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 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.

3 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.

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.

Located in Minster

Minster is a historic town on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent known for its ancient abbey, coastal location, and fossil-rich beaches, offering cultural and natural attractions for visitors.

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.

2 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.

Located in Margate

Margate is a historic seaside town in Kent, England, known for its sandy beaches, maritime heritage, cultural sites like Turner Contemporary art gallery, historic theatres, and attractions such as Dreamland amusement park. It offers a vibrant cultural and tourism experience with a walkable town centre accessible by rail and local public transport.

Near 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.

2 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.

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.

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.

Located in Sittingbourne

Sittingbourne is an industrial town in Kent, England, known for its historical significance along the Roman Watling Street, industrial heritage in brickmaking and paper production, and tourist attractions including a preserved light railway and sailing barge museum.

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.

3 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2 miles from Godinton House & Gardens

Godinton House & Gardens is a historic country house in Kent featuring guided tours, extensive gardens, and seasonal events. Visitors can explore formal and walled gardens, enjoy homemade refreshments, and discover centuries of history through a rich collection of furniture and art.

Located in Hythe

Hythe is a historic market town on the edge of Romney Marsh in Kent, England, known for its medieval architecture, maritime history as a Cinque Port, and unique local attractions like the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway.

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.

2 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.

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 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.

3 miles from Autumn Spice Workshop

14 Oct (next Wednesday)

Participants make a seasonal herbal spiced tincture and discuss simple kitchen remedies, then explore the herb beds to discover plants for a home garden pharmacy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2 miles from Guided walks to South Foreland Lighthouse 2026

10 Oct (this Saturday)

Join a volunteer-led walk along the White Cliffs of Dover to South Foreland Lighthouse, hearing about the cliffs’ natural and human history and seeing wartime remains and coastal views. At the lighthouse, the guide gives a brief introduction before visitors can explore the grounds and make their own way back.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

3 miles from 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.

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.

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.

Located in Folkestone

Folkestone is a historic coastal town in Kent known for its harbour, cultural arts scene, Edwardian architecture, and connections to maritime and religious heritage. It offers a walkable town centre, beaches, scenic promenades, and links to major transport routes including rail and the Channel Tunnel.

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.

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.

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.

3 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.

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.

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.

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.

Located in Ashford

Ashford is a historic market town in Kent with a well-preserved town centre, strong railway connections including an international station, diverse shopping and dining options, and cultural venues including a medieval parish church repurposed for arts and entertainment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

3 miles from St Mary's Church, Reculver

St Mary's Church, Reculver, is a historic ruined Anglo-Saxon church founded in the 7th century on the site of a Roman fort in Kent, England. Although the church was mostly demolished in 1809 due to coastal erosion, the iconic twin towers remain as a landmark for shipping. The site offers visitors a glimpse into early Christian architecture and monastic history, with archaeological remains and connections to Kentish kings and Viking attacks. Managed by English Heritage, it is an outdoor heritage site showcasing ruins and a rich narrative of medieval religious and community life.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

3 miles from Dover Western Heights

Western Heights of Dover is a historic series of forts, earthworks, and barracks built in the 18th and 19th centuries to protect Dover from invasion. The site includes Napoleonic forts, Roman lighthouse remains, and extensive military earthworks now serving as a country park and local nature reserve open for public exploration.

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 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.

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.

3 miles from Reculver Towers and Roman Fort

Reculver Towers and Roman Fort features imposing medieval church towers and ruins of one of the earliest Roman forts on the Saxon Shore, set in an outdoor historic site in Kent with free entry and some disabled access.