Guests say
Guests consistently praise Solton Manor for its grandeur, spaciousness, and charm, ideal for large gatherings and family celebrations. The property's historical features and beautiful grounds add to its appeal, with a games room and hot tub frequently mentioned as highlights. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is one of comfort and enjoyment, with the property's location being convenient for local outings.
The property is generally described as clean and well-maintained. One mention of flies suggests a possible isolated issue, but this does not seem to be a recurring theme across the reviews.
The location is highly praised for its easy access to Dover and local attractions, with guests enjoying outings and the proximity to the Lantern Inn. The scenic grounds are also appreciated for walks.
Guests find the property comfortable, with spacious rooms and cozy settings. Some guests mention a lack of hot water on one occasion and issues with oven size, but overall comfort is rated highly.
Facilities like the games room and hot tub are well-received, though there are comments about the hot tub not working at one point and some kitchen equipment being insufficient. Maintenance responsiveness is positively noted.
While guests appreciate the provision of toiletries and a surprise freezer, there is no mention of gifts that would influence the thoughtfulness score. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
St Margaret's at Cliffe 1.6 miles. Tucked away in the idyllic village of East Langdon near St Margaret's At Cliffe is this magnificent Grade II-listed manor house, Solton Manor. Enjoying a fantastic location just moments away from a wealth of beautiful beaches, as well as the landmark White Cliffs of Dover, along with a decadent interior brimming with original features, from feature fireplaces and exposed brickwork to original medieval beams, Solton Manor offers a truly unique residence for your next getaway. Upon your arrival, you will find ample off-road parking, as well as 9-acres of extensive grounds to explore, where you’ll find a wildlife rich pond, an enclosed children’s play area with furniture for dining alfresco whilst the little ones safely play. On the ground floor of this remarkable home, you will find several reception rooms, including a well-equipped kitchen/diner for savour leisurely meals with your loved ones, two sitting rooms where you can kick-back and relax after a day of adventure, a playroom with table tennis, and a cloakroom for your convenience. Make your way up to the first floor, where you can get away from it all with a good book in the mezzanine snug, freshen up in one of three well-appointed bathrooms, each with a bath and shower so you can choose how best to unwind, or retire to one of six bedrooms, two of which are family rooms with a super-king-size and a single, the others all super-king-size, with one boasting a luxury four-poster bed and en-suite with gorgeous freestanding bath for indulgent soaks. Continue up to the second floor, where four more bedrooms await, three super-kings, one which can be accessed via the other, and a twin, all of which are serviced by a beautiful shower room. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1111512, together sleeping up to 24 guests.
On Kent's South Foreland Heritage Coast, near the world-famous White Cliffs of Dover, you'll find this charming little enclave. It's worth stopping by St Margaret's Bay and St Margaret's at Cliffe, both of which have quaint local amenities like the Dover Patrol Memorial, the Pines Garden Tea Room and Museum, and the eye-catching Foreland Lighthouse. A beautiful shingle beach with rock-pooling chances and a pub selling food overlooking it as well as the house previously occupied by Noel Coward and Ian Fleming can be found at the foot of the cliffs. The starting location for English Channel swimmers is here. Just four miles away, Dover has its famed castle, beautiful seafront, pier, and marina, as well as a plethora of other attractions. While the Kent Downs aonb is just a short distance away for those who enjoy hiking and cycling, a number of other scenic coastal destinations can be found in the immediate area, including Folkestone, Ramsgate and Margate. If you're looking for something new, consider visiting the cathedral city of Canterbury, which is both historically significant and architecturally stunning.
Accommodation
Over three floors: Ten bedrooms: 1 x four-poster super-king-size with en-suite freestanding bath, handheld shower, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 2 x super-king-size, 3 x second-floor super-king size, 1 x second-floor twin, 1x second-floor twin (can be double upon request) 2 x family room with super-king-size and a single.
Bathroom with corner bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room.
Additional sitting room.
Mezzanine snug.
Play room.
Hot Tub.
Oil central heating.
2 x oven, hob , fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi, table tennis.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off-road parking.
Communal grounds with lawn, patio, furniture, children's play area and lily pond.
Sorry no smoking or pets.
Shop and pub 1.6 miles, beach 2.6 miles.
Note: There is an unfenced pond in the grounds, please ensure children are supervised at all times.
Note: The second bathroom has low head height, please take care.
Note: One of the bedrooms can be accessed via the mezzanine snug.
Note: On the second floor bedroom 10 is accessed via bedroom 9.
Note: No hen/stag or similar.
Note: No amplified music due to rural location
Reviews (10)
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Jessica
We had more than enough to do during our week including walks from the manor, relaxing in the hot tub, playing table tennis & visiting The Lantern Inn (which was superb!). Karen and the team at Solton manor were extremely friendly and went above and beyond to ensure that we had a comfortable stay. It was the perfect place for us to catch up with our friends and family and explore white cliffs!
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Lorraine
Beautiful grounds too. Lovely hot tub. A bit too hot first day but we got it turned down 1' and was perfect. Great games room, darts, table tennis, football table, piano. Had a lot of laughs. Enormous dining table, easily sits 22 people. Lots of games in the tv room. Very interesting house. I got lost most of the time. There are so many rooms and doors. The floors and ceilings are very interesting, with nothing straight. The fire places are enormous. It's a great house for hide and seek!! There's a further lounge area upstairs from the games room which I didn't get to sit in. Bedrooms all very nice. Spacious. Lovely comfy beds which can be arranged as singles or doubles (well super king). Bathrooms very clean. Toiletries supplied. All in all would definitely recommend and would come back. Good location, easily accessible to Dover castle, and cliffs and town centre.
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Tracey
The location was perfect, with easy access to Dover & its castle . The house was clean and well-maintained, and the kitchen had everything we needed. Karen & Leianne were very helpful with any questions I had. The games room kept the big & little children occupied & the hot tub was perfect. We would definitely recommend this house to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.