Holiday Cottages in Kent
The Lookout
St. Margaret's-at-Cliffe
Even amongst the many outstanding holiday cottages in Kent, this one is special! Very special!
Perched on the edge of the White Cliffs of Dover with uninterrupted views across the English Channel, this former coastguard station is the ultimate holiday retreat.
Away from the hustle and accessed only by a rough track, it has been stylishly refurbished and enjoys spectacular sea views, especially from the master bedroom. Stand on the terrace where Churchill once surveyed the seas, beaches and skies and luxuriate in the wild natural beauty of the surroundings.
And if you fancy a cuppa - no problem. By day part of the ground floor houses The Bluebird Tea Rooms, open to walkers and guests between 10am-4pm, 6 days a week and Bank Holidays.
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Facilities
Holiday cottages in Kent come very well equipped. Bed linen, towels are included in the rental, is is electricity and night storage heating and the inital fuel for the woodburner. There's parking for two cars. The gardens are shared with guest to the tea room between 10am and 4pm, but the cottage also has a lovely balcony with furniture should you wish to enjoy the views and the weather in greater solitude.
Inside, the property provides TV with Freeview, DVD, CD player, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer.
There's a telephone for incoming calls and the owners provide a welcome pack for visitors to the cottage. In addition, Wi-fi, catering and spa treatments are available by arrangement.
The Lookout is a non-smoking cottage and due to the location on the cliff, the property is not suitable for children under eight years old.
Check availability or book your stay at The Lookout.
History on your Doorstep
Kent is not just England's garden, it's a treasure trove of history, too. From prehistoric times onwards, Kent has often been the entry port to England. So monuments here go way back. Here are a few attractions that should make it onto your must-see list when you're staying in one of the many wonderful holiday cottages in Kent.
Canterbury
Not just England's spiritual home, but a beautiful city in its own right with two Norman castles (I challenge you to find them!), wonderful little alleyways and streets to explore, great shopping, even better food and - of course - Canterbury Cathedral with all its marvels.
Dover Castle
This makes a LOOOONG day out, but is totally worth it. At Dover, you can really see history as a cake of many layers. From a prehistoric fort to WWII underground tunnels, Dover has it all. And now, it also has an amazing exhibition showing how the Great Tower would have looked during the times of one of England's most tempestuous kings: Henry II.
Chatham Dockyards
Ever stepped into a submarine? It's cramped - more cramped than you can possibly imagine. But is it any better on an old sailing ship? How many miles of rope does it need to hoist the sails? How many bullets and cannon balls should you take with you when you sail to America? Where do you sleep and what do you eat? If you're holidaying with children (and even if you don't), you'll be totally blown away by the dockyard.
Days Out and Things to Do
Holiday cottages in Kent make a great base for exploring and from The Lookout you can wander the cliff path to your hearts' content.
Dover and Folkstone are close by and worth eploring (especially Dover Castle!) You could make your way up to Deal, or drive past Dover and meander through the Romney Marshes, with a lunch stop at Rye, maybe.
Most of all, though, from the Lookout you can enjoy some of the very best views in England!
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