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Bonnington Cottage

Bonnington Cottage

4.4
out of 5
Ratings from 6 reviews
83% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.2
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.8
Value
4.3
Customer
Service
4.8

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Quintessential English Period cottage with modern home comforts
Log fire
Sun trap garden
Ideal location for countryside walks
Ideally situated for coastal visits all easily accessible by car
Pet friendly

Yet another relaxing stay at Bonnington Cottage

Review submitted on Wed, 03 Apr 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had another relaxing stay at Bonnington Cottage - our second visit since Christmas! A lovely period cottage with mod cons. The property is easily accessed and situated in the beautiful Kent countryside with plenty of walks within a stones throw. The dogs loved it too! It won’t be long before we’re back there again.



Is lack of attention to detail supposed to be charming? Nightmare Stairs

Review submitted on Fri, 01 Sep 2023
3.3
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
1.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
On arrival, trying to get up the pathway with cases, the stinging nettles got me as it was overgrown. Next, our medium sized dog got out onto the road because there is a huge gap under the gate. Had to cobble together some sort of barrier to stop this happening again. Then there are the stairs. I really struggled trying to get our cases up the stairs as they are VERY steep and get steeper the higher you go, with narrow treads. Throughout our stay I was imagining one of us to falling down them and breaking their neck, as they felt extremely dangerous and the stuff of nightmares. The details mention steep stairs but this does not give any idea of how frightening they are. This is the main reason I would not recommend this cottage or return.
The lack of attention to detail also rather spoilt the week for me. The info booklet says to put the bin out on a Wednesday, which I did, only to find it was still full next day and I had to trundle it back in. The booklet needs correct and clear information in it.
The kitchen was lovely but there were only 3 mismatching egg cups in a 4 bed home, crockery had chips and it was difficult to find out how the hob worked ( I had never used an induction hob before and was very frustrated, searching through a load of manuals to find the cooker info.) This information should have been easily available by the hob. (And I might as well mention the rather uncomfortable kitchen chairs).
The windows were dirty on the inside, particularly in the sitting room where there was also an old xmas decoration on the mantlepiece that had crumbling pine cones and cobwebby plastic 'pine needles' which looked terrible. (The damp and tatty books didn't make you want to pick them up and read them either). Behind the front door in the porch everything was very dusty and clearly hadn't been touched for some time.
Obviously the building is beautiful, the beds were comfortable, the bathrooms were good and the whole place was charming. The setting was lovely and the car parking very useful. It is just very disappointing when you realise that the owner does not care enough to make sure it is always as good as it should be - it's as if they are saying 'oh, that'll do' - when it won't.



Bloom Stays replied 231 days ago
Thank you for your feedback, we note your comments which will be passed onto the owners for their attention. In relation to the rubbish unfortunately there were local waste collection strikes in the Canterbury at the time which resulted in a delayed collection.

Comfortably rustic

Review submitted on Mon, 08 May 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bonnington Cottage and look forward to returning sometime soon! There are so many footpaths in the area, we only scratched the surface. There are nearby villages and pubs within 30-60 minuntes walking distance. We recommend the pies at Griffins Head in Chillenden or the Sunday roast at The Duke William in Ickham. And you are only about 30 minutes by car from the coastal town of Deal. The Old Dairy Café is a good choice for lunch or tea but only open until 17:00. Unfortunately, the nearest pub Fitzwalter Arms was having trouble finding staff and were serving drinks but no food.

The cottage itself is charming, creaky and leans to one side but is cozy, comfortable and has all the amenities one would expect in a modern building incl. central heating, dishwasher, induction stovetop, microwave, modern shower etc. The beds were clean and comfortable, plenty of closet space and the wood burner in the living room a great source of comfort and heat in the evenings. The table and bench outside in the sheltered garden are fantastic for your morning cuppa and we even managed to breakfast outdoors. The nearby villages have decent sized Co-op markets and provide train services to London.

We had a power outage on Saturday while a wedding was going on at the main house. After we found nothing wrong with the fuses, we called the manager who, despite simultaneously dealing with a large wedding, took the time to come round to check on things. He managed to arrange for an electrician to come around but in the end the problem had nothing to do with the cottage and things were back up and running after a few hours.

Those with an e-vehicle should note there is no vehicle charging available at the cottage and there are more village pubs than charging stations in the surrounding countryside. Also, for those who are picky about their cars: Parking is under some nice, leafy trees with all the to be expected leaves, twigs, spiders and bird droppings.



Bloom Stays replied 345 days ago
Thank you David for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Bonnington Cottage and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon, best wishes Bloom Stays

A fine old building

Review submitted on Fri, 17 Feb 2023
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I booked Bonnington Cottage knowing it was old and full of character and it didn't disappoint.
The cottage was comfortable with an excellent log burner and the central heating was efficient, both needed in February.
On arrival we both thought the fruit bowl was plastic! But it was all fresh fruit; 3 types of grapes, oranges, apples, pears, bananas and even a full pineapple.
The location is ideal for touring both the coast and inland of Kent and we'd recommend Canterbury, Walmer Castle and Whitstable and Broadstairs and Dover Castle. Goodneston Gardens worth a visit and all the walks around the estate.
There's lots of local pubs serving good beer and food, Griffin's Head in Chillenden and a bit further The Mermaid in Bishopsbourne.
Gibson's Farm Shop has an excellent choice of fresh fruit and veg., bread and cakes and various meals.
Would recommend so long as you appreciate this is a very old cottage!



Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your wonderful review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Bonnington Cottage and hope you can return again in the future.

Cozy cottage , great location

Review submitted on Thu, 15 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
We spent a lovely week at Bonnington cottage. It is convenient for visiting all the seaside towns. The location of the cottage is really quiet and peaceful, the walk down the lane to the village is beautiful and Goodnestone gardens are a must visit. The cottage has everything required, comfortable bed, good shower, hot water, fully stocked kitchen for cooking. We sat out in the garden most of the time as the weather was good, the seating was comfortable.



Bloom Stays replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Louise for being a great guest at Bonnington Cottage. We are glad you enjoyed your time away and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best Wishes Bloom Stays

We enjoyed the cottage and the surrounding region very much and will definitely come back!

Review submitted on Sun, 31 Jul 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Bonnnington cottage is a delightful authentic cottage situated in a beautiful region. Everything we needed was there, we visited interesting places like Canterbury, Sandwich, Deal, Dover and twice nearby Goodnestone Park Gardens. Furthermore we made lots of lovely walks in the countryside like The Serpetine Walk. We will come back soon for sure!



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