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 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.

Located in Deal

Deal is a historic coastal town in Kent, England, known for its maritime heritage, Tudor castles, and vibrant arts and cultural scene. It offers a walkable town centre, museums, a pier, and a seaside resort atmosphere attracting tourists.

3 miles from Dreamland Margate

Dreamland Margate is a historic seaside amusement park in Kent featuring vintage rides including the Grade II* listed Scenic Railway wooden roller coaster, alongside modern attractions like a roller disco, live music venue, and children’s play areas. It offers both indoor and outdoor experiences, with food available on site, making it a family-friendly destination with a rich heritage and entertainment events.

The Ark Barn

A stylish barn cottage set in rural Kent within the owners' land, offering three bedrooms and two bathrooms, suitable for families and couples, with close proximity to local countryside, coastal towns, and leisure activities.

The Old Doctors Manor House

This spacious 5-bedroom detached holiday home near Whitstable accommodates up to 15 guests and features private en-suite bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, and a private garden with a hot tub and pizza oven, situated close to local amenities and the seaside.

3 miles from Wildwood Discovery Park

Wildwood Trust is a woodland discovery park in Kent featuring over fifty species of native British animals, ancient woodland trails, and conservation projects aimed at protecting and reintroducing native wildlife species.

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.

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.

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.

Shingle Cottage

This terraced holiday cottage near the beach and town centre offers a cosy and homely environment suitable for families and pet owners, featuring an enclosed garden and terrace, and located close to coastal and countryside walking paths.

2 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.

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.

2 miles from Ashford Designer Outlet

Ashford Designer Outlet is a large indoor shopping centre in Ashford, Kent featuring over 120 designer brands, a notable green wall, and a dedicated children's playground. It provides a modern shopping experience with extensive retail and dining options.

3 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.

3 miles from Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre

Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre is a historic Roman site featuring reconstructed timber gateways, ruins, and an interactive museum showcasing Roman Britain history. Visitors can climb the gateway for views, explore earthworks, follow family trails, and enjoy an immersive audio tour.

Located in Ramsgate

Ramsgate is a historic seaside town in Kent, England, known for its coastline, marina, historic architecture and cultural events. It offers sandy beaches, maritime heritage, and a range of tourist attractions including deep shelter tunnels and annual regattas.

3 miles from Mount Ephraim Gardens

Mount Ephraim Gardens features extensive Edwardian gardens with diverse plant collections and a Grade II listed Victorian manor house. Visitors can explore both outdoor gardens and indoor areas with café facilities. The site is family-friendly, pet-friendly, and accessible, with various event options including weddings and group visits.

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.

2 miles from Walmer Castle

Walmer Castle in Kent is a historic 16th-century artillery fort built by Henry VIII, now managed by English Heritage. Visitors can explore its well-preserved interiors with exhibitions on military and political history, enjoy extensive formal gardens including the Queen Mother's Garden, and dine at tea rooms within the castle grounds.

Deerson Barn

A charming barn conversion set in peaceful countryside with scenic views and abundant wildlife, offering a cosy and homely family-friendly retreat with outdoor space and private swim spa.

Dynes Farm - The Duck House

This detached bungalow is situated in a peaceful countryside smallholding setting near Bilsington, offering a laid-back and homely retreat with scenic views and enclosed gardens, suitable for families and pet owners.

The Stable

The Stable is a renovated Grade II listed red brick building set in extensive parkland with mature trees and grazing sheep, providing a peaceful and characterful countryside retreat near Canterbury with convenient access to local walks and historic sites.

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.

The Annexe

This single-storey annexe in the village of Kingston offers a peaceful and cosy retreat for up to two guests with countryside surroundings and a shared enclosed garden, adjacent to the owner's home.

Hoad Farm Cottages

These barn-style cottages at Hoad Farm in Kent provide a peaceful farmland setting ideal for families and pets, with shared outdoor spaces including a garden and courtyard.

Hornbrook Dairy

Hornbrook Dairy is a two-bedroom holiday let located in tranquil countryside surrounded by Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a peaceful and sustainable retreat suitable for nature lovers and families, with ground-floor living and accessibility features.

Ladwood Farm - The Old Barn

A first-floor holiday apartment in a tranquil rural farm setting within a gated courtyard surrounded by fields and farm animals near Canterbury, offering a peaceful and family-friendly environment with countryside walks and outdoor activities.

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 South Foreland Lighthouse

South Foreland Lighthouse, located on the White Cliffs of Dover, is a Victorian lighthouse famed for its role in maritime safety as the first with an electric light. Visitors can explore the lighthouse via guided tours, enjoy the vintage-themed tea room, and take part in family-friendly outdoor activities including games and nature art. The site offers striking views of the English Channel, the French coast, and surrounding countryside.

Ivy Lodge

Ivy Lodge is a stylish and high-end two-bedroom holiday home located near the coast in Birchington-on-Sea, offering a private garden, hot tub, games room, and parking for two cars, set in a peaceful coastal village with nearby amenities and scenic coastal trails.

Willow farm Stays - Rose

Rose is a stylish and high-end two-bedroom holiday lodge set in the tranquil Kent countryside, offering a peaceful rural retreat with beautiful open-plan living areas and private outdoor spaces including a hot tub.

Leacon Hall Oast

This accommodation is a 19th-century oast house located in a peaceful countryside setting near Kent marshes, offering views of the surrounding countryside and an enclosed garden. It is part of the grounds of a historic 18th-century Queen Anne manor house and is close to various Kentish villages and walking paths, providing a tranquil and homely retreat for guests.

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.

Pines Cottage

Pines Cottage is a detached historic property located in picturesque gardens at St Margaret's Bay, Dover, offering sea views and access to coastal walks, suitable for up to 8 guests in 4 ensuite bedrooms all on the ground floor.

3 miles from Dover Castle

Dover Castle is a medieval Norman castle in Dover, Kent, England, notable for its extensive history from the Iron Age through the Roman era to the present. Visitors can explore both the castle's interiors including the keep and regimental museum, as well as outdoor defensive structures and historic tunnels used in World War II.

Debenham Lodge

Debenham Lodge is an eight-bedroom coastal holiday home in Margate, suitable for large groups or families, featuring a homely and stylish character with individual en-suite bedrooms, and a garden with outdoor seating and a games room in a garden outbuilding.

Firwood Court - Elm

This is a cosy two-guest cottage located in a small village near Herne, set on a working farm with open plan living, a private garden, and easy access to countryside and local amenities including a pub, shop, and beach nearby.

Owls Croft

A detached holiday bungalow near the beach at Broadstairs offering a ground-floor open plan living space with one double bedroom, an enclosed garden with terrace, and private parking for two cars, suitable for two guests and one small to medium dog.

The Joiners Rest

The Joiner's Rest offers a peaceful and stylish countryside retreat in Kent with a modern design and shared landscaped gardens, suitable for families or groups seeking a laid-back holiday close to nature and local gastro pubs.

The Boat House

The Boat House at Grove Ferry is a large three-bedroom family home located on the River Stour near Canterbury, offering scenic waterside views and a peaceful retreat in a rural setting ideal for outdoor pursuits like walking, kayaking, cycling, and bird watching.

Questeds

This spacious Grade II listed 16th-century family house near Margate offers a historic and private retreat setting with extensive grounds and coastal proximity.

Tulip Cottage

This cosy beamed barn-style cottage in a peaceful farm setting in Kent offers a countryside escape with spacious rooms leading to a shared courtyard and large gardens, focusing on a tranquil and homely experience.

Manor Lodge

Manor Lodge is a high-end two-bedroom coastal holiday home in Birchington-on-Sea, offering a private garden with a hot tub and stylish interiors suited to families and groups seeking a peaceful seaside retreat with nearby local amenities and coastal attractions.

Lords View

Lords View is a single-storey property set in the village of Ruckinge near Ashford, within a rural working farm environment, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere with easy access to countryside walks and family attractions.

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.

Old Downs Farm - The Coach House

This offering is a cosy barn conversion set on a private estate in Sandwich Bay, Kent, with a peaceful rural setting close to countryside and the beach, ideal for family and group holidays.

Bridge Cottage

Bridge Cottage is a high-end four-bedroom 16th-century cottage located in the peaceful village of Sevington, Ashford, set in the Kent countryside with historic character and scenic surroundings, suitable for families or groups up to eight guests.

The Coast House at St Mary's Bay

The Coast House at St Mary’s Bay is a detached ground floor property located a minute's walk from the beach, featuring tasteful interiors, a large garden with outdoor dining and wood-fired pizza oven, and is suitable for families and groups seeking a coastal retreat.

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.

Cherry Tree Cottage

Cherry Tree Cottage is a cosy one-bedroom retreat set in a converted Kentish barn surrounded by rural Kent landscapes, offering a peaceful and stylish countryside stay with an open-plan living area and a shared heated indoor swimming pool.

St. Margaret's Bay

This is a first-floor apartment located in a serene garden setting at St. Margaret’s Bay in Kent, offering peaceful and scenic surroundings with a nature-immersed atmosphere.

The Studio

The Studio is a stylishly converted one-bedroom barn set in a peaceful and scenic rural location near Rye, featuring a light-filled open-plan living space and a private patio overlooking a pond and countryside, ideal for nature lovers and quiet retreats.

2 miles from Smallhythe Place

Smallhythe Place is a Tudor-era historic house and theatre museum in Kent, dedicated to Victorian actress Ellen Terry, featuring her theatrical collection, costume displays, beautiful gardens, and an active barn theatre hosting numerous productions annually.

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.

Ashcroft Retreats - Minster

This Hathaway three-bedroom caravan located at Ashcroft Coast Holiday Park in Minster on Sea on the Isle of Sheppey offers a spacious and traditional setting suitable for families or groups in a peaceful coastal location with access to local beaches and countryside walks.

Anchor Light Cottage

A semi-detached house located in a quiet area of the historic town of Faversham, near the beach, featuring a cosy interior with woodburners and a garden with patio.

2 miles from Capel Fleet

Capel Fleet Raptor Viewpoint is an open-air vantage spot on the Isle of Sheppey offering opportunities to observe various birds of prey over wetland farmland habitats. The site features an accessible gravel path and benches for binocular use, with no entry fee or onsite facilities.

The Necessarium

The Necessarium is a historic four-bedroom holiday home located within the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, blending ancient monastic features with modern comforts, offering a tranquil and elegant retreat in a vibrant city steeped in heritage.

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.

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.

3 miles from 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.

Yew Tree Farm

A luxurious 15th-century rural house with stylish rustic interiors, extensive grounds, and family-friendly features including a hot tub, bar, and children's play area, ideal for celebrations and groups.

3 miles from The Big Cat Sanctuary

The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent is a specialised animal sanctuary focusing on big cats, offering limited public open days and experience packages like overnight stays and photography workshops, with enclosures designed to mimic wild habitats.

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.

The Honey House

The Honey House is a ground-floor self-contained accommodation nestled in the Kent countryside near the coast, featuring an open-plan living space, enclosed garden, and private parking, ideal for peaceful stays by the countryside and coastal area of Eastry.

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.

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.

The Malt House

This is a historic 500-year-old Grade II listed malt house set in countryside near Lynsted, offering spacious accommodation for family holidays and gatherings in a rural setting close to local amenities and attractions.

Coombe Wood Coach House

A stylish countryside retreat located within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a private hot tub, cinema room, and scenic views over the Alkham Valley, set within 50-acre natural grounds on a working farm.

Harrier House

Harrier House is a spacious three-bedroom holiday home in Sittingbourne offering a welcoming and well-presented environment suitable for families, friends, or business travellers to use as a practical base for exploring Kent countryside and coast.

The Potting Shed

The Potting Shed is a cosy and peaceful accommodation in the Kent countryside, situated in the friendly village of Mersham with scenic countryside walks and local village amenities nearby, ideal for solo travellers or couples.

The Oast - New Shelve Farm Holidays

The Oast is a stylish and peaceful countryside property in the village of Lenham, Maidstone, offering a comfortable and private retreat for up to four guests with rural charm and a garden patio area.

Ashcroft Retreats - The Rochester

This Minstrel Willowby 3-bedroom caravan at Ashcroft Coast Holiday Park in Minster on Sea offers a spacious and comfortable coastal retreat suitable for families, couples, or small groups, set in a peaceful seaside location on the Isle of Sheppey.

Hop Cottage

Hop Cottage is a spacious holiday home set in the grounds of an Oast House surrounded by countryside near the coast, offering a peaceful and laid-back atmosphere with original character features and countryside views.

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.

Wren

Wren is a high-end, peaceful countryside property set within a natural wildlife and farm setting in Kent, offering a private and stylish retreat in a rural village environment ideal for families and nature lovers.

Kentish Barn Retreat

A peaceful and contemporary country barn accommodation set in rolling countryside with spacious open-plan living, a large decked terrace, private hot tub, enclosed garden, and scenic country views, ideal for families and couples seeking a rural retreat.