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Description:

This Grade II listed mini Gothic castle was built in 1850 and now makes an unusual and unique holiday home. It is believed to have been built as the gate house for the officers accommodation for the Dover Castle Garrison who were housed in an impressive crescent of homes in Victoria Park. The Gate House stands part way up a hill close to both Dover Castle and the town itself. The accommodation offers a turret exposed beams throughout upstairs and down open fireplaces and other historical features. Dover has plenty to offer visitors including Dover Castle the wartime tunnels Roman painted house easy access for trips to France and walks along the famous white cliffs. Castles at Walmer and Deal; the medieval town of Sandwich; many beaches around the east Kent coastline are all easily accessible and well worth a visit. Pub 0.3 miles shops 0.5 miles.

Sitting room with double sofa bed (for + 2). Dining room. Well equipped kitchen. Narrow stairs to first floor: Bedroom with four poster canopy bed and turret. Bathroom/WC. Beamed throughout.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and gas CH inc
• TV (Freeview)
• DVD
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Auto wm
• Enclosed garden
• Pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 301 – 582

Sleeps: 4

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Enjoying a peaceful semi-rural location the Garden Cottage is a modern self-contained cosy cottage adjoining the owners home in Paddock Wood an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the heart of the Kent countryside. The superb location makes it ideal for visiting the many attractions castles and historic houses the area has to offer such as Leeds Hever and Scotney castles Chartwell (NT) Ightham Mote Knowle House and Sissinghurst Castle. The beautiful countryside is attractive in all seasons and the area’s famed hop gardens can be view and explored at the Hop Farm Family Park. There are a variety of local vineyards characterful villages with quaint English tearooms and traditional pubs to explore whilst a day trip to London (50 mins) can be accommodated from Paddock Wood Station or a day in Paris from Ashford International (30 mins). Penshurst Place and Gardens (12 miles).

Sitting room with dining and kitchen areas. Twin bedded room with en-suite shower room/WC.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec inc
• Oil CH inc Apr – Sep (other dates £15pw poa)
• TV
• DVD
• Radio
• Wi-fi
• Microwave
• F/freezer
• Auto wm/dryer
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Garden with furniture
• Easy walking access
• No pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 224 – 423

Sleeps: 2

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Description:

The Hop Pocket is within a farmyard behind the barn which has sheep throughout the year. This holiday property sits directly screened from the farmhouse with views across the river at the bottom of the garden and the undulating landscape beyond. The village of Sutton Valence 2 miles has a choice of four pubs (three serving food) a church shops and a post office. There are three golf courses within 3 miles and world famous fishing at just over a mile. The area is teeming with places to explore. Sissinghurst Castle Leeds Castle and Maidstone are within 5 miles. A little further afield are the beaches at Camber Sands and Rye. Staplehurst is close by with a mainline service to Charing Cross.

Open plan sitting room with kitchen and dining areas. Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Shower room/WC.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and elec rads by meter reading 1st £10 inc
• Gas CH inc
• 50″ TV and surround sound
• DVD
• Radio
• Microwave
• Larder fridge
• Parking
• Private garden
• Stream at bottom of garden
• Easy walking access
• No pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 388 – 753

Sleeps: 4

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Description:

In the glorious heart of Kent just 7 miles from Ashford’s Eurotunnel trains and easy day trips to France this cosy single storey property (shown four windows facing) offers comfortable accommodation. Forming a wing of a beautifully converted 400 year old barn it stands in pretty grounds shared with the owners who live in the main part of the barn. Sissinghurst’s famous gardens and Scotney and Bodium Castles (all N.T.) are a short drive the coast and historic Canterbury a little further. Tenterden (5 miles) offers good shopping and the Kent and Sussex Steam Railway. Pub 250 yards shop 500 yards.

Entrance hall. Comfortable and attractively furnished beamed sitting room. Modern fitted kitchen with dining area. Double bedroom. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and NSH inc
• TV
• Video
• Radio/cassette/CD
• Microwave
• Auto wm/dryer
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Shared garden with furniture
• Pets – 1 small dog max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 271 – 523

Sleeps: 2

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This Grade II listed 15th century cottage is a particularly important building of more than special interest and one of a very small number in the UK. Once half of a Wealden hall house it later served as a buttery before being divided to form two adjoining properties. Featuring a steep wooden staircase an open fire containing a bread oven and a private enclosed garden with secure electric gates it sits within 3 miles of Leeds Castle and within a minute’s walk of a discreet side entrance to historic Mote Park. Dating back to the Middle Ages Mote Park’s 450 acres of mature parkland offer many beautiful walks (dogs welcome) a 30 acre lake for sailing angling and model boats and a leisure centre with pitch and put play area skate park and indoor swimming pool. Maidstone is under 3 miles. Shop and pub in Bearsted village 1.5 miles.

Open plan sitting room with open fire sofa bed (for + 2) and kitchen and dining areas. First floor: Two double bedrooms. Small bunk bedded room with 2’ 6” beds (for + 2). Bathroom/WC.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and gas CH inc
• Logs foc
• TV (Freeview)
• DVD
• Radio/iPod dock
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• F/freezer
• T/cot
• Highchair
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Garden with patio and furniture
• Barbecue
• Unsuitable for the infirm
• Pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 466 – 1023

Sleeps: 6

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Description:

In the unique and magical location of Dungeness Les Quatre Vents sits in a completely private position off the beaten track and just a few minutes’ walk from the beach. Teeming with rare birds and plants Dungeness is a designated National Nature Reserve a Special Protection Area and a Special Area for Conservation. The landscape famously the setting for Derek Jarman’s lovely garden and the wartime ‘listening ears’ is punctuated with wooden houses iconic lighthouses power stations and gravel pits and crossed by steam trains of a miniature railway. The Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Light Railway terminates about 100 yards from the cottage. Fishing locally. Tea rooms and pub 0.25 mile shop 1 mile.

Spacious beamed sitting room with day bed (for + 1) and dining area. Well equipped kitchen with small dining area. Double bedroom with 4’ bed and ensuite shower room. Twin bedded room. Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and elec rads inc
• TV
• DVD
• Radio/cassette/CD
• Microwave
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• T/dryer
• Hairdryer
• T/cot
• Highchair
• Parking
• Garden with patio and furniture
• Pets – 1 dog max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 376 – 839

Sleeps: 6

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Description:

Enjoying views over the water and a wonderful location for exploring the myriad attractions of the area this modern duplex apartment (pictured right side of property) sits on St Mary’s Island a new waterside development accessed via a bridge over the River Medway. Just a short walk away is Chatham Marina (pictured) and the Chatham Dockside Outlet Centre. A wealth of delights lie within easy reach including historic Chatham Dockyard Fort Amhurst Dicken’s World Old Brook Pumping Station and trips by paddle steamer to Kingswear Castle. Less than 2 miles away Rochester boasts its own places of historic interest including a famous castle whilst the Isle of Sheppey and Blue FLag beaches are a little further afield. Restaurants a pub and shop are just 0.25 mile walk across the bridge.

Stairs to entrance on first floor: Sitting room with sofa bed (for + 2) and dining area. Well equipped kitchen. Second floor: Double bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec inc
• Gas CH inc Mar 26th – Oct 1st (other dates £10 pw poa)
• TV (Freeview)
• Radio
• Broadband connection
• Microwave
• F/freezer
• Auto wm/dryer
• Parking
• No garden
• No pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 283 – 582

Sleeps: 5

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Description:

This well-presented cosy cottage for two enjoys an enviable location quietly tucked away in a courtyard development just 200 yards from the heart of Sandwich one of the most beautifully preserved medieval towns in Britain. Within 50 yards a lovely riverside park (pictured) is ideal for a peaceful amble and pubs restaurants bars cafés cinema independent shops ancient churches the White Mill windmill and museum farm shops and the railway station are all an easy walk. The shingle beach at Sandwich Bay lies 2 miles away and many nearby historic sites including Richborough Roman fort and amphitheatre and the fascinating castles at Deal Walmer and Dover are in the care of English Heritage. The White Cliffs of Dover (10 miles) enjoy worldwide fame and day trips to Europe are easily accessible.

Kitchen. Sitting room with gas fire dining area and laminate floor. First floor: Double bedroom with four poster bed. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and full gas CH inc
• Gas fire
• TV
• DVD
• Radio
• Microwave
• F/freezer
• Auto wm
• Hairdryer
• Garage
• Courtyard with furniture
• Barbecue
• Pets – small dogs max
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 271 – 523

Sleeps: 2

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Built in 1851 cosy Pocket Cottage is tucked away down a quiet road in the heart of the old Cinque Port town of Tenderden just 100 yards from its wide tree lined High Street. With its wealth of beautiful historic buildings and interesting shops and restaurants Tenderden certainly befits its description as the ‘Jewel of the Weald’ and is ideally located for exploring the ‘Garden of England’. Leeds Castle Sissinghurst Castle gardens and Scotney Castle gardens are within easy reach whilst further afield but well worth a visit is Canterbury with its magnificent cathedral. Dover for day trips to France the charming fishing port of Rye and Camber Sands are easily accessible. Shops and pubs 100 yards.

Sitting room with dining area and wood burner. Small modern fitted kitchen. Steep stairs to first floor: Double bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower attachment).

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and full gas CH inc
• Logs available locally 1st supply foc
• TV
• Video
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• T/cot
• Highchair
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Small garden with patio and furniture
• No pets
• No smoking

Weekly Price GBP: 224 – 523

Sleeps: 2

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Description:

This charming cottage and its pretty garden sit at the end of a row in the little village of Sarre just a short drive from the myriad delights of historic Canterbury city (8 miles) and seaside Margate. Trips to France are easily accessible – both Ashford and Dover are under 20 miles away whilst Sissinghurst Gardens and fairytale castles at Bodiam and Scotney (all in the care of the National Trust) are a little further. Joss Bay provides a range of water sports and golf and riding are found locally. Shops 2.5 miles pub serving food 100 yards.

Open plan sitting/dining room with wooden floor and wood burning stove. Modern fitted kitchen. Spacious conservatory. First floor: Double bedroom. Bathroom/WC with separate shower cubicle. Single bedroom. Second floor: Spacious twin bedded room.

Features:

• Linen (duvets) and towels inc
• Elec and full LPG CH inc
• Logs at cost 1st supply foc
• TV
• DVD
• Radio/cassette/CD
• Microwave
• Freezer
• Larder fridge
• T/cot
• Auto wm
• Hairdryer
• Parking
• Enclosed garden with patio and furniture
• Barbecue
• Pets

Weekly Price GBP: 317 – 692

Sleeps: 5

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