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The View, Goodnestone

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4.5
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Kent » Goodnestone
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms: 1

The View is a single-storey self-catering cottage in Goodnestone near Faversham, Kent. This ground-floor property offers stunning countryside views across fields and provides the perfect base for exploring Kent's attractions.

The rural setting puts you just 2. 1 miles from historic Faversham market town with its cobbled streets and medieval houses. Canterbury lies 9 miles away while the coastal town of Whitstable is equally accessible. The area offers excellent transport links for day trips.

Inside you'll find an open-plan living space combining kitchen, dining and sitting areas. The bedroom features a king-size bed plus a small double sofa bed for extra guests. The shower room includes a walk-in shower.

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About The View

The View is a single-storey self-catering cottage in Goodnestone near Faversham, Kent. This ground-floor property offers stunning countryside views across fields and provides the perfect base for exploring Kent's attractions.

The rural setting puts you just 2.1 miles from historic Faversham market town with its cobbled streets and medieval houses. Canterbury lies 9 miles away while the coastal town of Whitstable is equally accessible. The area offers excellent transport links for day trips.

Inside you'll find an open-plan living space combining kitchen, dining and sitting areas. The bedroom features a king-size bed plus a small double sofa bed for extra guests. The shower room includes a walk-in shower. The kitchen comes equipped with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and coffee maker. Free WiFi and TV keep you connected.

Canterbury Cathedral (9 miles, 20 minutes) offers world-famous architecture. Whitstable's famous oyster bars sit 9 miles away (25 minutes). Chilham village with its medieval square is 7 miles distant (15 minutes). Faversham Brewery provides local tours just 2 miles away.

Perfect for couples seeking a peaceful retreat with comfortable king-size bed and shared garden with barbecue facilities. The View delivers exactly what its name promises.

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Need To Know

What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The View

Stunning countryside views

Wake up to beautiful Kent countryside vistas stretching across fields to the distant sea

Exceptionally comfortable king-size bed

Multiple guests praise the supremely comfortable bed for the best holiday sleep ever

Perfect location for exploring Kent

Ideal base with Canterbury, Whitstable and Faversham all within easy driving distance

Well-equipped open-plan living space

Everything needed for a comfortable stay including modern kitchen and entertainment facilities

Peaceful rural setting

Quiet location away from crowds but with excellent transport links nearby

Helpful and friendly owners

Lloyd provides excellent service being available when needed but never intrusive

Getting To The View

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The View by car, take the A2 towards Faversham and follow signs to Goodnestone. The cottage is easily accessible from main roads and you'll have convenient off-road parking for two cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Faversham, just 2.1 miles away from the accommodation. From there, it's a short taxi ride to your countryside retreat.

Off-road parking for two cars
Faversham station (2.1 miles)
Easily accessible from the A2

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Canterbury Cathedral
Distance: 9 miles
CT1 2EH
Whitstable Castle
Distance: 9 miles
CT5 2BX
Faversham Creek
Distance: 2.1 miles
ME13 7DU
Saxon Shore Way
Distance: 3 miles
ME13 9HT
Oare Marshes Nature Reserve
Distance: 6 miles
ME13 0QA
Blean Woods National Nature Reserve
Distance: 8 miles
CT2 9JR
Faversham Market Place
Distance: 2.1 miles
ME13 7AG
Whitstable High Street
Distance: 9 miles
CT5 1BQ
Canterbury Westgate Shopping Centre
Distance: 9 miles
CT1 2BL
Faversham Railway Station
Distance: 2.1 miles
ME13 8XW
Local Bus Stop
Distance: 0.5 miles
ME13 9HT
Goodnestone Village Hall
Distance: 0.3 miles
ME13 9HT
Canterbury Cathedral
Distance: 9 miles
CT1 2EH
Whitstable Castle
Distance: 9 miles
CT5 2BX
Faversham Creek
Distance: 2.1 miles
ME13 7DU
Saxon Shore Way
Distance: 3 miles
ME13 9HT
Oare Marshes Nature Reserve
Distance: 6 miles
ME13 0QA
Blean Woods National Nature Reserve
Distance: 8 miles
CT2 9JR
Faversham Market Place
Distance: 2.1 miles
ME13 7AG
Whitstable High Street
Distance: 9 miles
CT5 1BQ
Canterbury Westgate Shopping Centre
Distance: 9 miles
CT1 2BL
Faversham Railway Station
Distance: 2.1 miles
ME13 8XW
Local Bus Stop
Distance: 0.5 miles
ME13 9HT
Goodnestone Village Hall
Distance: 0.3 miles
ME13 9HT

Is The View Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
The View is not particularly suited for families with children. The property has few steps up to the entrance and no specific child-friendly facilities or play areas. The shared garden space is limited and the cottage's romantic design focuses on couples rather than families.
Pet Friendly
The View does not welcome pets of any kind. This strict no-pets policy is maintained throughout the property to ensure it remains suitable for all guests including those with allergies. The owners enforce this rule consistently across all bookings and stays.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The View

The Shipwright's Arms

Located 0.9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: ME13 9HT

The Bear Inn

Located 2.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: ME13 7AG

The Wheatsheaf

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: ME13 9HT

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The View

Does this lodge have a hot tub?
No, The View does not have a hot tub. However, it offers a comfortable shower room with walk-in shower facilities.
Is it pet friendly?
No, The View does not allow pets. This policy ensures the property remains suitable for guests with allergies.
How many people can stay at The View?
The cottage sleeps up to 3 guests with one king-size bed and a small double sofa bed. The open-plan layout works well for couples or small groups.
What kitchen facilities are available?
The fully equipped kitchen includes electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and coffee maker. All cooking essentials and crockery are provided for self-catering.
Is there parking available?
Yes, The View provides off-road parking for two cars. The parking area is easily accessible from the main road.
What's included in the booking?
Bed linen and towels are included in your stay. A welcome pack with wine and nibbles is also provided by the owners.
How far is it to local attractions?
Canterbury Cathedral is 9 miles away (20 minutes drive). Whitstable seafront is 9 miles (25 minutes) and historic Faversham is just 2.1 miles away.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 pm and check-out is by 10:00 am. The owners live nearby and can assist with arrival arrangements.

The View Reviews

Holger
Everything was as it should be. And the host was absolutely wonderful.
A fabulous stay at The View. The property is clean, comfortable and very well equipped. Thank you to our hosts for the goodie basket and for the milk to make that much needed cuppa on arrival. As the name suggests there are far reaching views right out to the coast. A great base to explore coast and countryside, ticked five more Kent Castles off our list. Faversham and Rochester are great to explore and don't miss the rather large second hand bookshop Baggins Book Bazaar in Rochester. All in all a lovely stay in Kent.
So comfortable, didnt want for anything. Especially loved the goodies Lloyd left out for us! Great location to explore Kent, right off the main road but you wouldnt know it.
The steps to the property were loose and need resetting. The cottage was clean, well presented, full stocked and a nice welcome pack.bathroom was clean, both taps were dripping but this was attended to by the owner. Bedroom door dragged on the carpet so needs adjusting. We are pensioners so have all the expected aches and pains so the mattress was not particularly comfortable for us. Good parking. Centrally located for Canterbury, Faversham and Whitstable all worth visiting. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
The View is small but very comfortably furnished and well equipped for one or two people. A great deal of thoughtfulness was evident in the provisions that were left for us to use including tea, coffee, biscuits, crisps, loo rolls, soap and towels. The heating, when needed, was responsive and effective. Adjacent driveway parking was well provided. There is a lovely open view across fields. We used Tesco in Faversham to buy food as needed. We would certainly come again.
Dorothy
This was our second visit to The View this year and we were very satisfied again. The View is very well presented and well stocked with everything you would need for a successful stay. The hosts are very friendly and the cottage is in an excellent location for exploring Kent.
We spent a lovely week at The View. The View is an apt name as it proved a splendid view to wake up to in the morning of beautiful Kent countryside. Thank you Lloyd for being so helpful with our last minute mattress issue, he acted promptly and addressed our concerns, communication was good and the abode was equipped for an enjoyable time. Everything was as described in the literature and photographs.
Rosemarie
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The View. Cottage was in an ideal location and within easy reach of many attractions. Lloyd was very helpful but not intrusive. Many thanks to everyone. Rosy and Val
Very friendly and helpful such a nice peaceful place
We really enjoyed, our stay at the View, lived up to its name, with the countryside around us. The grounds were pleasant , to sit out in the evening. Accommodation, was very comfortable, all you need for your stay. Lloyd the owner was friendly, and approachable if we had needed him. Easy Access to places of interest, on the coast. We had a great time. Thankyou again Carol & Alan
Dorothy
The View lives up to its name, excellent location ideally placed for touring Kent. The cottage itself is very well maintained and has everything you could possibly need for a short stay, with an added bonus of a very comfortable bed. The hosts are ideal, very friendly but not intrusive. Overall an excellent property that we intend to visit again.
Great for a short break, clean and well equipped.
What a gem. We were looking for a base for a week in Kent and The View was perfect. Easy to find and with good transport links deeper into the county this was ideal for our needs. The setting is great with far reaching views over fields. The property was clean and well maintained with everything we needed for our stay. All the furniture is comfortable and the bed gave us the best sleep we've ever experienced in a holiday cottage. The owners are very friendly but don't intrude unless approached and when we raised one very minor issue it was resolved immediately. We'd definitely like to return and spend more time at The View.
Lovely stay. Helpful owners next door.Clean and well stocked. No washing machine and some furnishings a little dated .. also not enough plug sockets in the loungeold type multi socket and difficult to access behind the tv.Nice for a few days stay and comfortable big bed.
The cottage has been beautifully converted, decorated and appointed and is very comfortable to stay in. 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.
Lovely clean apartment ideal for visiting surrounding area. Close to major road so noisy if you were sitting outside.
Lissie
Perfect stay at this lovely cottage. 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.
The view is in a great location, we reached most places from Chatham to Dover, Margate and sevenoaks under an hour, the view provides everything for self catering, also a cupboard with games and books. we had a lovely welcome with a box of treats from Lloyd, who lived in the main property, plenty of household supplies, lovely towels and a comfy bed, good wifi, also the use of lovely garden furniture and barbecue, Everything was perfect for us
A pleasant and comfortable stay. Well equipped with everything we needed and the bed was very comfy. There is some traffic noise which can be heard from outside, but not from inside the cottage. The view is fabulous and the owners were lovely. I would definitely recommend to others.
Howard
The owner was away on holiday when we were there his parents were looking after ... The owner was away on holiday when we were there his parents were looking after the property we did not say anything to them but we found the property to be dirty and in need of a good clean
Sandra
Very comfortable and well equipped accommodation. Great location to explore North Kent and the coastline. Lovely view across the fields that could be enjoyed whilst relaxing on the outdoor furniture. Really enjoyed our stay.
Great property very quiet inside , lovely view across fields to sea , good location , amazing value for money. Would highly recommend the owner was very welcoming thanks Brett & Liz
Robert
A very wellequipped and comfortable cottage, ideally situated for exploring the towns and villages of north Kent
The View ticks all the boxes for an excellent place to stay. Great bed, all mod cons and a smart tv together with a generous welcome pack of a bottle of wine and assorted nibbles. The location being a bit over an hour by car from Heathrow makes it an ideal venue to start or finish a holiday. We really enjoyed out stay.
The View is a lovely place to stay. The owners clearly go to a lot of trouble to create a warm and welcoming environment. It is a great base for visiting Faversham and the north Kent coast, also good access to the M2. We would highly recommend it and would happily stay again.
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