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Pet friendly 1 bed cottage in Sellindge, Kent

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Dolly Plum Cottage
Lounge area
Dining table for 4
Staircase to mezzanine bedroom
Front drive

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sellindge, ENG
  • Place, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Folkestone Racecourse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Willesborough Windmill
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Lounge

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pet friendly 1 bed cottage in Sellindge, Kent

Dolly Plum Cottage is a detached former agricultural building that has been converted into a delightful 1 bed cottage and is ideally situated to explore the many attractions located in this beautiful part of Kent.
Just off the beaten track but with quick and easy access to the main road and motorway
Standing in its own grounds the front door leads to a bright living area with a bathroom off to the front and a modern well equipped kitchen to the rear, overlooking the large private garden. A narrow wooden staircase leads to the double bed on a mezzanine level - please note this sleeping area is not therefore suitable for those with mobility issues. There is also a double bed settee in the living area.
Off road parking is available next to the cottage and patio furniture and BBQ are available.
Only a few steps from the front door is the first of many footpaths that will lead you into the Weald of Kent or if you prefer to venture further afield, EuroTunnel & Ferry Ports are only a short drive away for a day trip to France not forgetting that it’s just a 40min train journey from Ashford station to London.
Pet friendly. Please inquire before booking if you wish to bring your pet.
Welcome basket on arrival
All of the energy/heating supplied to the cottage is electric. Due to the huge increases in Electric charges we have introduced a fair usage policy to cover excessive use of heating and electric vehicle charging.
Upon your arrival and departure a meter reading will be taken, a £15 per day allowance will be given which should cover most people's needs. Anything above this will need to be paid at departure or deducted from any deposit.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Travel cot available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Please provide details of your pet before booking
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ashford

Located in Ashford, this cottage is in a rural area. The Dolls House and Ashford Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Canterbury Cathedral and Lympne Castle. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at BuildKent Stadium or St. Lawrence Ground. Jet skiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Sellindge, ENG

What's nearby

  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park - 5 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Folkestone Racecourse - 5 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Willesborough Windmill - 6 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 8 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Hythe Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Unit 1 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Garden Room - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet friendly 1 bed cottage in Sellindge, Kent pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Pet friendly 1 bed cottage in Sellindge, Kent?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet friendly 1 bed cottage in Sellindge, Kent?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet friendly 1 bed cottage in Sellindge, Kent?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet friendly 1 bed cottage in Sellindge, Kent located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Folkestone Racecourse. Poulton Wood Nature Reserve and Lympne Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 127 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The photos of this cute cottage do not do it justice. It is so much cuter!Very clean.Very nice host.Great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff G.

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

Excellent facility

The property is a good size and the host gave great service. Large grounds and no parking problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Giacomo B.

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

Great stay!

Lovely place for two Londoners plus a 4-month-old baby to strategically go for walks around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Neil B.

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

A few days stay at Dolly Plum cottage.

It was a cute, charming almost eccentric little place. It had everything we needed, plus we were quite lucky with the weather. Even our little dog seemed to love it there and looked forward to visiting the resident chickens. All in all it was what we had hoped for. We would be happy to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ingrid D.

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

Dolly Plum cottage

A lovely little cottage in a great lication.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H., Kent

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

Lovely cottage

Very clean, dog friendly. Lovely walks near the cottage. Host very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Faith B.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The property is uninhabitable - beware of fake reviews! The property was filthy with black mould in the kitchen and bathroom, as well as large spider nests and giant spiders. The bathroom was mouldy with strands of long black hair in the shower, the shower head was covered in limescale and grime, the water was either freezing cold or burning hot, the cheap lino floor was bubbling up, and there was significant damage to floors and walls throughout the property (large holes in both walls and floors). The property was not as advertised and the bedroom was inaccessible. The listing incorrectly states that there is a stair case to the bedroom. This is in fact a step ladder where the depth of each step is only a few centimetres. I do not have mobility issues but climbing this step ladder was not safe for me as I am pregnant and so I couldn’t access the room. We complained to vrbo who attempted to arrange alternative accommodation but this was not possible within the time frame so I unsuccessfully tried to sleep on an uncomfortable 1cm thick futon. When we complained to the host, we were met with rude and dismissive comments. The host also hadn’t made up the master bedroom so there was also no bedding in the master bedroom on the first night so my husband had to sleep without bedding in cold conditions. Vrbo are in the process of investigating this property to get us a full refund. Absolute nightmare - avoid at all costs!!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra H.

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

Wonderful

We spent a relaxing week at Dolly Plum Cottage. Our dog enjoyed running around in the large garden. Mark was a warm host and greeted us with ice cream. We were also able to try the house's own honey. The house is beautifully situated for excursions and not far from the sea.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa-Marie J.

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

Beautiful cottage that has everything you’re looking for

We had a wonderful couple of days in the cottage. It’s super spacious, very neat and equipped with everything you need. There are lots of animals in the neighbourhood which our child enjoyed greatly. Mark was a wonderful host and very responsive. We especially enjoyed the chickens and the garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sampada B.

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

Fantastic weekend getaway

Mark and Gill have a lovely cottage full of character. Mark was welcoming and showed us around, he was mindful that we had a toddler with us and explained how to use the facilities. He was very friendly and helpful. The cottage is amazing within short distance to Safari, beach and nearby towns. There is place to play that my toddler loved to kick his football around. We had an amazing break thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Simon P.

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

Dolly plum cottage

We stayed for three nights and only left the cottage for walks. It had all we needed for a bolt hole and time out. Stairs a bit steep, but manageable. Will likely return on a regular basis. Thank you for the welcome pack.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eveliens V.

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

Rest and peace

It was our second time round staying at the Dolly Plum cottage. We came because we sought a place to wind down, and for the scenery and surroundings. Ashford and Folkstone are a little drive away, through green hills and pastures. Mark, the owner, is a very kind and friendly person, generous in sharing produce from his own hobbies and businesses. We will definitely be coming back again next summer. A little extra fun: There is an Alexa device present at the cottage. My spouse and I enjoyed battling for the command of music.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

liz w.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely not as described. The bedroom is tiny my husband couldnt even stand up in it. There was an electric blanket on the bed in the middle of summer with a hard control box which would have made it very uncomfortable to sleep on. I had asked to sleep downstairs on the sofa bed which was old torn and a filthy mattress cover on it. Had very little sleep at all as so uncomfortable so we told the owner we werent happy to stay the following three nights. We got a very small refund from him and vrbo. Considering they asked for over a 100 a night the accommodation was extremely poor. I cant understand how this place has such good reviews and certainly not to be recommended. Extremely disappointing
Filthy mattress cover
Torn sofa bed mattress
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Es war ein super Urlaub, das Cottage war sauber und gemütlich, der Gastgeber Marc war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Wir würden jederzeit gerne wieder kommen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very happy to stay at this lovely cottage. Mark welcomed us warmly and he showed us the cottage and the beautiful big garden and his chickens. The cottage is located in a quiet area and is wonderful calm. Our dog loved exploring the garden and felt very good. Our daughters loved to sleep upstairs, it was so cosy. It was the perfect location for us to explore London. Thank you very much for everything Mark and Jill, we had a wonderful time !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rik B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark gave us a warm welcome, even with a welcome pack with someting to eat and drink. House was tidy and clean, nice stay with good views over the laen on the backside. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martine v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little but clean, friendly host and very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bianca L.

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

Liebevoll eingerichtetes cottage

Das Cottage hat unsere Bedürfnisse voll erfüllt. Es war ein bisschen spärlich mit Gläsern und Tassen bestückt. Im Gebälk waren Spinnweben und eine gewissen Staubschicht war vorhanden. Aber das hat uns nicht gestört. Luxus darf man keinen erwarten. Die Dusche ist in die Jahre gekommen. ABER: das war uns alles egal, denn wir hatten unser eigenes kleines Reich mit Grill und Garten. Mark hat liebevoll einen Begrüssungskorb mit Tee, Kaffee, Milch und Obst vorbereitet gehabt. Es gab W-LAN und TV und einen Ofen. Auf dem Nachbargrundstück wohnten Hühner und Hähne, aber auch das ist auf dem Land üblich. Es war unglaublich idyllisch und gut gelegen, um Ausflüge in die Ungebung zu machen, ans Meer und in den high weald und auch als Destination für einen London-Trip, ab Ashford fährt der Schnellzug in 40 min bis St.Pancras/kings cross …Wirklich schön und empfehlenswert!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une petite maison parfaite pour deux, idéalement placée pour visiter le Kent ou aller à Londres, proche de l'A20. Un gîte au milieu de la campagne avec un joli jardin derrière la maison. Au fond, caché par une haie, il y a un grand poulailler avec des poules magnifiques. Les propriétaires ont été très souples pour notre heure d'arrivée et nous les en remercions sincèrement. Le pack de bienvenue est une belle surprise. Seule difficulté, l'accès à la chambre qui est un peu difficile mais c'était mentionné dans la description du gite. Une fois en haut, le lit est très confortable. Le reste est parfait.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred H.

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

Great place in a country setting

Perfect for the 2 of us. We used the grill to cook 2 of our meals and enjoyed one afternoon taking in the surroundings. Not far from Dover and other places in SW England. The hosts were outstanding.work with
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ascanius A.

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

Fantastic spot for a lovely vacation.

A welkom owner how can give you tips to do. The cottage has everything you need from breakfast to diner. Walk path everywere. Nearby manny highlight of Kent. Just go and see for yourself. Fam.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diny F.

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

Super!

Erg comfortabel huisje. Van alle gemakken voorzien! Alleen is de trap naar de slaapkamer erg steil. Maar met wat voorzichtigheid goed te doen! Eigenaar is erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam! Een echte aanrader!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina S.

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

Tolle Lage, sehr netter Kontakt

Wir waren drei Tage dort und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Der Kontakt mit Mark war sehr nett. Neben der Faehre, Bahnhof nach London sind Ziele in der Grafschaft Kent gut erreichbar. Das Haus ist gemütlich und komfortabel eingerichtet. hübschen Dorf
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

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

Aanrader voor kort verblijf!

Fijn huisje met goede voorzieningen, aardige keuken en flinke tuin met goede zitjes! Prettig contact met de beheerder! Badkamer redelijk. Toegang naar slaapkamer kan lastig zijn, steile ,smalle en gladde trap.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

André d.

Disliked: Cleanliness

midweek

Het geheel mbt schoonheid en netheid viel ons tegen. de ontvangst met welkomstpakket was prima.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Gill Potter

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We moved to Kent in 2010 following many years serving abroad in the armed forces. We have had a wide variety of pets and welcome all house trained pets with well behaved owners!

Why they chose this property

Just minutes from the main road and good access to the motorway yet in a secluded country position with its own large private garden. We fell in love with the cottage when we were looking for a small plot of land to grow our own produce and keep some chickens.

What makes this property unique

Dolly Plum Cottage is like a tardis – at first sight it appears quite small, but the open beamed ceiling and windows to 3 sides of the lounge makes it feel a lot larger on the inside although retaining its character – the mezzanine bedroom definitely gives it a romantic feel!

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