Blackbird Cottage at Boyke Manor

Great accomodation in a beautiful setting.

The owners were friendly and helpful. Would definitely visit again!

The owner is a very pleasant man who waited for us upon arrival and showed us around the house.

We were received with freshly baked cake by his wife and ready to be used coffee and tea. The accommodation is a very well renovated farm house in a tiny village. The interior is excellent, clean with all the facilities you need including perfect WiFi. The back garden gives nice space to sit and relax. It is good to know that a second accommodation is in the same building and the garden and terrace are shared. The town has a nice stagecoach connection to both Canterbury as well as Folkstone. A large super Tesco supermarket is present in Folkstone at 13 min drive from the accommodation.

It was a beautiful and comfortable cottage, the owners are very friendly, we will be staying there again.

The cottage was extremely well equipped, and the serounding area was lovely.

A lovely property in beautiful gardens.

It was spotlessly clean, very well equipped and comfortable. Paul and Linda were welcoming, helpful and informative. The bus stop serving Canterbury and Folkestone was right outside the property and was a bonus as we did not always need to drive! I rate this property 9/10. The one point drop was because of the narrow, steep stairs (this in keeping with the barn conversion and the Grade 2 listing) and the compact shower cubicle presented rather a challenge. But the roll top bath was lovely. Altogether a FAB stay.

We have thoroughly enjoyed our week staying at Blackbird Cottage.

A stunning property, which has remained lovely and cool during the recent warm weather! Upon arrival the friendly owners greeted us, gave us a quick tour of the property and even recommended some nearby places to visit during our stay. The location is perfect for getting out to the coast, the nearest supermarket is within a 20 minute drive into Folkestone and being able to get the Number 17 Stagecoach into Canterbury from right outside the house was perfect! The cherry on top has been spotting several Spitfires flying past, which was just incredible to see. The owners have made such great use of the space, fitting the property with everything you could need during your stay and the most beautiful garden - a brilliant spot to sit with a book and unwind. My Wife and I were in desperate need of a relaxing holiday and Blackbird Cottage has delivered exactly that. We will definitely be recommending to family & friends and if we are ever visiting this part of the country again in future, we would love to stay again!

We have a wonderful time.

But the bathroom downstairs showroom was much to small. The bathroom opstarts missing hand shower for the bathtub.

Delightful and interesting accommodation in lovely garden, beautifully presented, very clean and well equipped.

Paul and Linda friendly and informative. They left a welcoming tray for hot drinks and a delicious homemade cake, still warm ! No 17 bus between Folkestone to Canterbury stops just outside which was very handy.

This is our third visit to The Blackbird and like previous visits, it did not disappoint.

The accommodation is spotlessly clean, equipped with everything you could need for a comfortable stay and the host is extremely friendly and helpful. If you want a comfortable stay in the peaceful and beautiful Kent countryside in a great central location, you can't do better than giving The Blackbird a visit. Highly recommended and we look forward to visiting again.

I had a thoroughly relaxing and luxurious stay.

It was a real treat. Paul was so kind and attentive. Linda's lemon drizzle cakes was a real winner too! Thank you for enabling my family to make some wonderful memories.

We had three weeks at Blackbird Cottage whilst work was done in our own house.

Paul and Linda made us very welcome. The cottage was extremely well equipped and very clean and there was ample parking for both our cars. The backdrop to the cottage is the amazing manor house and lovely gardens.

Beautiful cottage.

We thought it was a very nice, well equipped cottage in a beautiful setting. Very nice hosts

we had a really good holiday with lots of interesting places to visit.

It was lovely to come back at the end of the day to a warm clean and comfortable cottage. It had all that we needed.

We had a truly lovely stay.

The cottage was amazing. It was peaceful, clean and very spacious. The huge garden was a real bonus and perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. The owner was friendly and welcoming which made the stay even more enjoyable. Everything was just as we hoped with no issues at all. Highly recommend.

the beautifully renovated thatched barn conversion that is Blackbird cottage oozes charm and character.

We were warmly welcomed by our host and a tray of goodies to settle us in was a nice treat. There was everything we needed and it was presented spotlessly clean. It was comfortable and always a pleasure to come back after a day out exploring Kent.

Excellent Converted Barn, very clean and comfortable, could not be faulted, very well equipped, in a delightful setting, pubs and shop within easy reach.

The owner lives on site, and personally welcomes you on arrival.

We had wonderful stay.

the cottage was extremely comfortable and clean with everything thought of to make for a great holiday.

A splendid barn conversion with all the comforts you would require for an excellent holiday let.

The owners are very helpful, there's nice walks and local pubs for food, also on main bus route. Sykes have logged this cottage just right.

This is a lovely cottage, well equipped, very clean, well located to visit all the places of interest in the South East.

The hosts are on hand and offer helpful advice about places to visit. Would strongly recommend to anyone wanting to visit this area. We will be back.

This is a delightful, fully equipped cottage in some lovely Kent countryside - definitely worth a walk - and a very good welcome pack included.

Paul is a lovely approachable host and after the tour he left us to it, but a text away should we need him - we didn't. We could not fault it for our short weekend stay. We hope to return.

A lovely week in a comfortable setting.

Perfect for exploring the area. Everything we needed was provided.

We were so very fortunate to have chosen Blackbird Cottage and enjoyed the most incredible 16 night stay.

I rented the cottage for my Mum and I whilst she was visiting from Australia, to provide a comfortable home base from which we could explore all the major parts of Kent and it's Tudor history. Everything about the property was absolutely exceptional. This is not just a standard holiday accommodation, it is a warm, welcoming and cosy cottage, that really feels like home from the moment you walk in the door. The cottage itself is utterly spotless and spacious with 2 bedrooms (super comfortable beds and quality bedding), 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with dining space and a cosy lounge area for relaxing with your favourite TV programmes at the end of the day. Everything had been thoughtfully provided to ensure that your stay was relaxing and fuss free. Paul & Linda were the most delightfully welcoming hosts, who really put a lot of love and care into making their property a beautiful haven in the Kent countryside. (There is some amazing history to the property also). They had kindly supplied a welcome tray of tea, biscuits and cofee upon our arrival, including a pint of fresh milk in the fridge, and had even thoughtfully put up a Christmas Tree in the living room for us to enjoy the festive season. The location itself is fantastic - close to nearby villages either side with equally warm and welcoming pubs (with amazing Sunday roasts!), whilst still being close by to larger towns like Canterbury and Folkestone for shopping and attractions. Everywhere was easily accessible by car, with no major destination in Kent more than a 30 - 45 minute drive coast to coast. Dover & the White Cliffs were only 20 minutes away. Both Mum & I had such a wonderful stay, we have both been saying since our return how we feel homesick for Blackbird Cottage, and we can't wait to come back and stay again as soon as possible. Thank you Paul & Linda for making our stay so very special and truly memorable.

A lovely cottage in a lovely location.

The owner has provided everything you would need for a comfortable stay. The host provided a generous welcome pack and plenty of information on the local tourist destinations, walks and pubs. Ideal location for Dover, Hythe, Whitstable and many other places to visit. Would definately recommend. Lovely comfortable beds.

A beautiful home from home with everything you could ever need.

A very well equipped kitchen with quality items. On arrival given all the information we could ever need in a very friendly manner.

Had a lovely week in this delightful cottage, very warm and comfortable plus everything you could need during your stay.

Thanks also to the friendly owners for showing us how everything worked as soon as we arrived

We had a lovely time.

The cottage was in a beautiful setting and the cottage itself was beautiful. It was a very handy location for getting to places, ie the coast, Canterbury, etc. Lots of National Trusts and castles and suchlike nearby. Parking was easy. The host gave us a welcome pack which was lovely and included wine! I recommend this cottage.

A really lovely and well appointed cottage in a great location.

The cleanest cottage we have ever stayed in, we had a brilliant and relaxing stay at Blackbird cottage. The owner Paul was so nice as well it is just a great place to stay.

We had such a lovely stay at Blackbird Cottage.

It’s a beautiful property, well equipped throughout and so much character. The owners are so friendly and close by to help, give advice on places to visit etc and are very friendly and approachable. I had my two children with me who enjoyed the beautiful garden and games provided. Not far from the beaches, Dover, and Folkestone. We will definitely be coming back.

Lovely highly recommend Garden & cottage beautiful

Exceptional property and garden.

A lot of effort put in by Paul and Linda, the owners to ensure our holiday was one to remember. We especially liked the welcome luxury food and drink tray- very much appreciated.

Beautiful converted barn.

Very clean cottage. Great host. Taking a shower was a little bit of a challenge because of the size of the cubicle. Very much appreciated welcome pack after a long journey. A beautiful part of the country to our surprise.

Lovely place to stay.

Parking is very good which should suit most people.Nice little welcome pack.The stairs might be a bit of a problem with some people, but if you read the ddescription and look and study the photos, then you can determine your choice.main bedroom is a double bed and 2 single beds in room opposite. Downstairs shower roomand. Open plan downstairs with a lot of space. A very comfortable stay. Roads in the surrounding are narrow so be careful.

A very well kept accommodation, would return without thinking of looking elsewhere if coming that way as finding better would be very unlikely, nice helpful hosts as well, the location is in the middle of lots of places you might want to visit or if you just want to sit and unwind it is perfect for that in a splendidly well kept garden.

Choice of pubs serving meals a five minute drive away, a bus service stopping on demand almost at your front door as well. All in all couldn’t be happier with my choice

This was a very quiet, comfortable and clean country cottage.

It was just what we wanted.

We had a fantastic stay at Blackbird Cottage.

It is a beautifully designed holiday cottage with a very high quality finish throughout and everything you could need for a relaxing holiday. The whole place was immaculately clean, comfortable and very well equipped. Paul, the host, was very welcoming and helpful. I cannot recommend Blackbird Collage highly enough and we will definitely be returning.

Lovely barn conversion.

Very comfortable and had everything we needed for our weeks stay. Good location for exploring Kent. Would recommend to others.

We had a wonderful week in Blackbird Cottage, it was the first self catering home we’ve ever completely unpacked during our stay.

The place was immaculate and didn’t feel like a holiday home. A very well equipped home & kitchen, and a warm welcome from the host. Good rural location for exploring Kent, close enough to fast roads for easy access.

A well equipped cottage with lots of character, and a nice outlook onto the garden.

Well presented and very clean.

Beautifully converted barn in a very convenient location for coast and countryside.

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in Blackbird Cottage, which is comfortable, well equipped and full of character. We would not hesitate to visit again.

Blackbird Cottage – Ottinge We have had a superb holiday in Blackbird Cottage Ottinge.

The Cottage, a beautifully restored thatched Barn dating back many Centuries was warm spacious and comfortable with all the kit you need for a great holiday. Although the weather was not at its best we were out every day visiting Dover Castle, the RSPB at Dungeness, the Historic Dockyard at Chatham, the Gin Distillery in Maidstone as well as a day trip to France. We took the Bus to Canterbury for its Christmas market and enjoyed a lovely day in this historic city. The Owner Paul was very helpful and gave us a good briefing on places to go and restaurants in the local area. Thanks Paul, we hope we can return. John, Christine and Christopher

simply awesome place , peaceful laid back cottage , full of charm and beauty .

Everything you would need was provided , even milk tea coffee and sugar for that cuppa when u arrived . would recommend to all .

This is a superb property.

Picturesque thatched barn, lovingly rebuilt by the owner. Everything was perfect, from the warm and informative greeting and welcome pack to the facilities and immaculate garden. we hope to return.

The cottage and surroundings are absolutely beautiful; the cottage itself is extremely well equipped and spotlessly clean.

It is a perfect base for the surrounding countryside and attractions; we would have no hesitation in recommending this property and look forward to staying there again.

This should be a five star accommodation.

The only fault/observation is the shower unit which is small and difficult to get in and out of Paul and Linda are excellent hosts. Always on hand but not obtrusive. The “Welcome Pack” Is over and above what I would expect and very much appreciated. The garden is just the ideal place to unwind and relax with a glass of wine or cup of tea. Thoroughly recommend Blackbird Cottage.

Absolutely amazing hosts, extremely well equipped cottage.

Comfy beds, lovely linen and towels. Stunning barn conversion and gardens. Didn't want to leave! Can't wait to come back. Highly recommended booking you definitely won't be disappointed.