Top 10% of guest reviews in this areaTop 10% of guest reviews in this area
Highlights
Family fun awaits
Top-rated for families.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Kent Downs
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Deck or patio
Internet access
Explore the area
Folkestone, Kent
Kent Downs
Place, Kent Downs
1 min walk
Folkestone Beach
Place, Folkestone Beach
8 min drive
Folkestone Harbour
Place, Folkestone Harbour
8 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom #1
1 King Bed
Bedroom #2
1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom #1
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom #2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
The Gate House - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
The Gate House: sleeps 4 people, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 reception room, patio and gardens, parking on the drive, BBQ. Access by arrangement to shared tennis courts.
Ground Floor Entry into the hall leads to stairs to upper bedrooms and onwards into living space. Sitting room: seating for 4 / 6, log burning fireplace, Smart screen TV. Kitchen: partly open plan around the corner from the living space. Includes electric oven and hob, extractor fan,built-in tall fridge / freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave oven. Dining area, table to seat 4. Downstairs shower room (behind the kitchen): WC, wall in shower cubicle.
First Floor - via the hallway at the front of home. Master double room (sleeps 2), king size bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, en-suite bathroom: note open to the room with partial glass divide. WC, sink and roll top bath with beautiful views over the garden. Super romantic! Twin bedroom (sleeps 2) on two single beds, chest of drawers and hanging hooks.
Outside A wrap around garden area (not fully enclosed) sweeps around the cottage. The garden leads around to a hidden sunny patio with table and chairs for four. The hedge has a “peak gap” offering lovely countryside views. Coal bbq. On drive parking for 2 cars.
Services WiFi Central heating throughout
Add dates for prices
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties
Driftwood Cottage by Bloom Stays - family friendly cottage with sea views
Sandgate
Driftwood Cottage by Bloom Stays - family friendly cottage with sea views
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
Folkestone
Located in Folkestone, this holiday home is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of Folkestone Beach and White Cliffs of Dover can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal.
Russell Gardens and Leas Lift are also worth visiting.
Is The Gate House - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Gate House - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
As of 28 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gate House - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms on 17 July 2026 start from NZ$869, 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 The Gate House - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Gate House - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Gate House - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Gate House - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Capel le Ferne Farmers Market and within 3 miles (5 km) of Battle of Britain Memorial and East Cliff And Warren Country Park. Reinden Wood is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The Gate house is idyllic, absolutely beautiful. The host, Ange was so friendly and welcoming.
I felt blessed to have found this property and will definitely try to book again !
Gretta R.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
Dear Gretta,
Thank you for this lovely review of your stay at The Gate House. We are so glad you enjoyed the property, and we very much hope to host you again soon.
Best wishes,
Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
7 March 2026
Exquisite, atmospheric and cosy cottage
We loved our stay in your cosy and beautifully decorated cottage. We had everything we needed in the kitchen, very comfortable beds and took advantage of the gorgeous roll topped bath. The quirky features- beams, lattice windows - were delightful. Expectations of us was also made clear- practicalities like refuse disposal. The quiet garden setting with just owl calls for company made for a relaxing and peaceful weekend. Many thanks.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 September 2025
Comfortable, characterful place to stay in a great location
Beautifully presented and very comfortable cottage, ideal for Folkestone and the surrounding area.
Well equipped and clean - we had everything we needed.
Hosts were friendly but not over bearing - just left us to enjoy our holiday.
Would definately stay again.
The Gate House is on a beautiful country property co-located with a full time home nearby. The home owner was very friendly and helpful with input the nearby sites. Property was as advertised and very comfortable for 4 people.
Jeffrey T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2025
Thank you for reviewing your stay, Jeffrey. We are so pleased to know you had a wonderful stay at The Gate House. Thank you for being great guests and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
Cosy and warm, fab views and great surroundings. Lovely trip into Folkestone too - a great weekend
Paul H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2025
Hello Paul,
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are so glad you had a wonderful weekend, and we very much hope to host you again soon!
Kind Regards,
Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rachel B.
24 November 2022
Gorgeous little house, easy to find near to the main road but felt a million miles away.
WHat a gorgeous place- beautifully redecorated and super cosy. The main bedroom is stunning! We had a great stay.
Rachel B.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 November 2022
Thank you Rachel for your lovely review of The Gate House. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes Bloom Stays.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robert M.
24 June 2024
Peaceful retreat
Great place our second time at the gate house.
It’s a beautiful setting and very comfortable place to stay.
Execellent location for walkers
Robert M.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at The Gate House, Robert. We are so pleased to hear you another great stay and thank you for coming back to us. Thank you for being great guests and we look forward to welcoming you back for another stay, soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 November 2023
Wonderfully cosy cottage
Had the most amazing short stay at the Gate House, Very cosy and very well equipped cottage. Amazing hosts.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2023
So pleased you had a lovely stay thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
22 January 2024
Cosy countryside stay close to the beach!
We had a lovely weekend at the Gate House with our dog. The House is very cosy, clean and well-equipped, set in a beautiful estate. A lovely countryside escape situated very close to Folkestone, which has beautiful beaches, cafes and pubs. Would highly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 January 2024
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay, it really is a beautiful property. We hope to welcome you back in the future!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tracy H.
2 January 2024
Lovely spot
The property came recommended from friends who had previously stayed. A lovely way to spend new years with our family including our golden retriever
Tracy H.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
24 July 2023
A perfect position for a wine tour
Set in a lovely part of Kent this location was really good for our english Wine Tour. I highly recommend it.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2023
Thank you Georgia & Fiona for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at The Gate House. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays
The Gate House was a cosy and comfortable base for a visit to the Folkestone area. In a beautiful setting, the owners allowed us to use the extensive grounds and the children loved the space. The house had everything you'd need for a relaxing break.
Emma G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 February 2024
Thank you for being a great guest, Emma. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Natasha
9 June 2025
Beautiful house
Went for my daughters birthday, the weather wasn't great so we couldn't enjoy the grounds. We had to ask for tennis rackets and balls to play tennis, but they responded in a couple of hours. Overall the house was beautiful and clean and views of the surrounding land made it a very pleasant stay.
Natasha
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Thank you for reviewing your stay. Thank you for being great guests and we look forward to welcoming you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
11 December 2023
Pre Christmas family break
Beautiful comfy cosy property will definitely return,early Christmas family break decorated Christmay and even snowed when there so the real fire was enjoyable and my doggy loved it.
Lisa M.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2023
Thank you for such a lovely review, we are so pleased you had such a lovely time and hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Charley H.
4 May 2024
Beautiful surroundings and stay
We had a fabulous stay at the Gatehouse so tucked away and peaceful. The owners were lovely and made us feel welcome and at home! (If only it was our home!)
The Gate house itself was beautiful and even the modern decor was so colourful and refreshing inside but still the building and it's history you can fall in love with as well as the views! Thank you for an unforgettable stay!
Charley H.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, Charley. We are so happy to hear you had a great stay with your family. Thank you for being great guests with us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Fay G.
15 August 2024
Idyllic
A beautiful property renovated to a high standard set in beautiful grounds with distant countryside views. We were made welcome and thoroughly enjoyed our stay, a pit stop for a couple of nights before heading home via Le Shuttle (10 min drive away). Lovely local pub close by for a great meal & Folkestone harbour arm provided a wonderful summer’s evening of entertainment.
Fay G.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, Fay. We are so pleased to hear you had a wonderful time at The Gate House and you also managed to enjoy the local area. Thank you for being great guests and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to the UK. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Fay G.
14 August 2024
Idyllic
A beautiful property renovated to a high standard set in beautiful grounds with distant countryside views. We were made welcome and thoroughly enjoyed our stay, a pit stop for a couple of nights before heading home via Le Shuttle (10 min drive away). Lovely local pub close by for a great meal & Folkestone harbour arm provided a wonderful summer’s evening of entertainment.
Fay G.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, Fay. We are so pleased to hear you had a wonderful time at The Gate House and you also managed to enjoy the local area. Thank you for being great guests and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to the UK. Best wishes, Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Emily R.
3 July 2023
Wonderful stay at The Gate House
Had a fabulous and very peaceful stay. Beds and linen were very comfortable and has a very well equipped kitchen. The owners were delightful and extremely helpful giving us plenty of ideas of what to do/see. Folkestone Harbour is definitely worth a visit and so is the local village Pub. The only issue we had was with the WiFi and TV (no terrestrial channels), but we weren't there to sit and watch TV and be on the Wifi!!!! Thank you very much for a really wonderful stay.
Emily R.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thank you so much for your valued feedback, we are delighted you had a wonderful stay. We hope you can return again in the future, best wishes Bloom Stays
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
9 July 2024
Our stay at the Gate House.
The Gate House was very beautiful. Loved the way it has been restored and original features maintained and kept. Loved the windows! It is also very tastefully decorated, beautifully bright and colourful. Bathrooms are kitted out well.The roll top bath was awesome. The bedrooms and beds were superb.Top quality bedding and linen. The Ensuite bathroom may benefit from having some privacy with the loo. The grounds surrounding the cottage were gorgeous and the tennis court was a bonus enjoyed by my sons. A big plus for us was that it was dog friendly so we were able to bring our cockapoo with us. The kitchen had under floor heating, fantastic. It was home away from home for us.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Neil G.
9 September 2023
Beautifully quiet surroundings
We stayed at The Gate House for 3 nights with our Golden Retriever. A charming and cosy place to stay with a sensational backdrop down the valley. In the grounds of a house further up the hill, we were spoilt with peace and quiet and just the odd occasional car going past down the lane a short distance away. You're allocated your own garden which is not enclosed but wasn't a problem for our dog. There is a BBQ outside, chairs, a table and a parasol. Parking for 2 cars at the front of the property.
The master bedroom, which was the only one we used was very quirky with beautiful beams and an amazing en-suite through glass doors so that light still came into the room. A fantastic bath with a recharge area for your toothbrush! Very handy! I couldn't find a hair dryer in either room.
There is also a downstairs shower room which has a rainfall shower head, so you get a good soaking.
The kitchen area was generally well equipped and functional with beautiful views out over the tennis court and valley beyond. I would have appreciated a small serrated knife and a larger serrated bread knife too. The cupboards were all built in and held a good range of crockery and oven items, etc.
The lounge and dining area worked well together and we had a few evenings in where we felt very much at home!
The local gastro pub 'The Marquis of Granby' had superb food, and we'd recommend it.
Overall, a great stay, would thoroughly recommend, unique and unusual, it's a delight to spend time at The Gate House. Many thanks to Toby for sharing his property.
Neil G.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Gate House and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Wir waren nur sehr kurz im Gate House, nutzten die Unterkunft um uns von der langen Autofahrt aus Cornwall zu erholen und schnell die Verbindung zum Channel-Tunnel zu haben. Trotzdem es so kurz war, können wir es absolut empfehlen. Schönes, kleines Häuschen, mit super bequemem Bett und wundervollem Garten.