Find self catering and cottages close to the pub in Kent, South East England

The Barn at Farthingales, Dover, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Dover sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Set in the heart of the Kentish countryside, overlooking the parish church and rolling fields, stands this attractive oak barn with a light and airy sunroom with tiled floor and underfloor heating. Formerly a cart lodge, it is attractively furnished with many original features, exposed beams and a superb galleried sitting area overlooking the living room. Set in the grounds of the owner’s 15th-century hall house, visitors can enjoy use of extensive gardens (except the owner’s private garden). Midway between Canterbury, with its magnificent cathedral and Dover with its fascinating castle (both 8 miles), this is an ideal holiday base. Folkestone 12 miles. Shops 1½ miles, village pub ½ mile.

Entrance hall. Spacious living/dining room with rugs on terracotta-tiled floor and fitted kitchen area. Two double bedrooms; each with TV, one with en-suite bathroom and toilet and one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Three steps down to newly renovated garden room (formerly cart lodge) with tiled floor, views of grounds. Separate toilet. Wide oak stairs to mezzanine floor: Gallery with TV overlooking living room with sofa-bed (alternative sleeping).

Millers Cottage, Sarre, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £271 to £523

Self catering accommodation in Sarre sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks • Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: A picturesque landmark since 1820 and fully operational until very recently this splendid Grade II listed windmill provides a unique holiday location its ground floor skilfully converted into comfortable accommodation for two. The mill was previously open to the public as a working mill and today's visitors can explore its upper two floors of fascinating history. Adjacent Millers Cottage was a shop with tea rooms to serve visitors to the mill. This is now a comfortable cottage with unrivalled views of the mill.

Sarre is a wonderful central base for discovering the many attractions to be found within the Garden of England. The renowned coastal towns of Ramsgate Whitstable Margate and Broadstairs are all within an 8 mile drive as is the medieval town of Sandwich and the lovely city of Canterbury with its magnificent cathedral and wealth of historic interest. Closer to home delicious local fare can be sampled within a short stroll at the oak beamed 15th century Crown Inn. Shop 1½ miles.

Spacious open plan sitting room with sofa bed (for + 2) and kitchen and dining areas. Double bedroom. Wet room/WC.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

The Church Barns, Aylesford Village - Church Barn La Grande, Aylesford, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Aylesford sleeps 7.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 7

Accommodation overview: These stylishly renovated, adjoining holiday barns (refs PPPC and PNNF) lie on the edge of a very pretty village on the River Medway set in a conservation area. From Church Barn La Grande’s garden, one can see the church and rooftop views of the village and also river glimpses. Originally built in 1890, they retain many beams and a superb vaulted ceiling, yet achieve a modern, sleek interior. Explore the towpath or walk The Pilgrim’s Way, visit Kits Coty House, the Medway Megaliths and Aylesford Priory. Maidstone, 2 miles, offers good shops and nightlife. Leeds Castle and the Museum of Kent Life are a short drive. Bluewater is 20 minutes by car; there are good train links to London and Rochester. Local shop, public house and Hengist restaurant (award winning) just 150 yards away.

The Gate House, Dover, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £301 to £582

Self catering accommodation in Dover sleeps 4.

Features include: Detached • Non Smoking • Enclosed Garden • Pub Close By • Sea 5 Miles • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Accommodation overview: This Grade II listed mini Gothic castle was built in 1850 and now makes an unusual and unique holiday home. It is believed to have been built as the gate house for the officers accommodation for the Dover Castle Garrison who were housed in an impressive crescent of homes in Victoria Park. The Gate House stands part way up a hill close to both Dover Castle and the town itself. The accommodation offers a turret exposed beams throughout upstairs and down open fireplaces and other historical features. Dover has plenty to offer visitors including Dover Castle the wartime tunnels Roman painted house easy access for trips to France and walks along the famous white cliffs. Castles at Walmer and Deal; the medieval town of Sandwich; many beaches around the east Kent coastline are all easily accessible and well worth a visit. Pub 0.3 miles shops 0.5 miles. Sitting room with double sofa bed (for + 2). Dining room. Well equipped kitchen. Narrow stairs to first floor: Bedroom with four poster canopy bed and turret. Bathroom/WC. Beamed throughout.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Hucking Court Stables, Hucking, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Hucking sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Originally stables to the main farmhouse, this 16th-century Grade II listed property has been carefully converted to provide an ideal holiday base from which to explore the ‘Garden of England’. Set in the heart of the North Downs, surrounded by Woodland Trust countryside, holidaymakers can enjoy wonderful walks through wooded bluebell glades, and along the famous Pilgrim’s Way or North Downs Way. Often dubbed ‘the world’s most beautiful castle’, Leeds Castle is close by, host to a series of events and concerts throughout the year. Excellent road connections ensure rapid access to London and the Channel Tunnel for shopping and sightseeing trips. Shop 3½ miles, pub ½ mile.

Open-plan living/dining room with French doors to garden, sofa-bed (for +2) and farmhouse-style kitchen area. Double bedroom with 6ft bed. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. High beamed ceilings, rustic flint walls, natural slate floors (carpet in bedrooms) and exposed beams throughout.

Pebble Beach Cottage, Whitstable, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Whitstable sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Just yards from the beach in a conservation area is this fisherman-style, weather boarded, end-of-row holiday property that has been attractively furnished and equipped to a high standard. The first floor balcony is an ideal spot to experience the famous Whitstable sunsets. In Whitstable visitors can stroll around the art galleries and the old harbour. Within a short drive are historic Canterbury, The Wild Wood Discovery Park at Herne Bay or Mount Ephraim Gardens near Faversham. Tennis, sailing, golf, fishing close by. Shops and pub 100 yards.

Well-equipped kitchen/dining room with tiled floor and French doors to garden. Snug with TV. Separate toilet. First floor: Living room with French doors to balcony with sea views. Double bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Shower room.

Stocks Farm Oast, Wittersham, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Wittersham sleeps 8.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Enjoying beautiful views across the countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Stocks Farm Oast has been converted and furnished to a high standard and makes the perfect holiday home in which to relax and get away from it all. Set within the owner’s grounds, the property also benefits from a downstairs bedroom and shower room, which makes it suitable for those with walking difficulties. The owner also offers use of a swimming pool by arrangement.
The Oast is surrounded by National Trust properties, including Small Hythe Place (the home of the enchanting actress Ellen Terry), Scotney Castle and the stunning grounds and garden of Sissinghurst Castle. Pashney Manor Gardens is the winner of the HHA/Christie’s Garden of the Year award and offers an open air opera in the summer months. There are further attractions at Leeds and Bodiam Castles.
A trip to Rye is well worth a visit and is one of the most popular destinations within the area, with its half-timbered houses and the country’s oldest functioning pendulum clock - found in the heart of the town. An interesting day trip leads to Battle, the site for the most famous land battle in British history. Battle Abbey dominates the town and offers audio-visual tours on the battle itself. A ten-minute drive from Battle leads to Hastings, a popular seaside resort with many attractions that are sure to keep everyone entertained and amused. Camber Sands beach is also only 10 minutes away. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Utility with butler sink. Two twin bedrooms (one in roundel), one with table tennis. Large shower room with walk-in power shower, twin wash basins (in roundel) and toilet. First floor: Spacious living/dining room with sofa bed (for alternative sleeping only) and well-equipped kitchen area. Double bedroom (in roundel) with 6ft canopy bed. Double bedroom. Bathroom with roll-top claw-foot bath, shower attachment and toilet.

Butterfly Cottage, Whitstable, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Whitstable sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Just a short stroll to the beach and harbour is this restored, adjoining Victorian holiday cottage over three floors, with wooden shutters and floors, open fireplace, wood-burning stove and 130ft enclosed garden with decked terrace. Explore the winding alleys of Whitstable, once the haunt of smugglers, down to the beach - one of the very few in the country that boast a pub! Take advantage of the local oysters and freshly-landed fish, along with the popular Whitstable Ale. Shop and pub 300 yards.

Living/dining room with open fire. Dining room with wood-burning stove and window shutters. Two steps down to kitchen with breakfast area and oak work tops. Wooden floors throughout. Wet room with toilet. First floor: Two bedrooms, each with ornamental fireplace; one double, one twin. Second floor: Double bedroom with sloping ceiling and en-suite bathroom with toilet.

Culvers, Kennington, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Kennington sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Nestling down a quiet country lane, in a rural setting just 10 miles from Canterbury and 10 miles from beaches at Hythe is this attractive stylish Grade II listed detached family holiday home built around 1756. Retaining much of its original charm and character, accessed via a shared drive, Culvers provides generous accommodation for a family or group get together with full use of wood-burning stove, making it cosy in the winter or enjoy a glass of wine on the sunny terrace in the summer which adjoins the owner’s grounds which guests are welcome to use. A perfect base for exploring this verdant part of the British Isles, with easy access to Leeds Castle, Sissinghurst Gardens, Tenterden Steam Railway, Ashford Museum, Biddenden Vineyards and for those that enjoy shopping - Bluewater is easily reached and a bargain can be had at the local designer outlet - McArthur Glenn. Golf, fishing, riding and tennis all available within a 5-mile radius. Bring a passport for a day trip to France or Belgium. Shop 200 yards, pub 1/3 mile.

Ground floor: Living room with wood-burning stove. Dining room with wood-burning stove and wooden floor. Well-equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, gas Aga, electric oven and gas hob. Utility. Games room. Separate toilet. First floor: Four double bedrooms; two with 5ft bed, one with en-suite bathroom, over-bath shower and toilet. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. All bedrooms with TV.

Pocket Cottage, Tenterden, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £224 to £523

Self catering accommodation in Tenterden sleeps 2.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Built in 1851 cosy Pocket Cottage is tucked away down a quiet road in the heart of the old Cinque Port town of Tenderden just 100 yards from its wide tree lined High Street. With its wealth of beautiful historic buildings and interesting shops and restaurants Tenderden certainly befits its description as the 'Jewel of the Weald' and is ideally located for exploring the 'Garden of England'. Leeds Castle Sissinghurst Castle gardens and Scotney Castle gardens are within easy reach whilst further afield but well worth a visit is Canterbury with its magnificent cathedral. Dover for day trips to France the charming fishing port of Rye and Camber Sands are easily accessible. Shops and pubs 100 yards.

Sitting room with dining area and wood burner. Small modern fitted kitchen. Steep stairs to first floor: Double bedroom. Bathroom/W.C. (shower attachment).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Rowan House, Stodmarsh, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Stodmarsh sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: A delightfully spacious, detached family home with stunning views across rolling countryside. Located at the edge of Stodmarsh, famous for its award-winning pub. Discover a wealth of country walks, and explore the beautiful Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve a few minutes’ walk away. The sandy beaches of Broadstairs and Botany Bay are within 10 miles, and Whitstable, famous for fish restaurants and oysters, 11 miles. Historic Canterbury is 5 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub 200 yards.

Spacious living room with wood-burning stove. Kitchen/dining room with range (for cooking), Belfast sink, granite work tops and oak floor. Utility. Conservatory. Games room. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom with two additional Z-beds (for +2 children). Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet.

The Beach House, Deal, Kent, South East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Deal sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Fishing nearby • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: This stunning and beautifully furnished holiday home set at one end of a beach front terrace in Deal’s beautiful conservation area provides spacious and elegant accommodation over three floors, with spectacular sea views. The first floor sitting room, with its bay window, makes the most of the elevated views towards the Goodwin Sands and the French coastline. On the ground floor there is a family/games room with double doors opening onto a large eat-in kitchen. All the bedrooms are light and sea-facing. There is a wide selection of restaurants, cafés, pubs, an excellent fish and chip shop and many lovely shops all within walking distance of the house. Don’t miss Deal, Walmer and Dover castles, the medieval port of Sandwich and Canterbury with its historic cathedral. There are many coastal and local walks to suit all the family, including the famous white cliffs. Bicycles can be rented within walking distance of the property. Fishing (both sea and lake), golf - three local courses, or day trips to France or London are all possibilities. The house is also within walking distance of the railway station and bus routes. Shops 200 yards, pub 50 yards.

Spacious, beamed, well-equipped kitchen/dining room with wooden floor. Family/games room with TV. Utility room. Separate toilet. First floor: Spacious living room with sea view. Double bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room with double shower cubicle, toilet and sea views. Twin bedroom with additional single bed (for +1).