Guide to Country Cottage Holidays in Kent

Are you thinking of taking a cottage break in Kent?  Are you curious about what this area of England has to offer for holidays?  Let Country Cottages Online guide you on some of the very best that Kent has to offer.
 

Why Holiday in Kent?

Great holidays await you in Kent!  Enjoy exploring unspoilt countryside galore in the Kent Downs and High Weald, as well as beautiful gardens; Kent is known as the garden of England after all!  Other great places to visit include historical castles, charming historical towns and villages, and a stunning coastline.  There are so many good reasons to holiday in Kent.

 

 

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Kent’s Top Attractions

Interested in learning more?  Dive in and discover more about Kent’s best attractions.

•    Kent’s Countryside and Gardens including the Kent Downs and High Weald
•    Kent’s Historical Castles and Houses
•    Charming Historical Towns and Villages in Kent
•    Kent’s Coastline

 

 

Kent, the Garden of England’s Countryside and Gardens

Kent has for a long time been dubbed the garden of England, on account of its beautiful countryside and gardens.  The countryside is dotted with orchards that supply apples and cherries to the British market, as well as hops for breweries and attractive hop houses. There are beautiful gardens for tourists to visit, including Goodnestone Park Garden, Mount Ephraim and Yalding and numerous country cottages and country houses to rent for a self-catering break.
 
Outdoor enthusiasts will want to head for the good walking trails in the Kent Downs and High Weald National Landscapes.  Enjoy wildlife watching along the way!
 

 

Kent’s Historical Castles and Houses

Kent is rich in historical castles and buildings.  Some of the best known castles in Kent include fascinating Dover Castle with its secret underground passages (the passages were used as a hospital during the 2nd world war), Hever Castle with its links to Anne Boleyn, Leeds Castle with its moat and fascinating Deal Castle which enjoys a fabulous setting right by the coast.

Also of great historical interest is Canterbury Cathedral in the city of Canterbury.
For a walk back in time a trip to Kent is a great choice!

 

 

 

Charming Towns and Villages in Kent

Some of Kent’s most appealing towns include Canterbury, Maidstone and Tunbridge.  There are also many idyllic beautiful villages to discover in Kent too.

Canterbury

Canterbury with its magnificent cathedral is a popular destination on many a tourist’s list, and rightly so. Canterbury has a wealth of history and is a very charming and pleasant place to spend time.  In Canterbury you can marvel at the ancient city walls, walk along the city wall trail, and see a number of fascinating historic buildings.  Canterbury's Castle which is pretty much a ruin, goes way, way back, dating back to around 1070.  Canterbury Cathedral is another magnificent building which dates back to the medieval period.  

For more modern attractions, Canterbury’s swanky bars, restaurants and shopping area awaits to be discovered too.  

Maidstone

The county town of Kent is Maidstone, and this charming settlement is perfect for a self-catering cottage holiday with loved ones as there is so much to see and do here that you won’t want to leave! The picturesque River Medway flows through the town centre and there are plenty of opportunities to go for relaxing walks along its banks, or stop off for a picnic and take in the lovely surroundings.

There are countless things to do in Maidstone. Lovers of retail therapy will love the exciting shopping district here, especially as the town is placed in the top 5 for shopping centres in south east London. There are two shopping centres with a variety of high street chains and unique boutiques, and there is a new centre by the riverside as well as stalls selling goods in the market square of Maidstone. Along with shops, the town is home to various cinemas, restaurants, pubs and cafes, and there are also a number of theatres which produce excellent plays and musicals.

If you wish to soak up a bit of culture when in Maidstone, then there are a number of museums and art galleries to discover, including the fascinating Tyrwhitt-Drake Museum of Carriages.

 
Tunbridge Wells

This town is also known as Royal Tunbridge Wells, and with good reason, as this place deserves its regal title.  Being a spa town, Tunbridge Wells has a wealth of beautiful Georgian buildings and there is still even a place that you can take the waters, in the historical Pantiles area.  Tunbridge Wells is the only spa town in actual fact in the South East of England.  The town is great for shopping, with a variety of shops from high street to high end, and also has a number of interesting independent boutiques.  There are plenty restaurants, bars and pubs.  To get the most out of a visit to Tunbridge Wells you may want to take a walking tour of the town to learn more about its history.  If you visit Tunbridge Wells by car, do pop in to High Rocks on the outskirts of the town.  At High Rocks you will find interesting geological formations from millions of years ago which you can walk amongst.  Take care though as you have to have a head for heights and must take care due to steep drops in areas.    

If looking for a place to stay for your self-catering break in Kent, do consider country cottages in Kent which provide good clean holiday accommodation, often in an attractive rural setting. Apartments in towns are also always available.

 

Kent's Coastline

Kent’s coastline has it all; from the white cliffs of Dover to charming historic seaside resorts such as Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs with their seaside fun and beaches, to Whitstable with its refined air and crabbing opportunities. And who can fail to appreciate the sheer loveliness of the South Downs and the white cliffs at St Margarets at Cliffe near Dover? We have a number of cottages with good sea views to fully appreciate those seascapes on holiday.

 

• Coastal cottages in Kent - for those who prefer to stay by the sea.

 

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Great self catering holidays await you in Kent, the garden county of England, where orchards supply apples and cherries to the British market, and hops to breweries. There are beautiful gardens for tourists to visit, including Goodnestone Park Garden, Mount Ephraim, and Yalding.

There are many places to visit in Kent to add interest to your holiday  The whitecliffs of Dover and secret underground passages at Dover Castle have long been a popular visitor attraction.  The EuroTunnel makes it very easy to drive under the Channel for shopping day trips to Calais in France.  In Kent itself, the Bluewater Shopping Centre is the ultimate shopping experience that must not be missed. It's Europe's largest shopping mall, located close to the M25, near the Dartford Tunnel and is luxurious in the extreme, with many designer shops, wide, wide aisles with seating areas. And, if you're into antiques, then you will enjoy the 17th Century Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells.

 

 

 

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