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| ENGLAND,
UNITED KINGDOM - TRAVEL GUIDE: |
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| KENT,
UNITED KINGDOM - SELF-CATERING / VACATION RENTAL ACCOMMODATION: |
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| Kent is the most
south-eastern county of South-East England. Popularly known as the "Garden
of England".
Kent
Featured Self-Catering Accommodation
Kent was originally one of
the kingdoms of the Jutes, although its name derives from one of the Celtic
tribes of Britain, the Cantiaci. As the closest part of England to the
continent of Europe (it is just 12 miles from Dover to Calais), it has
historically been the focal point for invasion attempts, and is traditionally
the major embarkation point for travel to mainland Europe.
Due to the extensive agriculture,
orchards and hop farms, Kent is known as the "Garden of England", a fact
reflected in the new car registration plates - the letter representing
Kent is "G" for "Garden" rather than "K" for "Kent".
Attractions:
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Dover Castle
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The White Cliffs of Dover -
spectacular chalk cliffs over which was fought the Battle of Britain in
Dover
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Scotney Castle
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Hever Castle - where Henry VIII
spent his honeymoon(s)
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Leeds Castle - built in 1119
and held by six medieval queens
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The Cinque Ports
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Bedgebury Pinetum - a beautifully
landscaped country park with a large selection of native and exotic plants
and trees
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Sissinghurst Castle Gardens
- home of writer Vita Sackville-West
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Kent & East Sussex Railway
Operates between Tenterden and Bodiam in east Sussex, passing through some
very attractive countryside in the process.
Kent
Featured Self-Catering Accommodation
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| FEATURED
SELF-CATERING OPTIONS IN KENT, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM: |
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Blackthorn
Barn (Ref: 49565)
self catering cottage
in GOUDHURST, Great Britain
A delightful, unusual barn
conversion in a glorious location with lovely views over the owner´s
pretty gardens, large pond - home to black swans, ducks and well stocked
with perch, tench, roach and carp - a boat is available for guests use
- and with orchards to the rear and wonderful views over the rolling Kentish
countryside. Because of the pond and the way the cottage is equipped, this
cottage is only suitable for 2 adults and children over 10. There are also
2 neighbouring friendly Jacob sheep, fenced in beside the grounds. This
is ideal walking country with many footpaths adjacent and within a short
drive are many historic houses, gardens, National trust and English Heritage
properties including Sissinghurst Gardens, Penshurst Place, Hever and Leeds
Castles, Bewl Water for fishing, cycling and watersports and the Kent &
East Sussex Steam Railway. Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone are approximately
12 miles away and Ashford, is 20 miles away. Sleeps 2. |
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Court
Lodge Cottage (Ref: 45571)
self catering cottage
in LENHAM, KENT, Great Britain
A beautifully restored 400
year old beamed cottage in the heart of the picturesque village Lenham,
which has a good selection of shops, pubs and intimate restaurants. There
are also interesting antique shops to browse around, and the library provides
internet access. The railway station is within 5 minutes walk, and Ashford
Internation Station is a 15 minute drive away. The impressive Leeds Castle
is within a 10 minute drive, and provides a great base for touring the
Heart of Kent. Enjoy Kentish life at its fullest! This cottage is not suited
for children under 12 or the elderly, due to steep stairs.
Sleeps 4 |
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FIVE
WATERINGS (Ref: 49563)
self catering farm house
in FAIRFIELD, Great Britain
The county of Kent is known
as the "Garden of England". It is the English countryside at its best.
A landscape of rolling hills, wooded valleys, orchards, hop fields and
vineyards. Five Waterings is a modern pinewood house near the Romney Marshes.
The house is roomy, fully equipped and suitable for 6 people. The Romney
Marshes are on the south coast of England between Folkestone and Winchelsea.
Most of the area is below sea level but is protected by sea defences and
walls. The Romney Marshes are famous for sheep and smuggling. In earlier
times both provided income to the locals. The area is perfect for windsurfers,
sailors and other water sports enthusiasts. Most of the beaches are sandy
and safe for families. Sleeps 6 |
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Gardener's
Cottage (Ref: 45575)
self catering home in
STAPLEHURST, Great Britain
Gardener's Cottage, a delightful
holiday property, is located in peace and tranquility in the beautifully
landscaped grounds of an ancient beamed Wealden Manor House, dating from
the 15th Century and which nestles in 15 acres of paddocks and fields.
Situated only a short drive from the village of Staplehurst where there
are shops, church, pubs and mainline railway station to London or the coast,
this is an excellent location for visiting nearby Sissinghurst Castle and
gardens, the exquisite Leeds Castle, Scotney and Bodiam Castle as well
as the many other gardens, castles and historic houses which are all within
easy reach of this central location in the heart of Kent. Ideal for
both sightseeing and shopping are the historic towns of Tunbridge Wells,
the Cathedral city of Canterbury and the cinque port of Rye. Sleeps 3 |
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Orchard
Cottage (Ref: 45570)
self catering villa in
LAMBERHURST, Great Britain
The Orchard Cottage is set
in 16 acres of farmland down a quiet country lane with lovely views, access
to footpaths and farmland beyond. It is a beautifully and imaginatively
converted cottage, which have been architecturally designed with flair
and imagination, very well equipped and decorated with natural materials,
pine and lovely neutral colours. Lamberhurst village - famous for its vineyard
- is a 10 minute walk along the footpath. Golf, riding and fishing are
all available nearby - Bewl Water for water sports, fishing and cycling.
Bedgebury Forest and Scotney Castle are within a short drive. Tunbridge
Wells with its excellent shopping facilities is 6 miles and beautiful Rye
is 24 miles. Trains from Wadhurst or Paddock Wood station for London (journey
time 50 minutes). An ideal location for day trips to France.
Sleeps 6 |
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TORE
PETTY (Ref: 49562)
self catering farm house
in FAIRFIELD, Great Britain
Treat yourselves to the
new luxury lodge for couples- ideal for honeymoons or just an excuse to
indulge yourselves and unwind from the stress of everyday living. Just
the place to sip a cocktail and watch the sun go down. Living area with
panoramic views !!!! KING SIZE four poster bed is an attractive feature.
Ground floor: 1 livingroom (TV, VCR, DVD player), 1 kitchen (oven, microwave,
dishwasher, washing machine), 1 bedroom (double bed), 1 bathroom, 1 sauna,
1 verandah. Sleeps 2 |
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Tudorhurst
Cottage (Ref: 45573)
self catering home in
STAPLEHURST, Great Britain
An immaculate, newly refurbished
detached holiday cottage, built and maintained to a high standard and located
in peace and tranquility in the grounds of the owners modern family house
yet with privacy and the use of the large rear gardens and rural views.
The house is comfortably furnished and well equipped with ample parking
for two cars. Situated approximately 1 1/2 miles from the village of Staplehurst
where there are shops, church, pubs and mainline railway station to London
or the coast, this charming property is in an ideal location for visiting
nearby Sissinghurst Castle and gardens (5 miles), Leeds Castle (8 miles)
as well as the many other gardens, castles and historic houses which are
all within easy reach of this central location in the heart of Kent. Dover
is only 45 minutes drive. Sleeps 6 |
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WHITE
KEMP (Ref: 49564)
self catering farm house
in FAIRFIELD, Great Britain
Both Puddledock
and White Kemp Pine Lodges are set in the beautiful Kent Countryside and
are fully equipped and sleep up to four people. Ground floor: 1 livingroom
(TV, VCR, radio, CD player), 1 kitchen (oven, microwave), 1 bedroom (double
bed), 1 bedroom (2 x single bed), 1 bathroom (shower, sink, Toilet). General:
1 verandah (garden furniture). Sleeps 4 |
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