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9.0

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Enjoy the area

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Dungeness, Kent
  • Popular LocationPort Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens5 min drive
  • Popular LocationAshford Designer Outlet7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort Lympne Wild Animal Park14 min drive
  • AirportLydd (LYX)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

El Ray by Bloom Stays - designer house on the beachfront, a great location!

El Ray: sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Parking for 2 cars. Open garden



Ground Floor

Entrance hall leading to large open plan kitchen, sitting/dining room with wood burner and TV/DVD player (the TV is for DVD use only)

Kitchen with electric oven and hob, larder fridge, washing machine

Glass doors opening on to decked area

Bedroom 1 (sleeps 2), double bed

Bedroom 2 (sleeps 2), double bed

Bathroom with walk in shower, basin and WC



Services

Wi-Fi/Broadband

Electric underfloor heating and wood burner



Outside

A large south facing deck with garden furniture overlooking the shingle beach and sea

Two internal courtyards protected from the wind

Towels and linen are provided
1 travel cot available
El Ray welcomes up to 2 dogs, however as the property has no boundaries, please keep your dogs on a lead in the vicinity of the property. Due to the high quality finishings in the property the owner would be most grateful if guests could ensure their dogs nails are clipped prior to arrival.
The property has direct access to the sea so please ensure children are supervised at all times
TV/DVD player (the TV is for DVD use only)
 Please note that if the doors of El Ray are not locked as per house information pack, £100 will be deducted from the security deposit
 Please note if you wish to hold a photo shoot or a TV/film production at this property an additional fee will apply. The necessary licences must also be obtained from The Dungeness Estate. Anyone who is found to hold such an event without permission or the relevant licences will be charged retrospectively.

Property manager

Bloom Stays Holiday Letting Agency

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Fireplace
Exterior
Water Farm Granary In Smeeth, Kent
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
9.6 out of 10, (34 reviews)
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ashford

Located in Ashford, this holiday home is by the sea. Crypt of St. Leonard and Dymchurch Martello Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at AMF Bowling Ashford and Hythe Pool. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Folkestone Racecourse or BuildKent Stadium.
Map
Dungeness, Kent

What's nearby

  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens - 5 min drive
  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 7 min drive
  • Gusbourne Estate Winery - 12 min drive
  • Port Lympne Wild Animal Park - 14 min drive
  • Dymchurch Beach - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • RH and DR Dymchurch Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Eurostar Dining Cart - 7 min drive
  • Farriers Arms - 3 min drive
  • Harris + Hoole - 7 min drive
  • The Dog House - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is El Ray by Bloom Stays - designer house on the beachfront, a great location! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Ray by Bloom Stays - designer house on the beachfront, a great location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Ray by Bloom Stays - designer house on the beachfront, a great location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Ray by Bloom Stays - designer house on the beachfront, a great location! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Poulton Wood Nature Reserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Lympne Castle. Battlezone and Imagine Play Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nigel P.

What's not to like?
Dungeness is probably a bit like marmite; you either love it or loathe it. And we LOVE it. El Ray offers a perfect opportunity to 'get away from it all', relax and enjoy the ever-changing light and seascape from the warmth and comfort of an imaginatively designed, wonderfully uncluttered and extremely comfortable wooden building built around an old railway carriage. It is simply enchanting.
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8/10 Good

Lovely location Stunning design, though poor maintenance lets it down
We enjoyed our stay at El Ray despite the high winds, spring tides and weather warnings! The house is amazing in it's design and location and the outlook is stunning, but a few things let it down. The bed was really uncomfortable and left me with back ache, the bed linen was clean, but not high end as you might expect for the price of the rental. The lighting in the hall and the bedrooms is low level which means you can't really see what you are doing if you have shoes to put on and bags to unpack. The bathroom need a bit of attention, with a drippy shower and not hygienic with a wooden slatted floor in the shower and wooden walls. There is black mould here and there. The kitchen was lovely and had everything that we needed except a microwave, which would have been useful, though not essential. There was also a bottle of wine and some doritos for us which was a nice touch. The living room was spacious enough for two of us, though the seating was not that comfortable and could do with replacements. The doors to the deck still have not been fixed despite this obviously being an issue for a year or more. We were informed of this, and as it was April we didn't feel that it would be a problem. It still would have been more convenient however to have them fixed. There was also no visitors book to sign. Despite my comments, we still enjoyed our time here and this is a truly lovely place to stay, but please take on board the comments here and from others in the past to make it a wonderful experience in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Great stay in El Ray
Have been to Dungeness a couple of times. It's a place like no other and El Ray fits right in. It feels like it's at the end of the world but that's all part of the charm on Dungeness. The cottage itself was warm and comfortable. A family of 4 with plenty of space and decent living area and kitchen. It's right on the beach and slightly further away from where it gets a bit busier. The instructions to find it were clear and it benefits from being on a private road. It's a short walk to a couple of local pubs and cafes including the great Snack Shack. Definitely recommend.
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8/10 Good

Beautiful location
El Ray is stunning to look at and the location is breathtaking. The facilities inside as great and the two bedrooms made our stay very comfortable. There was plenty of hot water and the fire made the lounge area lovely and warm in the evenings. The only downside to El Ray is the parking. I do think they need to invest in the infrastructure for the parking for guests especially as you can only reverse out to get back onto the main road. We did not feel confident that our vehicle could reverse out of the space allocated with the shingle driveway. A neighbour also advised me that serval other guests had also got stuck there recently. I do think some renovation work is needed to the house as there is clearly a problem with condensation and water coming in as the interior wood around some of the windows is black which just makes the place feel less luxurious. I do think this lack of attention to details do impact on how guests feel especially as the rental price is high.
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10/10 Excellent

Belinda J.

A stunning house in a stunning location.
This visit to El Ray was a birthday present for my husband. My daughter and her dog joined us. The house is stunning architecturally and in a perfect location, right on the beach. We were not disappointed on entering the property as it is just as amazing inside as out. The railway carriage kitchen and decor is fabulous! It was lovely and clean and remained warm. We did not need to use the underfloor heating for our entire stay and lit the log burner mostly for its drama and comfort. We were very lucky with the weather and sat outdoors, enjoying the sun. We were also lucky to experience a storm on the Friday night - exhilarating! There is so much to do in Dungeness. We visited Hythe on the light railway (wonderful), ate at the The Pilot (yummy fish & chips), climbed the lighthouse (not for the feint hearted), ate at The Snack Shack (a must as fabulous fresh fish) and walked through the RSPB nature reserve (beautiful). It is not a cheap place to stay and could perhaps benefit from having some shower gel, milk and basics for visitors. Bloom responded quickly to our messages and queries. We would love to visit the area again in this or another Bloom property.

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