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Beautifully restored former army cinema offering open-plan living
The lounge area can accommodate all the family
A sociable space for entertaining
Stylish touches throughout the property
Quirky original features
Log burner for the cooler evenings
Dining for all the family
Enjoy family meals together
A well equipped kitchen for creating family meals
Family suite on the mezzanine floor with en-suite shower room
Ground Floor double with en-suite shower room
En-suite shower room
Styling from Anorak throughout the bedrooms
Ground floor double bedroom
Twin Room
Room for the kids
Family bathroom
View towards the front of the cottage
Enjoy alfresco dining - BBQ or Pizza its your choice
1 / 19  Beautifully restored former army cinema offering open-plan living
2 / 19  The lounge area can accommodate all the family
3 / 19  A sociable space for entertaining
4 / 19  Stylish touches throughout the property
5 / 19  Quirky original features
6 / 19  Log burner for the cooler evenings
7 / 19  Dining for all the family
8 / 19  Enjoy family meals together
9 / 19  A well equipped kitchen for creating family meals
10 / 19  Family suite on the mezzanine floor with en-suite shower room
11 / 19  Ground Floor double with en-suite shower room
12 / 19  En-suite shower room
13 / 19  Styling from Anorak throughout the bedrooms
14 / 19  Ground floor double bedroom
15 / 19  Twin Room
16 / 19  Room for the kids
17 / 19  Family bathroom
18 / 19  View towards the front of the cottage
19 / 19  Enjoy alfresco dining - BBQ or Pizza its your choice

The Old Army Cinema

Ruckinge, Kent

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Sleeps 9
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 3
grade 5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / woodburner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Sky TV
Quirky
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Stunning converted former church hall set in a quiet village location
  • Stylishly decorated throughout with a contemporary industrial feel
  • Ideal for keen walkers with several footpaths nearby,the Kent coastline, with the soft golden sand of Dymchurch, is only 8 miles away
Overview
Property code: 73564

Once a former church, this holiday cottage in the charming village of Ruckinge is perfect for an unforgettable large family or group holiday. Spend days exploring the beautiful, surrounding countryside and coastline before returning to this stylish and spacious property.

Make yourself at home in this unique detached property, formerly an army cinema. Set at the heart of the charming and sleepy Kent village of Runkinge, you'll feel miles away from the hustle of everyday life here, making it a fantastic bolthole to get away with friends or family. Sleeping nine across four cosy bedrooms, there is room for everyone to relax and unwind, with coast and country waiting to be explored close by.

 

Step through the original church doors and into a breathtaking open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, where vaulted ceilings help provide a feeling of grandness. Quirky touches throughout the property offer a vintage vibe, adding to its unique appeal. Designed with a contemporary, industrial style, it makes a great entertaining space; chat over a glass of wine at the breakfast bar before sitting down for a delicious home-cooked group meal at the large rustic dining table, which has chairs to seat ten. After dinner, curl up and unwind in the comfortable lounge area in front of the TV or in a cosy corner beside the wood burner. Soak up the late afternoon and evening sun in the patio area, a beautiful suntrap for summer garden parties with a charcoal BBQ and pizza oven. Enjoy a restful night's sleep in one of the three ground floor bedrooms, or in the large mezzanine family suite above the living area. Private parking is available for two cars and there is ample roadside parking.

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  • 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size with additional single bed, 1 super-king-size, 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 family bathroom  with bath and shower over the bath and 2 en-suite shower rooms
  • 2 electric ovens and an induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and DAB radio
  • Utility area with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Highchair and Travel Cot available
  • Wood burner (all logs included)
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Smart Sky TV with sports and movies package
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Pizza Oven and small Charcoal BBQ
  • Due to location, no stag or hen parties
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Take a short stroll to the local village store and popular pub, where the locals will be thrilled to give you tips on places to go and things to see. The pretty market town of Tenterden (9.5 miles) and bustling Ashford (8 miles) are close by, with the latter providing excellent travel links to London and the continent. This is a fantastic base to explore both coast and country, with the High Weald and Kent Downs Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (2.5 miles and 7.5 miles respectively) and the Kent and East Sussex coastline all within easy reach. Lace up your walking boots and discover the many trails around this picturesque area or grab a bucket and spade and head to the soft golden sand of Dymchurch beach just 8 miles away. For a wild day out with the family, head to Port Lympne Wild Animal Park (5.5 miles) or make a splash with canoeing and kayaking in nearby Hythe (9.5 miles).

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Beautifully restored former army cinema offering open-plan living
The lounge area can accommodate all the family
A sociable space for entertaining
Stylish touches throughout the property
Quirky original features
Log burner for the cooler evenings
Dining for all the family
Enjoy family meals together
A well equipped kitchen for creating family meals
Family suite on the mezzanine floor with en-suite shower room
Ground Floor double with en-suite shower room
Show 7 moreEn-suite shower room

Joice Wisdom

This property is personally managed by Joice.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Paul 10th April 2023

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We recently stayed at the "Old Army Cinema" and can't rate it highly enough. The property has plenty of space for our extended family get away. The beads are very comfy and the kitchen comes packed with all the equipment you need. There is also a pizza oven / bbq in the outside area. Unfortunately the weather was not in our favour so didn't get a cRead morehance to use them. Lovely quiet area in easy reach of local site and attractions. Great stay and would highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Shay 7th April 2023

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Reviewed by Suzanne 23rd December 2022

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We had a fabulous Christmas at the Old Army Cinema! Very well equipped but could do with a bigger tv and a coffee machine. Beds were very comfortable. Its pretty isolated in terms of shops or amenities but if you are good walkers and or have a car its a couple of miles to the nearest pub or shop. If you are going in winter and want to use the log bRead moreurner then take plenty of kindling and fire lighters and some long matches. There is however a good supply of logs. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 9th December 2022

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Wow. Just wow. We were greeted by a beautifully lit christmas tree - very thoughtful - and started our weekend off on the right note. Our weekend was six adults and two dogs to celebrate my daughters 30th. And the Old Cinema was the perfect place for this family get together. It exceeded our expectations in every way. All areas were very comfortablRead moree and we made use of every inch. The kitchen area caters for everything and is the best equipped we have ever seen. We parked 3 cars comfortably. A* Hide

Reviewed by Debbie 18th November 2022

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Beautiful location & the property has everything you could want or need!

Reviewed by Michelle 14th November 2022

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Reviewed by Thomas 11th November 2022

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We really enjoyed our 2 night stay and would recommend for groups of 7 to 9 people

Reviewed by Leanne 28th October 2022

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A great property with fantastic facilities. Beds were very comfy with treat en-suite facilities. All perfect for a family gathering. Thank you

Reviewed by Tj 24th October 2022

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Lovley stay very helpful staff team steam railway military canal and historic church all very close

Reviewed by Neil 26th August 2022

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Spacious, well equipped, quiet location, pizza oven very nice to have, great facilities. Would definitely use again.

Reviewed by Helene J 22nd July 2022

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Great holiday for our large family, superbly comfy beds , lots of space, great walks for our dog, great pizzas in the pizza oven

Reviewed by Justin 3rd June 2022

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Reviewed by Frank 27th May 2022

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Great place for multi generation family holiday. The cottage is spacious and well equipped. Good position for visiting local attractions, Port Lympne zoo, Romney Hythe and Dymchurch railway and the coast. If you want a celebration cake we can recommend The Cake Hole Dymchurch - an online delivery service - great cake! Sunday lunch at The White HorsRead moree was very good too. Hide

Reviewed by Sophie 13th May 2022

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Reviewed by Anandita 29th April 2022

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Reviewed by Harjit 15th April 2022

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Cannot fault with this property. Very accommodative for 6 adults, 3 children and most of all 2 dogs. The cottage had all the facilities for self catering. The family had a lovely time. Will definitely recommend to friends and family. Travel time of 2 hours from London was great for the kids and the dogs.

Reviewed by Sarah 8th April 2022

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A perfectly appointed cottage. We had a fabulous holiday here as a family of 7. Ideally located, with some good walks from the front door. Hythe to Dungeness railway is a must! Everything on hand in the cottage. Excellent local pubs, The White Horse in Bilsington and The Woolpack Inn in Warehorne.

Reviewed by Colin 23rd November 2021

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Party of six with three dogs. Plenty of space for all of us and well-appointed for eating in. Also good pubs/restaurants within easy driving distance - more than we could get to in a week. The gravelled area around the building is relatively small but well fenced so fine for letting the dogs out for a few minutes. There are lots of walks right fromRead more the front door, including the path along the Royal Military Canal and paths over Romney Marsh. Hide

Reviewed by Jill 19th November 2021

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Great property for a weekend exploring the Kent coastline, highlights were cooking homemade pizzas in the outdoor pizza oven and walking to the White Horse at Bilsington for an amazing Sunday roast!

Reviewed by Marisol 14th November 2021

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Lovely place to stay and absolutely perfect for what we wanted.

Reviewed by Caroline 15th October 2021

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Het huis is kleiner dan de foto's doen lijken. Wij waren met ons 6-en en een aantal moesten ook online werken. Dan is 1 huiskamer wel wat beperkt. We hadden verwacht dat er in de slaapkamers meer ruimte was. Privmatig gezien niet prettig dat de kamer boven op een vide is en dus open naar de huiskamer. Dit heb ik niet uit de beschrijving kunnen haleRead moren. Wij hebben het wat afgeschermd met lakens. De keuken was zeer goed en alles aanwezig. Omgeving prima. Hide

Reviewed by Chris 8th October 2021

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Given the buildings limitations the conversion is excellent. The bedrooms are small and lack storage for example there are no drawers in the two downstairs doubles. However the beds are comfortable and the towels and linen were good. The kitchen is very well equipped with high quality appliances. The lounge furniture is comfortable but the TV is.tiRead moreny, the full Sky Q system really needs a bigger screen. The wifi while not that fast at 7Mb/s was usable unlike many cottages we have stayed in Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 30th September 2021

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Had a very good time in a clean house. Television is small and noisy doors need sorting but good value for money

Reviewed by Colette 24th September 2021

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We had an excellent stay at the Old Church Hall. Nicely decorated throughout. Plenty of space for everyone. Very comfortable.

Reviewed by Indigo 27th August 2021

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Lovely property, converted really effectively. The kitchen was extremely well-equipped so made cooking a joy! Pizza oven was a welcome addition and fun to cook with. Beds were SO comfortable and bedding lovely and soft. Had the best nights sleep. We had a very nice, relaxing stay. Property was easy to feel relaxed in. Thank you!

Reviewed by Emma 20th August 2021

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We had a lovely holiday in this cottage. It was a fantastic place to stay and had everything we needed. The location was good and it was great for a family holiday!

Reviewed by Richard 16th July 2021

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We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the character of the old building. Very clean with a great kitchen for cooking with dual ovens and lots of kit. Bedding was good and the bathrooms lovely and modern with good showers. Great dog walking from the house and we had big bits of Dymchurch beach to ourselves when we went for swims. All the beaches had dog Read morefriendly zones which was great. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 2nd July 2021

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Very quaint if you want a very quiet break, which was fine for us in that respect. Really only suitable upto 6 people inside. Seating area outside really only accommodates 4 people comfortably. The Sky Tv is nice, but the screen itself is much too small. The seating area by the log burner only seats 2 people. No blinds on any of the downstairs windRead moreows, which my youngest daughter felt a little uncomfortable with when it was dark. Although very nicely done, it is far too expensive. Hide

Reviewed by Nicholas 25th June 2021

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Beautiful / wonderfully laid out cottage in a quiet and wonderful setting. The people that own it couldnt do enough. We had an awesome time and great place to relax before and after a wedding we attended. Would highly recommend

Reviewed by Osman 4th June 2021

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Cleanliness we found was a bit of an issue, but we've left the owners relevant feedback on where to improve. Requires some fixing in places, some cracked bathroom floor tiles (currently not posing as a danger), a broken toilet seat, but nothing major. Location was great and there were enough activites around to keep us occupied (6 adults, 1 child &Read more 2 toddlers), however in the down times a larger TV would have been nice. Overall a great holiday. Hide

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