Guests say
The Jolly Boat is a well-received cottage praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and prime location next to the beach and RHD railway. It's equipped with a well-maintained garden, ample parking, and a variety of games. The property exudes charm and character, making it ideal for family gatherings and history enthusiasts.
Guests consistently noted the property was clean and well-maintained, with high standards of cleanliness throughout.
The cottage's proximity to the beach, RHD railway, and local attractions, along with its quiet private road setting, has been highly appreciated by guests.
Reviewers found the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of the quality of beds, bedding, and the living room sofa. A suggestion for additional furniture for convenience was made.
The property is well-equipped with two large fridges, games, books, and an electric BBQ. However, a request for additional lighting and storage indicates room for improvement.
While the reviews reflect a thoughtful provision of facilities and amenities, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
Located alongside the miniature railway line, this characterful and spacious holiday home is in a great spot for family gatherings, cyclists, walkers and nature lovers to explore the stunning southeast Kent coast.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Bunk (3ft) Beds (Children Only)
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included, remainder available locally. Travel cot and highchair. Enclosed rear garden with patio, garden furniture and electric barbecue. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties. Families and couples only.. Located alongside the miniature railway line, this characterful and spacious holiday home is in a great spot for family gatherings, cyclists, walkers, and nature lovers to explore the stunning southeast Kent coast.
The Jolly Boat is a five-bedroomed holiday home, situated alongside the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch narrow gauge railway line and open fields. A perfect peaceful retreat for large families and friends to gather and explore the local area. A well-equipped kitchen to prepare meals, a spacious living room with a log burner and private garden to enjoy the sunshine. Built around 1909 by the RFC Royal Flying Corps by 1919 the RFC moved to Manston and the four airfield buildings were acquired by a local builder and converted into dwellings, two of which were purchased by the author Edith Nesbit (The Railway Children) with her husband who had been the skipper of the Woolwich ferry, they named them Long Boat and Jolly Boat. The property has several pieces of furniture owned by the author which remain in use to this day.
The sandy beach of St Marys Bay is a 10-minute stroll from the property, past a family friendly pub, local supermarket, and traditional fishmongers. A vast beach at low tide is ideal for beach games and ideal for flying kites with a promenade that takes you to Dymchurch and beyond, safe for cyclists old and young. Enjoy traditional seaside fare at Dymchurch with its amusement park, eateries and micropub
New Romney high street, home to independent retailers, restaurants and a local supermarket is a 5-minute drive from the property.
The miniature railway runs from Hythe and stops at Dymchurch, St Marys Bay, New Romney, Romney Sands and Dungeness which is a truly unique location. A haven for artists and fisherfolk alike, visit Derek Jarman’s house and garden, climb the lighthouse, view local artists work in their studios, the rspb reserve and have locally caught fish at the local inn and restaurant.
The Romney Marsh is known for its natural beauty, sense of solitude and big skies and has been dubbed the "Fith continent" in recognition of its uniqueness. Local attractions include Littlestone golf club, Cinemarsh 46 seat cinema, and Lydd Karting circuit. Visit the Romney Marsh visitor’s centre to make the most of your time in the area.
Free WiFi
Families or couples only.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
Reviews (11)
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Bernard Briggs
The Jolly Boat fulfilled all our expectations as to its location (next to the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch steam railway and close to the delightful St Mary's Bay beach.) It was large, clean and comfortable, and the kitchen was very well equipped. particularly with two large fridges. Two bathrooms with beautiful loos, shower (in one of them) and bath with shower over bath in the other one. Beds and bedding (and towels) excellent. Parking easy. for two cars and space for a third one. Our only requests would be to ask for a set of shelves/chest of drawers on one of the main bedrooms in which to put clothes. Also, we would suggest the provision of a standard lamp in the lounge behind the grey sofa (very comfortable) to aid reading in that corner. We are booking again for 2006!
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Linda Ward
We have been holidaying in the UK every summer for the past 9 years as a family/ friends group and in the words of one of our teenagers, this was by far the best holiday. The cottage is spacious, well maintained and located next to the RHD railway with steam trains passing by for the children to see and enjoy. It is located on a quiet private road but so close to the beach that we could enjoy it without having to pay expensive car parking fees. The garden is lovely and the owners have provided lots of outdoor games to play.It is the perfect holiday cottage
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Confirmed Guest
We had a wonderful stay at the Jolly Boat. It was the best equipped self catering property we have ever stayed in and was finished to a much higher standard than we expected from the photos. The rooms were all lovely and the cottage had so much charm, character and interesting history. The kids loved having the steam train so close! The garden was beautifully kept and perfect for relaxing in and the cottage was situated well for visiting Port Lympne, Hythe, Dymchurch and riding the RH&DR. The owners communicated clearly, check in/out was easy and cleaning was to a high standard. Would 100% recommend.