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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £900 to £1299
Self catering accommodation in Westbere sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Situated in a ½-acre garden with a decked terrace, this 400-year-old cottage, one of a pair, is full of character. Westbere is a preservation area and close to Westbere Lakes an area of Special Scientific Status where a kingfisher or heron may be spotted. Canterbury is a 10-minute drive. Whitstable and Herne Bay are a 20-minute drive, with seafront, beaches, Victorian architecture - hire a boat and search for seal colonies. For trips to France, the Channel Tunnel is 30 minutes away. Shops 1 mile, pub 20 yards. Living room with wood-burning stove in inglenook fireplace. Dining room. Kitchen. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and ornamental fireplace. Bathroom with hand-held shower attachment and toilet. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with wooden floor. Second floor: Twin bedroom with sloping ceiling. Beamed throughout.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899
Self catering accommodation in Ottinge sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: This beautifully restored Grade II listed thatched barn dating back 300 years, has been divided into two beamed holiday cottages equipped to a very high standard which reside in the grounds of the owners’ 500-year-old home Boyke Manor, where the great grandfather of Edward Elgar once lived, situated in the unspoilt Elham Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Activities in the area include walking, horse riding, cycling, wildlife viewing, golf, beaches and art and crafts to name a few. Canterbury, great for shopping and sightseeing, and Dover, ideal for day trips to France, are both 20 minutes away. There is a fast train link to London (55 minutes). Shops ½ mile, pub 1 mile.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Kennington sleeps 8.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: Nestling down a quiet country lane, in a rural setting just 10 miles from Canterbury and 10 miles from beaches at Hythe is this attractive stylish Grade II listed detached family holiday home built around 1756. Retaining much of its original charm and character, accessed via a shared drive, Culvers provides generous accommodation for a family or group get together with full use of wood-burning stove, making it cosy in the winter or enjoy a glass of wine on the sunny terrace in the summer which adjoins the owner’s grounds which guests are welcome to use. A perfect base for exploring this verdant part of the British Isles, with easy access to Leeds Castle, Sissinghurst Gardens, Tenterden Steam Railway, Ashford Museum, Biddenden Vineyards and for those that enjoy shopping - Bluewater is easily reached and a bargain can be had at the local designer outlet - McArthur Glenn. Golf, fishing, riding and tennis all available within a 5-mile radius. Bring a passport for a day trip to France or Belgium. Shop 200 yards, pub 1/3 mile. Ground floor: Living room with wood-burning stove. Dining room with wood-burning stove and wooden floor. Well-equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, gas Aga, electric oven and gas hob. Utility. Games room. Separate toilet. First floor: Four double bedrooms; two with 5ft bed, one with en-suite bathroom, over-bath shower and toilet. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. All bedrooms with TV.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Bembridge sleeps 10.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 10
Accommodation overview: Standing elegantly within its large enclosed garden, this spacious detached family home offers ideal holiday accommodation for extended families or two families holidaying together. Having been tastefully furnished, this superb property has a large main living room with open fire, a study with broadband, a day room with lovely garden views and a games room with plenty of board games and table tennis. The large kitchen/breakfast room provides a great relaxing area in which to chat whilst cooking, and in addition there is a more formal dining room. Every care has gone into making sure that guests have a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
The nearest unspoilt beach is only a 5-minute walk, and is great for swimming and crabbing. Various footpaths from the edge of the village lead down to Forelands Beach (AONB) and Culver Down (NT) - an area abundant in wildlife and good for bird-watching. The quaint village of Bembridge has a wonderful collection of local shops including a farm shop, butcher and delicatessen as well as post office, gift shops, several fine restaurants, three pubs, the NT Windmill and the RNLI Lifeboat Station. Bembridge Harbour offers good sailing; there are two sailing clubs, fishing, and the fresh daily catch of crab and lobster can be purchased in the village. For the outdoor enthusiast there is golf (nearest course 15 minutes), water sports (sailing, wind and kite surfing), scenic walking, cycling or riding. There are numerous attractions to visit, including Carisbrooke Castle, Osborne House, NT homes and gardens, animal/wildlife centres, country/adventure parks, Shanklin Chine, steam railway, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Calbourne Mill or The Needles in West Wight. Shops 880 yards, pub 350 yards. Spacious living room with open fire. Large dining room. Spacious well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen with Aga, electric cooker, breakfast area and tiled floor. Laundry room. Study. Day room. Games room with TV. Shower room. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed, dressing area and en-suite shower room and toilet. Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and basin. Twin bedroom. Bunk bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899
Self catering accommodation in Alfold sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Superbly located in a beautiful countryside setting, this attractive barn makes a wonderful holiday retreat, with shared use of a tennis court, outdoor swimming pool (heated June - August), gym, games room and covered barbecue area. Enjoy scenic walks around the owner’s 50-acre estate with lakes and horse paddocks, and public footpaths lead to the Arun and Wey canal. The barn is ideal for exploring the area; the quaint hamlet of Alfold has a church, shop and pub (¾ mile), and within easy driving distance are historic Guildford (trains to London 30 minutes), Horsham, Brighton, Gatwick, Heathrow, plus many NT homes and gardens. Shops ¾ mile. Kitchen/dining room. First floor: Living room with vaulted beamed ceiling. Two double bedrooms. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Iden sleeps 10.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 10
Accommodation overview: This attractive detached house set in the owner’s grounds provide spacious holiday accommodation situated at the end of a mile-long lane in glorious rural surroundings. Pet friendly and offering a plethora of walks on the doorstep, the cottage offers a superb self catering base. There is a public footpath leading off the owner’s drive providing miles of walks across open countryside. A trip to picturesque Rye enables visitors to sample local foods at the Wednesday morning farmers market which is held at Strand Quay. By taking a stroll along the cobbled streets, there is also the chance to buy a memento from one of the many independently-owned shops and boutiques, art galleries and potteries - or even start Christmas shopping from the wide selection of goods available! Also worth a visit are Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Camber Sands and Camber Castle – this area of saltmarsh protects some very special wildlife, and footpaths lead to four birdwatching hides. The picturesque market town of Battle makes for an enjoyable day out, as well as Hastings, the Sealife Centre and Pevensey Castle (where the Romans invaded). The area is also well known for its local vineyards including Chapel Down and Seddlescombe. A trip to Tenterden - often referred to as the Jewel of the Weald - is an alternative and, for garden lovers, Sissinghurst (NT) is not to be missed. Further National Trust places to visit include Smallhythe Place, Scotney Castle and Bodiam Castle. Day trips to France are possible with the Channel Tunnel a mere 30-minute drive. Shops and pub 1½ miles.
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Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Denstroude sleeps 12.
Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: A spacious, detached farmhouse with the added attraction of a hot tub on the patio and separate shared external games room and fully equipped gym with football table and table tennis. Set in its own large lawned garden surrounded by its 100-acre farm, this delightful holiday property provides something for everyone whatever the weather, making it an ideal holiday destination or excuse for a get together for families and friends of all age groups, perhaps celebrating a birthday or an anniversary. Surrounded by the ancient Blean Woodland, where nightingales sing, this makes an ideal spot for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The city of Canterbury, steeped in history and culture, is only a ten minute drive and the splendour of its cathedral, the oldest in the country, dominates the skyline. See the city via horse drawn carriage or take a river tour. Faversham is one of England’s most charming market towns and offers a tour of its well known brewery. Smell the locally grown Kentish hops and taste the Kentish ales and speciality lagers! Definitely worth a visit, particularly during the hop festival during the first weekend in September, celebrating the golden age of hop picking. Enjoy oysters at Whitstable and experience the famous sunsets across the Swale. Visit the traditional British seaside town of Herne Bay where a boat can be taken to spot some seals, take a trip back in time on a Thames sailing barge or just take advantage of the delightful beaches. Rail connections from Whitstable or Canterbury to London for further sightseeing opportunities. Shop and pub 1 mile. Spacious living room with wood-burning stove in brick fireplace and French doors leading to conservatory. Well-equipped kitchen/dining room with breakfast bar, bifolding doors to the terrace and wooden floor. Utility/boot room with shower room and toilet. Conservatory. Twin bedroom with zip and link bed (can be 6ft double) and ornamental fireplace. First floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed. Three twin bedrooms, one with zip and link bed, one with sloping ceiling. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Steep stairs to second floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and sloping ceiling. Bathroom with large corner bath and shower attachment, separate shower cubicle, toilet and sloping ceiling.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly price range £1300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Ryde sleeps 10.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 10
Accommodation overview: Peacefully located and standing detached within its own extensive gardens, this elegant Grade II listed Regency style house dates back to around 1830, and offers extremely light and spacious holiday accommodation after being sympathetically restored. It was built and designed by a captain in the Royal Navy, whose last campaign before retiring to the Isle of Wight was the victorious battle of Navarino, hence the name. This attractive holiday home has some wonderful architectural features, its Regency style is accentuated by a large first floor balcony which runs the width of the property and overlooks the lovely garden, a perfect place to enjoy breakfast, afternoon tea or simply relax and watch the glorious sunset whilst enjoying an aperitif! With families in mind, there is a large games room, crammed with books, toys, games and TV, plus a separate music room with piano. In addition the basement has a network of rooms with full size pool table, table football, darts and table tennis. Ryde is a popular seaside resort with miles of sandy beach and plenty of attractions along the Esplanade, less than 10 minutes’ walk, including ten-pin bowling, an ice rink, indoor pool, childrens play area and boat rides. Ryde Pier is nearly a mile in length, and is one of the largest in the country. A high speed Catamaran operates between Portsmouth and the pier head, making this a popular choice for a car-free holiday, and there are good transport links to discover the multitude of island attractions suitable for all ages. Explore excellent walks along miles of Heritage coastline. Outdoor sports include golf, sailing, riding and watersports. Shop ¼ mile. Living room with open fire and French doors. Family room with TV. Music room. Dining room. Kitchen with breakfast area. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Three double bedrooms, one with 6ft bed, two with 5ft bed. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Shower room with toilet.
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