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A wonderful luxurious large family home sleeping 12 by the coast

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Interior
Banquet hall
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Deal, Kent
  • Place, Kent Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Deal Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A wonderful luxurious large family home sleeping 12 with a huge garden and a swimming pool

Ground Floor
Kitchen
Well equipped large farmhouse style kitchen with table and chairs at one end. Kitchen is well equipped with a range cooker and electric hob, Nespresso (small pod) coffee machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer.

Utility/Boot Room
Boot room with bench seating, coat and shoe storage. There is a small utility area with a sink, kitchen cupboard space and microwave.

Dining Room
Large table and chairs to seat up to twelve people comfortably

Sitting Room
Large sitting room with a comfy corner sofa and armchair, wood burner, music system, large TV with DVDs.

Games Room
Wonderful games room with a snooker table, two sofas and a large TV, children's toys.

Bedroom One
Double bed, en suite with large power shower and bath, WC and basin. Dressing area which houses a travel cot

Downstairs cloakroom
WC and basin

First Floor
Bedroom Two
Twin beds

Bedroom Three
Double bedroom, en suite with power shower, WC and basin

Bedroom Four
Master bedroom en suite with a power shower and bath, two basins and WC

Family bathroom
Large power shower and bath, basin and WC

Bedroom Five
Double bedroom, en suite with power shower, WC and basin

Bedroom Six
Double bedroom

Garden
A wonderful large garden with a secluded swimming pool (open 1st June - 31st August), triple open cart bay garage, stable block and two stables. Weber Gas BBQ available upon request for an additional cost. For the swimming pool opening times, please see the finer details below.

Accessibility
There is a ground floor bedroom/bathroom but the house has not been specifically set up for wheelchair / accessibility needs. There are steps down to the front and side door. There are also a couple of steps into the sitting room on the ground floor.

Parking
There is a large tarmac driveway and car port.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club. You'll find features like laundry facilities. A private pool and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a private pool, a kitchen, and a washing machine
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 7 minutes by car from Deal Beach and 11 minutes from White Cliffs of Dover
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Heated pool

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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A wonderful luxurious large family home sleeping 12 with a huge garden and a swimming pool Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Perfect Big House

The house is absolutely magnificent, the perfect house, garden and setting for a large group/family. Can't fault it, the house is a great size, there were12 adults and a dog in our group and we had plenty of space. Everything was amazing, we had the best time. Walkable to some amazing pubs and the beach. Already booked to go back again next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Husband's 70th long weekend

A great house for a group of 12 of us. Ideally situated for walks into Deal and St. Margaret's Bay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thais W.

Lovely relaxing stay and perfect location

We had a really great time at Bowden Lodge. Well-equipped kitchen and perfect location, with lots of places to chill inside and outside the house. Lovely pool area, wish we'd been there in summer! The double beds are rather small, if you're sharing one, but otherwise the furnishings were comfortable and pretty and the house was lovely and clean! Would recommend as a great place to get away with a big group of friends.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family weekend

Large, spacious and comfortable. Downstairs bedroom and bathroom big bonus for elderly mother with limited mobility. Well equipped kitchens with everything you need.We had 2 small dogs who loved the garden and the walks around the local area. Location is great. Everyone had a wonderful time. Would definitely recommend and go back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

Birthday Stay

We stayed at Bowden Lodge for my birthday celebration and it was just perfect. There were 9 adults, 1 child and 3 dogs and it never felt like we were getting on top of each other as the house was so big. There is everything you need for a short stay and the separate dining room was a definite plus. The gardens were lovely and secure and the swimming pool a huge hit with everyone especially as the water was very warm. We spent some time at the beach which is 10 mins away and also some time in Deal which is lovely. Would definitely book this house again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An amazing house in a beautiful location!

We have stayed at Bowden Lodge 5 times over recent years and every time we have been delighted with our stay. The house is beautifully maintained, well equipped and can easily accommodated a large family group. The playroom and the heated pool are a particular hit with the kids. The large outdoor space is also a huge plus. Thank you for another lovely stay, we'll be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Birthday celebration with the family

What a fabulous place - loads of space, tastefully furnished and decorated The swimming pool was an absolute winner with the children (some of the adults too) Everyone had a great time - would definitely recommend Bowden Lodge - can’t fault it in any way A brilliant time was had by all!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Best Holiday Home

The best holiday home we have ever stayed in ; as group of ten we have going to different ones over twelve years ,this far the best.Would recommend cottage to anyone has everything you need. We left two unicorns in the stable .Happy Days
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Lovely weekend at Bowden Lodge

We have just had a lovely family weekend stay at Bowden Lodge. The house is very spacious, well furnished and clean and it accommodated our 12 family members plus small dog very comfortably. The children loved the swimming pool - which was heated - as well as playing ball games in the large garden. All in all an ideal house for all ages and the very sunny weather made it even more special for us! Thank you,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chingford chums

Sadly, our original 11 people was whittled down to 7, so we almost had a bedroom each! Lovely house with.. would like to see it in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The house is getting a bit tired.

We had a very nice few days, and were very comfortable, this is the second time that we stayed here. We noticed this time how tired the house is looking, the pool table needs a recover, two of the showers didn’t work, the heating in the games room didn’t work, we couldn’t use one of the toilets. When I contacted the maintenance lady, she was very good, she helped me get one of the showers working and called a plumber out to sort the heating. I was impressed with her help, but there was just two meany things wrong in the first place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Wonderful Weekend

We had a wonderful time at Bowden Lodge. We were a mixed aged (8 to 75 years) family group away for a weekend to celebrate our Golden Wedding. The children all loved the pool, as did the adults, the games room was very popular and we had some wonderful games of croquet in the grounds. The house is very well equipped, very spacious and nicely furnished. We had lovely weather (to be expected in early June) and so were able to eat out both days which was lovely. We put the BBQ provided to good use. All in all it was a great weekend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A fantastic property

We had a brilliant weekend at Bowden Lodge. The customer service both before and during the stay was excellent (quick responses, useful local tips) and the property itself was perfect for our group. It was immaculate and kitchen was well-stocked with crockery etc. We loved the dining room and sitting room in particular. We were a group of adults but we can imagine it being perfect for a number of families too (2 sitting rooms, a separate dining room, main kitchen and smaller one off it). The garden is stunning and it felt very peaceful. The location was brilliant - 10 minute drive to Deal or (as our group did) a walk along the beautiful beach. I would highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Hidden gem

Bowden Lodge is a great property for a group booking. It was rather tricky to find with the instructions provided, it might be a good idea to provide additionally what3words location finder. The beds were comfortable and the living space is exceptional. The aga was not on / working but there is a second kitchen that you can cook in, it's just less social cooking. The property could also benefit from more shoe space / coat rails. A boot room would be ideal. Was great to have a games room and the kids could be desperate from the adults. We enjoyed games time all together though,a lot of fun. Finally the 2 of the showers had errors on the electric shower function. Instructions on how to use and fix the showers would be beneficial. Overall a super lovely stay and we worked around any faults mentioned above. It didn't prevent us having fun!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Can't fault Bowden Lodge

Our party of 8 adults and 3 children spent the weekend at Bowden Lodge and cannot find fault with our stay. The building is beautiful, the layout is spacious and bright for big groups. Keepers Cottage went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our stay. The place was immaculate, very clean and tidy. It felt more like a home than a holiday rental, everything was well maintained and cared for. The location is great, very peaceful and tucked out of the way but a short walk to the beach and pubs which sell food. My only comments would be that the property is very difficult to locate. It would really help to have some signposts from the road. Also, it would be great to have shower gel provided. Everything else was provided but we forgot to bring any and it was the one thing missing!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

80th Birthday Celebration with my family

We spent a long weekend at Bowden Lodge to celebrate my birthday and there was plenty of space for the whole family. The kitchen was well equipped, bathrooms, furnishings and decor were all very stylish and yet homely. The games room with the pool table was a great asset and well used by my grown up grandchildren but it also had plenty there for young children. The garden is large and we found a great space for playing cricket and football or just sitting on the terrace having a cup of coffee. We were extremely lucky as even though it was early April the sun shone the whole time, unfortunately too early for the swimming pool. We lit the log burner in the evenings and played charades and other games and even managed one evening to have a takeaway delivered. The beach is a very short walk away, we didn’t venture any further but as Kent residents we know of all the great places to visit in the area. We were all sad to leave but agreed the best weekend ever in a beautiful house.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bowden Lodge is a great place for a family seaside holiday

Bowden Lodge was just a brilliant place to stay with our family. The house is stunning and seems to go on and in when you first enter it with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The pool (table) and the (swimming) pool ‍♀️ being to of the hits with both the kids and the adults. The accommodation was clean and tidy and well maintained with bedding, towels (both shower and pool/beach) and all cooking items there. If you are looking for a UK seaside (less then 10 min walk to beach) holiday this house is a great choice. Even on a bad weather day there is plenty to do and entertain everyone in the house and on better days the pool and grounds make a perfect holiday location without the need to have to leave the grounds. Having said that the beach (stoney!) Is less then 10 minute walk with several pubs in Highcliffe in a similar distance. You can also access Deal with a 10 minute car ride and Dover is also close if you need more to do! One word of caution, and this may well be just our sat-nav, it is advisable to not use the postcode and be aware the drive is off Queensdown Road. This did not however distract from a truly lovely week for us all.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

cath h.

Lovely Stay at Bowden Lodge

The accommodation was wonderful - lots of space for the 12 of us which is ideal. Clean and everything you would need whilst staying there. Keepers Cottages customer service was fantastic, always keeping in touch and there if we needed them. I couldn't fault anything about the stay, which is exactly what you want when you book for a long awaited or family weekend away. It was home from home and wonderful.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Vivienne L.

An excellent place for a large group holiday

We were 3 generations and had the good fortune to have lovely weather for our stay. The house is spacious, clean and well equipped on the whole and the heated pool was a big hit with us all. Walmer and Deal are very close and Dover with all it’s history is nearby too. The Grand Shaft was an interesting place to visit there. We enjoyed many walks from the property and also drove to Margate and walked back to Joss Bay where we swam in the sea. Thanks!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Family celebration

This is our third time back to stay at this beautiful house. Our two families with 4 children had space to run, play, swim, drink, laugh and create some very special and funny memories. This house and the team at cottages never fail to deliver. The house is stunning and well equipped with everything you need and more, including piles of lovely towels for the pool which if you have the weather feels like you are in the Med! We are already planning our next holiday, thank you Keepers cottages for another amazing holiday, just wish I could be beamed back there!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Lovely House

A fab house for a large group/families, it’s modern and clean and the decoration is lovely. The outside space is great and we loved having the pool to use! We have been holidaying in Kingsdown for years and we’d definitely go back to this house again. They have thought of all the details for big groups - 2 dishwashers, plenty of fridge/freezer space, lots of bathrooms & a games room!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing break away

Absolutely lovely location and home. Really spacious and a short walk to the beach. The pool was an outstanding addition as we're the little touches like Nest heating systems and the games room. We really had a fabulous time (10 mixed gender adults) and would definitely return again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family holiday..

Bowden Lodge is situated in a very nice, quiet location close to the beach and a more or less level walk all the way to Deal. We were a large party with a mix of adults, children, babies and a dog and the substantial accommodation meant that everyone had their own space to relax. The excellent kitchens made catering easy. All in all, an excellent place to stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gail T.

Great Place

Lovely place to stay for all ages. It is extremely comfortable and well equipped, in a beautiful, quiet setting with a lovely garden and swimming pool. We had one minor problem with hot water not being available in the downstairs bedroom but at the request of the agent at Keepers Cottages, plumber came with 30 minutes and sorted it out.