Luxury self-catering accommodation in Kent
Spread over the southeast corner of England, Kent is stuffed full of historic towns, filled with rolling green countryside, and ringed by chalky cliffs and popular beach resorts. Double fish and chips, anyone?
Seagulls, shoreline and top-notch food; the fishing town of Whitstable has long been Kent's pearly jewel in the fish and chips crown. With Wheelers’ Oyster Bar bagging the title of 'oldest restaurant in town', upmarket Samphire just next door, and Michelin-starred Sportsman just a short drive up the coast. Say the name of this area and images of pastel beach huts spring to mind but the terrain here is varied, as you will see if you walk a bit of the Saxon Way, winding around to Dover and Folkestone, the landscape changes from chalky cliffs to pretty pathways.
Kent's inland cottages are set near local oast houses and close to vineyards; book a tour of the Chapel Down winery grounds for a refreshing taste of the area. A Canterbury townhouse is a good base to explore this history-rich city, immortalised by Chaucer's medieval Canterbury Tales. Guests who love authentic properties will be happy to book a unique historic home, then visit Leeds Castle – actually sited just outside the Kent hub of Maidstone and with something for everyone; playground, maze, falconry and even a Dog Collar Museum.
Romany
Romney Marsh, Brookland, Kent, UK
Earthy hues, industrial accents and abundance of natural light; this luxury wooden cabin on the edge of Romney Marsh gives a sense of being holed up on the sprawling prairie lands of the American South.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,295 per week, £995 per short break
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: Hot tub and fire pit
Maison Blanche
A luxury self-catering Grade II listed home which has stood the test of time since 1647, every corner breathes harmony and cheer while outside a hot tub bubbles under twinkling skies.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,895 per week, £1,350 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Wood-fired hot tub
The Zen Garden
Chiddingstone, High Weald, Kent, UK
Embodying the very essence of the Garden of England in the High Weald AONB, this large luxury Kentish barn, its outside pool and immaculate grounds radiate pure relaxation.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £5,950 per week, £4,450 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Outdoor swimming pool (heated May to September), gym, cinema and playroom, aquarium room, outdoor kitchen
