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Melbury Abbas

Sandgate, Kent
Original Cottages

This property is managed by our sister brand Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
4
star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Stylish detached house with stunning sea views from every window
  • Spacious and welcoming property, ideal for getting the family together
  • Fabulous garden and terrace for enjoying warm summer days outdoors
Property code: OC-MELAB

This stunning coastal detached property sleeps up to eight adults and two children, sitting in a majestic position boasting stunning panoramic sea views from its substantial terrace and rooms. This property offers a fantastic getaway for families looking to enjoy a classic seaside escape any time of year. Located in the pretty seaside village of Sandgate, on the edge of Folkestone, the property is well placed for Sandgate beach and only 0.5 miles along the beach promenade to the independent shops, pubs, and eateries of Sandgate High Street. You can continue to walk (or cycle) along the beachfront all the way to  Folkestone Harbour, offering bars, entertainment, and restaurants. This property is an ideal base to enjoy Kent’s unspoilt beaches, beautiful countryside, Dover Castle (11.5 miles), Port Lympne Safari Park (7 miles), South of England Rare Breeds Centre (17 miles) , Ashford Designer Outlet (16 miles) and the historic city of Canterbury (21 miles).


Enter this large property via its side door into a useful coat and boot storage area. The ground floor flows from the well-equipped kitchen into a morning room with two armchairs with sea views. French doors lead from the dining room onto the terrace, which has the most spectacular panoramic views. The dining room seats up to ten (eight chairs and a bench, there is also a highchair) and the lounge has comfortable seating for all the family. There is a large coffee table for games and a Smart TV. On the ground floor, you’ll find a king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room and access to the terrace via French doors. There is a cloakroom off the spacious hallway. Upstairs, there are two super-king size bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, and a twin bedroom all with sea views. The bedrooms all have built-in wardrobes, chest of drawers and full-length mirrors. There is also a cosy nautical-themed children’s bedroom with a bunk bed, a wooden cot and children’s books for bedtime stories. The owners have a baby and toddler, so there are children’s toys for these ages. The family bathroom has a shower over the bath.


Out on the terrace, garden furniture and a charcoal BBQ, make it the ideal spot for dining and relaxing. There are steps down to a large and exciting garden which is laid to lawn with flower beds and an unfenced pond. There is also a 14f’ trampoline for children.    

 

  • 5 bedrooms - 2 super-king, 1 king, 1 twin, 1 bunk bed (suitable for children only)   
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over the bath, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WCs,2 separate WCs
  • 5-ring electric range cooker with double electric ovens, 1 grill, dishwasher, wine fridge, fridge/freezer, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Wooden cot and highchair available
  • Smart TV in the lounge, Wifi
  • Enclosed garden with upper terrace and lower garden laid to lawn with flower beds, trampoline, and unfenced pond
  • Parking for 2 large or 3 small cars
  • Shop, pub and beach within 0.5 miles
  • Children should be supervised near the pond and when using the trampoline
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Sarah Powell

This property joined our collection in 2022 and is managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Christine, 27th August 2024

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We absolutely loved our stay at Melbury Abbas. As a 4 generation family group- everything was convenient (from the downstairs bedroom and bathroom for Great-Grandma to the cot and changing mat for the baby!). It was immaculate and the views were stunning. The only recommendation I have for others is that the road up to the house is a single tracRead morek and quite steep. This caused no problems for our party but may be a bit hairy for less confident drivers. Overall, a wonderful stay in a really lovely house. I am sure we will be back again! Hide

Reviewed by Teresa, 3rd August 2024

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Very good property . Very clean and spacious . Had lots of toys / books for little ones . Children loved the trampoline. Communication with the owners very easy and helpful.

Reviewed by Lynda, 31st July 2024

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Beautiful views from house . Tastefully decorated. With everything you need for a family stay . Toys loved by the young grandchildren .

Reviewed by Christine, 23rd June 2024

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The house was in a wonderful location with superb views. It was very well equipped apart from the item mentioned above and generous with little extras like handbags and dishwasher tablets etc. not to mention coffee, tea, biscuits and wine - lovely gesture. The house furnishings were sound and tasteful and we were very comfortable. However, there iRead mores a slight problem with the water supply to the upstairs en suite which needs attention. Everything was neatly labelled with regard to electrical devices and the wifi system worked very well. My family are sports fans and they missed having access to Sky TV and other additional TV choices such as Netflix etc. Not that we spent much time watching TV but it would have been nice to have had that option. Would we be happy to stay there again? Yes indeed, it was a wonderful house and the Owner was very prompt and willing to do all that she could to solve any glitches and we appreciated that very much. Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by J, 13th April 2024

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We thought it was a wonderful property in a fantastic location.

Reviewed by June, 2nd April 2024

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The whole family loved the house, the children enjoyed the trampoline and the youngest the toys and bunk beds. The thoughtfulness that had gone into the small touches around the property were lovely. The kitchen was well stocked but a little tired. This however did not detract from the whole ambiance of the house. We loved it!

Reviewed by Casey, 17th February 2024

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Property was perfect for what our family needed at a time we all needed to be together. The hosts were amazing and helped with any needs we needed.

Reviewed by Lee, 30th December 2023

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We had a very nice Christmas stay at the Melbury Abbus house - very comfortable and in a great location - the xmas decorations were a nice touch and greatly appreciated

Reviewed by Maria, 14th November 2023

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Fabulous house with amazing sea views. Perfect house for family gatherings. Will definitely book again

Reviewed by Rebecca, 29th October 2023

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Reviewed by A, 3rd September 2023

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We spent a lovely week at this cottage. It was very comfortable, well equipped with stunning views.

Reviewed by Philip, 26th August 2023

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Lovely house with a beautiful view close to the sea and centre of Sandgate. Ideal for a family holiday.

Reviewed by Jane, 12th August 2023

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The house had beautiful views and everything you needed provided. It was brilliant for children with books and games and a trampoline in the garden. Owners were very helpful

Reviewed by Richard, 19th June 2023

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Reviewed by Nicola, 3rd June 2023

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A comfortable and well-equipped property with stunning views of sea. Perhaps the slightly complicated access could be mentioned in description - we had a couple of problems with delivery drivers.

Reviewed by Campbell, 16th May 2023

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Reviewed by Elizabeth, 14th April 2023

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Happy with the whole process from start to finish. The property was fantastic and extremely comfortable. The view out to sea was spectacular even though the weather wasnt! No complaints at all about the property and all 7 of us enjoyed our stay immensely.

Reviewed by Brian, 10th April 2023

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It was the perfect way to spend our daughter's 40th - a cosy home from home with family. The kids would have spent every waking minute on the trampoline if they could have and it was wonderful to be less than 5 mins to the sea front - with a lovely pub half way up the hill to take the load off.

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