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Driftwood Cottage

Driftwood Cottage

4.7
out of 5
Ratings from 23 reviews
87% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.7
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.5
Location
4.9
Value
4.3
Customer
Service
5.0

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Situated on the promenade in Sandgate
Comfortable family accommodation
South facing terrace
Views across the beach to the sea
An ideal base to explore the wonderful Kent coast
Pet friendly

Family stay

Review submitted on Mon, 15 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Amazing cottage right by the sea. Stayed for three nights with my children and mum. It was a dream to be able to sit in the garden right next to the beach while the children played in the beach like it was their own private garden. The house had everything we could need down to blankets and beach towels. It was very comfortable and homely.
Only slight issue is the bathroom door was very hard to open once closed maybe something to look into.



The perfect escape

Review submitted on Wed, 20 Mar 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is the 3rd time we have stayed at Driftwood Cottage and it never disappoints. The booking with Bloomstays is hassle free and the service they provide is exemplary. We have stayed in other Bloomstays properties and they always have the edge on quality and character.
Driftwood is no exception. Perfect location right on the seafront for coffee in the morning on the terrace after a bracing dip, gorgeous evening views with a glass of wine and a lovely 45 min walk along the seafront to Hythe one way or Folkestone the other. This time there was 4 of us and 2 small dogs at Driftwood and it was very comfortable - fully equipped and beautifully presented, including lovely welcome gifts. Thank you Bloomstays and thank you Louise , for all the attention to detail and for providing a little bit of heaven for the weekend. We will be back!



Bloom Stays replied 35 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review and we are so happy to hear you had another wonderful stay. Thank you for always being great guests and we cannot wait to welcome you back again. Best wishes, Bloom Stays

Seaside Heaven

Review submitted on Mon, 25 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have had a superb weekend on the seafront at Driftwood Cottage and feel as though we've been away for a week! The cottage is really beautiful and very well equipped. We were greeted by some lovely goodies including a bottle of bubbly to celebrate our arrival. We absolutely loved morning coffee on the little terrace / sea wall looking out to sea, after an early morning swim. The location is perfect - a lovely 45 minute walk along the seafront in to Folkestone one way and a similar distance to Hythe the other. Lots to do and enjoy but equally, we would have been happy to spend time at the cottage enjoying the sunset.
Thoroughly recommend - we have stayed at Driftwood twice now and will definitely be back again!



Pei e of Heaven

Review submitted on Fri, 08 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Another relaxing stay in sandgate at Driftwood cottage would recommend to anyone who wants fresh air by the sea in a lovely homely cottage right on the sea front .wonderful views and walks to be had on your doorstep the cottage itself is all one could wish for for a wonderful relaxing stay comfortable clean ten out of ten for me would be returning without hesitation.



Bloom Stays replied 228 days ago
We are so pleased you had such a lovely stay! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Month of bliss by the beach

Review submitted on Sat, 26 Aug 2023
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had the most wonderful 4-week stay at this lovely cottage! It was an absolute delight - well-equipped, incredibly comfortable, and just steps away from the beautiful beach. I can't recommend it enough!



Bloom Stays replied 236 days ago
Thank you Riccardo for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Driftwood Cottage. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays

Excellent stay

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Jul 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Had a very enjoyable week at drift cottage .as always my third stay .Right on the beach couldn’t get any closer .A comfortable cottage beautifully furnished .What
A comfortable bed with lovely brillant white sheets and towels for use Excellent .




Bloom Stays replied 270 days ago
Thank you Kathleen for being a great guest at Driftwood Cottage. We hope you enjoyed your time away and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best Wishes Bloom Stays

Perfect Honeymoon Getaway

Review submitted on Mon, 19 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage was easy to find as it is in Sandgate High Street. We don't drive so having the bus stop right in front of the cottage was a great convenience. The place was pristine and had all the amenities you need for a beach stay. The beds were a great size and very comfortable. You can even hear the ocean's waves from the master's bedroom which was lovely. The beach is right outside the cottage and it's in a perfect location between Hythe and Folkestone, both within walking distance. A lot of great sights and restaurants/cafes to stop by while walking.

We had a lovely time and couldn't imagine spending our honeymoon anywhere else. We could not recommend it enough! We will surely come back again.



Bloom Stays replied 308 days ago
Thank you Michelle and Keelan for your wonderful review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Driftwood Cottage. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays

Driftwood cottage sandgate kent

Review submitted on Fri, 19 May 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful house perfect location had couple of problems but Louise sorted them very quickly with no trouble,had everything you could possibly need and more,was left a lovely bottle of prossecco, squash,chiclate,crisps and cookies what a lovely welcome. Parking was fine got parked every day and evening with no trouble,Beautiful sea view literally on your door step listening to sounds of the waves in bed at night,would have liked 2 double beds for the 4 of us as we slept in the singles beds comfy but too small that's just our preference though. Comfy sofas large table to sit and eat which was lovely for our evening meal. Terrace furniture nice but couple of sun loungers would have been good. I would score this property 9-10 as nothing is perfect only downfall is not many places to eat within walking distance we couldn't get in any so advise to book a table if eating out. Must try the fish and chip shop best one we've ever eaten been going there for years new owners but lovely still.



Bloom Stays replied 330 days ago
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

Fabulous location

Review submitted on Sat, 22 Apr 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very pretty well laid out cottage in Sandgate. Dog friendly and perfect for a few days of relaxation with the family



Bloom Stays replied 365 days ago
Thank you Neil for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Driftwood and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Don't forget to claim your repeat booking discount, should you book another stay with us within one year. Best wishes Bloom Stays

Potential

Review submitted on Wed, 12 Apr 2023
3.8
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
3.0
Location
2.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A few small details that could be put right. Got locked in the bathroom and had a panic attack handle on door loose thank goodness I wasn’t in the cottage alone.Also my mother got locked in her bedroom the door handle difficult to open. The main lights in living area didn’t work. But a beautiful cottage. Unfortunately Sandgate was not the the nice little village we expected it to be. But the sea view was beautiful. Also the shower was disappointing looks amazing but the water ran hot and cold.



Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your recent review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay but disappointed to hear of the small issues which we have discussed with the owners.

We really enjoyed our stay at Driftwood, it was very cosy!

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Apr 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at Driftwood....it was well equipped with everything we needed. It also had very comfy beds and a nice shower! We stayed here during the winter months while we waited to move into our new home, and it was very cosy and very well located, being minutes from the beach and some lovely walks. The owner was very nice and so was the agent.



Perfect

Review submitted on Sun, 25 Sep 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Driftwood Cottage was wonderful. The owner Louise was very helpful when called with a question. The cottage was furnished very tastefully and so comfortable and contained everything we required. The views from the cottage were amazing and were the icing on the cake.



Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Jenny for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Driftwood Cottage and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays

needs some TLC

Review submitted on Sat, 03 Sep 2022
3.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
2.0
Location
5.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
5.0
needs a bit of a make over bed was smelly .pillows i think place needed a good make over settles in terrible state .chair seen better days as had the flooring down stairs . not many black bags or toilet rolls had to buy the terrace i had to give a good brush and found empty sweet packets but in a beautiful place right on the beach just needs a little update ing on the furniture .and the bedding



Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review. We have discussed your comments with the owner as the feedback was unusual as the property usually receives 5* feedback. We understand a new sofa has been placed in the property, and cleaning equipment provided. The bedding has also been inspected and is new, and no issues /smells have been found.

Sandgate

Review submitted on Sat, 20 Aug 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
House was well equipped, comfortable and in a beautiful location on the beach. Would definitely recommend.



Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Jenny for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Drifttwood Cottage and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays

Two nights at Driftwood

Review submitted on Sat, 23 Jul 2022
3.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Gorgeous location, breathtaking views! Driftwood is a really lovely cottage, very cute!
The house needed a little maintenance and was expensive for what it was, arrived at 2.30 on Wednesday and had to be out by 10.30 Friday. For what we paid , it felt rushed. I think I expected more as we paid a lot.





Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Charlotte for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Driftwood Cottage and we will pass on your comments to the owner. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays

A great week

Review submitted on Sat, 25 Jun 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Wonderfully located right on the sea front, beautifully decorated and furnished, equiped with all we could need and easy parking. Aided by marvelous weather we had a great week at Driftwood Cottage.



Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Tony for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Driftwood Cottage and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays

2 days at Driftwood

Review submitted on Mon, 25 Apr 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. Having the sea on the doorstep was a real draw for us and it didn't disappoint in terms of morning and evening dips, drinks with the setting sun and walks along the beach.

We also really appreciated the flexibility shown by the owner. Our journey to the property was quicker than anticipated and she was happy for us to check in about an hour before the formal time. Similarly, we were allowed to check out in the early afternoon, because there was no booking following us. This was just great news and really added to the quality of our stay.



Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Stuart for your review, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Driftwood Cottage. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays

Beautiful location

Review submitted on Tue, 12 Apr 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Stunning location and lovely property - didn't want to leave. Would certainly come here again for a summer break.



Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Jane for your review, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Driftwood Cottage. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays

Stunning on the seashore cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 28 Feb 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had an amazing time at the Driftwood cottages. Very good communication from the owners. The decor is beautiful and immediately as you walk in you can see the sea from the kitchen and living room windows. In fact, every room has a sea view, even upstairs in the bathroom and master bedroom.
The cottages were immaculate and a welcome goodie bag was left which was a wonderful surprise. We will be back again 100%



Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Mikaela for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Driftwood Cottage and we look forward to welcoming you back very soon. Best Wishes Bloom Stays.

A very pleasant stay

Review submitted on Tue, 28 Sep 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a very good relaxing stay. The cottage is charming and right on the beach and the neighbourhood is very friendly and welcoming.
The parking can be a bit tricky on nice days when lots of people come to the beach.



Beautiful beach front locaton

Review submitted on Wed, 16 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a gem of a find. Perfectly located with the beautiful Sandgate beach literally in your backyard.



Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your valued feedback, Driftwood Cottage is a real gem and we are so pleased you had a great stay! We do hope you can return again in the future.

Wonderful cottage, perfect location

Review submitted on Wed, 09 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had such a wonderful stay at Driftwood. Waking up to sea views did wonders for our family. Very clean and comfortable with plenty of homely touches throughout. The welcome wine and biscuits were such a lovely touch. We can’t wait to come back again next year.



Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your amazing feedback, we are so pleased you had a wonderful stay and we look forward toy you returning again next year!

Lovely chilled family weekend

Review submitted on Mon, 26 Apr 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a gorgeous property - right on the beach. Great for wondering along the beach and up the High Street - popped over to Folkestone to the Harbour Arm - ten mins away. Lovely equipped kitchen, beautiful bedrooms and bathroom - really authentic. All loved lounging in the garden looking at the sea with a cool beer. Great hosts. Perfect!



Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your wonderful review, we are delighted you had such a wonderful stay at Driftwood Cottage, and hope you can return again in the future!