Quay Cottage in Sandwich, UK

Perfect location , nice old cottage, log burner good on a cold night

Fridge wasn't working when we arrived

This is a really lovely cottage that couldn't be more central to Sandwich. It's immensely comfy, with super soft beds and sofas, a lovely outside space, big bathroom and good storage space in bedrooms and kitchen. There are some very nice decorative touches like the old toilet, the claw bathtub and swan tap in the kitchen, as well as a lovely fire in the living room which kept us all toasty. We also used their travel cot which was in good condition and very helpful. It was very easy to check in and out. It's a really beautiful cottage, in a great location, and overall we really enjoyed our stay.

When we arrived there was a problem with the electricity being off which took 90 minutes to resolve, with the wonderful cleaner and caretaker sorting. This was understandable but throughout that time we couldn't get through to the property owner through Booking.com on the phone, and weren't getting responses to messages. We weren't sure if we were even going to be able to stay and it just felt quite stressful. We also received our checkout email a day early which made me think we might have to leave so I messaged to check, and again the response was quite slow. I think, especially given the situation with the electricity which I understand they were aware of, the comms could have been better, really. There are a few small improvements needed that would make such a difference here. The hot water tap in the bathroom doesn't really work, and the downstairs tap has a leak as well. Also, the second bedroom is too small for the bed which should probably be a single, or at least a double without a foot-board so you can get out at the bottom, as currently it's very hard to get in and out with the radiator blocking the far side.

Location

Cold when first arrived Cobwebs and needed a bit of a clean No logs for the promoted log burner

It is a beautiful setting. A wonderful old world house and location. I spent my childhood in Sandwich and always wondered what the inside of this cottage was like, now I know. Recommend this to anyone.

Not a problem for me but it is a tight squeeze getting into the bed in the smaller bedroom. But that's what you would expect for this magic cottage.

Ideal location and very quaint loved its surroundings and original design

Nothing

The location is unparalleled and the accommodation is very comfortable. All essentials are to hand, including a washing machine. It is nice to have a small garden and the fact that a well behaved dog is allowed is marvellous.

Parking is easy in the car park right opposite but one does need to pay. A whole day's parking is not prohibitive however - around £11, you just need to factor that in to the costs. Could have done with a tea towel as part of the linen provided. If you are self-catering maybe take one with you.

Place is absolutely outstanding. Everything you need close at hand. The accommodation itself is quirky and spotless..We loved it. Chip shop 100 yards away is superb. One of the best I've stayed in.

Minor (and I do mean minor) is the shower in the bathtub. Not good for an old fart like me. Apart from that. Absolutely fantastic

Beautiful property, great condition. Depsite the things we didn't like, we would stay again!

Host was a little difficult to communicate with but was polite nonetheless. Sadly there was food in sink and the fridge wasn't clean. There was lipstick on the glasses too.