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.
Deer Cottage is a peaceful and homely ground-floor cottage set in 14 acres of Kentish countryside with orchard views, suitable for families and groups up to 4 guests.
Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent is a renowned historic garden created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson, featuring an influential series of garden rooms, including the iconic White Garden. Located on Tudor-era estate buildings, it showcases a vast collection of old garden roses and other plants, attracting large numbers of visitors and managed by the National Trust.
26 Sep 2026–6 Jun 2027 (another 240 days)
An exhibition exploring the influence of Italy on Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson, featuring objects, love letters, photographs and multimedia experiences.
A high-end, stylish three-bedroom holiday home in central Ashford featuring generous living space, a private enclosed garden with patio, and a peaceful atmosphere, suitable for families and tourists seeking a comfortable home-from-home experience.
A secluded one-bedroom cottage on the owner's land surrounded by countryside, located a short drive from Canterbury city, offering a rustic and romantic retreat with countryside views.
Deer Cottage is a homely and peaceful accommodation set in 14 acres of Kent countryside, suitable for couples, families, and friends, featuring a garden patio and access to shared grounds with orchards and a tennis court.
Hole Park is a renowned private garden in Kent featuring extensive formal and wild gardens including Bluebell Wood, wildflower meadows, and woodland. The 16-acre site offers seasonal displays of flowers and topiary with a café serving homemade teas and light lunches. Dogs on leads are welcome in the gardens and courtyard.
Jemmett Lodge is a peaceful countryside holiday retreat on a working farm, offering cosy and spacious accommodation on the ground floor with picturesque views and a large garden, ideal for couples and small families exploring rural Kent.
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.
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.
A comfortable and well-equipped holiday home set in the peaceful rural village of Ulcombe, near Maidstone, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, offering a private garden and patio overlooking fields and woodland.
Sutton Valence Castle is the ruins of a small 12th-century Norman keep offering dramatic panoramic views over East Sussex and Kent. Visitors can explore outdoor historic remains with free entry during daylight hours, though access involves a steep path with steps. Dogs on leads are welcome and parking is available nearby on Broad Street.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parade Annex is a single-level, one-bedroom holiday annexe located in the coastal village of Greatstone near New Romney in Kent, offering a peaceful seaside retreat with proximity to a sandy beach and local nature reserves.
This ground-floor barn accommodation offers a homely and accessible setting in a rural area, suitable for up to 3 guests and pets, with shared outdoor space and on-site parking.
Tilmangate Barn is a peaceful rural barn conversion in Kent with scenic views over farmland, suitable for up to 3 guests including pets, featuring ground floor living, an enclosed garden patio, and private onsite parking.
Foxton Lodge is a charming rural holiday retreat in Harrietsham, Maidstone, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere with a woodburner, games room, and outdoor garden and patio space, suitable for families or small groups.
Stoneacre is a 15th century timber-framed yeoman farmer's house near Maidstone, Kent, featuring historic architecture and interiors restored to Tudor style by the National Trust. Visitors can explore both the house and surrounding gardens, orchards, and meadows.
This luxury semi-detached annex in Kent offers a peaceful and intimate rural retreat for two guests, surrounded by nature and animals, featuring a private patio with garden furniture and scenic countryside views.
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.
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.
7–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct…
A display at Smallhythe Place traces changes in women’s fashion from the late 1800s into the 1900s, using clothing, photographs and paintings to explore changing attitudes and the lives of some of the house’s residents.
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.
Saunders Oast Barn is a detached barn conversion property set in a rural location near the coast, providing a peaceful and private retreat with traditional charm and modern comfort.
Priory Meadow Shopping Centre in Hastings is a large indoor retail complex featuring numerous stores and a notable cricket-themed statue outside, offering a typical shopping experience with extensive parking.
A detached log cabin set in a rural location near the village of Minster, offering a peaceful and romantic retreat for two guests with a private hot tub and enclosed garden.
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.
Kingfisher Oast is a Grade II listed detached property located in Hollingbourne village, set within landscaped grounds of the owner’s estate, offering a homely atmosphere with shared outdoor heated swimming pool and games room facilities.
Lottie’s Luxurious Lodge is a luxury ground-floor log cabin suitable for up to four guests, including families and couples, located in an area of outstanding natural beauty with access to shared grounds and a lake, near Maidstone in Kent.
Yew Tree House Cottage is a Grade II listed double-fronted cottage in the heart of New Romney near the Kent coast, with a cosy, stylish interior and a private walled garden including a sunken bath under the stars.
Dymchurch Martello Tower is a historic coastal defence tower in Kent, England, now serving as a museum showcasing the history of Martello towers. Visitors can explore the restored tower and learn about its role in protecting the coastline during the early 19th century.
New Romney is a historic market town in Kent with medieval origins, notable Norman architecture, and ties to the original Cinque Ports. Once a harbour town, it is now inland and serves as a cultural and tourist centre on Romney Marsh.
This semi-detached holiday cottage is located in the heart of the Tillingham Valley on a traditional working sheep and fruit farm near Rye, Sussex. It offers a peaceful rural setting with a small garden, decking, and shared grass area for games, ideal for families and pet owners.
Lamb House is an 18th-century writer's house museum in Rye, East Sussex, showcasing the home and garden of renowned authors like Henry James. Visitors can explore the historic interiors and the walled garden, enjoying both indoor and outdoor heritage experiences.
9–13 Oct, 16–20 Oct…
An exhibition exploring the connection between Max Beerbohm and Henry James, featuring Beerbohm’s caricatures of James alongside sketches by William Rothenstein and John Singer Sargent.
This accommodation is a homely and peaceful ground floor property that offers wheelchair accessibility and welcomes pets, situated in a rural area with shared extensive grounds perfect for outdoor activities and walking.
Damson Cottage is a spacious and stylish barn conversion set in the peaceful Kent countryside with scenic walks and woodland surroundings, ideal for families and groups seeking a rural retreat.
Diesel's Desirable Den is a peaceful rural countryside accommodation in Kent with ground-floor living featuring two ensuite bedrooms, suitable for couples and families, set within extensive shared grounds including lake access and garden seating areas.
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.
Swingfield Preceptory, also known as St John's Commandery, is a historic 13th-century Knights Hospitaller priory near Folkestone, Kent, featuring a surviving chapel and historic farmhouse architecture under English Heritage care.
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.
Maison Dieu is a historic timber framed building in Kent, England, commissioned in 1234 by King Henry III. It served as a hospital, monastery, hostel, and royal lodge and now functions as a museum displaying Roman artefacts. The venue is managed by English Heritage and open to visitors primarily on weekends and Bank Holidays from Good Friday to October.
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.
Faversham is a historic market town in Kent with rich Roman heritage, medieval landmarks, a vibrant market, notable brewing history, and scenic riverside setting.
Moorhen Cottage is a boutique cottage set in beautiful countryside on a country estate with peaceful surroundings and views over grounds and lakes.
Seaview is a spacious four-floor coastal house in Hythe with sea views, high ceilings, and an enclosed garden, suitable for families and groups seeking a peaceful retreat near the beach and local amenities.
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.
A stylish, self-contained holiday home set in the Kent countryside with countryside views and a cozy woodburner, suitable for family and group stays.
Fremlin Walk is an outdoor shopping centre in Maidstone, Kent, featuring over 50 shops including major high street brands, cafés, and a department store, set on the historic site of Fremlin's Brewery with preserved brewery features.
The Old Thatched Cottage is an 18th-century detached cottage set in the rural weald of Kent, offering a peaceful and cozy environment with characterful charm including a thatched roof and inglenook fireplace, surrounded by a mature enclosed garden and located near the market town of Tenterden and countryside attractions.
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.
Tenterden is a historic market town in Kent, England, known for its charming High Street, rich Anglo-Saxon and medieval heritage, and cultural festivals. It features notable churches, a railway museum, and hosts popular events including a Christmas market and folk festival.
A Grade II listed detached cottage situated on a 21-acre farm in a rural setting close to Canterbury, offering ground floor facilities with wheelchair access, a garden with sitting-out area, and accommodation for six guests.
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.
A modern detached cottage near the Sussex coast with private courtyard garden, suitable for couples, allowing pets, and offering private parking and easy access to nearby beaches and nature reserves.
Camber Castle is a 16th-century Device Fort built by Henry VIII near Rye, East Sussex, to protect the coast from invasion. It is a ruined concentric artillery fortress operated by English Heritage, open to visitors for guided tours. The castle is notable for its historic military architecture and coastal location.
9–13 Oct, 16–20 Oct…
Visitors can discover a featured novel inspired by or connected to Lamb House and the history of its notable residents. The featured book changes monthly.
Star's Special Sanctuary is a stylish and intimate lodge designed as a romantic retreat for couples, set on the ground floor with ramp access in a rural Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty surrounded by shared gardens and natural features.
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.
St John's Commandery is a 13th-century medieval chapel and hall with notable architectural features, open for external viewing during daylight hours and internal visits by appointment. It offers a glimpse into the history of the Knights Hospitallers and later farmhouse conversion in Dover, Kent.
A beautiful semi-detached flint cottage in the countryside with two bedrooms, original beams, and underfloor heating, located near a medieval market town and local pub.
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.
Sound of the Sea is a two-bedroom holiday apartment on the third floor in Ramsgate, close to the coast and local attractions, offering a bright open-plan living space with sea views, balcony, and modern amenities suitable for families and groups.
Westwood Cross is a pedestrianised shopping centre in Westwood, Kent, featuring over 40 stores, leisure facilities like a casino and cinema, and ample parking. It is housed indoors across three floors and offers a modern retail and leisure experience.
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.
The Granary is a cosy and homely accommodation set in a rural village setting in Kent, offering a peaceful private retreat with countryside walks and close village amenities.
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.
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.
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.
A cosy, romantic barn dating back to 1761 with a ground floor open plan living space and country views, set in the village of Hollingbourne near a friendly pub and featuring a shared outdoor heated swimming pool open in summer.
A spacious and well-equipped bungalow located opposite Greatstone beach with stunning sea views, a back garden with patio, and private parking, offering a peaceful and comfortable stay in a coastal area.
RSPB Dungeness is a vast nature reserve featuring diverse habitats including shingle, grassland, and freshwater pits, offering excellent birdwatching opportunities and historic World War 2 sound mirrors. The reserve provides accessible trails, hides, and facilities making it suitable for a family day out in nature.
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.
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.
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.
Richborough Roman Fort in Kent is a significant archaeological site featuring massive walls of a Roman Saxon Shore fort, remains of a civilian town and military port from Roman Britain, and an amphitheatre with unique painted walls. Visitors can explore extensive outdoor ruins including ancient defensive structures and a replica wooden Roman gateway on the original invasion site.
A countryside barn conversion in the Kentish village of Brabourne offering spacious accommodation for up to 10 guests with garden views, a lawned garden with patio, and peaceful rural surroundings near local pubs and walks.
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.
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.
Sunny House by the Sea is a character-filled cottage near a sandy beach in a seaside town, offering a quaint and charming stay with wooden beams and brick fireplaces in a quiet coastal setting.
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.
A shepherd's hut located in a quiet rural part of the owner's land offering a peaceful and private retreat with nearby countryside and village amenities.
This ground floor wing apartment is part of a Grade II listed stone mansion on the edge of Winchelsea, featuring historic architectural details, scenic views over estate parkland, and proximity to local attractions including a farm shop, pub, and beaches.