Dormestone House - retreat with pool, tennis court

Entire home in Charing, United Kingdom

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 7 beds
  4. 3 bathrooms
Rated 4.75 out of 5 stars.8 reviews
Hosted by Bloom Stays
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

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This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

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One-of-a-kind stylish home
Heated swimming pool (seasonal)
Tennis court
Roaring open fire to enjoy
Walking distance to pub
Pet friendly

The space
Dormestone House: sleeps 10 (max 8 adults), 4 bedrooms, 1 en-suite bathroom, 1 family bathroom, and 1 shower room. 3 reception rooms, open fire, enclosed extended gardens, ample parking for 8 cars, outdoor heated pool, tennis court, and fire pit.

Ground Floor
Entry into the rear door and boot room. Stairs lead to the first floor.
Shower room/boot room.
Billiard room, with snooker/pool table. Cupboard of goodies and games, decorative log burner.
Sitting room and snug, split level, with seating for 10 plus guests, open fire, large TV, DVD.
Reading room, with sofa seating for 4 to 6 guests, French doors to the garden.
Kitchen and conservatory, state of the art kitchen, island worktop, fridge with separate small freezer, range cooker, Nespresso original coffee machine, butler sink, dishwasher and all the essentials for your stay. Washing machine and dryer located in the boot room.
Dining table seating 10. Double aspect windows and French doors opening to the pool area.

First Floor
Master bedroom (sleeps 2) super king size double bed, en-suite shower room.
Family room (sleeps 4) 2 x single beds (sleeps 2). Bunk beds (sleeps 2 children).
Family bathroom, slipper bath, hand held shower only.
Double bedroom (sleeps 2) , valuted ceiling, double bed, double aspect views, door to bathroom.
Family bathroom with handheld shower.
Twin room (sleeps 2) 2 x single beds.

Outside
Gated driveway, shared access to small Groundsman's cottage.
Extended enclosed gardens
Patio terrace with an array of seating areas
Heated swimming pool available from May to end of September - weather permitting (please ask a member of the team for further details)
Tennis court with a selection of rackets and balls provided.
Garden games
Fire pit, logs are provided
Gas BBQ - gas provided
Football pitch length open paddock

Other things to note
Pet friendly, up to two well-behaved pets (limited to ground floor and not to be permitted on the furniture). Please note additional pet charges are £35 per pet per week (or part of) will be charged.
There is no cot or highchair available.
Note: Exclusive use of the estate facilities, however, the drive is shared to a lodge that is set away from the house. The gardener attends to the grounds every Saturday and the swimming pool is maintained every other Friday when open.
Heated swimming pool available from May to end of September - weather permitting.
Loud music and parties are not permitted.
Suited to family groups.
Please note there is a separate lodge in the grounds which may be occupied.
Please note check in is 4pm and check out is 10am.
Early check in and late checkouts may be available on request, subject to availability. Fees will apply. Please contact Bloom Stays for more details.
Log burner starter kits may only be available November to end of April
No groups under 30

If you're wondering how to feed your crowd on holiday, check out our local caterers page. We have a long list of recommended private chefs for brunches, lunches, bbqs and bespoke dinner parties.

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds, 1 bunk bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Pool

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Charing, England, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Situated just 6 miles north of Ashford, yet surrounded by countryside you'll find the village of Charing. You'll be in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the North Downs, there are fantastic footpaths on your doorstep worthy of exploration. The Bowl Inn pub is only a 10-minute walk away. Charing is the perfect spot for long country walks, with ample cycling routes on your doorstep, yet within easy reach of road and rail connections, so a trip to the seaside can easily be enjoyed with Hythe being only a 25-minute drive away and vibrant Folkestone 5 minutes further, or a train caught from or to the bright lights of the capital - made even more convenient with the station being a less than a 5 minute walk away. If you can draw yourself away from the beautiful grounds of Dormestone House, there is an abundance of things to see and do with countryside walks on your doorstep from Leeds Castle (a family favourite!) to Sissinghurst Castle, the South of England Rare Breeds Centre and the cobbled streets of historic Canterbury all within easy reach. Our friends at Yotes Court Vineyard are offering all guests staying at Dormestone House a free glass of sparkling wine. Their vineyard offers the most spectacular views of the Kent countryside and makes for a wonderful day out. For more recommendations, check out our travel guide on Ashford, Maidstone & West Malling, and Canterbury.

Meet your host

Superhost
2335 reviews
4.86 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Speaks English
Lives in Canterbury, United Kingdom
Business
Bloom Stays is the leading independent agency for Kent & Sussex. Cosy cottages sleeping 2 to large celebration houses for groups of up to 44 - look at our collection of over 120 properties. We pride ourselves on our local knowledge, can help you find the right holiday home, assist you with adding experiences to your stay such as caterers, cocktail makers and more. A personal service second to none. Low deposits and payment plans available.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 16:00
Checkout before 10:00
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs