Blazing Donkey Countryside Retreat, Sandwich
About the Hotel
Rooms at Blazing Donkey
The Blazing Donkey Countryside Retreat offers several room options, including rooms in converted stables and suites in the main house. Accommodations range from single and double rooms to twin and family rooms. Pet-friendly rooms are available. Select rooms feature a four-poster bed overlooking the gardens, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with a TV. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Some rooms offer garden or inner courtyard views.
Dining and Drink
The Blazing Donkey offers multiple dining areas, including a barn dining room, lounge bar, and garden terrace. The bar provides food at affordable prices. The A La Carte menu features dishes with ingredients from local sources, such as rib-eye steak and pork belly. The kitchen team bakes bread and prepares jams and ice cream. Guests can enjoy a traditional Sunday roast. Afternoon tea includes sandwiches and scones.
Events and Occasions
The Blazing Donkey is available for weddings, birthday parties, and engagement celebrations. A dedicated event planner is available. Private meeting rooms can accommodate 2 to 200 delegates for half-day or full-day hire. The Grand Pavilion Marquee accommodates 30 to 240 guests and includes wedding furniture, banqueting linen, lighting, a bar, and a dance floor. The venue has a gazebo for outdoor civil ceremonies and a barn for indoor ceremonies. The hotel has hosted couples such as Richard & Lucy Thompson, married October 27th, 2021 and Lee Cole & Georgina Nash, married October 5th, 2024.
Location and Access
Located in the Kent countryside, The Blazing Donkey Countryside Retreat is 4 km from Sandwich and 100 km from London Southend Airport. It is near the A256 trunk road, connecting Dover to Sandwich and Thanet. Nearby landmarks include the Ham Sandwich sign (1 km), St Clement's Church (3.5 km), and Royal St George's Golf Club (4.5 km). Golfbreaks.com offers packages featuring the Blazing Donkey alongside courses such as Royal St. Georges and Princes.
Hotel Services
The Blazing Donkey provides services for business and leisure travelers. Complimentary parking is available for all vehicle sizes. Corporate travelers can access corporate travel partner scheme rates. The hotel also offers Ham Hideaway glamping. Dumpton Gap, Joss Bay and Kingsgate Bay Beach are also nearby.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Allergy-free rooms
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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