Guests say
Pines Cottage is highly praised for its spacious, well-equipped interiors, beautiful sea views, and tranquil gardens, making it ideal for families and groups. Guests appreciate the en suite bedrooms, modern kitchen appliances, and proximity to coastal walks and local attractions. The friendly and helpful staff, especially Kathy, are frequently mentioned. While some guests noted minor issues with cleanliness, décor, and the access road, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and comfortable, with several describing it as spotlessly clean. However, a few reviews mentioned areas needing a deeper clean, such as bathroom tiles, window frames, and some soft furnishings, which slightly lowered the score.
The location is consistently praised for its stunning sea views, peaceful setting, and easy access to the beach, gardens, and local attractions. The only minor drawback mentioned is the bumpy access road, but this did not detract significantly from guests' enjoyment.
Guests frequently highlight the comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and the benefit of en suite bathrooms for each bedroom. The cottage is described as warm and cosy, even in colder weather, and well-suited for multi-generational groups.
The cottage is well-equipped with high-end kitchen appliances, ample cooking equipment, and modern conveniences. Some guests noted minor maintenance issues, such as an outdated TV, stained dining chairs, and occasional Wi-Fi or EV charging problems, but overall facilities are highly rated.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches such as hampers or complimentary items in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Stunning property in picturesque gardens with sea views and lovely walks nearby.. 6 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV
Dining area: Patio Doors Leading To Private Patio Area
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet, Grab Rail, Bath Seat
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 4: 2 x Zip and Link Single Beds (Super Kingsize On Request)
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair available on request. Small enclosed patio with garden furniture. Enclosed grounds with patio and garden furniture (shared with the public). Electric car charging point. Private parking for 2 cars; additional parking on request. No smoking. Please note: There is a lake in the grounds.. Pines Cottage is tucked away in the picturesque area of St Margaret’s Bay, Dover. With plenty of space for up to eight guests, with four en-suite bedrooms, a modern fully equipped kitchen and living/dining area, all on one level. The views of the gardens, woodland and sea are spectacular from the patio, and the beach and coastal trails are on the doorstep. Guests can enjoy the 6 acres of Pines Garden (open to the public until dusk) and its tea room.
The owner has introduced and incorporated up-cycled, recycled and reused items and elements in every room. All carpet tiles use nylon recycled from waste off cuts, returned carpets and salvaged fishing nets, whilst the hallway barrier mats are made from recycled car tyres. The interior walls were finished with a magnesium oxide board, and painted with a paint which uses no solvents.
Pines Garden is an organically-managed garden which has a lake, a grass labyrinth and beds growing food crops and edible flowers. Founded by ’Flowering’ Fred Cleary in 1971, the garden contains many beautiful and unusual mature trees and shrubs, including walnut, fig and pomegranate trees. It uses both old and new models for sustainable land management, and the garden has been run organically since 2002. Emphasis is placed on working in harmony with the natural systems, composting, recycling and learning how to use natural predators to control pests.
There is a a pub/restaurant on the beach, just a 2-minute walk, and booking is advised. There is a bus service that runs to and from St Margaret’s-at-Cliffe village, and there is a train station at Martin Mill which is 3 miles away.
Free WiFi
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
There is open water in the property grounds.
Nearby points of interest
- The White Cliffs Of Dover
- Dover Beach
- Hythe Beach
- Viking Bay
- Dover Castle
- Walmer Castle and Gardens
- Deal Castle
- Dover Museum and Bronze Age Boat Gallery
- Dover Transport Museum
- Kent Battle of Britain Museum
Reviews (34)
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Confirmed Guest
We all thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at Pines Cottage at St Margaret's Bay. The house is spacious and had everything we needed. Great to have an en suite for each of the 4 comfortable bedrooms, and the kitchen is well-equipped. Our grandchildren enjoyed running around the extensive grounds, and the location is ideal for exploring so many wonderful places such as Dover Castle, Walmer, Deal, Sandwich, Margate etc.We would highly recommend a holiday here. Just be aware the minor road leading to the house has big potholes, so drive carefully. We were pleased to have assigned parking spaces.
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Confirmed Guest
So peaceful, right next to the beach and beautiful cliff walks. Kathy was wonderful, so friendly and helpful. Would wholeheartedly recommend
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely relaxing stay, pebbly beach a short walk down the hill, the appliances were easy to use once we got the hang of them and it was great to have 4 big bedrooms with ensuites. Interesting garden and great to have it to ourselves when it was shut to the public, it reminded me of Miss Faversham’s garden from Great Expectations as it’s overgrown and tired but this made it more interesting. Staff we met were all friendly and helpful.Our down sides were the soft furnishing in the living room looked grubby, the patio tiles were broken and no parasol or fans available as it was hot weather.