The Garden Retreat

Saint Augustine's Crescent, St Augustine's Cres, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2QJ

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 12:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 17:30
Thursday 09:30 - 17:30
Friday 09:30 - 17:30
Saturday 09:00 - 15:00
Sunday Closed

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4.98
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Kay Prescott
6th Nov 2026
5.0
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Always friendly and welcoming, excellent and professional service.

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Excellent service

Liz Foden
4th Nov 2026
5.0
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Garden Retreat saved my hair when it was poorly done by another hairdresser, they saw me straight away and fixed the cut quickly and professionally, putting me at ease. A lovely salon!

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Hair colour and cut and blow dry

Jax Harding
28th Oct 2026
5.0
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Lovely hair looks brilliant refreshed ! Gives confidence when your hairs nice

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Very pleased!

ANN PARKS
27th Oct 2026
5.0
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My first time with Dee as Michelle's on holiday. She listened to what I wanted and did a wonderful job. Very happy, thank you Dee

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Anne Miglorine
22nd Oct 2026
5.0

Really pleased, as always!

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Angela Eggleton
21st Oct 2026
5.0

Fabulous service as always. Love my monthly hair pamper.

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Perfect!

Ang
17th Oct 2026
5.0
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Brilliant quick and hassle free haircut and treatment!! They were super busy but squeezed me in… such a relief!!

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Amazing haircut! 10/10 service from Niamh

Molly Palmar
16th Oct 2026
5.0
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I got a my hair washed, trimmed and blowdried. The service was amazing, i had Niamh and she was lovely. She payed lots of attention to detail, gave me exactly what i asked for and suggested when to come back and what the benefits would be. It was a super clean salon and the staff were very inviting, Niamh also told me each step and let me know why this was beneficial for my hair. She gave me suggestions to consider but was clear i didn’t have to take these suggestions.

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Perfect Cut

SW
13th Oct 2026
5.0
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Fantastic cut and styling. Thoroughly recommend

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Anonymous
9th Oct 2026
5.0

As always a wonderful experience with Michelle today. My hair looks amazing!

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Pat Britten
8th Oct 2026
5.0
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Lovely new cut and slightly new colour
Very pleased with results as usual from Dee

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New woman

Chrissie Rouse
6th Oct 2026
5.0
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I love my time in the retreat , today I had foils for the first time in my life and what a good job Phoebe did , new colour for me
And my husband loves it too x result!!

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My unruly hair!

Penny Morris
6th Oct 2026
5.0
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Michelle always tames my hair and I leave feeling sooo good.xx

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Fantastic experience

Carolyn Lawerence
6th Oct 2026
5.0
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The team are always welcoming and friendly and the salon comfortable. Dee’s an excellent stylist, with helpful suggestions on style and hair care. I feel completely relaxed and secure in the knowledge that nothing’s too much trouble. Can’t recommend highly enough.

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Great, as ever

John Partridge
6th Oct 2026
5.0
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Friendly, careful, considerate. Nice cup of tea.

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My experience today

Anonymous
1st Oct 2026
5.0

I was very pleased and will definitely be coming back again

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Excellent service

Tracy Long
25th Sep 2026
5.0
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Michelle is a fantastic hairdresser always listening and offering advice I would never go anywhere else.

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GARDEN RETREAT

Louise Rogerson
24th Sep 2026
5.0
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Great cut as always! Best stylist (Dee) ever.

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A little treat for me at Garden Retreat

Lisa Crowhurst
18th Sep 2026
5.0
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I cannot recommend Garden Retreat enough. Every single time I visit, I am met with the warmest atmosphere and a genuinely cheery conversation that instantly brightens my day. The entire team is incredibly lovely and they have a unique way of making you feel welcomed, well cared for, and just like family.On top of the exceptional, pampering service, their prices are so reasonable. It makes it easy to afford to treat myself whenever I need a little pick-me-up without breaking the bank. If you are looking for a relaxing escape where you are truly valued as a guest, this is the place to go!

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Kay Prescott
18th Sep 2026
5.0

Very happy with my cut and colour.

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Always a good visiti

Diane Dane
17th Sep 2026
5.0
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Everything about the visit to the hairdresser is pleasnt

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Exceptional Experience!

Denitsa Maksimova
17th Sep 2026
5.0
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I had a wonderful experience for my cut, hair dye, and highlights. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming, and the final look turned out perfect. Highly recommended!

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Chelcei Colville
10th Sep 2026
5.0

Had a brilliant experience at the salon today, everyone was kind and welcoming! Thank you to Liv for doing my hair I absolutely love it!

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The best salon in Whitstable!

Emma Bligh
10th Sep 2026
5.0
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I’ve been coming to this salon for nearly a year now and I totally wouldn’t go anywhere else now.
Always made to feel welcome and everyone is so friendly and really good at hair! Always happy when I have my hair done here.

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My first visit

Leila Mills
2nd Sep 2026
5.0
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I felt seen, heard, and welcomed from the very first moment I set foot there. Gemma was very attentive and sweet. I'm already looking forward to going back.

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Happy happy happy!

Julia
28th Aug 2026
5.0

Second visit today with Gemma. The salon has such a great feel to it, Gemma is lovely so was Dee. Very pleased with my haircut - it's a pleasure to come in. Thank you so much Gemma.

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Best Salon

Claire Calver
27th Aug 2026
5.0
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Love Liv and the team at The Garden Retreat, and my hair does too!!!

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Wonderful

Laine Manuel
22nd Aug 2026
5.0
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Was nervous due to a couple of bad cuts. Gemma made me feel very welcome. She listened gave me what I asked for, recommend a couple of products with absolutely no pressure. Liv was in the salon too, cut my fringe for me, to the correct length. Both Gemma & Liv chatting away to me, lots of laughs made the time speed pass! So pleased with being made welcome, and as nice cut, I've booked my next appointment 😀 Highly recommended

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Lovely salon & staff

Anonymous
20th Aug 2026
5.0

First visit, lovely salon & staff. Gave good advice on hair cair & products.

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Just the Job

ANN PARKS
18th Aug 2026
5.0
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Always an enjoyable experience, good chatter and Michelle's a great stylist.

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Always a pleasure

Carolyn Lawerence
16th Aug 2026
5.0
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A great salon, with talented staff who are always friendly and accommodating. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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Hairdressing just how it should be!

Kate Bispham
15th Aug 2026
5.0
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Always a great experience. Friendly and professional staff.

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Happy hair

Chris Ott
14th Aug 2026
5.0
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As always a ist class cut by Michel

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Spa day

Brenda Feast
14th Aug 2026
5.0
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Utter bliss

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Garden retreat

Estelle Byers
13th Aug 2026
5.0

Excellent

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Anonymous
13th Aug 2026
5.0

Hair by Michel 1st class as always

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Jax Harding
12th Aug 2026
5.0
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Always consistent and excellent

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Rebeca Corrigan
11th Aug 2026
5.0
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Fantastic cut.with Liv Really pleased with the result. Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Great price. Would highly recommend.

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Just what I asked for

Jo Pugsley
11th Aug 2026
5.0
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Really relaxing, comfortable salon.
I told Liv what I wanted and I got exactly that. So pleased with my new hair.
Staff were all really friendly.
Salon is large and airy.

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Happy happy happy

Evie Morris
7th Aug 2026
4.5
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Always listened to and get what I ask for. Always leave with a smile on my face.

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Curly hair cut

Jackie Hooper
4th Aug 2026
5.0
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Dee Dee really knows curly hair. For years I have struggled to find a hairdresser that understands curly hair & I have found that with Dee Dee. Thank you lovely lady you are amazing

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Excellent salon: 5*

Jacqui E
4th Aug 2026
5.0
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Ive been to the salon a few times and received excellent service from each person. They are all so friendly, polite and knowledgeable. I went from basically black hair to blonde, which was quite a change for me and daunting. But the girls were fantastic and its turned out lovely. Very happy with my hair and I will definitely be returning. Thank you!

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Vanda Silk
1st Aug 2026
5.0
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Another lovely experience with Michelle. One of many over the last 27 years!
She always gives me amazing service and I would recommend anyone who wants amazing hair to go and see her!

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The Garden Retreat

Anonymous
27th Jul 2026
5.0

Always happy and confident that Dee will cut and style my hair really well.
Friendly atmosphere.

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Ang
26th Jul 2026
5.0

Amazing service. V experienced yet down to earth and relaxed.

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Amazing experience

Megan Piper
24th Jul 2026
5.0
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I love coming to this salon, everyone is so lovely and easy to talk to. I feel so comfortable and relaxed when Dee does my hair, I genuinely look forward to going, when hairdressers used to fill me with anxiety. I cannot fault the salon, and Dee was so understanding when I wanted something slightly different last minute, highly recommend. My hair also looks GORGEOUS!

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Roz
23rd Jul 2026
5.0
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First time very pleased excellent service

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Mike Loft
22nd Jul 2026
5.0
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Louis did an excellent cut.

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I came in as a model to get my hair cut n layers put in my hair

Anonymous
22nd Jul 2026
5.0

I had a lovely experience at the salon.
I was asked what i wanted doing with my hair, the trainee doing my hair was very good ,she washed my hair n was very good n did a good job with my hair .

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Fabulous as always

TRACEY BRITTON
18th Jul 2026
5.0
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Great service, lovely environment, first class service, & beautiful cut & colour

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