Holiday cottages in Kent, Kent
Plan Your Kent Luxury Escape
Everything your group needs for a brilliant Kent break — live weather, tide times, days out, walks, pubs & restaurants, beaches, EV charging, shops and how to get around Kent.
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Local Weather
Open-Meteo
Planning a holiday in Kent? Keep an eye on the local forecast before you set off. Whether you're heading for the Kent coast or exploring inland, here's the weather and a five-day outlook to help you make the most of your stay.
26°
CloudyWind 10 km/h · feels seasonal
Today
26° 13°
Sat
27° 15°
Sun
24° 16°
Mon
23° 15°
Tue
27° 15°
Tide Times — Kent Coast
Environment Agency
The Kent coastline is one of the finest in England, and knowing the tides makes all the difference for beach days, coastal walks and watersports. These readings from the nearest Kent tide gauge show whether the water is rising or falling.
Tide fallingBased on last readings
Updated 11:45Gauge reading
Days Out Nearby
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From historic castles to family attractions and nature reserves, Kent is packed with brilliant days out. These are real places to visit near your Kent holiday cottage.
Brother Percival statue
Landmark · Maidstone
Pilgrims Way, Maidstone, ME17 1BS, United Kingdom
Lenham Cross
Landmark · Maidstone
Pilgrim's Way, Maidstone, ME17 2GR, United Kingdom
War Memorial
Landmark · Maidstone
Marley Road, Maidstone, ME17 1BA, United Kingdom
Alms Houses
Attraction · Maidstone
East Street, Maidstone, ME17 1HJ, United Kingdom
Chilston Pines and Ponds
Park / garden · Maidstone
Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Cherry Downs
Park / garden · Maidstone
Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Chilston Park
Park / garden · Maidstone
Maidstone, ME17 2BE, United Kingdom
Torry Hill Park
Park / garden · Maidstone
Frinsted, Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Falconry Shows
Attraction · Maidstone
Broomfield Road, Maidstone, ME17 1PJ, United Kingdom
Walking Routes
OSM Overpass
There's no better way to explore Kent than on foot. From gentle coastal strolls to woodland trails, these are real waymarked footpaths and named routes near your cottage.
King Charles III England Coast Path: Iwade to Grain
National trail · Iwade → Grain
Trail
King Charles III England Coast Path: Whitstable to Iwade
National trail · Whitstable → Iwade
Trail
North Downs Way (Canterbury loop)
National trail · Boughton Lees → Dover
Trail
North Downs Way (Eastern)
National trail · Guildford → Dover
Trail
Augustine Camino
Regional route · Rochester → Ramsgate
Trail
Greensand Way
Regional route
Trail
Medway Valley Walk
Regional route
45 km
Oftord to Canterbury Cathedral
Regional route · follows North Downs Way from Otford to Broughton Lees
Trail
Saxon Shore Way
Regional route · Gravesend → Hastings
262 km
Stour Valley Walk
Regional route · Lenham → Pegwell Bay
Trail
Beech Walk & Sculptures
Local route
Trail
Bogs & Giants Walk
Local route
Trail
EV Charging Points
Open Charge Map
Travelling to Kent in an electric vehicle? Many of our cottages offer EV charging, and there's a growing network of public chargers across the county. These are real charging points near your Kent stay.
BP Pulse Lenham SF Connect
4 points · up to 150 kW
Lenham, ME17 1BP
Rapid
Doddington Village Hall
2 points · up to 7 kW
Sittingbourne, ME9 0BH
Standard
Ionity Maidstone
4 points · up to 350 kW
Maidstone, ME17 1SS
Rapid
Roadchef Maidstone Services
11 points · up to 237 kW
Maidstone, ME17 1SS
Rapid
EVC Kent Science Park - Building 1200
2 points · up to 22 kW
Sittingbourne, ME9 8EF
Fast
EVC Kent Science Park - Building 1000
2 points · up to 22 kW
Sittingbourne, ME9 8EF
Fast
Kent Science Park
8 points · up to 7 kW
Kent, ME9 8PS
Standard
EVC Kent Science Park - Switch Room
2 points · up to 22 kW
Sittingbourne, ME9 8EF
Fast
EVC Kent Science Park - Holding Car Park
2 points · up to 22 kW
Sittingbourne, ME9 8EF
Fast
Sutton Valance Village hall
2 points · up to 7 kW
Sutton Valence, ME17 3HS
Standard
Q.N Hotels-Holiday Inn-Ashford
2 points · up to 7 kW
Kent, TN26 1AR
Standard
Weald of Kent Golf Course
4 points · up to 7 kW
Headcorn, TN27 9PT
Standard
Getting Around
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Getting to and around Kent is easy once you know your options. From the nearest railway stations to local buses, here's how to reach your Kent holiday cottage and explore the area.
Lenham Station
Nearest railway station
1.5 km
Harrietsham Station
Nearest railway station
2.6 km
Stony Shaw Station
Nearest railway station
5.3 km
Pubs & Restaurants
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Whether you're after a proper country pub or a good meal out, Kent has plenty to offer. These are real venues near your cottage.
The Dog And Bear Hotel
Maidstone
Pub
Pippa's Tea Rooms
Maidstone
Café
Chequers Fish and Chips
Maidstone
Café
Chopsticks & Bowl
Maidstone
Restaurant
The Wishful Thinker
Maidstone
Restaurant
The Taste of Bengal
Maidstone
Restaurant
The Ringlestone Inn
Maidstone
Pub
The Ringlestone Arms
Maidstone
Pub
Blacksmiths Arms
Maidstone
Pub
Beaches
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Some of the finest beaches in the UK are right on the doorstep of your Kent cottage.
Supermarkets & Shops
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Stocking up for your stay in Kent? Here are the nearest supermarkets and convenience stores to your cottage.
M&S Simply Food
Maidstone ME17 1BP
Shop
The Co-operative Food
Maidstone ME17 2PN
Shop
Lenham Village Store
Maidstone ME17 2PG
Shop
Lenham Post Office
Maidstone ME17 2PH
Shop
Morrisons Daily
Maidstone ME17 2HH
Shop
Harrietsham Village Stores
Maidstone ME17 1HU
Shop
Co-op Food
Maidstone ME17 1GF
Shop
Doddington Service Station
Borough of Swale ME9 0BP
Shop
Nisa Local, Charlesford Avenue
Maidstone ME17 3QN
Shop
Egerton Village Stores
Ashford TN27 9DJ
Shop
Useful Info
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Good to know before your stay in Kent — nearest hospitals and A&E departments.
Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital
Sittingbourne
9.8 km
Headcorn Surgery
Maidstone
10.1 km
