Pet Friendly Holidays at Hawthorn Farm

When you have a family pet, it can be difficult to know what to do for the best when you go on holiday. Leaving them behind at the kennels or a cattery can be heart-wrenching as well as very expensive. It can also be hard to find suitable pet friendly holiday accommodation, with the space and facilities you'll need...  That's why we offer a welcome "home from home" experience for you and your pets - whether they're four or two legged, furry or feathered - they're all welcome to stay at Hawthorn Farm! We simply charge a flat £25 per stay for up to 2 pets.

Hawthorn Farm Cottages in Kent is an ideal holiday destination for your pets!

Hawthorn Farm is right in the heart of orchard country, and close to the famous Saxon Shore Way and Stour Valley walks - so you'll not be short of wonderful dog-walking opportunities when you come to stay. We've been told by many of our guests that their four-legged family members have such a great time here, that they're as reluctant to leave as the rest of the family are! We have about 2 acres on-site for you to enjoy with your dog on a lead, but we thoroughly recommend you take them to explore the surrounding countryside, as you can walk for miles of uninterrupted Kentish countryside.  Explore Kent has designed a number of excellent dog friendly walks - they're circular routes offering a variety of distances, inclines and terrain for you to enjoy with your dog.  And if you'd like to go out for a few hours without your pet, we can put you in touch with one of our friendly local pet sitters.

You'll find a doggy basket in each of the pet-friendly cottages, which includes dog treats and poop bags, as well as the following items to borrow/use while you're here:

- Dog bowl
- Spare pet blanket
- A few toys
- A disinfectant spray in case of accidents
- A pet hair removing brush
- A pet wash bag in case you need to use the washing machine
- 2 temporary dog tags with our phone number, in case your dogs go walkabout!

Two of our cottages are pet friendly

1. Primrose Cottage

At the end of the terrace of three, Primrose Cottage sleeps up to 5 people in 2 bedrooms. It backs onto a large playing field at the back, and has easy access to a path/driveway down to Corner Drove and the orchards (great for dog walking, as it's open countryside and no roads for miles!)

Primrose Cottage is also adapted for wheelchair users, including: allocated parking nearby with flat path access directly to the front door, ramp access over the threshold, a spacious wet room with shower/toilet grab rails, and a wide (4 foot/120cm) electric adjustable bed in the second bedroom.

2. Foxglove Cottage

Our 2-bedroom detached cottage, which sleeps up to 4 people. This cottage has a pretty gravel courtyard and ample parking right outside. You'll also have a dedicated outdoor picnic area and easy access to our playing fields, as well as the orchards which are just down the farm driveway  leading to Corner Drove.

Any requests for bringing pets with you to Hawthorn Farm must be made at the time of booking. Registered guide dogs are allowed in all the cottages at Hawthorn Farm, but you will need to inform us at the time of booking if you are bringing a guide dog with you.

Please make sure that you're happy to comply with all our other common sense Terms and Conditions before making your booking. If you have any questions at all about the suitability of Hawthorn Farm for bringing your pet/s, then please give us a call. 

Dog friendly pubs, cafes, and restaurants nearby

- Juliet's Farm Shop Café, Ash (1.9 miles)
- The Waterside Café, Sandwich Lakes Campsite, Sandwich (3.1 miles)
- Whitemills Kitchen, Sandwich (4 miles)
- The Dog, Wingham (4.5 miles)
- The Rising Sun, Stourmouth (4.6 miles)
- The Waiting Room, Sandwich (4.7 miles)
- The George and Dragon, Sandwich (4.7 miles)
- The Drill Hall, Sandwich (4.8 miles)
- The Anchor Inn, Wingham (4.8 miles)
- The Market Inn, Sandwich (4.9 miles)
- The Dog and Duck, Plucks Gutter (5.1 miles)
- Duke William, Ickham (6.5 miles)
- The Fitzwalter Arms, Goodnestone (7.1 miles)
- Deal Pier Kitchen, Deal (10.3 miles)

Before you set off, we'd recommend you phone to double check they're still happily accepting dogs!

There's also a good comprehensive list at: www.doggiepubs.org.uk