Guests say
The View in Faversham is highly praised for its comfort, welcoming environment, and convenient location for exploring North Kent. Guests appreciate the well-equipped accommodation, lovely views, and thoughtful touches such as a welcome pack. While one review mentions cleanliness issues, the majority reflect a positive experience.
Most guests found the property to be clean and well-maintained, though one review did mention the property was dirty during their stay. This seems to be an isolated incident, as it is not a common theme in other reviews.
The property is commended for its great location with easy access to Faversham, the North Kent coast, and major roads. It is noted as a good base for exploring the area, although some guests mentioned traffic noise when outside.
Guests consistently report a high level of comfort, mentioning a great bed, lovely views, and a quiet indoor environment. The property is described as cosy and welcoming, contributing to a comfortable stay.
The property is well-equipped with modern conveniences, including a smart TV and Wi-Fi. Guests appreciated the outdoor furniture and barbecue, though some mentioned the absence of manuals for appliances as a minor inconvenience.
While guests have mentioned receiving a welcome pack and found the property to be well-stocked with games and household supplies, as gifts are not consistently referenced across all reviews, it is not possible to guarantee their provision for every stay.
About this property
Faversham 2.1 miles. The View, a delightful single-storey cottage is tucked away in the rural outskirts of Goodnestone near Faversham, Kent. With countryside views, open-plan layout, and off-road parking, The View makes a romantic retreat for a couple or even friends sharing, idyllic for an escape to Kent. Step inside, you will find an open-plan living space offering everything you need for a self-catered stay, including a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining area for catching up on the day’s adventures, and a sitting area for snuggling up with a movie on the TV or having a games night. From here, the king-size bed invites you to catch your rest, and for added convenience, there is a small double sofa bed for an additional guest too, whilst the shower room provides space, to get ready for the day in style and jump into a refreshing shower. Step outside to the garden and soak up the tranquillity of the countryside surroundings. The lawn, patio, and furniture offer a lovely space to enjoy al fresco dining or simply soak up the views. If you don’t fancy cooking, a short drive will bring you to Firepit Restaurant at The Cave, Papà Bianco, and Gunpowder Mill, all worth a visit for some tasty food. Be sure to visit nearby Chilham, with its stunning historic buildings and quaint village charm, or head to Whitstable for a taste of coastal beauty and delicious seafood. A scenic excursion away lies the historic city of Canterbury, where you can explore the iconic Canterbury Cathedral, wander through the bustling streets lined with shops and cafés, or take a relaxing stroll along the river Stour. The View makes a peaceful base for an escape with your loved one to Kent.
Faversham is a thriving market town in the heart of Kent. With many interesting places to see and things to do, this lovely town offers visitors the chance to explore, shop, cycle, walk, swim, fish, or dine out and also boasts the oldest brewery in Britain dating back to 1698. It was due to the brewery that "hop picking" became the family holiday for many families living in London, right up until the 1950s. During the summer, thousands of people would descend on the fields around Faversham, put up their tents and spend the days "hop picking", thus making this one of the best places to enjoy a pint or two! Faversham is proud of its history and the town is even named in the Domesday Book and with its cobbled streets and medieval houses, tiny quaint pubs and many listed buildings, this town enjoys remembering its fascinating history. For those looking to experience the outdoor life, Faversham has more than enough to keep you entertained, why not take a swim in one of the all-year-round swimming pools? In the summer, Faversham offers three outdoor pools with diving boards, a paddling pool and white water rapids, you can even pack a picnic and make a day of it, there is plenty of grass around the pools for picnics and for children to play on. Around Faversham there are numerous walks, just pick up a leaflet from the tourist office and make your choice. If you fancy an evening at the cinema then the Royal is just the place to visit. Dating back to 1936 it still offers visitors a traditional experience with usherettes to guide you to your seat and popcorn and ice cream served during the interval. If visitors are looking to discover further afield then Canterbury, Rochester and Whitstable are all just a short drive away. For those who want to explore even further afield then why not sail away on a ferry or travel on the Channel Tunnel, either way you can be in France or Belgium in time for lunch and back in time for tea! This is a wonderful area and well worth exploring.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
One king-size bedroom.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with TV and sofa bed
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, coffee maker.
Smart TV, WiFi, a selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Shared garden with lawn, patio, and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.6 miles, pub 0.9 miles.
Note: There are a few steps up to the property, please take care
Nearby points of interest
- University of Kent
- Canterbury Roman Museum
- Ashford Designer Outlet
- Leeds Castle
Reviews (10)
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Helen
It has everything one needs for a holiday, although manuals for the oven and dishwasher would have been helpful for us older less techie types! The bed is extremely comfortable, there were plenty of lovely towels and we appreciated the recycling bin and the classy bathroom toiletries. The road noise would I think spoil use of the outside space, but as it was October and the noise was barely audible inside, this wasn't a problem for us. Faversham is a very attractive town and it was a great base for us to visit family in Dartford and local attractions by train as well as car.
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Lissie
Has everything you need and more. Very convenient to get to visit different areas of Kent & Faversham is a lovely town. Would love to return in the future.
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Susan
Close to major road so noisy if you were sitting outside.