Glynde

69 Customer Reviews

• "A well proportioned accommodation in a beautiful countryside location."

  Richard was a friendly and supportive host. Good location for visiting many historical properties etc. in the area. Would recommend to family and friends

  Reviewed by Andy4.7★Oct 2024

• "Bungalow was spacious and comfortable."

  It was equipped witth all the things you would need, to cater for six people, including all the pots, pans and serving dishes that would be required to prepare a full roast dinner. The conservatory was spacious and cosy on a sunny afternoon. The picture of the garden on the website seems to show an open garden and is an old photo. The garden is fully enclosed and dog proof and our dog was free to run around without the worry of her escaping. The roads in the immediate area are somewhat narrow in places but there are plenty of passing spaces. Richard the owner met us on arrival and was very friendly and helpful, making sure we knew about all the facilities available. We enjoyed our stay at Glynde, and wiil be rebooking next year.

  Reviewed by Ray5.0★Oct 2024

• "We have stayed here before and know all about the property , clean ,comfortable ,every thing that you need to enjoy our stay."

  Richard the owner came to greet us and again the day before we left . He was very helpful and supplied us with wine and biscuits upon our arrival.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2024

• "In general the property was not up to standard."

  It needs a thorough deep clean. The clenliness of the toilet and en suite were particularly bad. this was pointed out to the owner. It was rectified but this should have been cleaned before we arrived. we took plenty of photos which are available if required. The conservatory leaked. All windows were very dirty and had bird droppings on them. Doubt very much that this property has been inspected by anyone recently. There were numerous other points that we found but didnt want to keep having the owner round. Having said that, the owner was personable but didny want to spend our holiday complaining to him. We dont feel that this property reaches the standard that you set out in your adverts.

  Reviewed by Steve1.9★Sep 2024

• "The family had an amazing time at Glynde and found it to be a home from home."

  Richard was great and we were able to get settled very quickly. The only thing that would have been helpful and included in the information leaflet would have been instructions on how to operate the TV. We got there in the end however. Would definitely recommend and expect we will be booking again for another family stay.

  Reviewed by M5.0★Aug 2024

• "We had a great time in this nice, fully equipped house."

  We loved the quiet surrounding. Thanks to Richard for the perfect Service!

  Reviewed by Frank5.0★Jul 2024

• "Above sums everything up, Skyes refuse to do anything but quote T&Cs."

  Do not use this company

  Reviewed by Susan1.9★Jul 2024

• "There was a lovely, comfortable feeling at Glynde, like you're staying in someone's home."

  It was clean and tidy, big rooms and a conservatory where we spent most of our time. The kitchen was well-equipped. We made use of the garden when the weather allowed, didn't need to use washing machine or dishwasher. Owner Richard was incredibly helpful. My mum loved it there and we would like to go back next year, as there is still alot to explore in the area.

  Reviewed by Wendy4.1★Jul 2024

• "Two major concerns was an electric coal effect fire just sitting on the lounge carpet when fire is on it gets very hot and there was no guard round it to stop kids picking pieces of the coals off the fire and touching the very hot fire when working and as fire is just sitting on top of the lounge carpet which the carpet gets very hot in front of fire and as the fire fits loosely against the wall there is nothing to stop children scalding them selves or pulling fire on top of themselves i class this as a very bad heath and safety issue and I looked everywhere for a fire guard and didn't see one anywhere."

  The second very bad health and safety issue is in the second double bedroom which as 2 bedside cabinets both have a table lamp .the table lamp on left hand side of bed as an exstention lead plugged into another exstention lead from the lampon right side of the bed.the exstention lead which operates the lamp on left side of the bed is wedged in front of piece of wood which holds the headboard to the bed and is pushed between that and the mattress to stop the extension lead from falling to the floor which is highly dangerous as the front of the live exstension lead including the table lamp plug plus sll 3 sockets are pressed against the mattress and bedding if there was a power surge during someone's holiday while guests were sleeping I'd hate to thing of the consequences so someone needs to contact owners or send someone to see for themselves

  I would like to thank you for highlighting your concerns. The electric fire has been in situ for more than 25 years and there has never been an incident or issue with it. Regarding small children I would hope the parents have a modicum of common sense. I remember, in the initial meeting I told Mr Smith if he was cold to put on the central heating. I reiterated this when I visited him regarding a chair and the fire was on, but he told me no need he just wanted the room heated. I will take this onboard and either remove the fuse or get a guard. The plug in the bedroom, I only assume the bed has moved to the plug during the cleaning. I have this property P.A.T. tested every year, if there was a problem they would have informed me. We would have appreciated it if you had raised your additional concerns with us at the same time you reported an issue with the chair in the property. If the issues had been reported, we would have been happy to assist or provide reassurance. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Terry3.4★Jun 2024

• "A warm and generous welcome."

  The bungalow was clean, warm and spacious. The garden was perfect for our dog as it was large and secure. The beds were big and comfortable and the sofas were too. In every room there was everything you needed and the owner is generous with soap, loo rolls, kitchen rolls and so on that usually aren’t provided. Maybe instructions for using the TV would be helpful although we worked it out in the end.

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Apr 2024

• "This was our 3rd stay."

  A lovely bungalow, spacious and well furnished. Richard is very helpful and looks after you well. We are looking forward to our next stay which we have already booked!!

  Reviewed by David5.0★Feb 2024

• "Very spacious we all was very comfortable there Had a nice week’s holiday Thank you"

  Reviewed by Lynda5.0★Nov 2023

• "Had a lovely week here."

  Bungalow was very clean and comfortable. All rooms a great size, big very comfortable beds. Richard the owner was great, at the end of the phone when we had a couple of questions but otherwise didn’t see him. Lovely garden to sit in, everything we needed for a lovely holiday.

  Reviewed by Marilyn4.7★Oct 2023

• "We had a lovely time and would highly recommend staying at the Glynde Good central base for visiting Canterbury, Deal etc."

  Beautiful weather all week apart from one torrential downpour where it got flooded near the front door but Richard and his son soon came and sorted it out. Would stay again.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2023

• "We really enjoyed our stay at Glynde."

  Richard was incredibly helpful and welcoming. The property was so much bigger than we expected, in a wonderfully quiet location, had all of the facilities we could want and had a stunning garden to enjoy the sunshine. We and the dogs would definitely visit again.

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Sep 2023

• "Lovely stay at Glynde."

  Property so comfortable and spacious. Loved the garden and the ability to walk up to the orchard in the back. Really liked that the cottage had character and the history of the estate was visible on the walls. Property had everything we needed, including tea, coffee, milk and loo roll!! Richard was super friendly and checked in with us before and during our stay to make sure everything was ok. Will look to book again

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Aug 2023

• "Our second stay at Glynde."

  Comfortable and well equipped. Garden is a real asset and lovely to relax in at anytime of the day. Richard was friendly and helpful. Excellent communication before our arrival. Great location for exploring all the local area has to offer.

  Reviewed by Gerard4.7★Aug 2023

• "We have enjoyed our week in this Bungalow."

  The rooms are good sized, as is the enclosed garden. The en-suite is small, but it does the necessary. The owner warned us the new dishwasher was faulty, and a repair engineer came during our stay. There is not much in the village, but a playground is just 5mins walk across a field with fairly new equipment. Deal is not far, and food apps Just Eat & Uber Eats offer takeaway delivery (not Deliveroo).

  Reviewed by Keith4.4★Jul 2023

• "Lovely property in a great area, nice enclosed rear garden for the dogs, they loved it."

  It has all you need for a great stay, Owner Richard Met us when we arrived, very friendly and explained all we needed to know. If we come back to Kent we will definitely try to book this again.

  Reviewed by Gary4.7★Jul 2023

• "This property is an older bungalow which is dated."

  It has suffered from a prolonged lack of care and maintenance and is not as shown in your website. In particular the outside and garden have not been maintained and are very overgrown. The bathroom facilities need updating. The en-suite is like a broom cupboard and could not be used by a large person. Both toilet seats are loose and the separate toilet seat is cracked and stained. The conservative roof leaks and is covered in moss. Both ladies were unable to open the door to the washing machine/tumble drier. The sunshade was unusable as the wind blew it around due to incorrect fixing to the base. The overhead light in the back bedroom did not work and is bound up with insulating tape which is unsafe. I have raised all the above points with the owner(Richard) who said he has been away and is not well but this means the poor occupier suffers his inefficiency. He did say he was sorry but this is no recompense to me! This property did not meet my standards and I suggest you inspect the property immediately as I am sure it would not meet yours. Unfortunately the owner is not able to maintain his property as he would wish at the moment. This is the first time I have used Sykes Cottages and unfortunately it may be the last. I have taken photographs but it seems I am unable to upload them to this webpage.

  Glynde has been let for nearly four years and everything was updated and renewed other than the dining room set and the fitted wardrobes in bedrooms. The kitchen, bathrooms, lounge furniture and carpets were updated and the bungalow was repainted, some rooms were also redecorated again. The en suite bathroom and size of the layout cannot be changed but this is not something guests normally have a problem with. Most guests in fact have afforded us excellent reviews including top scores for comfort as reflected in their feedback on the advert. The toilets have been inspected and are intact, with no cracks found. Sunshades can move in windy weather and this is of course outisde an owner's control. The washing machine door is fully operational. Any weeds have been removed, this was delayed due to recent illness but has now of course been done. The conservatory roof has been checked recently during some bad weather and no leaks were found. Some moss can of course drop when it rains, and this is of course cleared periodically. The overhead lighting in the back bedroom is obsolete and there is no power to it, so I can reassure guests that there is no safety issue at all. I give a contact number out pre arrival and also always try to meet all guests on arrival - due to your delay I welcomed another of the guests - if you had contacted me at any point during your stay however, I would have been more than happy to help and I am sorry that you did not give me the opportunity to do so. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tony2.2★Jun 2023

• "Glynde was perfect for us."

  Located in a rural setting but close enough to major routes. Large enclosed garden was great for our dog and us. There is a rustic but perfectly functioning BBQ and outdoor seating. Glynde has plenty space and is very comfortable. The owner Richard was nice and helpful and available when necessary. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay

  Reviewed by Gay4.4★Jun 2023

• "We loved our stay - perfect base for exploring the Kent coast"

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★May 2023

• "All good , the kitchen was particuarly well equipped compared to other cottages we have stayed in recently"

  Reviewed by Johnathan5.0★May 2023

• "A very lovely, clean and tidy home."

  Richard, the owner was very friendly and accommodating

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Apr 2023

• "The bungalow is in a delightful spot, with a large back garden that the dog enjoyed."

  The property itself is comfortable, with plenty of space and privacy. This said, there is little tourist information provided, which would have been useful. I appreciate that most people use the internet, but it is good to have local recommendations from local people. The utensils and kitchen equipment is somewhat dated, but functional, and the hot water tap in the kitchen, which just trickles, is in need of urgentlv attention. The owner, however, is a very friendly and helpful chap who was only too pleased to offer local advice. All in all, a very pleasant stay.

  Reviewed by David4.1★Apr 2023

• "Richard was a great host and ensuring that nothing was too much trouble , he arranged a cot for our small grandchild and sorted out any problem very quickly."

  The property is in a very rural location , very quite and peaceful , with a large enclosed garden. All the rooms are very large and although the furniture is quite old it is very comfortable. The dogs loved the property and it is quite close to the coast although the roads are very narrow. A good position for exploring the coastline.

  Reviewed by Michael4.4★Mar 2023

• "Second time at Glynde - not disappointed."

  Have booked already for next year.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Feb 2023

• "Absolutely loved staying here and will be back soon."

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Dec 2022

• "Just had a week in Glynde for a family birthday get together, pleasant location in village of Studdal , plenty of off road parking."

  Nice large rooms throughout the bungalow , perfect garden for our two dogs and lovely and warm with central heating on. Nice jester with bottle of wine , milk and biscuits, Richard greeted us and showed us around the property.

  Reviewed by Jeffrey5.0★Dec 2022

• "We had a lovely stay."

  The property was comfortable. The owner was friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Rachel4.7★Nov 2022

• "No complaints"

  Reviewed by George4.7★Oct 2022

• "Accommodation was ok, nothing more."

  Dated furnishings and bedding. En suite was very small and needed replacement. Owner was friendly and personable.

  Reviewed by Carol2.5★Oct 2022

• "Perfect stay, so much so we have booked to go again next year."

  Bungalow was well equipped and plenty of space so we didn’t feel on top of one another. Felt the garden was very safe for our large dog (Labrador) and young grandson. Richard was the perfect host, he made us feel most welcome and explained where everything was. If we had any problems (which we didn’t) we just had to contact him. Can’t wait for our next visit as it’s close to family which is ideal.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Oct 2022

• "Glynde is a lovely spacious bungalow."

  Richard the owner cannot do enough for you. It is quite isolated with a 10 minute drive to the nearest shop. But it’s quiet and you can give the dogs a good run on the land adjoining the bungalow. This was our second visit.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth Jane4.4★Sep 2022

• "Friendly welcome, Very clean accommodation."

  Very spacious rooms. In all a very pleasant peaceful place. If you have children a good size garden for them play in. Lots of places to visit.

  Reviewed by Lilian5.0★Sep 2022

• "The property was generally adequate but the en suit facility was very tiny and not really suitable for anyone elderly or with mobility issues as there was in our party."

  This area really needs modernisation. The kitchen was ok but could do with an upgrade and the dishwasher was very small for a property able to sleep six adults. The whole property gave the impression that it had received very little in the way of improvement and attention for some time. Unfortunately there were bees nesting in some of the garden furniture which we were therefore not able to use during our stay. The property owner was informed and the furniture moved further away from the house and we got the impression it was not the first time this had happened. I would say this property was a slight disappointment to us after reading the description and not one that we would return to.

  Reviewed by David3.1★Sep 2022

• "We had a fantastic holiday in this very spacious, spotlessly clean bungalow with every amenity provided."

  The beds were so comfortable and the outside space was massive with the added bonus of a huge orchard with an endless supply of apples and blackberries and 3 friendly goats that greeted us when we ventured up there. The neighbours were most helpful and friendly as was the cleaner, Sue. It's a fabulous area to explore with our favourites being Canterbury, Folkestone, Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs. We will definitely return to the area and most certainly this bungalow.

  Reviewed by Brenda5.0★Aug 2022

• "Had a lovely week at Glynde this bungalow was a great base for us to explore Kent."

  My Mum loved sitting in the conservatory enjoying the sun in the mornings. The property could do with a little update but it was spacious and had everything we needed and the welcome bottle of wine and biscuits were very much appreciated. The beds were very comfy and lovely soft towels in all the rooms. Didn't get to meet the owner Richard who was on holiday but chatted to him before we went on the phone and he gave us all the information needed, thank you. Our teenage son was pleased to have WiFi but a little disappointed not to have a T.V in his room

  Reviewed by Wendy4.4★Aug 2022

• "Very comfortably furnished Enough seating for total occupancy."

  Garden furniture a real bonus to enable a meal in the garden. Great communication before our visit.

  Reviewed by Lyn5.0★Jul 2022

• "Ideal situated for daily visits to a number of places, very spacious rooms, garden and parking area."

  Plenty of cutlery. Comfortable beds etc. Everything to make the holiday enjoyable. We found a pub in Ripple , the Plough food excellent. The owner was friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed our holiday there.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jun 2022

• "Lovely week away with the perfect balance of the peace of the countryside yet close enough by car to get into Deal or Sandwich."

  The house has everything you need and the very helpful Richard makes sure all is well. Thank you for a much needed holiday in a lovely house.

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★May 2022

• "Very spacious and comfortable property for six people plus dogs."

  Appreciated the kitchen supplies and welcome gifts.

  Reviewed by Peter3.8★Apr 2022

• "We had a lovely family get together at Glynde."

  The bungalow was huge, very clean and well equipped. This is of course personal choice but I feel the bed in the main bedroom was very firm and could have benefited from a topper. Richard was very friendly and helpful. Thank you for the wine, biscuits and milk on our arrival. We would definitely consider booking Glynde again.

  Reviewed by Cathryn4.7★Mar 2022

• "Spacious, warm, comfortable accommodation."

  Owner local and available to respond quickly to any problems. Good location for visiting English Heritage properties at Deal, Walmer and Dover. Had hoped to explore further, but had to return home early.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Feb 2022

• "Tremendous stay."

  Accommodation very comfortable. Kitchen equipment superb. Towels etc, brilliant. Owner very friendly. Have already booked for next year.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Feb 2022

• "Great stay at Glynde, very spacious bungalow, comfy beds and lovely surroundings, walked up to see the goats, very cheeky."

  Owner very helpful, thought the wine, milk and biscuits etc was a lovely thought. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Pat5.0★Feb 2022

• "Such a relaxing place to stay."

  Loads of parking - we had 3 cars but could have parked another 1 or 2. Very helpful owner.

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Nov 2021

• "Situated in a quiet village,away from the hustle & bustle but within a sort drive to coastal towns."

  Lovely to explore the surrounding areas & excellent weather in week 1. Week 2 marred by the petrol fiasco but we still managed to enjoy ourselves. Owner very obliging & helpful.

  Reviewed by Atholl5.0★Sep 2021

• "Spacious property and garden, ideal for families of up to 6 people."

  Convenient location for a variety of East Kent attractions

  Reviewed by Walter5.0★Aug 2021

• "Although the property may have been a little dated in relation to decor the property itself was perfect for a family holiday."

  All the rooms were of good size with 3 generous bedrooms, the en-suite in one of them being very useful. The owner, Richard, was seen almost everyday and was therefore, on hand to deal with any issues should they arise. It was in a very peaceful location which was lovely but the places we wanted to visit were all within easy reach without too much driving being involved. One suggestion is that perhaps more variety of saucepans, baking trays etc would have been useful especially when cooking for 6 as we did all of our main meals in the accommodation as there were 2 young children in our group and to make use of the lovely garden and conservatory.

  Reviewed by Peter4.7★Aug 2021

• "Very comfortable and roomy bungalow with spacious garden and patio area."

  Enjoyed meeting the friendly owner and his animals.

  Reviewed by Julie3.8★Jul 2021

• "A really lovely and spacious bungalow."

  The house had everything you needed, was very comfortable and the garden was very large so plenty of space for us all a group of 3 adults and 3 children. Richard was the nicest and most wonderful helpful host, he let the children visit the goats whenever they wanted, it was a real thrill for them! Thanks so much, Richard! We'd love to return! Warmest regards, Salomon, Helen & children

  Reviewed by Salomon5.0★Jul 2021

• "Our host went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable."

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jun 2021

• "Lovely bungalow in a lovely quiet countryside location, with easy access to Deal."

  Everything was spot on. Very helpful and nice owner.

  Reviewed by Cheryl5.0★Jun 2021

• "Ease of parking, situation, friendliness of the owner and the great weather"

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★Jun 2021

• "The garden and the peace and quiet"

  Reviewed by Anthony4.4★May 2021

• "Lt could do with a hairdryer, as we forgot to pack one."

  Reviewed by Elke5.0★Apr 2021

• "We booked a very last minute trip to Kent and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

  Despite only booking 24 hours before, we arrived and the house was spotless. Richard also found time to makeup a cot for our daughter and leave milk (and wine) in the fridge. The location was perfect for us as we wanted something rural and quiet but the house is within a short drive to numerous beautiful beaches and large supermarkets. At the back off the property Richard has a small holdings with pigs and goats which our children enjoyed feeding everyday. The home is spacious and comfortable, the kitchen is equipped with everything we needed as the pubs/restaurants hadn’t opened yet. The garden is vast with plenty of room for children to run around or just sit and enjoy a drink. Beds were large and comfortable. Richard could not have been more helpful or accommodating and we hope to return again in the future. Highly recommended!

  Reviewed by Megan4.4★Apr 2021

• "The property is beautiful and spacious and spotlessly clean."

  The garden is very big and well kept. I saw many birds I hadn't seen before! The only thing I feel its important to note is that the owner visits the property at least twice a day every day, and a few times the gates leading to his animals one way, and to the road the other were left open. He was careful to close them at the beginning of the week, but after the first couple of days he left them.open.

  Reviewed by Jennifer4.1★Oct 2020

• "Glynde was lovely a spacious and comfortable bungalow In a rural setting really peaceful."

  Our Two dogs loved the big garden! Richard the owner was welcoming and friendly and because our two small dogs could have escaped under the gates He fixed the gates so this wouldn’t happen. We had some lovely meals out in nearby Deal. The pebble beach at Walmer Castle Is dog friendly all year round. We would definitely return!

  Reviewed by Elizabeth Jane5.0★Sep 2020

• "We have just had a lovely week in Kent staying at Glynde."

  Richard was a great host and made sure we had everything we needed. The bed was fabulous and we spent a lot of time relaxing in the conservatory. A beautifully quiet spot to spend time. We were close to Deal, Sandwich, Ramsgate and Margate so it only took about 20 minutes to get anywhere, so we didn't have to travel far to sightsee. Constructively I would have liked a couple baking tins/sheets as we didn't eat out much, and they would have been handy. Other than that it was great! Thanks Richard.

  Reviewed by Lisa4.4★Sep 2020

• "The location was perfect and Richard was a wonderful host."

  He was very helpful with information and had such a welcoming personality. My family and I had an amazing holiday. Glynde is a wonderful cottage for a get away.

  Reviewed by Monica5.0★Aug 2020

• "Richard was very helpful, greeted us on arrival."

  The cottage was comfortable and the secure garden was great for our dogs, although as it was quite large, our blind dog took a little time to adjust. Obviously, this is not a negative comment, as it was a lovely garden. One comment on your website, there was a dishwasher at the property, but it was not listed, so I took no dishwasher tablets, and there were none there already. We bought some, but found the dishwasher a little temperamental, a couple of times it didn’t run. The walk up to the back of the property to view the goats was a bonus. Lastly, would suggest that Richard invest in a guest book. They’re always useful as they often give useful tips on places to go locally. Sorry for submitting this review a little late, Covid 19 rather got in the way once we got back!

  Reviewed by Mary4.7★Mar 2020

• "Very nice spacious bungalow, private and peaceful but lots to see near by."

  Very helpful and obliging owner and lovely welcome pack. Would stay again if in area.

  Reviewed by Joyce5.0★Feb 2020

• "Beautiful bungalow set in lovely countryside, definitely would like to go back when the weather is better to sit out in the garden."

  Richard met us on arrival and was lovely. Great place to have a relaxing getaway from it all.

  Reviewed by Frances5.0★Feb 2020

• "Have to say this property was immaculate truly exceptionally clean and far exceeded my expectations."

  Truly warm and comfortable and loved my stay totally. Close to the sea and some stunning settings and surrounding areas for walks and wild life. Richard was so helpful and welcoming. Will most certainly be staying again for my break as was a pleasure to relax in such a warm home. Thank you Richard. Mr R Amore.

  Reviewed by Rocky5.0★Dec 2019

• "The owner Richard was a very nice and helpful person."

  He responded to any queries that we had. The property was very clean and comfortable. Everything one could want was there. The bungalow was quite large with a very comfortable lounge. The garden is a delight. We will certainly return again if ever we are in the area. We highly recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Grace5.0★Oct 2019

• "Booking the holiday on line was simple and straightforward."

  The accommodation was exactly as detailed on the website. It was clean, comfortable, very peaceful and met all our expectations.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Oct 2019

• "The bungalow was spacious, very clean and well furnished."

  It is in a good location, near the coast and very quiet. The lanes nearby are very narrow with crossing places but everyone was polite and there was give and take as to who moved first. As we were some of the first clients there was little information on the area regarding places to visit, things to do etc but that will no doubt be addressed in time. Richard, the host, was friendly and helpful, attentive to our needs. There is a pleasant garden with a larger field behind which is ideal for morning dog walks as the lanes are so narrow. Would be happy to return.

  Reviewed by Anita4.4★Sep 2019

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