Howletts Wild Animal Park

Howletts Wild Animal Park is a renowned zoo near Canterbury, Kent, home to significant breeding groups of rare and endangered species including gorillas and African elephants, offering an outdoor wildlife experience focused on animal conservation and education.

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2 miles from Wingham Wildlife Park

Wingham Wildlife Park in Kent features a diverse collection of over 200 animal species including birds, mammals, reptiles, and primates. Visitors can explore tropical houses, reptile exhibits, big cat enclosures, and a unique penguin pool. The park also offers indoor educational facilities, a café, and outdoor play areas designed for families and children.

Near Deal Castle

Deal Castle is a well-preserved 16th century artillery fort in Kent, England, featuring stone bastions, a moat, and a historic keep. Built by Henry VIII to defend the Downs anchorage, it offers visitors both indoor historical exhibits and outdoor exploration of the castle grounds and fortifications.

The Manor Coach House

The Manor Coach House is a luxury holiday home in a Grade II coach house near Canterbury, set in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with countryside views, featuring two kingsize bedrooms with ensuites, an open-plan living space, and a range of outdoor amenities including a heated pool, hot tub, garden with terrace, and barbecue facilities.

2 miles from St Augustine's Abbey

St Augustine's Abbey in Canterbury, Kent, is the ruins of a historic Benedictine monastery founded in 598 AD, notable for its extensive archaeological remains and historical significance as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors explore the outdoor abbey ruins, which reflect over 900 years of monastic history and royal connections.

3 miles from The Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House, and Gardens

The Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House, and Gardens in Kent offers visitors a chance to explore a historic house with guided tours, extensive gardens, and a unique museum featuring wildlife dioramas and cultural artifacts from around the world. The venue is mostly wheelchair accessible and family friendly, with free parking and facilities for children.

Near Blean Woods

Blean Woods is a natural woodland reserve featuring traditional coppice, high forest, heathland, and glades which support diverse wildlife including woodpeckers, nightingales, and rare butterflies. Visitors can explore multiple waymarked trails and enjoy peaceful outdoor walks, with facilities including a car park and picnic area. Dogs are allowed on a specific trail, but there are no indoor facilities such as cafes or toilets on site.

Woodsell Farm - Linnet

Linnet is a newly converted stable located in a 180-acre wilding project in the Kent Downs, offering a peaceful and private retreat with rustic charm in the tranquil village of Stalisfield amidst scenic countryside and nature areas.

Dunnock

Dunnock is a high-end property located in a 180-acre nature reserve in the Kent Downs, offering a peaceful and private retreat surrounded by scenic countryside and nature immersion opportunities, suitable for couples and small families.

Stone Hill Oast Annexe

Stone Hill Oast Annexe is a one-bedroom holiday retreat in the village of Egerton, Kent, set in the countryside with a peaceful atmosphere and ideal for walkers and exploring castles and gardens nearby.

3 miles from Doddington Place Gardens

Doddington Place Gardens is a 10-acre outdoor garden located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty featuring diverse planting styles, rock and sunken gardens, champion trees, and panoramic countryside views, welcoming visitors with refreshments and accessible facilities.

Oakdene Retreats - Sea Beet

Sea Beat is a new build, stylish two-bedroom holiday home located in Whitstable close to the beach and High Street, offering a peaceful and romantic self-contained retreat with outdoor garden space and convenient access to local attractions.

2 miles from Port Lympne Wild Animal Park

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is a 600-acre wildlife park in Kent featuring rare and endangered species, safari tours, a large gorillarium, dinosaur-themed forest, and unique glamping accommodations, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences for families.

3 miles from St Augustine's Cross

St Augustine's Cross is a historic stone memorial in Kent commemorating St Augustine's 597 AD mission to England. The cross features intricate Saxon and Celtic carvings and stands near Pegwell Bay and Pegwell Bay Country Park, marking a significant religious and cultural landmark.

Why Not

"Why Not" is a 2-bedroom holiday let located along the historic Pilgrims’ Way walk near Canterbury City Centre, offering a peaceful and stylish countryside retreat with a private garden and on-site parking.

2 miles from South Foreland Lighthouses

South Foreland Lighthouses are a pair of historic Victorian lighthouses in Kent, England, known for pioneering electric light and Marconi's radio experiments. The Upper Lighthouse is owned by the National Trust and open for public visits including museum exhibits, while the Lower Lighthouse is privately owned and not accessible.

3 miles from Goodnestone Park Gardens

Goodnestone Park Gardens is a diverse garden surrounding an 18th-century manor house featuring formal lawns, woodland gardens, walled enclosures, arboretums, and a greenhouse, with a café onsite offering produce from their no-dig vegetable garden.

West Beach House Annexe

West Beach Annex is a high-end coastal annex located on the ground floor in the village of Seasalter near Whitstable, providing a peaceful and romantic retreat with a homely feel and scenic seaside surroundings.

Woodsell Farm - Swallow

This luxury two-bedroom converted stable is set within a nature reserve on the Kent Downs near the village of Stalisfield, offering a peaceful nature retreat surrounded by scenic woodlands and outdoor exploration opportunities.

3 miles from Belmont House

Belmont House is a beautifully preserved Georgian neo-classical country house in Kent featuring impressive collections of clocks and furniture. Visitors can explore both the historic interiors and the surrounding gardens, with guided tours available and facilities including a cafe, picnic area, and events for children.

Home From Home

A homely static holiday home set within St Margarets Holiday Park near Dover, offering a scenic and family-friendly retreat with a private outdoor garden area and access to shared leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool and gym.

2 miles from The White Cliffs of Dover

The White Cliffs of Dover offer dramatic cliff-top walks with stunning views over the English Channel, historic WWII tunnels tours, and a striking Victorian lighthouse. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, a café with panoramic views, and a play area, making it suitable for families and history enthusiasts alike.

Leacon Hall Lodge

Barn conversion set in a tranquil rural location near Rye and other towns, featuring vaulted timber ceilings, two double bedrooms with bathrooms, and exclusive garden access overlooking a pond within peaceful grounds.

Fig Cottage

Fig Cottage is a detached, listed former farm building situated in a rural area at the foot of the North Downs, offering a peaceful and homely retreat ideal for couples and small families surrounded by an 8-acre estate with garden and terrace.

3 miles from County Square

Ashford is a historic market town and transport hub in Kent, England. It features landmarks such as the 13th century St Mary's Parish Church, the Ashford Designer Outlet shopping centre, and the Green Corridor nature reserve. The town is served by Ashford International station with rail links to London and Europe. It offers cultural, sporting, and shopping experiences with leisure facilities like the Julie Rose Stadium and a range of amenities.

Grove Cottage

Grove Cottage is a self-contained ground floor holiday cottage set on a quiet farm in rural Kent, offering scenic countryside views and a peaceful country retreat atmosphere with private outdoor space and on-site parking.

Brittons Hill Cottage

Brittons Hill Cottage is a historic thatched cottage dating back over 350 years, located in rural Kent countryside near Kent coastal towns and Rye, offering a peaceful and homely private retreat with outdoor space, a private hot tub, parking and Wi-Fi. The cottage is suitable for families and celebrations with character and charm in a countryside setting.

Near Horne's Place Chapel

Horne's Place Chapel is a late medieval timber-framed private chapel dating from 1276 near Appledore, Kent, noted for its exquisite architecture and historic significance as a Grade II* listed building. The chapel is open to visitors to view its interior, but the attached manor house remains private.