Oast Cottage Guidebook
Sightseeing
Places of interest and attractions
One of the most attractive castles in the country. Lots to do for everyone, great for families.
316 habitants recommandent
Château de Leeds
One of the most attractive castles in the country. Lots to do for everyone, great for families.
Fantastic National Trust 14th century moated castle
131 habitants recommandent
National Trust - Château de Scotney
Fantastic National Trust 14th century moated castle
Famous for its seafood with fantastic restaurants. Oysters from Whitstable are widely regarded as some of the best in the world
220 habitants recommandent
Whitstable
Famous for its seafood with fantastic restaurants. Oysters from Whitstable are widely regarded as some of the best in the world
The most famous cathedral in the world. A must see.
365 habitants recommandent
Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsThe most famous cathedral in the world. A must see.
Camber Sands
Fantastic sandy beach
Lovely Kentish Town, known as the capital of the Weald. Pretty weather boarded houses and plenty of cafes
31 habitants recommandent
Cranbrook
Lovely Kentish Town, known as the capital of the Weald. Pretty weather boarded houses and plenty of cafes
Fantastic castle with a moat. Plenty to do for all ages. There is a steam train that you can get from Tenterden that goes to the castle as well.
276 habitants recommandent
Château de Bodiam
Fantastic castle with a moat. Plenty to do for all ages. There is a steam train that you can get from Tenterden that goes to the castle as well.
The Big Cat Sanctuary
Headcorn RoadFantastic sanctuary but must book in advance.
Rye
Wonderful historic seaside town
Château de Douvres
Castle Hill RoadCastle guarding the entrance to the UK
Port of Dover station
Marine ParadeGreat for Day Trips to France and Belgium
Les falaises blanches de Douvres
Upper RoadIconic cliffs and great walks
Plage de Margate
Classic English seaside resort
Bateman's
Bateman's LaneFormer home of Rudyard Kipling
Lovely manor house gardens with a deer park, historic church and great views. The gardens are open at certain times of the year and they also have open air theatre productions
Boughton Monchelsea Place
Church HillLovely manor house gardens with a deer park, historic church and great views. The gardens are open at certain times of the year and they also have open air theatre productions
Large reservoir between Kent and Sussex, great for walking cycling, fishing and boat hire. There is a playground and cafe
168 habitants recommandent
Bewl Eau
Bewlbridge LaneLarge reservoir between Kent and Sussex, great for walking cycling, fishing and boat hire. There is a playground and cafe
Light Railway great fun for families, takes one hour.
96 habitants recommandent
Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway
2 Littlestone RdLight Railway great fun for families, takes one hour.
Historic warships, a submarine, ropery and museum. Great for families. HMS Victory was built here.
39 habitants recommandent
Le chantier naval historique de Chatham
Main Gate RoadHistoric warships, a submarine, ropery and museum. Great for families. HMS Victory was built here.
West Bay Cafe
Sea RoadLovely quiet Beech
Fantastic relaxing experience and a chance to learn about this historic town.
36 habitants recommandent
Canterbury Punting Company
Water LaneFantastic relaxing experience and a chance to learn about this historic town.
Very pretty castle and gardens, with plenty of history and the childhood home of Anne Boleyn
199 habitants recommandent
Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever RoadVery pretty castle and gardens, with plenty of history and the childhood home of Anne Boleyn
Food scene
Great Places for Food and Drink
Winery in the Kent countryside. Fantastic wines with lovey views over vineyards.
41 habitants recommandent
Balfour Winery
Five Oak LaneWinery in the Kent countryside. Fantastic wines with lovey views over vineyards.
The Potting Shed
Horseshoes LaneGreat gastro pub a few minutes away
The West House
28 High StMichelin stared food
Great friendly cafe and large farm shop
7 habitants recommandent
Cranbrook Farm Shop & Nursery ( Formerly Known as Hartley Dyke Farm Shop)
Swattenden LaneGreat friendly cafe and large farm shop
The Chequers Inn
The StreetLovely pub by a river
Great country pub serving quality food and good sized portions
35 habitants recommandent
The Three Chimneys
Hareplain RoadGreat country pub serving quality food and good sized portions
The Cock Inn station
Historic 16th Century Pub, across the road from the cottage.
Linton
The Bull Inn. Traditional Country Pub with wonderful views over the countryside
The Plough Langley
Sutton RoadGood local pub on the way to Leeds Castle
Frankies Farmshop
Clapper LaneGreat for Breakfast
Teapot Island
Hampstead LaneCafe with a large collection of Tea Pots!!!
Shopping
Ashford Designer Outlet
Great for designer bargains
Pantiles News
66 The PantilesLots of independent shops, well known shopping street in Kent
Sports
Weald of Kent Golf Course & Hotel
Maidstone RoadGreat local golf club and restaurant
Monk Lakes
Staplehurst RoadGreat local fishery