Kent holiday cottages lie in a varied landscape of high chalk cliffs and rolling downs. And like all coastal counties found in the UK, 'the garden of England' is a joy to behold, with a picturesque and intriguing countryside. The Kent shores are known as 'The Gates of England' and still bear the signs of ancient invaders. Kent cottages information follow this guide.
Remains of Roman shore-castles and Norman fortresses still pepper the coastline. In fact, Kent has more castles than any other region in Britain - Tonbridge Castle is one of the best examples. Famous old resorts such as Ramsgate and Folkestone line the coast
The Kent countryside consists of rolling hills, valleys and orchards. It surrounds the towns of Maidstone, Ashford, Sevenoaks, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge. These towns are steeped in history and are very distinctive in character. Medway, historic capital of maritime Kent, has a Norman cathedral and castle and Victorian and Georgian architecture in abundance. The North Downs, of beech woods and chalk grassland dominate the landscape adding another dimension to this attractive region.
The historical town of Canterbury and its famous cathedral offers countless treasures for the visitor. The North Downs Way, an ancient track-way dating from pre-Roman times is nearby and runs along the ridge of the North Downs. It offers wonderful views of rich pastures and cornfields of the Kent countryside. You can book Kent holiday cottages/self catering holidays in Kent below.
