Find self catering and cottages with detached property in Kent

Les Quatre Vents, Dungeness, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £376 to £839

Self catering accommodation in Dungeness sleeps 6.

Features include: Non Smoking • Multi Bath Shower • Pub Close By • Sandy Beach 5 Miles • Sea 5 Miles • Short Break • Ultimate • Pet Friendly

Accommodation overview: In the unique and magical location of Dungeness Les Quatre Vents sits in a completely private position off the beaten track and just a few minutes' walk from the beach. Teeming with rare birds and plants Dungeness is a designated National Nature Reserve a Special Protection Area and a Special Area for Conservation. The landscape famously the setting for Derek Jarman's lovely garden and the wartime 'listening ears' is punctuated with wooden houses iconic lighthouses power stations and gravel pits and crossed by steam trains of a miniature railway. The Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Light Railway terminates about 100 yards from the cottage. Fishing locally. Tea rooms and pub ¼ mile shop 1 mile.

In the unique and magical location of Dungeness Les Quatre Vents sits in a completely private position off the beaten track and just a few minutes' walk from the beach. Teeming with rare birds and plants Dungeness is a designated National Nature Reserve a Special Protection Area and a Special Area for Conservation. The landscape famously the setting for Derek Jarman's lovely garden and the wartime 'listening ears' is punctuated with wooden houses iconic lighthouses power stations and gravel pits and crossed by steam trains of a miniature railway. The Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Light Railway terminates about 100 yards from the cottage. Fishing locally. Tea rooms and pub ¼ mile shop 1 mile.



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The Seahouse, Sandgate, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Sandgate sleeps 8.

Features include: • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: The Seahouse is a light, airy, ‘beach-style’ detached holiday property built in the grounds of Encombe Manor and nestling into the cliffs. It commands uninterrupted breathtaking views across the sea to France – viewable on a clear day! French doors fold completely back to open onto a huge decked terrace running the full length of the house - ideal for al fresco barbecues on balmy summer evenings, whilst on winter days guests can observe the full power of the ocean from the warmth of the living room. A further feature of the house is a small balcony off the upstairs bedroom which has its own en-suite wet room.
The Seahouse is located in Sandgate where H.G. Wells (the famous author) once lived and where Hattie Jacques, the comedienne, was also born. Always worth a visit is Port Lympne Wild Animal Park which is set in 600 acres and is home to the largest herd of black rhinos outside Africa, as well as African elephants, tigers, lions and the world’s largest gorillarium ‘The Palace of the Apes’ and the African Safari Experience. Another enjoyable way to pass the time is to take a 13½-mile ride from Hythe to Dungeness Lighthouse via Dymchurch and New Romney on the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Steam Railway, which boasts one-third full-size steam and diesel locomotives. The Lower Leas Coastal Park at Folkestone is ideal for cycling, whilst for those who enjoy horse racing can indulge themselves with a day at the races at Folkestone Racecourse.
There is golf, sailing and fishing locally. The Eurotunnel Exhibition is worth a visit and day trips to France are also possible. There are good train connections to London from Folkestone for further sightseeing opportunities. Shops and pub ½ mile.

Spacious living/dining room with oak floor and French doors to terrace. Kitchen with tiled floor and door to terrace. Double bedroom with patio doors to terrace. Two further double bedrooms. Bathroom with shower attachment, over-bath shower, toilet and tiled floor. Separate toilet. First floor: Twin bedroom en-suite wet room and toilet and French doors to balcony with furniture and sea views.

Wren Cottage, Ottinge, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Ottinge sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: This beautifully restored Grade II listed thatched barn dating back 300 years, has been divided into two beamed holiday cottages equipped to a very high standard which reside in the grounds of the owners’ 500-year-old home Boyke Manor, where the great grandfather of Edward Elgar once lived, situated in the unspoilt Elham Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Activities in the area include walking, horse riding, cycling, wildlife viewing, golf, beaches and art and crafts to name a few. Canterbury, great for shopping and sightseeing, and Dover, ideal for day trips to France, are both 20 minutes away. There is a fast train link to London (55 minutes). Shops ½ mile, pub 1 mile.

Potts Farm Oast, Tenterden, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Tenterden sleeps 10.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 10

Accommodation overview: Potts Farm Oast offers guests a unique opportunity to stay in a spacious twin round kiln oast house surrounded by grassland farms with access to footpaths across the fields. Once used for drying fresh hops before they were sent to the brewers to flavour the beer, it has now been thoughtfully restored and makes an ideal holiday destination for two families, an extended family or groups of friends to enjoy the beautiful Kentish countryside and discover why it holds the title of ‘The Garden of England’. Stroll through the fields and picnic in the garden in the summer or take a brisk walk in winter and then return to curl up in front of the inviting wood-burning stove. To keep guests amused, there is a games room/snug in the roundel with board games and puzzles, and outside there is an enclosed lawned garden beside the oast with children’s play equipment and an open-fronted barn. If time permits, explore Tenterden – aptly described as ‘The Jewel of the Weald’ with its weatherboarded tea shops and cottages. Take a magical ride on the Kent and East Sussex Steam Railway to the medieval moated castle at Bodiam. Sample the local award-winning wines at Chapel Down Winery, visit Sissinghurst Castle Gardens (National Trust) created by the novelist - Vita Sackville west and Sir Harold Nicolson in the 1930s. Rye is a 30-minute drive. Beaches and sand dunes at Camber Sands are a 40-minute drive. Shop, pub and restaurant 11/2 miles.

Step down to spacious living room with wood-burning stove. Morning room. Spacious kitchen/dining/family room. Utility/boot room. Games room/snug in roundel. Separate toilet. First floor: Step up to double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Three steps up to double bedroom in roundel. Three steps up to twin bedroom in second roundel. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Rowan House, Stodmarsh, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Stodmarsh sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: A delightfully spacious, detached family home with stunning views across rolling countryside. Located at the edge of Stodmarsh, famous for its award-winning pub. Discover a wealth of country walks, and explore the beautiful Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve a few minutes’ walk away. The sandy beaches of Broadstairs and Botany Bay are within 10 miles, and Whitstable, famous for fish restaurants and oysters, 11 miles. Historic Canterbury is 5 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub 200 yards.

Spacious living room with wood-burning stove. Kitchen/dining room with range (for cooking), Belfast sink, granite work tops and oak floor. Utility. Conservatory. Games room. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom with two additional Z-beds (for +2 children). Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet.

Rookwood Lodge, Bethersden, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 3
Weekly prices from: £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Bethersden sleeps 3.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 3

Accommodation overview: In the heart of rural Kent, this attractive hoilday cottage is ideally placed for exploring the area, and just a short drive from the coast. It stands in the owners’ beautiful landscaped grounds, complete with shared outdoor swimming pool, yet is detached and secluded with its own patio. Renovated to a high standard with terracotta-tiled floors and large first floor bedroom, it makes a cosy base for a couple or a family. Tenterden with many antique shops, medieval Rye, Battle, and Tunbridge Wells for shopping are all easily reached. On the coast are New Romney and Hythe, with Folkstone and Dover just an hour away for day trips to France. Shops 2½ miles.

Modern fitted kitchen, with dining area, terracotta-tiled floor, additional TV and French doors to patio. Living room with sofa-bed (alternative sleeping only). First floor: Twin sleeping area and en-suite bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

Blackbird Cottage, Ottinge, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Ottinge sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: This beautifully restored Grade II listed thatched barn dating back 300 years, has been divided into two beamed holiday cottages equipped to a very high standard which reside in the grounds of the owners’ 500-year-old home Boyke Manor, where the great grandfather of Edward Elgar once lived, situated in the unspoilt Elham Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Activities in the area include walking, horse riding, cycling, wildlife viewing, golf, beaches and art and crafts to name a few. Canterbury, great for shopping and sightseeing, and Dover, ideal for day trips to France, are both 20 minutes away. There is a fast train link to London (55 minutes). Shops ½ mile, pub 1 mile.

Meadowsweet, Brabourne, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 15
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Brabourne sleeps 15.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Easy Walking • Sleeps 15

Accommodation overview: This most attractive and beautifully furnished beamed house, decorated with great warmth, comfort and style, provides spacious and well-equipped holiday accommodation that is perfect for those special occasions and reunions where catering for all ages, groups and tastes is important. Nestling at the foot of the North Downs with glorious views over the surrounding countryside, this peaceful house has a large attractive garden and a stunning outdoor, heated swimming pool set with rockeries and overhead terrace, patio, furniture and table tennis. Situated at the edge of Brabourne Village, it is an ideal location for an active or tranquil country house holiday. Explore the surrounding areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty or walk the North Downs/Pilgrims Way, visit the historic pilgrim city of Canterbury with its 11th-century cathedral and shops, Leeds Castle, Lympne Zoo or Dover with its castle, tunnels, white cliffs and great walks. Sandy beaches are approximately 20 minutes by car as are Folkestone and Dover with the cross channel routes making day trips to France easy (the high speed train only takes 35 minutes to London from Ashford). In addition to the many attractions available in the ‘Garden of England’ there is also fishing on the River Stour or in the trout lake, clay-pigeon shooting, horse riding and golf at a choice of courses ranging from the beginner to championship level. Alternatively the less energetic can visit the several local pubs (many 15th-century), four of which are within walking distance, including the acclaimed ‘Five Bells’, winner of the best pub in Kent award. In summer, spend the days in the beautiful heated pool, garden and conservatory which overlooks the paddocks and horses. Shops ½ mile.

Spacious sitting-room with wood-burning stove. Dining room with very large table and French doors to conservatory. Large farmhouse-style kitchen with cooking Aga, breakfast table, butler sink, terracotta floor and French door to conservatory. Utility. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Family room with double bed and two single beds (each for +1) and en-suite shower room with toilet. Cloakroom/toilet. First floor: Sitting room with snooker table on galleried landing, overlooking beamed entrance hall and French door to terrace. Four bedrooms: one double, two twin (one with extra single bed for +1) and one single. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Shower room and toilet.