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

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Willesborough Windmill
  • Place, Poulton Wood Nature Reserve
  • Place, Ashford Designer Outlet

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
Barbecue

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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ashford

Located in Ashford, this cottage is in a rural area 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 cycling and ecotours 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 - 5.7 km
  • Ashford Designer Outlet - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Wye National Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Hollywood Bowl - 6 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Ashford Ham Street Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪wagamama - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys Ashford Designer Outlet - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pukka Fish - ‬7 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 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 within 6 miles (10 km) of Willesborough Windmill and Battlezone. Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Wye National Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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

A Little Haven

My daughter and I were delighted with our stay - the sunny patio and garden area look out onto the countryside. The property was well equipped and the bathroom was roomy with plenty of storage space. The decor was very pleasant. Location for us was perfect for visiting family in Ashford, only a 15 to 20min drive away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Herbert B.

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

Holiday in Kent

It was a beautyful cottage, best place to chill either in the cottage or in the Garden. There was also place for our bycicles. We enjoy to explore Kent by bike or car also the pubs near by. We can commend Riverside cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian W.

Beautiful

Absolutely fantastic a really peaceful place. Loved watching the sun go down from the patio. Pub 3 mins up the road. It was clean and room for 2 easily. A good find and would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

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

A beautiful stay

What a stunning home in an even more beautiful location. We managed to enjoy a lovely meal in the Farriers Arms and explore Hythe, Folkestone and Canterbury during our stay. Evening dinner on the patio with the sunset was something to remember. This was a much needed escape after this year so thank you so much. Lillie the cat is such a sweetheart.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig R.

modern and very clean

A very lovely welcome, we had long days out so nice to come back to the cottage with beautiful views from the decking, it was a home from home and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay .Thanks for the tip on the river trip in Canterbury good choice . Highly recommend the accommodation and location. Craig and Ena , Dorset

10/10 Excellent

Pam B., Northamptonshire, UK

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

Beautiful views

Had a lovely 6 days in this well equipped cottage. Owners live next door and on hand for any queries. Made good use of the Farriers Arms, excellent food and lovely staff. Enjoyed visiting the area, just not enough time, so will revisit again. Many thanks to Tony and Viv for the bottle of bubbly as we got married on 18th September
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The property is a nice size and great location for a quiet rural stay. Communications with the host was good. We enjoyed our stay however the bed and sofa were uncomfortable. The shower was great, although the towels were on the small side. It was also a shame that the TV had very little options, couldn't even get ITV! Would have been nice to have watched a movie in the evening after a long day out. For what they cost a TV upgrade to a smart one is very much needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Addie d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vriendelijke ontvangst bij behulpzame eigenaren.Tevreden over het verblijf. Mooi uitzicht, rustige plek.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Peaceful, relaxing stay in delightful accomodation

The perfect accomodation for 2, very clean with lovely decor and everything we required. Although next to owners home, felt private with Own entrance and lovely views of the countryside from a small patio area. In a nice village location and the choice of 2 local pubs both very friendly with great food and one only 2 mins walk down the road. We enjoyed Rye, Hythe,walking in the area and the Steam railway, would have visited Port Lympne wildlife reserve if weather had been better. But lots to do within half hours drive from this accomodation. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David C.

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

Riverside birthday

Pleasant little cottage on edge of village. Convenient for lots of places and easy access. Nice to have a topsheet on the bed for hot weather, as lots of places don't which is crazy hot with just duvet for summer nights. Would have been nice to have tea and milk, unusual not to be supplied, same for shampoo. The sofa in lounge rather uncomfortable for sitting for any length of time, would be better to have two comfy armchairs. Would give cottage a four out of five for these reasons. Host was a little impatient on day of departure by turning up with cleaning gear at 10.30am and not speaking, or asking if we'd enjoyed our stay, just as we were leaving.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene M.

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

Kent Idyll

We had three nights in this beautiful cottage. We had a friendly welcome from our host, the accommodation was spotless and exactly as the photos showed. We were lucky enough to have fabulous weather which enabled us to walk around this village and sample the hospitality of both local pubs but even better to sit out on the west facing patio with a glass of wine and watch the sun go down. Would certainly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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

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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