
A haven of peace and tranquillity! This cottage puts you in a time warp, wrapping you in cosy comfort and soon letting you forget all trials and tribulations of the modern world. Can't wait to return!
Maritta Kaumanns
Refundable security deposit of £75 is payable. Short breaks available. As the cottage is close to Dungeness Lighthouse, you may hear the foghorn if it's foggy! Sorry no pets accepted.
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(i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended holidaymakers.
(ii) all descriptions (including photographs), dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and believed to be correct, but any intending holidaymakers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact.
(iii) no person in the employment of Mulberry Cottages has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.