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A recently renovated vacation home, Riverside offers accommodations in Maidstone. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home. Offering a terrace and lake views, the vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at Riverside will be able to enjoy activities in and around Maidstone, like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Chatham Train Station is 7.5 miles from the accommodation, while Historic Chatham Dockyard is 8 miles away. London City Airport is 35 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 twin bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.4
High score for Maidstone

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ben
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was just right. Needed quiet, but with easy access to town. This was spot on.
  • A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect for our stay. Lovely house. Decor perfect and everything that we needed.
  • Scott
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice and spacious, very clean and great to have parking available
  • Heidi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    it was a home away from home and had everything we needed as a family.
  • Anu
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was decorated for Christmas (with a Christmas tree!). The table was set out nicely, even with Christmas crackers. There was a generous fruit basket and food in the fridge (bread, milk and eggs). We felt warmly welcomed!
  • Everlyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location. It was a good base to get to places we wanted to visit. It was comfortable and easy to communicate with the hosts.
  • Sandra
    Ireland Ireland
    Very comfortable and clean.Had everything we needed!
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Basic provisions provided for cleaning washing and also basics condiments with milk sugar tea coffee bread ( shame no butter) and some fruit was very grateful for this. Beds were very comfortable. Private slightly away from the road and next to...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely house very nice location definitely recommend
  • Justin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice house, spacious with comfortable beds. Good location. Welcome gift, of some provisions, was a nice touch. We had a lovely stay.

Hosted by Riverside Cosy Retreat cottage facing the River - free parking

8.9
8.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Riverside Cosy Retreat cottage facing the River - free parking
Cosy 3-bedroom cottage nestled in a calm cul-de-sac facing the River Medway. Just a short scenic walk along the river to Maidstone town centre, you will enjoy easy access to a range of pubs, restaurants, bars and shops. Accessible transport on your doorstep, with buses, two train stations and the M20 giving you direct lines to London and surrounding areas in less than an hour. Ideal for a business trip, weekend away, travel stop, or visiting the area to see what Maidstone has to offer. We charge a fee - fifty pounds - per pet per stay. Pets must be kept off carpets.
Committed to providing great stays for guests, your host will be on hand during your stay, should you need any help or travel advice.
★BY FOOT★ Located within a 10 -minute river walk away from the cottage are a range of popular restaurants, pubs and attractions. Highlights include: Restaurants: Miller & Carter, Fifi Brasserie, La Taberna, Market House, Frederic Café Bistro, La Villetta, The Herbalist Pubs: The Flower Pot, The Malta Inn Supermarkets: Londis, Ringlestone Farm Shop Attractions: Fremlin Walk, Whatman Park, Kent Life, Maidstone Museum, Hazlitt Theatre, The Kentish Lady River Tours, The Climbing Experience ★BY CAR★ And just a short drive away, you can take your pick of a range of stunning National Trust, HHA and English Heritage properties, including Leeds Castle (12-min drive). Walking or cycling by the river is the most scenic way to Maidstone town centre. There are also regular buses, easy access to motorways for cars, and fast trains into London. - 10-min walk to Maidstone town centre - 10-min walk to Maidstone East train station 10- min drive to Leeds castle - 5-min drive to M2 and M20 motorways
Languages spoken: English,French

Area info

Amenities of Riverside
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Internet
Fast free Wifi 54 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Activities

  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Outdoor & View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View

Building Characteristics

  • Detached

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Miscellaneous

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French

House rules
Riverside takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £846 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
£20 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay applies.

Please note that a maximum of 2 pets are allowed per booking.

Please inform the property in advance of your stay if you plan to bring pets.

Please note that pets are only allowed upon request and subject to approval.

Please inform Riverside of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 08:00:00 and 20:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £846 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

FAQs about Riverside

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Riverside on this page.

  • Riverside has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Riverside may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Riverside is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, Riverside is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Riverside offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Horseback riding
  • Riverside is 0.9 miles from the center of Maidstone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Riverside can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.