Large accommodation in St Mary’s Bay, near Romney Marsh - Sleeps 10 + 1 Baby.
The Jolly Boat, St Mary’s Bay, near Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0SF.Quality holiday rental
Sorry no pets
Bedrooms - 5
Bathrooms - 2
Sleeps 10 + 1 Baby.

















The Jolly Boat
Located alongside the miniature railway line, this characterful and spacious holiday home is in a great spot for family gatherings, cyclists, walkers and nature lovers to explore the stunning southeast Kent coast.
All on the ground floor.
Living room: With wood burner and Smart TV.
Kitchen/dining room: With breakfast bar, electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher.
Utility room: With freezer, tumble dryer and washing machine.
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed.
Bedroom 2: With kingsize bed.
Bedroom 3: With double bed.
Bedroom 4: With bunk bed (top bunk for child only).
Bedroom 5: With twin beds.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, toilet and heated towel rail.
Shower room: With shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Enclosed rear garden with patio, garden furniture and electric barbecue. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Families and couples only.
Located alongside the miniature railway line, this characterful and spacious holiday home is in a great spot for family gatherings, cyclists, walkers, and nature lovers to explore the stunning southeast Kent coast.
The Jolly Boat is a five-bedroomed holiday home, situated alongside the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch narrow gauge railway line and open fields. A perfect peaceful retreat for large families and friends to gather and explore the local area. A well-equipped kitchen to prepare meals, a spacious living room with a log burner and private garden to enjoy the sunshine. Built around 1909 by the RFC Royal Flying Corps by 1919 the RFC moved to Manston and the four airfield buildings were acquired by a local builder and converted into dwellings, two of which were purchased by the author Edith Nesbit (The Railway Children) with her husband who had been the skipper of the Woolwich ferry, they named them Long Boat and Jolly Boat.
The property has several pieces of furniture owned by the author which remain in use to this day.
The sandy beach of St Marys Bay is a 10-minute stroll from the property, past a family friendly pub, local supermarket, and traditional fishmongers. A vast beach at low tide is ideal for beach games and ideal for flying kites with a promenade that takes you to Dymchurch and beyond, safe for cyclists old and young. Enjoy traditional seaside fare at Dymchurch with its amusement park, eateries and micropub
New Romney high street, home to independent retailers, restaurants and a local supermarket is a 5-minute drive from the property.
The miniature railway runs from Hythe and stops at Dymchurch, St Marys Bay, New Romney, Romney Sands and Dungeness which is a truly unique location. A haven for artists and fisherfolk alike, visit Derek Jarman’s house and garden, climb the lighthouse, view local artists work in their studios, the RSPB reserve and have locally caught fish at the local inn and restaurant.
The Romney Marsh is known for its natural beauty, sense of solitude and big skies and has been dubbed the "Fith continent" in recognition of its uniqueness. Local attractions include Littlestone golf club, Cinemarsh 46 seat cinema, and Lydd Karting circuit. Visit the Romney Marsh visitor’s centre to make the most of your time in the area
Self-catering features
- Open Fire / Woodburner
- Barbecue
- Bungalow
- Detached Property
- Dishwasher
- Fuel and Power Included
- Enclosed Garden/Patio
- Golf nearby
- Highchair
- Horse Riding Nearby
- Decorated at Christmas
- WiFi
- Bed Linen & Towels Included
- Short Breaks All Year
- Cot Available
- Washing Machine
- Fishing Nearby/On-site
- Coastal
- Pets – not allowed
- Heritage Collection
- Welcome Cottages
- Coastal within 1 mile
- Coastal within 3 miles
- Coastal within 5 miles
- Parking - On Site
- Shower Cubicle
- Unique Element
- Seaside
- Celebration Houses
- Waterside Breaks
- Unique Cottages
- Last Minute Breaks