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Riverside Cottage is a quiet haven for two. Right on the East Stour river.

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Private garden area
Large lounge dining area
Shower Room
Main Bedroom
Bathroom with small dressing table behind door in front of window

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Ashford, England
  • Place, Willesborough Windmill
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Poulton Wood Nature Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ashford Designer Outlet
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Riverside Cottage is a quiet haven for two. Right on the East Stour river.

Riverside Cottage is a quiet little haven for two, only a stone's throw from the East Stour river. Beautifully furnished and overlooking farmland, this is a lovely spot for a relaxing break with great country walks from the doorstep and a good pub, the Farrier's Arms just a minute's walk from the front door. The village shop is less than half a mile up the road. Outside, you’ll have your own private patio, ideal for alfresco dinners and sit and watch the sunset, or a peaceful morning coffee.

Situated in the heart of the Kentish countryside it offers easy access to London via Ashford international station, is just 10 mins drive from the Channel Tunnel and 25 mins from Dover. Canterbury is just 20 min away and offers a great nightlife with bars and restaurants. Including the Boys Hall 17th Century boutique restaurant nearby and having been recently restored offers excellent food.

We are often lucky to see the hot air balloons coming from nearby Leeds Castle drifting low and Spitfire aircraft flying low above the property. It’s quite a sight.

As well as having the 16th Century Farriers Arms over the road we also have the recently refurbished Royal Oak near the corner shop at the top of the road, with an excellent menu - including a take away service.

Private parking directly to the right hand side of the gravel drive, with a short walk to cottage entrance at rear of property.

This is where you will find the key safe and your private patio area looking out across the fields.

If there are any problems during your stay please feel free to contact me or Vivien by mobile and if were around just call and know at the front door.

We can provide a travel cot and a high chair if you’re bringing a small child, but please call prior to arrange before your arrival?

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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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:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and 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
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

About the area

Ashford

Located in Ashford, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Willesborough Windmill and Lympne Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Poulton Wood Nature Reserve and Wye National Nature Reserve. Battlezone and Imagine Play Centre are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Ashford, England

What's nearby

  • Willesborough Windmill - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Poulton Wood Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Wye National Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Hollywood Bowl - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Ashford Ham Street Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪wagamama - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rocky's Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pukka Fish - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Cottage is a quiet haven for two. Right on the East Stour river. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Cottage is a quiet haven for two. Right on the East Stour river.?

As of 22 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Cottage is a quiet haven for two. Right on the East Stour river. on 30 May 2026 start from AU$200, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Riverside Cottage is a quiet haven for two. Right on the East Stour river.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Cottage is a quiet haven for two. Right on the East Stour river.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Cottage is a quiet haven for two. Right on the East Stour river.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Cottage is a quiet haven for two. Right on the East Stour river. located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Poulton Wood Nature Reserve and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Willesborough Windmill. Battlezone and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 119 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

GILLIAN R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet location and the accommodation was super.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Janet T.

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

Very nice apartment

Lovely apartment with all you would need for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Excellent cottage

After a long journey with heavy traffic it was a pleasure to have a warm greeting by the owners and to rest in this beautiful cottage . We had a lovely time at Lympne wild animal park, and the next day at Canterbury cathedral . Would highly recommend this accommodation and its setting in the countryside is just perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good compact accommodation. Very clean and tidy. Nice outdoor space with lovely view. Peaceful village location. Helpful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline P.

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

Kent

Had a wedding at Pirt Lympne!Ideal location ,lovely setting with fab views!Lovely clean comfortable accommodation for our 2 night stay!Great pub to walk to for some food the first night !Lots of places to visit nearby .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

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

Lovely property

The property suited all of our needs. The hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. Would love to stay again in the spring/summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ebrodg L.

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

Fantastic cottage for a get away

Very nice and cosy cottage, clean and has all the amenities that you would require. great location for visiting variety of places around Kent, very friendly and helpful hosts! Would definitely suggest staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Quie location

A very quiet location. Owners were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Clare S.

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

Weekend stay

Lovely, cosy, clean cottage with fabulous views in a lovely village. The hosts are very friendly and informative. It's a perfect location for us when visiting family, we are glad to have found this little gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne D.

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

Perfect

Communication with Tony was easy. Proberty was clean and had everything we needed. The location was absolutely perfect. Very relaxing which was just what we needed. Would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

wendy r.

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

Wonderful!

A perfect escape, in a lovely setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary Z.

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

Perfect getaway location

Immaculately clean and tidy, great views, great location for local walks and visiting other parts of Kent and friendly hosts. What more do you need!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham J.

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

Relaxing

We had a wonderfully relaxing 4 night stay. Location is ver quiet and picturesque would definitely return. The cottage is very tastefully done. Shower was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petr Z.

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

Very lovely and beautiful place.

Very beautiful and peaceful place. Me and my fiancé enjoyed that very much. Owners was very kind and friendly. We highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hugo M.

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

Beautiful cottage, compleet, with a garden and a nice view

We enjoyed the cottage The Riverside. The cottage is beautiful, complete, with garden and beautiful view. Nice owners. Great location to visit Kent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth G.

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

Absolutely fabulous!

Riverside cottage is such a great property in so many ways. Great hosts, spotlessly clean and well equipped with everything you could want for a little self catering break plus lovely views across the fields. And a great pub just up the road! Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B.

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

Peaceful

Lovely clean well equipped cottage with country view
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Wonderful Outlook

Very comfortable modern accommodation very clean.Fantastic uninterrupted views across farmland with small sun trap patio. Ideally situated to explore Kent.An excellent pub within walking distance serving great food. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

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

Superb

This more than lives up to the photos, is spotless and immaculate, and the hosts are great. The location in a quiet village, with a great pub/restaurant at 100 yards away is difficult to beat. Can't find a single fault
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Superb

Beautiful property brilliant location just off the M20. Quite peaceful and the most wonderful views from the property. All you need for a quite peaceful restful break. Great walking and pub over the road.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keren H.

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

Fantastic

We had an absolutely brilliant time. The cottage is immaculately clean, cosy and well stocked and everything looks fresh and new. Views from the cottage are spectacular - hopefully we will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jade A.

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

Lovely Annex with Countryside View

Modern, well presented property. Lovely garden area with sunset view. Pub across the road and 15mins from the seaside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

Peaceful location. Beautiful Sunsets

Tony was a pleasure to interact with before and during our stay. The cottage was spacious and comfortable. It was also well outfitted with supplies. Great little village with walking trails and pub that brews their own beer nearby. The cottage was also conveniently located and easy to get out and about each day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david r.

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

What's not to like!

This is wonderful accommodation in a picture postcard setting. Property is extremely well presented with everything you need. Location could not be better. If you like village settings and archetypal country pubs on your doorstep, then this is for you. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley N.

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

Lovely relaxing stay

This is a lovely cottage for two people with great views from the living area. It has all amenities and plenty of space to relax in. It is well situated for visiting south Kent and has the advantage of a pub a few yards away which does great food. The only issue we had was that the wifi did not have a strong signal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tony Blakley

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Vivien & Tony welcome you to Riverside. We have live here for 25 years - watching our three children grow up and fly the nest!

We are a retired couple enjoying our time together in the heart of Kent. Riverside Cottage has been a dream to develop as we enjoy meeting people and making their stay an enjoyable one.

Why they chose this property

This stunning self-catering holiday cottage is a short drive from the historic City of Canterbury (around 25 mins) which boasts a wealth of visitor attractions. In 1170 Archbishop Thomas Beckett was famously murdered in the Cathedral and thousands of Pilgrims play homage each year. The ancient ruins of St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's Church all form part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nearby are the remains of a Norman Castle built on 1080 by the Normans and the large stone keep was largely constructed in the reign of Henry1 (1100-1135) all are reminders of the City's history, heritage & culture. Other attractions include, The King's mile, St Dunstan's, West Gate Towers, Northgate and The Canterbury Tales. You can take one of the River Tours and absorb the City with a boat trip along the River Stour taking in the architecture and scenic views. There are museums, walking trails or guided walks to help you enjoy the narrow winding lanes. Canterbury is best explored by foot. Canterbury is a place steeped in tradition and is also a modern and vibrant city with welcoming bars, pubs, nightclubs, fine restaurants, and a High Street with independent and high street names. Canterbury Golf Course is 1 mile distance from the City Centre and was designed by Henry Colt ain 1927 at the same time as designing Wentworth. There are two famous “links” courses at nearby Sandwich, Royal St Georges (home to The Open Championship in 2011) and Princes (Open Golf qualifying course).

What makes this property unique

The evening can be spent watching the sunset from the lounge or if warm enough - from the sun loungers on the private patio. With panoramic views across the fields - almost as far as Ashford in the distance. And if you are lucky to spend the Autumn at Riverside you will be amazed at the fields full of Pumpkins or Rape seed oil plants.

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