Where to Stay in Kent
Map of Where to Stay in Kent
THE PIG at Bridge Place
Sissinghurst Castle Farmhouse
Information about Kent
Kent is a county of ancient significance and enduring appeal, a place that has stood at the gateway to England since the earliest days of recorded history and accumulated a depth of heritage, landscape and character that makes it one of the most rewarding counties in the south east.
The coastline stretches from the Thames Estuary in the north to the Romney Marsh in the south, taking in the iconic white cliffs of Dover — perhaps the most recognisable natural landmark in England — the Viking and medieval heritage of Thanet’s seaside towns and the long shingle beach at Dungeness, one of the most otherworldly and atmospheric landscapes in the British Isles. Whitstable, famous for its oysters and its coloured beach huts, and Broadstairs, with its sandy bays and strong Dickensian connections, are among the most characterful seaside destinations on the south east coast.
Inland, the North Downs roll across the county in a landscape of chalk hills, ancient woodland and hop gardens that give Kent its enduring identity as the Garden of England. The Weald, stretching across the centre and south of the county, is a landscape of deep lanes, weatherboarded farmhouses, oast houses and orchards that feels deeply and authentically English.
Canterbury, with its magnificent cathedral — the mother church of the Church of England and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is one of the most visited and historically important cities in the country, drawing pilgrims and visitors for over a thousand years. Leeds Castle, set on two islands in a lake in the heart of the Kentish countryside, is one of the most beautiful castles in England.
Whether you are looking for a seaside break on the Kent coast, a walking holiday on the North Downs Way, a stay among the orchards and hop gardens of the Weald or a heritage city break in Canterbury, Kent is a county that wears its history and beauty with effortless confidence.
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