“Honey Lodge - ticks all boxes”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011
We chose Honey Lodge for a romantic weekend away on the strength of other reviews,
having decided on the Whitstable area because of it's reputation for fantastic restaurants.
Honey Lodge was perfect in every way. Location wise it is secluded and quiet but
with a good pub about 100 metres away, was easy to find and only a £7 taxi ride into
Whitstable. The facilities provided are first class, we loved the hot tub, cinema
screen tv, log fire and rainforest shower as well as being impressed with the fully
equipped kitchen. The overall service from Michelle and Chris was excellent and we
really appreciated the welcome pack which contained essential sundries like milk
and bread as well as a lovely bottle of bubbly. We had a fabulous time and left feeling
totally relaxed and planning our next visit.
4 of 5 stars Value 5 of 5 stars Comfort
5 of 5 stars Location 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
5 of 5 stars Check-in 5 of 5 stars Service
Travelling group: Spouse / significant other
My age: 35-44
Would I recommend this holiday rental to my best friend? Absolutely!
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“Fantastic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011
We filled the lodge with 4 adults & 4 teenagers and still had room to move. Its just
like being in a hotel, the attention for detail is superb, Its a real home from home
type lodge with every thing you could need, from the welcome basket upon arrival
to the little extras in the tioletries that are ther for us all to use, we even had
towels left for us!! It was amazing and we cant wait to go back, The kids used the
hot tub in the day and it was adults in the eveing regardless to the weather we was
in it!! Fantastic loved it please try it for yourselves. Well done and a huge thanks
to chris and michelle xx
5 of 5 stars Value 5 of 5 stars Comfort
5 of 5 stars Location 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
5 of 5 stars Check-in 5 of 5 stars Service
Travelling group: Family with teenagers
My age: 35-44
Would I recommend this holiday rental to my best friend? Absolutely!
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“Amazing peacefull location .”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011
Wonderful lodge with excellent facilities . Everything has been thought of a perfect
relaxing break.
5 of 5 stars Value 5 of 5 stars Comfort
5 of 5 stars Location 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
5 of 5 stars Check-in 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this holiday rental to my best friend? Absolutely!
Recommended for:
A romantic getaway
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“Great Cottage”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011
Great cottage great location hot tub fab for relaxing and the 82" inch screen fantastic
Highly recommended
4 of 5 stars Value 5 of 5 stars Comfort
5 of 5 stars Location 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
5 of 5 stars Check-in 5 of 5 stars Service
Travelling group: Family with young children
Would I recommend this holiday rental to my best friend? Absolutely!
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Luxury, too good to miss.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2011
Honey Lodge easily accomodated two families of four with plenty of space for everybody.
Once you arrive you don't want to leave. Well located for walks and beach. Th kids
loved the hot tub and the tree house, a real treat.In the five nights we stayed we
only went out twice we were so comfortable and relaxed. Once you get settled in,
which takes all of about five minutes, Honey Lodge is a lovely place to unwide and
relax.
5 of 5 stars Value 5 of 5 stars Comfort
5 of 5 stars Location 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
5 of 5 stars Check-in 5 of 5 stars Service
Travelling group: Family with young children
My age: 35-44
Would I recommend this holiday rental to my best friend? Absolutely!
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“Relaxing”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011
We arrived at the cottage early and were pleased to be able to get in before the
stated time.
The cottage was nice and we were pleasantly surprised by the contents of the welcome
basket.
The location of the cottage meant that it was easy to get to the beach at Whitstable
or to Canterbury just a few miles along the road.
We all enjoyed the use of the hot tub and the children had the use of a very safe
garden.
A very enjoyable stay
5 of 5 stars Value 4 of 5 stars Comfort
4 of 5 stars Location 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
5 of 5 stars Check-in 4 of 5 stars Service
Travelling group: Family with young children
My age: 25-34
Would I recommend this holiday rental to my best friend? Most likely.
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“Great Holliday”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2011
We had a great break at the Honey Lodge. Everything was excellent! The house has
all the comfort that you need and the area is lovely to explore!
Our girls also loved the tree house and ziprope (?)
We used the Hot Tub multiple times a day and although the weather was great we also
used the log burner...because it is cosy...The purple couch (is that the right word?)
and the big screen were wonderfull
We had a lovely time and the place were we stayed really made it special... and the
welcome package is such a nice touch!
Thank you very much!
5 of 5 stars Value 5 of 5 stars Comfort
5 of 5 stars Location 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
5 of 5 stars Check-in 5 of 5 stars Service
Liked best: The Hot Tub
Liked least: There was nothing I did not like !!
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“Relaxing weekend away”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011
My husband, my 22mth old daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed a two night stay at Honey
Cottage. The cottage is very homely and cosy and we had a great time having fun in
the treehouse in the garden, hot tub and enjoying film on the big projector screen.
We had a day out to the zoo nearby and also went to the beach. The cottage was very
well equipped with everything we needed and we wish we could have stayed longer.
We hope to go back sometime. Thanks very much to Michelle and Chris.
4 of 5 stars Value 5 of 5 stars Comfort
5 of 5 stars Location 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
5 of 5 stars Check-in 5 of 5 stars Service
Travelling group: Family with young children
My age: 25-34
Would I recommend this holiday rental to my best friend? Absolutely!
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“Magical stay in Dream Lodge”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2011
Not enough words to describe what a fantastic place this is.Idyllic lodge set in
beautiful and peaceful location,everything you could possibly need is catered for
to make your stay perfect.Champagne(in the fridge when you arrive) in the hot tub
at sunset is a must.One of our best holidays ever,will definately be returning.Thanks
to michelle and Chris.
5 of 5 stars Value 5 of 5 stars Comfort
5 of 5 stars Location 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
5 of 5 stars Check-in 5 of 5 stars Service
Travelling group: Family (extended)
My age: 45-54
Would I recommend this holiday rental to my best friend? Absolutely!
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“Amazing...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011
We have just stayed in Honey Lodge for the weekend, it was amazing! The hot tub is
brilliant, we sat in it during a downpour drinking champagne... who said the british
summer is terrible!!
Chris and Michelle were amazing and thanks Chris for lighting the fire and sorting
the hot tub!
It really was a great time, the shower is big enough for all 8 people and the rooms
are big and comfortable.
Definitely want to come again soon! Amazing!
4 of 5 stars Value 5 of 5 stars Comfort
5 of 5 stars Location 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
5 of 5 stars Check-in 5 of 5 stars Service
Travelling group: Friends
My age: 25-34
Would I recommend this holiday rental to my best friend? Absolutely!
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“Wonderful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2011
Fabulous Lodge, Chris and michelle as always made it wonderful with finishing touches
such as the welcome basket. The lodge is absolutely gorgeous and could recommend
it highly enough to people to stay there, so relaxing
5 of 5 stars Value 5 of 5 stars Comfort
5 of 5 stars Location 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
5 of 5 stars Check-in 5 of 5 stars Service
Travelling group: Family with young children
My age: 35-44
Would I recommend this holiday rental to my best friend? Absolutely!
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“Amazing!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011
As a nature girl, Honey Lodge is the perfect place for getting away from it all.
It also caters perfectly for 3 my disabled sons needs. They loved the hot tub, the
new tree house and huge cinema screen. I loved everything there is to love about
it... the lay-out, the cleaniness, the location and much more. It was our 2nd time
at Honey Lodge, and the experience just gets better, so much so that I have booked
a further 3 weeks at the log cabin next year! I would definitely recommend anyone
interested to book early to avoid missing out!
5 of 5 stars Value 5 of 5 stars Comfort
5 of 5 stars Location 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
5 of 5 stars Check-in 5 of 5 stars Service
Liked best: Everything
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“Wonderful place to stay with plenty to do”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011
Honey lodge exceeded our expectations. We had a fantastic 3 day stay with our 9 month
old daughter. The hot tub and cinema screen kept us busy after she had gone to bed
and the complimentary welcome pack was a great touch. We would definitely come again
and have already recommended it to friends and family.
4 of 5 stars Value 5 of 5 stars Comfort
4 of 5 stars Location 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
5 of 5 stars Check-in 5 of 5 stars Service
Travelling group: Family with young children
My age: 25-34
Would I recommend this holiday rental to my best friend? Absolutely!
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“Birthday weekend away”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2011
I booked the Honey Lodge for my 25th birthday with 6 of my friends and we all loved
it! The pictures online do not prepare you for how beautiful and spaceous the Lodge
is. With 7 people, I was worried we would get in each others way but we had plenty
of space.
We all fell in love with the hot and hammock!
Our plans to go shopping and for long walks went out of the window, this is the perfect
place to sit back and relax.
Highly recommend.
5 of 5 stars Value 5 of 5 stars Comfort
5 of 5 stars Location 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
5 of 5 stars Check-in 5 of 5 stars Service
Travelling group: Friends
My age: 25-34
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Very Relaxing - loved the hot tub!
We have just returned from a wonderful relaxing weekend in the sunset loft. The apartment
was very clean, tidy and modern, with lovely touches made by the owners such as breakfast,
wine and popcorn left for us to enjoy! The hot tub was a perfect way to unwind. The
only shortcoming of Sunset Loft was the location - it was very noisy outside on the
high street on the Friday night. However this didn't detract from our enjoyment of
the weekend and we would definitely visit again.
· By Andy and Nicola Footman from Hampshire on 5/24/2011 for a stay in 5/1/2011
My Detailed Ratings
Value: 4 of 5
Check-in: 4 of 5
Location: 4 of 5
Cleanliness: 5 of 5
Comfort: 5 of 5
Service: 5
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Oyster Lounge
Fantastic, comfortable stay...would highly recommend!
We went for a getaway weekend to relax and eat great food. We arrived at the lodge,
it was very close to the station (the cab was only £3!). The accommodation was clean,
luxurious and spacious! We loved the hot tub and the projector screen (such as treat!).
It was very convenient for getting to Whistable centre (15 min walk). All in all
a fab place...we will be back with friends!
· By Happy Customer from London on 5/23/2011 for a stay in 5/1/2011
My Detailed Ratings
Value: 5 of 5
Check-in: 5 of 5
Location: 5 of 5
Cleanliness: 5 of 5
Comfort: 5 of 5
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Relaxing comfort
We entered Sunset Loft from a very cold Whitstable into warm and cosy surroundings.
The apartment was immaculately clean. The fresh flowers were a great touch for someone
who loves fresh flowers! The bed was very comfortable, we slept very well. The decor
is modern without being cold. The living room wall size TV was something we had never
before experienced - almost like our own cinema. All mod cons in the kitchen and
all immaculate. The best thing was the hot tub which we loved - a great relaxing
asset!
Michelle kept us up to date with all the booking experience and we have no complaints
here.
There is a bus outside to either Whitstable (less than 1 mile I think) or Herne
Bay (about 5 miles). We visited museums in both towns. Ate well at Sunday lunch at
the Lobster shack, which was reasonable value. Canterbury is close by and full of
places to visit - the Cathedral is expensive but well worth it.
All in all a great weekend.
Thank you.
· By Paddy Ann from Braintree Essex on 1/31/2011 for a stay in 1/1/2011
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A perfect weekend...
I booked Sunset Loft for my brother's stag do, and it was the ideal place. Walking
in we were all impressed, and loved the 96" screen in the lounge! Watching Total
Wipeout in the hot tub was something I never thought I'd do... fabulous. The flat
itself is modern, clean, warm and very spacious, with a well equipped kitchen, comfy
sofas and a great roof terrace with a gas BBQ which we used Friday night. There are
a couple of golf courses nearby, and we went clay pigeon shooting Saturday morning
which was fabulous fun. All in all the weekend couldn't have gone better. Thanks
to Michelle for making the booking process so very simple, and for the lovely email
I received only a few hours after leaving thanking us for our stay. I would heartily
recommend this place to anyone looking for either a quiet, romantic weekend away
or with a group of friends for a chilled, fun weekend. Thanks again!
· By James from London on 2/14/2011 for a stay in 2/1/2011
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Honey Cottage.
This holiday cottage has everthing any family would need to have a relaxing and
very enjoyable holiday, it has something for both children and adults.
It is clean, tidy and vey comfortable, everything is thought of and more, from
the welcoming pack to the little surprise extras, my one regret is we didn't book
for longer than 2 nights. We will definatly be booking again, and sample the hot
tub.
You really won't be disappointed.
· By Hannah. from Cranleigh, Surrey. on 2/13/2011 for a stay in 2/1/2011
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We had a wonderful chill out weekend,arranged by our family for a birthday surprise.The
accomodation was beautiful,and comfortable.Watched a couple of dvd's on the huge
projector screen,with surround sound,like having our own cinema.Reccomend the hot
tub,dont be put off by cold weather,once your in its lovely,we even used it at night,
watching the stars.went to Whitstable, just a few miles down the road,sampled the
fresh seafood,and wandered round the quaint shops.Only complaint is, it went too
quick!!
Reccomend this as a great place to chill out!
· By Bill and Deb from gillingham kent on 3/7/2011 for a stay in 3/1/2011
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Perfect stay!
The Oyster lounge is a wonderful apartment where me, my wife and small baby stayed
for 4 nights.
Nice atmosphere, perfect jacuzzi, well equipped kitchen (no dishwasher), washing
machine, nice living room with the projector and dolby surround set and so on.
And no to forget the welcome box with food and drinks.
Located above a nice new cakery at Tankerton Road, good for a nice scone and
capuccino.
Although described, there is no sea view from any room. There is from the roof,
but you will only get there when the weather is really good.
We did a bit of walking and relaxing in the Whitstable area, there is far more
to do than possible within a couple of days. A recommendation for sure!
· By Frank from Rotterdam, Netherlands on 2/7/2011 for a stay in 2/1/2011
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fab relaxing break
We had a great time in this top notch apartment - really high standard with huge
jacuzzi bath. Really comfortabe and well planned flat great for 3 of us and we took
the dog too. Only a minute or two from the beach and fab views from the roof. Good
welcome pack and great service from Michelle and Chris.
· By Debbie from Tunbridge Wells on 3/10/2011 for a stay in 2/1/2011
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Totally relaxing time away!
Honey Lodge is a beautiful place to stay, inside and outside. All the extras
are provided that you would expect to find in your own home and it really feels as
if you are in your own little haven away from the outside world! My husband and I
picked this lodge because he has limited mobility and it worked very well from that
perspective. The hot tub was a fantastic way to unwind and we enjoyed watching movies
on the big screen. The only problem for us was that we were cold on the first night
as we didn't know how to adjust the heating, but that was easily sorted out and the
rest of the week was just perfect. Will be recommending it to all my friends!!
· By Mark and Fi Stanton from Folkestone, Kent on 2/9/2011 for a stay in 2/1/2011
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I would recommend this place to anyone.
We booked this lodge for a surprise 30th weekend for our best friend. She didnt
know anything about it, we blind folded her to the lodge. Well it was amazing. We
all had a brilliant time, it was like being in another world.
We definately recommend to anyone and we would love to come back.
We said about a reunion for our 40th!!!
· By Karen from maidstone on 3/11/2011 for a stay in 2/1/2011
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“The only disappointment is that you have to go home again!!!”
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Nottingham
6 Dec 2010
“Honey Lodge”
What a lovely time,
Log fire and a glass of wine,
Children's laughter, squeals of delight,
Eyes
tight shut tired at night.
Lying back in the hot tub,
Snow falling from the sky above,
Forty
degrees, bubbling lights,
Gazing in wonderment at starry nights,
We've cooked and eaten
everything,
Didn't have to unpack the things we bring,
It's all here utensils galore,
Not
like the places we stayed at before.
It's inspiring, enlightened us to see,
It feels
so natural to live in a tree,
We have travelled far and wide,
Honey lodge is the place
to stay inside.
A brilliant time we have had a ball,
But don't want to spoil it and
tell you all,
So a toast to Honey Lodge, Chris and Michelle,
We hope you have a sublime
stay as well.
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“christmas without family stress”
“Sunset Loft”
A FlipKey verified reviewer
rotterdam, Netherlands
13 Jan 2011
We stayed here with our 3 teens and a baby, there was enough space for every one.
We liked the hot tub very much. The kitchen is very well equipped, we prepared our
Christmas dinner !The loft is very clean, beds are good. Near the beach, must be
fantastic in summer!!
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“lovely weekend away”
“Oyster Lounge”
A FlipKey verified reviewer
essex
9 Jan 2011
I would have loved to given everything a 5 out of 5 but just wish that we could have
checked in earlier. The oyster lounge was beautiful, comfortable and homely, there
were many very clever and cool touches that added to its beauty such as the ship
like steering wheel used to get the ladder down, the roof terrace was magical, loved
the jacuzzi and shower above, the bottle of champagne and fresh flowers on arrival,
the location was great, Whitstable is a beautiful place, and the tesco store across
the road was handy, and still very quiet. we have stayed with kent-cottage-holidays
before and most certainly will again.
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“A very Pampered stay”
“Oyster Lounge”
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Kent
11 Jan 2011
This is the third property of Michelle and Chris's that I have been lucky enough
to stay at, and once again, it was immaculately presented, stylish, with every detail
from the planning of the available space, to the furnishings within, carefully thought
out.
As soon as you get into Oyster Lounge, you want to snuggle up and chill out andtake
advantage of the huge home cinema system and big double bath.
I will definitely return
and thoroughly enjoyed every second of it.
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“Lovely stay at Honey Cottage!”
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Essex
19 Oct 2010
Would recommend Honey Cottage to anyone. We very much enjoyed our weekend stay and
the flowers and welcome pack on arrival were much appreciated! The hot tub is amazing
as is the cottage itself, very homely inside and the big projector screen was brilliant!
Would 100% stay again :)
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“Characterful cottage and ideal base to explore Kent”
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Twickenham
26 Oct 2010
Our party ranged in age from 7 to 70 and we all enjoyed staying at Honey Cottage.
The children loved the hot tub and the cinema screen and the adults appreciated the
welcome pack, fresh flowers and fizz. We found the cottage clean and very well equipped
and it was an ideal base for visiting nearby Whitstable and Canterbury.
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“Lovely place for a relaxing weekend with friends”
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Kent
6 Dec 2010
We returned to Honey Cottage for a second year: it was just as lovely as we remembered
it and is good value for money for a 3 bedroom cottage. We had a cosy, relaxing girls'
weekend away and the cottage was just what we needed. The welcome basket of food
and the bottle of bubbly in the fridge were a nice touch. The open plan lounge /
dining room / kitchen is very sociable and there's plenty of space for everyone to
sit for a chat or to watch telly. The hot tub is an added bonus! The cottage was
a little cold when we first arrived, but once we got the heating going it warmed
up nicely and was cosy for the rest of the weekend.
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“Relaxing Getaway”
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Herstmoncuex
29 Jan 2011
A superb and individual log cabin ideally situated for exploring both Whitstable
and Canterbury. The large screen is great for watching films and the hot tub great
for winding down after a hard days sightseing. Will definately be back.
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“Fabulous relaxing week in a great lodge”
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Gloucester
24 Jan 2011
Booked late because needed a little time to ourselves and had done the lodge with
a hot tub bit previously so knew what to expect. However, this lodge exceeded our
expectations from the privacy of the tub to the brilliant cinema screen and sound
system and topped off by being able to get the internet.
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“Relaxing Getaway”
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Herstmoncuex
29 Jan 2011
A superb and individual log cabin ideally situated for exploring both Whitstable
and Canterbury. The large screen is great for watching films and the hot tub great
for winding down after a hard days sightseing. Will definately be back.
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Review Rating : 5/5Review Sunset Loft
Title 959415 - "A relaxing weekend away""
I did not want to go home! The Flat is spotlessly clean and we felt straight at home
as soon as we got there. There are nice touches such as flowers, Dvds, Games and
a hamper with useful stuff. The hot tub and cinema size projector screen made the
flat even better. The Flat is in a perfect location as it's literally a road away
from the beach. Although it is on a mini high street, it was still peaceful. I am
hoping we will be going back soon. "
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Review Rating : 5/5Review Title : 971079 - "Sunset Loft -
First Class Holiday Apartment""Sunset Loft is located at Tankerton, approximately
a mile from Whitstable. Only a 20 minute leisurely walk along the smooth surfaced
beach path with fantastic views. Taxis to and from Whitstable are plentiful and
there are buses too, plus numerous car parks should you choose to drive.The apartment
itself is extremely well presented with all the facilities you could possibly want.
Fresh flowers, soft towels, nice toiletries. The hot tub and outside deck were a
real hit with our party of 5 ladies away for a birthday weekend! The apartment is
lovely and cool, important bearing in mind that we went on the hottest weekend so
far this year. There is some street noise if you sleep with all the windows open,
but that is to be expected. There are numerous facilities immediately available
outside the apartment i.e. cashpoints, take-aways, all the usual shops etc.Whitstable
is just lovely. We particularly enjoyed Harbour Street where all the 'one off' shops
are, everything from the handmade cheese shop, cup cakes shop, galleries, homestyle
shops etc. Plus there is a nice market syle area on the harbour front and if you
like sea food then you will be in heaven.Our favourite restaurant was Birdies, which
whilst on the expensive side, served top quality food.Mrs Dunning the owner was very
nice to deal with, and was quick to answer any questions or changes to booking that
we had. I felt that nothing was too much trouble.I would certainly recommend Sunset
Loft to all my friends and relatives and we are checking our diaries so that we can
rebook for next year!Elaine July 2010"
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Name on Contract : Nanette Gavin Review Rating : 5/5 Review Title : 1031062 - "Honey
Lodge"
Honey Lodge was exactly as described and more! Set in a rural location, this is the
perfect holiday for getting away from it all! The hot tub and 100" cinema screen
just perfected the holiday. I was so sorry to go, and wished I could have stayed
longer. I was so impressed with the cleaniness of the cabin - I would highly recommend
to all! The personal touches, such as the flowers, wine and shopping essentials were
very thoughtful of the owners, and very much appreciated! I would, without doubt,
holiday at Honey Lodge again - but for longer next time. I am looking forward to
experiencing my week at Sunset Loft in October (and counting down the days!) I highly
recommend The Rose In Bloom Pub and Restaurant (especially if you have children)
which is situated in Joy Lane, Seasalter. I also recommend Long Reach Pub and Restaurant
as a second choice. I was also highly impressed with the comfort of the Honey Lodge,
and the spaciousness of the family room (which sleeps 5), yet we were not cramped.
Druidstone Wildlife Park, which is just 2 driveways from Honey Lodge is also a good
place to visit if you have young children. Out of 10, I would give Honey Lodge a
definite 11!!!! xx"
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Review Title : 1003499 - ""Excellent Midweek Break"" "honey lodge
We had a very relaxing four days in the Cabin, excellent touches like individual
toiletries for us both plus the welcome pack was amazing. It was brilliant being
able to order both Indian and chinese takeaways and have them delivered (both were
delicious) the local shop is just a 10 minute walk up the road where you can buy
fresh bread etc. the cabin has everything you can think of to make a perfect holiday,
we will definately be going again
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Reviewer NickName: Pauline,Glen and Shaun Reviewer Location: Suffolk England Date
of Arrival : Jul 16, 2010 Name on Contract : Mrs P.Pateman Review Rating : Title
: 1004343 - "Honey Lodge"
"We enjoyed our stay at Honey Lodge,It was as described in the property description
and there was plenty of space for my son who uses a wheelchair all the time. As it
is a log cabin and new, there were a few problems with things like doors sticking
ect, which Chris soon sorted out! The welcome pack was very generous,and toiletries
and flowers were a nice touch,we enjoyed time in the hot tub and a few bbqs as the
weather was so nice,it was too hot too use the woodburner! Enjoyed visit to Hever
Castle( Grounds are accessible to wheelchairs) and Canterbury is lovely. Thanks again
for our stay, Chris and Michelle,Hope to come back soon!"
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5/5 Honey Cottage "Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!"
: 5/5Review Title : 995099 - "Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!""We have just returned
from a glorious weekend and the very gorgeous Honey Cottage, and cannot recommend
it highly enough! We were a party of five friends and have had an amazing break,
in and out of the fab hot tub, BBQs for breakfast and lazy film night in our living-room
cinema! perfect for a getaway for 20/30 somethings and relaxed as soon as arrived!
the welcome package was a great treat and the cottage was so well equiped. We had
planned to eat out a bit but ended up just eating in cottage as such fantastic range
of cookware and didn't want to leave! We enjoyed a great day that Herne Bay where
you can enjoy the most gigantic Mr Whippy and a game of mini golf, so much fun and
after so much activity we were all ready for another hot tub on our return!We met
Chris on arrival who was so welcoming and we have experienced such a great service
thank you.You won't be disappointed, gorgeous indeed!"
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5/5 honey cottage "Fantastic Weekend Retreat"
5/5Review Title : 979518 - "Fantastic Weekend Retreat""I have just returned from
a long weekend at Honey Cottage with a group of friends and would absolutely recommend
it. The cottage facilities are excellent and the huge back garden and spa make it
a great place to relax with friends. The drive from central London was also under
two hours and the location was within easy access to both the beach and Canterbury.The
owners are also extremely helpful and really took the time to make our stay as relaxing
as possible."
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5 of 5 Honey Lodge
Absolute Heaven.
Could not ask for more,peace and tranquility,luxury at its best ,you certainly have
to experience this one to believe it ,can,t wait to go again .
Mildred kent
5 of 5 Both Cottage/Lodge
excellent weekend break
Had excellent time at the Lodge and Cottage. Children and adults loved the hot tubs.
Managed to keep numerous children occupied all weekend with the hot tub allowing
parents to relax. Tree house good fun but steps quite steep for small children under
4 and need to keep an eye on them.
Suggestions for children's activity to be constructed
in the cottage garden maybe a big slide, padded plastic, will keep them occupied
for ages (Had to rescue cover to the hot tub in Lodge garden from being used like
this...
Lodge is beautiful inside and much more spacious than looks in photos. Good
space to socialise in. Would definitely recommend it for family occasion
5 of 5 Honey cottage
amazingly beautiful home from home cottage .
this is an outstanding place to stay, we loved every minute of our holiday. close
to Canterbury, and the lovely town of whitstable we were not short of things to do.
had no problem keeping our 2 year old busy. garden was fantastic and hot tub was
out of this world , great in the rain too (you just gotta try it ). the cottage is
so homely you certainly wont feel out of place , very comfy and very pretty.
a big
thank you to Chris and Michelle for hospitality .
all our love
the Burden family xx
Thoroughly enjoyable week in Kent
We found Honey cottage well appointed and ideal for our stay. There were 6 of us,
my wife Elaine, my two daughters and their boyfriends and myself.
We have visited
Kent before so we new about the good weather and pleasant countryside. We visited
Whitstable, Hearn bay, Broadstairs and Margate. Broadstairs was our favourite local
location. Cantabury was a particularly favourite with the shopping half of our party.Going
further afield we visited Hastings and Battle, which we did not allow enough time
for. Brighton was also very nice as we had a Italian meal there that was very reasonable.
Us
lads,I include myself, took our bikes so when things were quiet or shopping trips
were in hand we took to the local woods and surrounding villages for some exercise.
We
looked forward to watching England play on the big screen in the cottage, although
that did not quite go to plan. The hot tub and barbeque were also well used.All in
all it was a very comfortable stay.We would certainly return.
Regards John Tyrell
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4 of 5
Well equipped cottage...
After the initial glitches where we could not communicate with either Michelle or
Chris on arriving at the Honey Cottage, it was quite an awesome experience. From
finding the key in something that seemed almost like a crystal maze hunt to entering
the house which seemed nothing less than a well earned reward, the whole experience
wa quite enriching!
I travelled with my spouse and two and a half friends with various
levels of expectation and needs. What impressed us all was the way Michelle and Chris
have equipped the cottage so completely that it made coming back after a long day
full of activities in Canterbury or Whitstable an equally exciting prospect if not
more... From the cinema screen to the barbeque, Jacuzzi and the tree house, there
was everything that one could aspire for in a cottage. We spent six nights at the
cottage and were pleased with its proximity to a pub, the bus station and a convenience
store within 800 meters of distance.
The only downside that I could think of is the
lack of proper doorway to bring in or take out luggage, which becomes a bit cumbersome,
given the narrow and high stepped entrance, that too in absence of any assistance.
If perhaps a ramp could be made from behind for the luggage, that would make life
easy for guests coming in.
In all a good experience and highly recommended stay for
anybody visiting Canterbury with family/friends and looking for a home away from
home...
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5 of 5
excellent Midweek Break
We had a very relaxing four days in the Cabin, excellent touches like individual
toiletries for us both plus the welcome pack was amazing. It was brilliant being
able to order both Indian and Chinese takeaways and have them delivered (both were
delicious) the local shop is just a 10 minute walk up the road where you can buy
fresh bread etc. the cabin has everything you can think of to make a perfect holiday,
we
will definitely be going again
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5 of 5
Superb!
The Honey Lodge is a beautiful, luxurious holiday home, which we have enjoyed for
2
wonderful weeks. It is spacious and has the comfort of a hotel because of the linen
and towels which are provided. On top of that, it has a well equipped, modern kitchen
and a great hot tub on the veranda for relaxation after a day of tourist outings.
We
also appreciated the garden with a large trampoline for the children, as well as
the view of the field behind the Lodge. A visit from a peacock, a squirl and a rabbit
proved the blending into nature of this holiday destination :-)
For many, the huge
TV/DVD cinema screen will probably be an asset, although we hardly used it as we
do not watch allot of TV or films. However, the Hot Tub was used daily, often even
twice a day or more!!
So thank you very much, Michelle and Chris, you are wonderful
people.
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5 of 5
relaxation!
This was a much needed holiday and we had a fantastic time. The hot tub was fantastic,
even if it was chilly outside it did not matter. the apartment is so nice we spent
a few days just staying there, watching movies on the 96 inch projector screen which
was fab! handy butchers only a minutes walk away for meat for a BBQ, and tesco for
everyday needs.
I for one would love to come again!
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Mid Week Break
We had a lovely break at sunset loft. The weather was fabulous which meant we could
really enjoy the great location close to Tankerton Beach and Whitstable. The apartment
was comfortable and spotlessly clean with lovely touches like sparkling wine and
essentials provided for our arrival. Our only issue was the traffic noise (mostly
in the front bedrooms) from the road outside; it normally died down by 11pm. The
road is not too busy and this was not a massive issue but it did take a little bit
of getting used to.
· By The May Family from Kingston Upon Thames on 7/5/2010 for a stay in 7/1/2010
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Review Rating : 5/5
Review Title : 838065 - "Perfect getaway"
"I have to say
what a fantastic place.Had everything we needed and the Big screen and Hot tub where
added bonuses.
Recommend the beauty therapist that came round,we all felt so relaxed
after and lounged out on the huge sofa .Perfect!
Owners were very friendly and help
full and even showed us round the new Honey Lodge which we have all said that we
are definitely going to return to.
Many Thanks
Maria and Hens
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Review Rating : 5/5
Review Title : 382208 - "Honey Cottage"
"The description
and the photos on the web site made me really want to stay at Honey Cottage and we
were not disappointed! My Mum is wheelchair bound and the owners provided a ramp
for easy access and made sure the bedrooms were made up so we were all really comfortable.
Everything had been thought of to make us and our holiday special with many thoughtful
touches from the welcome hamper to the hand cream and tissues in every room. We loved
the fire and I could stay in the hot tub forever, it really does make all your cares
and any aches and pains fade away."
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“Fantastic apartment” Sunset Loft
A FlipKey verified reviewer
Warwickshire
17 Jun 2010
Spotlessly clean, really well decorated apartment with finishing touches such as
the hot tub and extra large TV screen which you rarely see offered in other self
catering facilities.
Fully complemented with fresh flowers and a welcome basket of
goodies.
Great location - easy beach walk into Whitstable and Tesco metro for your
wine and pringles!
Would recommend / book again
“fantastic relaxing and romantic time”
A FlipKey verified reviewer
west malling
14 Jun 2010
We stayed here for a weekend in June as a surprise for my partners 30th and what
a great weekend it was we had a truly amazing time. We felt very much at home and
cosy. The hot tub was superb and very romantic at night looking at the stars. The
bed was extremely comfortable and we did not want to come home after a very relaxing
and refreshing stay. We took a lovely walk to the beach and the shops we also had
some great meals in the tapas and a french style restaurant. We will most definitely
come back again and hopefully very soon. Michelle was great and made our stay perfect
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“Weekend of sun”
A FlipKey verified reviewer
London
1 Jun 2010
Thanks so much Michelle. We had a great time at sunset loft, the welcome basket and
flowers were lovely. The terrace, hot tub and gas BBQ were amazing. We had a fantastic
seafood feast as the fish markets are just a walk away. I would recommend sunset
loft and will definitely be returning.
Review Rating : 5/5
Review Title : 381452 - "Perfect Weekend Break"
"My boyfriend
and I booked a long weekend in Honey Cottage as a belated Christmas present to ourselves,
and we had a wonderful time.
The cottage is beautiful; traditional features like low
beams and a roaring fire complimented by modern touches like a cinema screen and
fully equipped kitchen. The welcome pack was a lovely surprise; tea, coffee, breakfast
cereals and chocolates, with milk, OJ and a bottle of bubbly in the fridge and fresh
flowers on the table. We wound down after our journey by enjoying the bubbly in the
hot tub - the cold weather outside made it all the more relaxing.
We spent some time
in Whitstable, which is a lovely town with great seafood restaurants. We also headed
out to Seasalter where we had a truly memorable dinner at The Sportsman - very highly
recommended.
And even though we had heavy rain on one day of our stay, the cinema
screen and selection of DVDs kept us occupied - as did the local pub which did a
great Sunday roast! We came back home after three days refreshed and relaxed.
Highly
recommended... we will definitely be back to Honey Cottage.
(Note: We don't have a
car, and found getting around by public transport and taxi very easy indeed as the
cottage is so close to Canterbury and Whitstable)"
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5/5 Honey Cottage
Hoggness Billericay, Essex.
Date Submitted: January 18, 2010 Date of Stay: November
2009
My group of girls wanted a quiet weekend away without the children and Honey Cottage
was just perfect. The facilities were great - perfectly adequate kitchen (although
a dishwasher would have been nice!), great hot tub to brush the cobwebs away in the
morning. We spent all day shopping and then returned to the cottage, collapsed and
watched all the reality TV we could manage (whilst taping some on Sky+ - an excellent
feature). <br/> <br/>I would definitely recommend the cottage to my friends - great
value for money.
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As soon as we walked through the door of Honey Cottage i knew i had struck gold!
It was exactly as was described and as i had imagined it, if not better and we felt
immediately at home and welcomed. The owners clearly care not only about their property
but also about the people who stay there, taking each booking separately and preparing
a welcome pack of goodies to suit. The cottage was clean and fully equipped with
everything you would need for any length of stay. The log fire was wonderful and
really got us feeling relaxed and Christmassy and the hot tub....well....i want one!!
It was so exhilarating to relax in the gorgeous warm water while it was so cold outside.
All that was missing was a view of the Canadian Rockies!!We went for a lovely meal
at The Pearson's Arms in Whitstable which i would highly recommend. The food was
extremely tasty and there was a great atmosphere in the restaurant and in the bar
downstairs. We also did some Christmas shopping and sightseeing in Canterbury which
is a lovely town and a wander round the stunning cathedral is well worth the effort.
While in Canterbury treat yourself to an afternoon tea at Tiny Tim's Tearooms. It's
the whole 3 tiered platter affair and rather yummy!I would absolutely advise anyone
who is lucky enough to find this property to book it and visit as soon as possible
because they will not be disappointed, in fact, im sure they will feel very glad,
as i do, to have found such a little gem!"
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Rating
5 out of 5
Our holiday in Kent
D,A,E,T&G Hull
Review Submitted: September 28, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
Small but perfectly formed, we all loved the cottage, the garden and especially the
hot tub. It was a great base for exploring Kent. The only problem is that the kids
now want a hot tub from Santa. Many thanks.
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Rating
5 out of 5
Another fantastic stay at Honey Cottage
Esther Marie Lancashire
Review Submitted: September 23, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
Second family holiday with our now toddler, great place to stay with children all
on one level so that helps with a toddler. Welcome basket wonderful again, champagne
a much needed drink after a long journey. Again very clean and tidy and a nice added
surprise of the travel cot for our little one. Will definitely be booking again.
Recommend the pub up the road only 30 seconds walk away very handy and Whitstable
is great for exploring and shopping.
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Rating
5 out of 5
Fun at the hot tub house
Bobinog South East London
Review Submitted: September 11, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
The house is quaint and comfortable with easy reach to Whitstable or Canterbury.
As the house is not in the town however it is a peaceful holiday residence. The garden
is amazing. Our kids lived in the hot tub night and day. Us adults had to book virtually
to get a turn. The tree house was a perfect fun hideaway for them. What made the
holiday really special was the way the owners accommodated our needs, They were friendly
and attentive and left us a wonderful basket of goodies on our arrival. Our kids
can't wait to go back next year.
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Rating
5 out of 5
FANTASTIC
Saintjotty Watford, Herts
Review Submitted: September 5, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
Everything about this holiday was excellent, the cottage just gave us as a family
to spend quality time in a peaceful and quiet location. The cottage was clean and
quiet, the sofa was fantastic and access to the internet a massive bonus. We have
already recommended to friends and family, and they also remarked at how relaxed
and well we looked. Michelle and Chris were very welcoming and helpful with a welcoming
basket that was so generous and well selected. The hot tub was a massive hit with
the kids, if only they would shower/bath at the same rate that they jumped in there!
We were able to explore nearby places and Canterbury was a big hit with the kids,
Canterbury tales, the river, the Cathedral all accommodated our blind son without
fuss or commotion, We had a really great holiday and we will be back, hopefully next
August. Jo, Dickon, Jordan and Kelsey -----------------------------------------------
Rating
4 out of 5
Honey Cottage
from Crayford United Kingdom
Review Submitted: September 5, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
The description was accurate but a bit smaller than we expected. Very clean and well
maintained. Owner provided good customer service and the hot tub and welcome pack
were great!
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Rating
5 out of 5
Honey Cottage
parzoola London
Review Submitted: September 4, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
We have just returned from a lovely week at Honey Cottage.
The cottage itself was
clean and cosy and even included a welcome goody basket!
My two little girls aged
6 years and 14 months had a brilliant time in the garden; there is a fantastic hot
tub and tree house and lovely seating to enjoy a glass of wine!
The cinema screen
was great to use in the evenings.
The location is great for lots of places; Whitstable
which was lovely (the whitstable oyster company on the seafront is a must!), Canterbury,
Herne Bay & Howletts Zoo. There is even an animal park Druidstone Park 2 minutes
down the road.
I would definately recommend Honey Cottage!
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5 out of 5
Romantic stay
top g kent
Review Submitted: August 25, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
I treated my partner to celebrate our engagement, we had an amazing stay at this
property, not only was it in a beautiful setting, it was clean, comfortable and had
bags of character. We both spent three hours relaxing in the hot tub with a couple
of bottles of bubbley, it was a clear night and you could see every star in the sky.There
is a nice pub just up the road and you are only a 5 minute drive from whitstable.
Very lovely stay and we will be reccommending to all our friends and family.
Even
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5 out of 5
Honey Cottage
JL & JG Herts
Review Submitted: July 28, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
A great week in Honey Cottage. The cottage is extremely well equipped and ideally
located for visiting Canterbury and the Kent coast. If you're a golfer we can highly
recommend North Foreland at Broadstairs and Walmer & Kingsdown at Deal.
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5 out of 5
Perfect holiday
marjanbozic Kamnik, Slovenia
Review Submitted: July 18, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
We just returned from 10 day holiday at Honey Cottage. We were very happy with the
cottage, exactly as described and with everything you need in working order.
We were
very happy when we get to the cottage, from a long trip, because we find welcome
package, and it was very nice because we were kind of tired and hungry. The nice
touch was also the flowers.
Because we came from Slovenia, we were a lot around and
I must admit it is perfect location, there are nice towns around and some lovely
coats too, we even went to London twice by train.
Michelle was very nice, helped in
every way we needed instantly so I really recommend this property to everyone.
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5 out of 5
Excellent
Nick002 Bucks
Review Submitted: June 16, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
Well, just back from a lovely holiday in the cottage and can't recommend highly enough.
Ideally
placed for exploring, clean and comfortable with all the mod cons. The kids loved
the treehouse, hot tub and big screen, as did we. Many thanks for a lovely week.
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Review Title : 251832 - "Honey Cottage Visit w/c 4-May-09"
"In short, this was
a wonderful property, which provided us with everything we could possibly need for
a fabulous week away. The long (deservedly gushing) version is that my partner and
I usually head for "hot tub cottages" when we're able to take a short break, and
despite all of our experiences being fantastic, this is the first we have decided
to repeat at our earliest opportunity! The property truly felt like home - beautifully
kept, filled with modern tech and an unexpected array of snacks and treats! The furniture
was immensely comfortable, and the lovely toiletries in the bathroom rendered my
poor washbag semi-redundant! We were undisturbed for the entire visit, which (at
risk of unintentionally sounding very anti-social!) is not something you would get
to enjoy in a standard hotel or apartment - late to bed and late to rise was a luxurious
change to the daily grind. Abacus Cabs took us in and out of Whitstable for dinner,
namely to The Crab & Winkle and Pearsons Arms restaurants, both of which we highly
recommend. A week just wasn't long enough. Thanks to Michelle and Chris for keeping
such a high standard of holiday home."
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5/5
honey cottage
wrasmith essex
Review Submitted: May 29, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
we had a lovely week at honey cottage and would recomend it anybody. the tree house
and hot tub are ideal for the kiddies,
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway, Age
55+
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Review Rating : 5/5
Review Title : 247640 - "HONEY COTTAGE 5 STARS."
"Honey
Cottage was exactly as described,clean-tidy and with everything you need supplied
and in working order.
The hot tub is great for relaxing in later on in the day ,when
we laid back, and relaxed basking in the still warm sun , sipping a chilled glass
of very acceptable sparkling wine, which comes courtesy of the owners along with
a large welcome basket of other goodies, and essentials that meen you dont have to
go shopping straight away or bother taking it with you.
If you enjoy watching television
or a DVD later on in the day(or anytime) then you will also love the high quality
,huge Sony home cinema screen set up.
The cottage is situated within easy reach
of Whitstable or Cantebury, by car, walking or if you preffer there is a very regular
bus service that stops just a miniute away.
If you do like walking then a Public Footpath
is seconds away from the cottage which takes you into the ancient and very beautifull
Blean Forest.
If you like eating out and you love seafood, then Whitstable is seafood
heaven.
Go to the fish market down by the harbour where you can buy a huge range of
fantastically fresh fish and shellfish.
And where else can you buy half a dozen oysters
for around £4 opened in front you, lemon. tabasco, what more can i say. Lots actually,
Whitstable has some of the best fish restaurants in euroupe, and Wheelers in the
high st is very good, you are really spoilt for choice.
I would have no problem reccommending
Honey Cottage to anyone- book now!.
We dealt with Michelle, and the customer service
was 5 star, any questions we had speedily dealt with, and our deposit returned the
day after leaving."
Perfect relaxing weekend
bixy Kent
Review Submitted: April 27, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
We had a really great and relaxing weekend, perfect for what we wanted! The cottage
was easy to find and very clean and tidy. It offered everything you could need inside
and out and the welcome pack was a great extra. There was ample space for us inside
and the treehouse and hot tub were such a bonus. We were given great customer service
and were contacted back very quickly before our stay if we had any questions that
needed answering. I would recommend this property to familys or friends looking for
a relaxing break.
KT B Crawley, West Sussex, UK
Review Submitted: April 11, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
I booked this property for a "relaxing" hen weekend for myself and 7 friends. We
all needed a break for shopping and time out. This was perfect. The booking and information
was simple and hassle-free. The property was beautiful and quaint, decorated tastefully
and really cosy. The hot-tub was enjoyed by all and the welcome pack was beyond anything
I have had before. It included chocolates, champagne, jams, eggs and everything else
needed to keep you going! Canterbury was only 5 minutes away for the best shopping
that side of Kent so plenty to keep us occupied! Overall a very enjoyable experience
that we all agreed would like to repeat and will definitely