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Badgers Retreat
Entrance to Kingsdown
Badgers Retreat
Viewing point in Kingsdown Park-by The Gunnery
Double room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kingsdown, England
  • Deal Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Walmer Castle and Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • White Cliffs of Dover
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Scandinavian style Lodge

KINGSDOWN HOLIDAY PARK -BADGERS RETREAT no
(NO PETS ALLOWED)

Semi detached lodge set in a stunning location and ideal for families, although NOT SUITED FOR ANYONE WITH MOBILITY ISSUES.

Downstairs the lodge has a single bedroom and the shower room. There is a living area with a TV and DVD player.
This leads to an open plan fully equipped kitchen including a dishwasher. Off the kitchen is a dining room, with a fridge freezer and the washing machine.

The dining room leads out to a secluded garden edged with trees. It has a bistro table and 4 chairs and a washing line.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms, a double and a twin. The twin room has a TV for DVDs
A stair gate is provided upstairs as these lodges do have VERY STEEP STAIRS. IT IS ADVISABLE TO COME DOWN THE STAIRS BACKWARDS. There is also a bed guard available. Upstairs toilet.

To the front of the property is a new decking area with patio table and chairs, plus a bistroset. Also available are 4 sun loungers.

On the Park we have a children’s play area, crazy golf, tennis courts, table tennis and volley ball. These can be booked at reception, with a small fee for equipment hire.

There is a shop attached to reception, selling a few basic items. During the summer we have a mobile van ‘BEAN’ selling drinks, pastries and snacks.

The Park prides itself on the family friendly feel and it is joyous to see children playing safely in such a wonderful location. We also have a launderette with card only payment.

If you decide to leave the park you are 5/10minutes walk from the beach and we have several very good pubs which serve excellent food. Booking is recommended as they are very popular. There are long coastal paths for walking or cycling all the way to Deal. We are also spoiled for castles as we are close to Walmer castle which has stunning gardens, Deal castle and of course just 5 miles from the splendid Dover castle.
HUAWEI Mobile WiFi included

So if you want a holiday in a safe and peaceful place, enjoy the outdoors and everything that nature can offer you then give Kingsdown a try.

The property will be cleaned by a local firm and any feedback is welcomed.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Reception to hire cots and high chairs
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Events

No events allowed
2 households within a ‘bubble’ only.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Note from host: 2 households within a ‘bubble’ only.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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 holiday home is near the beach. Dover Castle is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal. Travelling with kids? Consider The Pines Garden, or check out an event or a game at Lydden Hill Race Circuit. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like golfing.
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Kingsdown, England

What's nearby

  • Deal Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Walmer Castle and Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Walmer Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • White Cliffs of Dover - 12 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Walmer Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bowling Green - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Holy Dough - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Yummy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hut 55 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Scandinavian style Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Scandinavian style Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Scandinavian style Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scandinavian style Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Scandinavian style Lodge located?

This family-friendly Deal holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Deal Beach and Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club. Walmer Beach and Walmer Castle and Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication, directions were spot on and found the place with ease. The property was exactly as described and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria C.

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

Love the place

Berry nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hurseet P.

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

Amazing Place

Family of 5 stayed at the lodge and all had a great time. Great place and location was good for beach access. Thank you Sheila
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind B.

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

Wow! We loved it here

A perfect 2 night stayGreat for walks along to Deal. Lovely local pubs and onsite facilities. The chalet felt like a much loved places with beautiful touches that made it comfortable and cosy. Everything we could have asked for - with great views of the sea. This would be our choice of place to stay again in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Family holiday

Well equipped, nicely situated around the edge of the site, easy parking, nice swimming pool, good location for visiting all of the Kent area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

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

lovely cozy cabin.

Very cute place. Had everything we needed for our stay. We had a very quite and restful few days stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Short weekend break with 4 grandchildren

Nice clean and well equipped place to stay. The children enjoyed the swimming pool and all the facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

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

Four day getaway

Very well equipped lodge. Nice and chilled location, tucked in the shade so good if you want a cool cabin. Very friendly and accommodating host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

adam e.

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

Great property good for exploring

Place was great had everything you needed. Host very friendly, offered lots of suggestions to do whilst you were there.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent hidden gem. PERFECT LOCATION!!! Feels like your outside of the UK.Lovely little accommodation, everything you need - kitchenette, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge and freezer ,2 x toilets and 1shower, cooker microwave, kettle and toaster.Beautiful scenary and lovely neighbours. Could see the sea from our decking!Site feels really secure, security on patrol, lots of families, walking distance from the car to chalet. Wonderful, local pub (The Rising Sun - book!) and the beach is a 5 min walk!Site has a swim pool, tennis court, table tennis, volley ball and mini golf with a play area and small on site shop (equipment available from reception). Must visit the amazing lady at 'The Brew Box' by reception who does tea/coffee and bacon and sausage baps along with pastries daily (am).Local super market about 4 miles away so best if you drive but again perfect location!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara V.

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

Great little place to stay

We had a great Easter holiday at the place. The Lodge was lovely, nice and tidy and perfect for our family. The rest of the place was great, with lots of things for adults and kids to do. There's great long walks by the sea that are just down the road, as well as some good pubs with great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

BENJAMIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed the property, our 3 year old son even more so! We had friends also staying at the park, so was perfect, safe and super relaxed! Property really clean and in good condition. Host was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

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

Perfect Holiday Cottage

The cottage is in a pretty holiday park just a few minutes walk from the beach and a couple of nice pubs. Easily accommodated our family of four with a whole bedroom to spare. The stairs are a bit tight, but manageable. A perfect launching point to explore the area or just relax by the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tina P.

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

Comfortable vacation home!

We had a very comfortable stay at Kingsdown. The house was well equipped with the basics. Finding the holiday park was difficult - we passed it a few times before a local showed us the way in! If possible drive through deal to get there instead of the narrow road through Kingsdown. Host was super responsive and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

A beautiful little gem

Myself and my sister booked this chalet for a few days to bring our children to where we used to come with our nan and grandad 20 years ago. Sheila was such a lovely host, the chalet was clean and tidy and the check in process was so easy. The site was exactly how I remembered it, it's very clean and well kept with plenty to do for the kids and such a close walk to the beach. We had the most amazing time. Thank you Sheila!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark b.

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

Cantii Way

Cosy. Well equipped. Nice location near beach and pubs. Was doing the Cantii Way cycle route so was just off route therefore an ideal stop.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

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

A truly blissful time in Badger Retreat

First of all Sheila made the experience so easy and relaxing for us. We had a fantastic time and woke to beautiful sunshine and had a lovely stroll to the beach and the white cliffs, which looked like they’d be recently painted they were shining so bright. The badger retreat is sublime and so beautiful to stay in. Big love to Sheila x
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamsin N.

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

Kingsdown Feb 23

We stayed at Badger’s retreat for 2 nights during Feb half term. The accommodation was as described and the beds were comfortable. The kids enjoyed the swimming pool on site and also the freedom to go down to the table tennis without an adult (age 10&12) as the site felt very safe. We visited Deal & Dover castle which were both interesting. We also enjoyed a dinner at the Rising Sun. The food was excellent and the kids enjoyed the skittles. Overall a great place for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

Short break with grandchildren

A slightly retro but excellent break. Thoughtfully equipped, torches and tissues, and very clean. Grandsons so enjoyed the whole stay as did we. Stairs are steep but manageable. Wifi challenging as unit needed charging which took a while but resoved eventually by techy grandchild. Pool excellent plus other facilities. May well repeat as a short break.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Imran I.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was quite which we loved.

The stairs are very steep so a friend slipped down them on the first day which caused us anxiety for the rest of our stay. Apart from that all was fine.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky H.

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

Lovely experience

The property is delightful. The park is well kept and so quiet and peaceful. Plenty to do for the kids including pool and mini golf. The property has everything you need for a comfortable break including towels provided which was very handy. My only complaint is the kitchen has small pans/oven trays which made it harder to feed 5. However we coped and it would not put me off starting again. We had a fabulous week in Badgers retreat and Kingsdown!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

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

Lovely stay!

Had a lovely few days at the property. The park is generally quiet anyway but this lodge backs on to the trees at the top of the end of the park, furthest away from the swimming pool, tennis courts etc but not a far walk at all as the site is quite small. Lots of open space for the children to play safely outside (and no vehicle access!). Short walk to the beach. Lodge itself was clean and well equipped with linen, towels and kitchen essentials all included (washing up liquid, soap, anti bac spray, dishwasher tabs etc). Would love to return one day!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das Häuschen ist gemütlich eingerichtet. Wir haben den Urlaub sehr genossen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Natasja D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Leuk chalet, mooi gelegen, maar douche gevaarlijk (heel heet 50 C) en niet in te stellen. Wifi was slow en onregelmatig. Bedden smal. Mooie omgeving, netjes onderhouden, dichtbij strand. Eetkamer erg klein en donker, met maar twee stoelen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Netjes onderhouden huisje op een mooie locatie
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sheila

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I live on the outskirts of London about 1.5 hours from Kingsdown and enjoy sharing my holiday home with friends family and guests.

Why they chose this property

I love the quaint village, being so close to the beach and all the great walks nearby.

What makes this property unique

My chalet is at the back of the park in a lovely quiet location backing onto woodland.

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