Old Post Office

This was our 2nd visit to the Old Post office and everything was great again Chris the owner has put a lot of thought into what makes a great holiday as stress free as possible.

Very comfortable and you wouldn't need to bring much with you apart from your furry friend if you have one. Our 2 dog's loved to explore in the secure garden.Well done Chris !

A warm and informative welcome by the owner given on our arrival.

Every facility needed for a great holiday was there and the location is beautiful. Nearby good eating places and local shops not far away. My only suggestions would be to instal a grab rail in the downstairs shower and to trim back the foliage on the pathway leading up to the parking spot. I would definitely consider booking again.

A lovely place to stay has all you could need for a comfortable place to stay

Our 3rd visit to the property.

Clean, comfortable and welcoming. As always a fantastic time was had by all

We had a lovely stay in this property and used it as a base to go and visit all sorts of places: Dover, Canterbury, Folkestone, United Roman sites, etc.

It was a very comfortable, welcoming place to come back to each evening with plenty of space and everything we needed easily accessible.

We have at least 2 cottage holidays a year and the Old Post Office is by far the best.

Chris the owner has thought of everything to make a lovely comfortable break. You don't need to take a thing with you,except maybe the dog. Our 2 loved exploring the garden which is secure .Couldn't fault this place, well done Chris and family

I have only rated comfort down to 4 because my brother slept in the downstairs twin room and he said that the mattress is not great, so he didn't sleep well.

This seems a minor de-merit for an otherwise excellent cottage. But you asked me, so I'm saying.

The ‘Old Post Office’ was a charming, very well appointed holiday home in the Kent countryside.

It’s a very peaceful location with some lovely walks on your doorstep and several local pubs not too far away. Ashford is only a short drive away, as is the nearest seaside. Buses a bit infrequent so probably need a car although bus stops right outside. Everything you could possibly need is here, the accommodation has loads of space for everyone, it’s the sort of property it is easy to relax and feel at home in. A little unusual having a kitchen and lounge both upstairs and downstairs but surprisingly handy. Welcome packs and milk in both fridges on arrival. Detailed information and guidance for guests well thought through. We enjoyed our stay and would happily stay again.

A fabulous holiday home, spacious with everything you might need for a lovely break.

We have not stayed in such a well equipped home before. A quiet area with walks by the canal just down the road. Perfect for dog owners especially with the large enclosed garden. We all enjoyed our short break and would be happy to come back for a longer stay. Thank you and I am sorry I forgot to sign the visitor book :)

The double bed downstairs was a bit squeaky but otherwise it was comfortable.

The house has plenty of wardrobe space unless you live out of your suitcase. The bathroom upstairs was a family size, it's massive. The shower, toilet, and basin downstairs is also very nice. Both lounges are spacious and comfortable. The dining room is big, especially useful when watching sport at dinner time. A good size kitchen on the ground floor, only downside, it has no door, so when cooking some foods the window/door must be open, and the fan on. The post office is in a lovely location. Myself and the other four members of the party plus the greyhound had a very good holiday.

This quirky house really is a home from home and the longer you stay, the more you love it.

It's a great base for exploring south and east Kent.

We had a wonderful stay at this well-equipped holiday house, which felt just like home.

The attentive owners went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed, making our experience truly enjoyable. Nestled in a quiet village, it provided the perfect escape for relaxation

Had a very enjoyable week at the Old Post Office.

We were met by the owner on arrival, who gave us a quick tour of the house. It's quite a quirky property, with a sitting room and kitchen on both floors, which makes it all the more interesting. Everything worked as it should and the beds were all comfortable. It's in a good location for exploring Kent and has nice countryside walks right outside its door. Would happily stay there again.

This was a lovely property and everything was provided.

It exceeded our expectations. So thoughtfully laid out with everything we could possibly want or need at our fingertips. The owners were very accommodating seeing as it was a last minute booking because the landlord of the property we had booked had forgotten to put the key into the keysafe and had switched off his phone and didn't check emails. We were so grateful for the old post office taking us in at the 11th hour. I highly recommend the property.

Brilliant holiday home for our 3 generation family and 2 dogs.

Wonderful woodland garden for toddler and dogs. Accommodation relaxed and comfortable. Will book again and recommend to friends. Owners greeted us and made sure we knew how everything worked. A wonderful holiday.

Lovely cottage, was exactly as described and would recommend.

It was very nice to be welcomed by the owner, Chris who showed us round the property and explained things we needed to know.

The instruction sheets left in the cottage to explain how to operate things like the dish washer, tv etc were extremely helpful. The cottage was extremely well equipped and homely. I don’t think we could have found anything better for our needs as we were using this as a base for a family get together and our daughter to get prepared for her wedding at the Secret Garden, Mersham. We look forward to going back one day to have a relaxing holiday with family and explore the area.

It's unlikely we would book this house again for two reasons; a) the proximity to the road.

It's not busy by any means, but vehicles roar through at well over the 30mph limit, starting early in the morning. So the place wasn't as tranquil as we expected. b) there's too much stuff in

An odd property, which some visitors will hate : others will 'enjoy' its eccentricity.

Downstairs is very different from the self-contained flat upstairs. Downstairs was very dirty, with some of the owners bits and pieces left lying around. It was hazardous for the less mobile and children - loose carpets for example, with chemical cleaning products seemingly left around everywhere. The garden was an accident waiting to happen, with metal and other debris lying around,a slippery pathway in the wet ; a danger for the aged, less moblle, children ...... and dogs. The owner greeted us on arrival - very friendly chap, who had lit a lovely log fire for us. Indeed, logs were available (no charge) for the length of our stay. The house was nice and warm. But so scruffy. Lots of spider plants everywhere - presumably for the musty damp? The house downstairs and the garden needs better maintenance : but very well equipped up and down. And inexpensive out of season ..... you pays your money!

It was lovely to have basic provisions available on arrival - tea, coffee selections, milk, toilet rolls, napkins etc.

The addition of blankets for pets to use on the couch is nice, and thoughtful to provide dog-do bags. The property is just as it looks, cosy and comfortable. There is a well maintained and interesting wildlife garden, with lots of seating (weather permitting). Well situated for local walks, and travel in all directions, with plenty of interesting places to visit within a 30 - 40 minute drive radius. Excellent garden centre, pub and Indian takeaway locally too. We have had a great time at this property, and plan to return.

Lovely place to stay, shame there was only me and Delilah the dog, rattled around a bit.

House is great and i'm looking forward to staying there again in the near future. Hopefully the weather will be better so i can sit out in the lovely garden

Great communication with the owner, the property was perfect for us everything we needed for our stay, location was great as well close to Ashford outlet Canterbury and not too far from London

The post office was generally a comfortable holiday home.

It reminded me of a Gites de France, with it's eclectic mix of decor, ornaments etc. There is some uneveness of the flooring which someone who is not steady on their feet might have a problem with. We looked at OS maps before booking and were pleased to see quite a few marked footpaths so were looking forward to being on them with our dog. However, apart from the signpost, most were impossible to actually find. There are some walks on cards at the home but these were published in 2001 and many have changed since. As with many places, a lot of motorists completely ignore the 30MPH limit through the village so there is regular noise from traffic. The dishwasher wasn't working so no change from washing up fo us

A lovely house with great facilities.

It mixed a feeling of old Kent with every mod con required for a comfortable and relaxing stay.

The accommodation worked well for us with the upstairs and downstairs duplication of facilities.

It felt like a lived in home that we were borrowing for the week but it had everything that we needed. The large screen TV in the downstairs lounge was a plus. With the fine weather we were also able to enjoy meals at the large table in the garden.

Property was very well equipped to the point of cluttered.

No where in kitchen to put any food we’d brought for the week except the fridge. Great having two kitchens though. Garden was very over grown and although charming not easily accessible in parts - may have been a worry if you had young children, my elderly mum had a problem accessing some parts of the garden. We had to clean down the garden furniture before using it. Next door are building a house so all week there was building work which started at 8am! Owner had left lots of tea/coffee/sugar etc. there was every utensil imaginable. So many towels and linen. The stay was really comfortable but more like staying at someone’s house whilst they were still living there. Ruckinge is very rural. Nothing there except a church and a pub. But it’s only 15 minutes to the sea and a great place for walking. Property is good for taking your furry friends. All in all we had a good holiday and a lovely rest in this. quirky property. Thank you.

Very well equipped corkage but a bit remote

When you walk into this property it is akin to receiving a 'warm and welcoming embrace' - it is a feeling of 'home'.

The kind of place where you know that it has been 'lived in' with personal memontos - but not intrusive to your own stay - they simply add to the overall experience. For a group of people, a family with teenagers or 2 families the space is perfect - a real 'upstairs downstairs' layout with 2 living spaces all in one - perfect! One is met by the owner who was friendly and informative, and the Instruction Manual filled in any other gaps. The large outside space was a veritable 'Garden of Eden' with several seating spaces as one makes one's way from the front to the rear and if you block out noises from neighbours you can imagine a little paradise, especially if the weather is kind. A maintenance issue with the iron was settled promptly with no hassle from the owner. Kudos!

Very enjoyable week in an unusual property, with modern comforts but also a lot of character (and an absorbing collection of local books!

). We only used half of a quite large house, but could well imagine coming back with friends. The owner Chris showed us round on arrival, and provided meticulous guidance for appliances such as the wood burner. All good!

Lovely, comfortable property and would be big enough for two families.

It’s like taking a step back in time and very relaxing. Accurate description - don’t expect modern or minimal. Lots of walks nearby and easy to get to Kent coast beaches.

This was a lovely cottage to stay in and very central to get to places.

The house was spotless and had everything you would possibly need. Perfect for 2 families, or even for a girls week away which is what we had, the lay out meant we had space and didn't have to be together all the time... 2 kitchens and 2 living rooms gave us room to be sociable or not. The log burner was a lovely addition and we spend most of our evenings in the dining room as it was so cosy. Chris met us and showed us around which was a lovely touch - made it that bit more personal. Thank you for facilitating a lovely week away.

Place was very quirky and homely.

Loved the space and facilities. Only downside was garden which needs some attention.but it has great potential. Would stay again.

Beautiful cottage.

Very well equipped! Off road parking! Very dog friendly! Loved our stay. Good base in the country side for travelling around. Very good food in nearby pubs in Bilsington and Appledore or seafront Dymchurch.

We had a lovely time.

House was so well equipped we everythingvould possibly need with really clear instructions for everything! So much space for us all too. Great location to get to different beaches. Very enjoyable week!

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at The Old Post Office, we were met by the owner and shown around , we were really impressed by the little extra's for our furry friend.

I spent the week trying to work out how it was laid out in the days of it being a working Post Office, I would have loved to have seen some photos! I can't think of anything that we needed during the week that was not available, the fans were very much appreciated as we were staying during the hottest few days. We had a great day at Great Stone beach in front of the Yacht Club on the hottest day, and thoroughly enjoyed our day in Ramsgate where we visited the Tunnels. We found The Dukes Head in Hamstreet to be very good value and the food was delicious, alongside very helpful and friendly staff. Highly recommend this charming cottage as a base for exploring Kent.

Everything you need and more.

Most importantly when traveling, comfy beds!! A very pleasant stay.

Lovely property, everything had been thought of.

Extremely comfortable.

The owners met us to show us round and explain how things worked.

Every appliance had laminated instructions which were very helpful. We were given milk, tea bags, coffee, and drinking chocolate. Even nappy bags, dishwasher tablets and cleaning materials were in abundance. The book shelves had a wonderful supply of maps, guides and reading materials, including many on local history. Upstairs was light ,airy and tastefully decorated. We stayed downstairs ,being just a couple plus dog. The king sized bed was very comfortable. We both slept very well.We have experienced terrible beds in some self catering places. Unfortunately beds don’t get a comfort standard in self catering,and it can be a gamble. We had the feeling that we were sharing someone’s actual home, rather than a place with no atmosphere. The garden was well fenced so we didn’t have the worry that our dog would escape. The Old Post Office is well situated for access to the Military Canal and dog walks, plus the Romney Marsh.

We spent 3 days walking the Royal Military Canal and The Old Post office Ruckinge was the perfect place to return to each evening to chill out.

It is well equipped, very spacious but also very homely. The only downside was that we didn't have much time to spend in the garden which is full of surprises. Ideal for walkers, otherwise a car is a necessity, as the bus service is non existent and cabs are unwilling to come out that far as we found out. After walking 6 miles to Appledore , and being refused by several cab firms it was only the good will of a local that saved us from having to walk another 6 miles back ! I have to add that the canal walk is beautiful.

We found this a very spacious, comfortable let, well located for the local beaches.

We felt very cosy and enjoyed the time together.

Everything you Need for such the holiday was on place. Thank you very much

This was our 1st stay at this property and we were not dissapointed as this the perfect location for our requirments.

The owner Chris who met us on arrival is a nice chap and eager to help. We will without doubt book this property again.