norwichguy - verified booking

"Just got back from a week at the Stables (12th to 19th August). Two adults and our 7yr old Grandson. This is a lovely cottage with everything that you need for a relaxing week or as a base for exploring Kent and London. Spotlessly clean with good quality beds and bedding. (If you like a firm pillow, bring this with you as the pillows are feather filled and luxuriously soft). Mark was on hand for information and advice, but was also respectful of privacy etc. He had the balance perfect. If you like dogs, Bramble and Fudge are a delight, visiting regularly to say hello. Our Grandson loved the swimming pool and playing with Mark's Great Niece and Nephew. In fact we loved the whole grounds, William loved collecting fruit straight from the trees and making a fruit crumble!! I would recommend The Tudor Rose - just outside the gates - wonderful food and service. After a busy day in London, it was lovey coming back to such a peaceful setting."

Dtboxer - verified booking

"Just returned from a week’s break at The Stables over half term and can’t recommend it highly enough. The accommodation has been really well converted, with comfortable rooms that are all tastefully decorated. The cottage sits in the expansive and beautifully maintained grounds of Upnor Castle House, overlooking the castle and the River Medway. It’s a truly stunning location. My sons (7 and 10) had great fun exploring and playing football and croquet. They also made some use of the swimming pool. Mark, the owner, was always on hand to advise about the local area and my kids loved playing with his dogs, Bramble and Truffle. We had some good day trips to the Clip n Climb centre in Tonbridge, Chislehurst Caves and Capstone Country Park in Gillingham. All in all, The Stables is a great place to stay and we’d love to return in the future."

francescagtb14 - verified booking

"Located on the grounds of Upnor Castle, this property has great views of the Castle and all the grounds. The Stables is private as it is located behind a high wall that surrounds the whole property. The owners, Nicky and Mark live on the grounds in the house nearby. They are both very kind and helpful. The dogs , Fudge and Bramble are very friendly and calm dogs. The Stables is a great accommodation for a holiday. It has a reasonable sized kitchen and dining, a bathroom upstairs with a shower and a bath and downstairs there is a toilet. The living room is quite big and comfortable. Upstairs, the bedrooms are a reasonable size and are really comfortable. The place is very clean. Also, Upnor is not very far away from the shops in Strood, only a quick 5-10 minute drive depending on which shops you go to."

Iain - verified booking

"Stayed for 4 nights at this venue. This would be a great venue if kept better. Unfortunately the bed was very uncomfortable, the sofa was broken and general cleanliness not great (the floors were desperate for a mop and hoover). The floor was also broken and rucked up if the sofa moved. The venue boasts that they have a highchair and travel cot. We brought our own travel cot, however had to rearrage furniture to get it to fit. No bath, only 2 showers - so not greatly family friendly. Positively - the venue is in a quiet rural location, the farm is huge and you have free run to walk around. This is a beautiful little cottage but it needs a bit of upkeep. Currently not worth the costly stay."

Arji & Darren - verified booking

"Wonderful location and we both enjoyed our stay at Woodside for the two nights that we hired the cottage for in December. We were married on the grounds inside a beautiful church and ceremony was just magical. You must endeavour to visit Dode Church during your stay and take in the breathtaking views inside and out. There are some lovely walking areas for a good old ramble, a few local village pubs serving good food and at the end of the day you can have a relaxing soak back at the cottage in the hot tub which we enjoyed. Although there is no mobile phone reception due to poor signal there is a payphone at the cottage that can be used if needed. We would definitely go back again!"