STAY : A ROOM WITH A VIEW
ROOM WITH A VIEW
Chilston Park Hotel , Lenham A grand , traditional country house hotel that services excellent afternoon teas and is close to many iconic Kentish attractions . www . handpickedhotels . co . uk / chilstonpark
Maiden ’ s Tower , Leeds Castle , Maidstone The 16th-century Maiden ’ s Tower is made up of five individual bedrooms , all beautifully decorated and complemented by modern contemporary furnishings . With beautiful views of the castle from every window , it ’ s the ultimate postcard picture .
www . leeds-castle . com / stay
Old Smock Mill , Benenden A converted mill originally built in the early 1800s . Enter via a private entrance to the self-contained apartment , spanning the three top floors of the mill , completely separate from the owner ’ s ground floor home . Ideal spot to take in views of the rolling hills . www . oldsmockmill . com
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge , Canterbury Imagine waking up to a view of the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral after a luxurious night ’ s sleep . Set in the cathedral grounds , the hotel boasts the best views of the historical masterpiece . The location is peaceful , yet is situated within walking distance of some of Canterbury ’ s finest attributes , the theatre and abundance of restaurants and bars . www . canterburycathedrallodge . org
The Fisherman ’ s Huts , Whitstable Whitstable ’ s very own converted fisherman ’ s huts situated just a few metres from the pebbled beach . 12 huts boasting breathtaking views over the seascape . Perfect for a family or couple break . www . whitstablefishermanshuts . com
Nagden House , Faversham Luxurious self-catered , five-bedroom creekside retreat situated in the picturesque Graveney marshes just outside of Faversham . Colder nights welcome a soak in the cedar-wood hot tub while absorbing the panoramic views of the Kentish skyscape .
www . nagdenhouse . com
Coastguard Lookout , Dungeness Once a radar station , this spectacularly located property boasts sea views and is just seconds away from the beach .
www . bloomstays . com
Astor Wing , Hever Castle , Hever Home to 28 five-star , luxurious chambers with enchanting views of the castle and village . All of the bedrooms are individually styled ; a 7ft king size bed takes centre stage , while the modern day comforts include a roll top bath and sumptuous furnishings . www . hevercastle . co . uk / stay
Elmley Nature Reserve , Sheerness Find your ideal hideaway on the Kent marshes when you stay in one of the individually designed huts , which are truly unique and completely out of the way . www . elmleynaturereserve . co . uk / stay
Port Lympne Reserve , Lympne Imagine waking up to the sounds of the wild , as though you ’ re on safari . Pair that with staying in luxury and comfort , now make your choice ; from the stunning 20 ’ s mansion house hotel , the unique treehouses , the quirky glamping or The Bubble , a room with transparent walls and ceiling , will mean getting up close and personal with the animals during a one-of-a-kind experience . Or why not wake up face to face with the big cats at Lion Lodge , Tiger Lodge or Leopard Creek !
www . aspinallfoundation . org / port-lympne / short-breaks
Romney Marsh Shepherds Huts , Aldington Snuggle up under the vast starry skies of the Romney Marsh at these romantic huts . Completely self-contained and fully equipped , each hut comes inclusive with a double bed , toilet , shower , two-ring hob and log burner .
www . romneymarshshepherdshuts . co . uk
Mocketts Farm Cottages , Sheerness Unwind in the homely , natural simplicity at these beautifully converted barn and farm buildings linked to The Ferry House estate . The five traditional cottages are in the heart of Harty , close to Blue Flag coastline , the Swale Estuary and are surrounded by beautiful countryside .
www . mockettsfarmcottages . co . uk
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