GUIDE
ELMLEY NATURE RESERVE THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
STONES GARDEN CENTRE
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SUMPTUOUS STAYS
ELMLEY NATURE RESERVE Escape into nature at Elmley; with over 3,000 acres of stunning wilderness, you can find pure relaxation in the Kingshill Farmhouse, a lovingly restored 17th-century farmhouse that sleeps up to 12 guests and is perfect for families and friends.
TOP ISLAND PUBS
ADMIRAL’ S ARM MICROPUB An award-winning micropub specialising in craft beers, real ale and high-quality wines. Alongside a wide selection of delicious food including stone-baked pizzas, the pub is dogfriendly and perfect for a tipple.
COFFEE BREAKS
BOSUNS COFFEE Your go-to coffee spot, Bosuns offers a wide selection of delicious cakes and barista coffee. With friendly service and only a short walk away from the River Swale, which hosts a variety of wildlife.
MOCKETTS FARM STAY Surrounded by open fields and wetland reserves, the five‘ Mocketts’ cottages located on The Harty Estate feel like a home from home. Take in the relaxing scenery and escapism of the natural surrounding landscape.
SANDY TOES BEACH HOUSE Canopy and Stars offer a cosy hideaway set on Shellness Beach. The beach house is an off-grid accommodation, perfect to escape to for a few days, with a fully-equipped kitchen, two double bedrooms and a raised deck to relax and take in the sea views.
THE FLYING DUTCHMAN A charming local pub in Queenborough known for its delicious standout dishes that’ s celebrated for its high quality and generous portion sizes, a welcoming atmosphere and for being dog-friendly.
RED LION Known as the oldest surviving public house found in the historic dockyard area of Bluetown in Sheerness, the Red Lion’ s modern style still leans into its nautical heritage. The pub has a rooftop terrace and a wide selection of lagers, ciders, wines and spirits.
STONES GARDEN CENTRE A family-run garden centre, which specialises in boxus, topiary and tree ferns, with a newly built coffee shop built within a barn house, Stones serves a range of speciality lunches, freshly ground coffee and a selection of moreish cakes.
THE COFFEE LOUNGE AT ISLAND WORKS Near the dockyards of Sheerness, you’ ll find the modern coworking space of Island Works. Found inside the famous Sheerness Dockyard Church, The Coffee Lounge is a public space open to all, with skilful baristas and freshly made sandwiches.
WHERE TO BUY IN... ISLE OF SHEPPEY
Harty Ferry Road, Leysdown-On-Sea, Sheerness, ME12 Guide price: £ 750,000
A truly unique opportunity in the heart of the Harty Estate, where timeless charm, rural privacy and land ownership are combined. Nestled in an idyllic landscape, this remarkable five-bedroom Grade II-listed home, set across two generous plots, offers a rare blend of heritage, character and endless potential.
Entering the home, you’ re immediately struck by the sense of scale and tradition. The spacious lounge features a stunning original brick fireplace, while a wide central hallway leads to a formal dining room with a mirrored fireplace. At the end of the hall lies a beautifully modernised kitchen complete with garden access, a breakfast bar and a second staircase to the upper levels. The hallway continues to a utility / storage area and a spacious family bathroom.
Upstairs, the main staircase accesses bedrooms two, three and four, and a dedicated office space, while the master suite is privately accessed through a connecting door or via the second landing. The fifth bedroom, also with an ensuite, is accessible from this second staircase, which links back down to the kitchen, creating a flexible and practical upstairs layout.
Outside, the house is accompanied by two outbuildings, ripe for conversion into workshops, studios, or ancillary accommodation.
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