Title: The Gatehouse a unique home from home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Gatehouse a unique home from home Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44800000/44799600/44799507/w2048h1535x0y0-788253ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44800000/44799600/44799507/c4f45395.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44800000/44799600/44799507/9f10cd36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44800000/44799600/44799507/a9afb865.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44800000/44799600/44799507/483c9127.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Gatehouse in the heart of Folkestone offers a charming and spacious retreat. Enjoy family meals in the bright modern kitchen, relax with seating for 8 in the living room, or unwind on your own balcony. With four large double bedrooms and an office area, this property is perfect for work or play. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Gatehouse a unique home from home The Gatehouse is a unique property set over three floors in the heart of Folkestone. There’s four large double bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate shower room meaning no queues in the morning! This property has a flight of stairs as soon as you enter and a bathroom on the first and second floors. The kitchen and living room are on the first floor. The bedrooms are arranged on the second and third floors. There’s an office area on the top floor landing with desk and chair. The large modern kitchen has everything you could need and is a lovely bright airy space ideal for family meals or friendly chats. The living room has seating for 8 and a 50 inch smart TV and your own balcony, an ideal spot for a drink when the sun is shining. You have a Tesco local minutes from the property for any essentials you require, but there’s no rush to get breakfast we provide cereals, tea and coffee, bread, spreads and milk! You are just a few minutes walk to the pubs and bars and the charm of the old high street lined with galleries and quirky independent shops. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Next to a golf course - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property The Gatehouse A Unique From The Gatehouse a Unique Home From Home Folkestone The Gatehouse a Unique Home From Home Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.08264%2C1.18046&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VVR8pTQSSSOco8GZM3MJoKc_xD8=) Folkestone, ENG #### What's nearby - Folkestone Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Lower Leas Coastal Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Folkestone Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Leas Cliff Hall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Sandgate Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles #### Getting around - Folkestone Central Station - 14 min walk #### Restaurants - ‪The Samuel Peto - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Beer Shop Folkestone - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Old Buoy - ‬4 min walk - ‪Steep Street Coffee House - ‬4 min walk - ‪Kipps' Alehouse - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Gatehouse a unique home from home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Gatehouse a unique home from home? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Gatehouse a unique home from home? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Gatehouse a unique home from home located? > Located in the heart of Folkestone, this golf holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Folkestone Museum, Quarterhouse and Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe. Folkestone Harbour and Lower Leas Coastal Park are also within 15 minutes. Folkestone Central Station is 14 minutes by foot and Folkestone Harbour Station is 27 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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