Explore the beautiful Kentish coastline with its stunning scenery, sunsets, historical
buildings and landmarks. The neighbouring town of Whitstable offers a working harbour
with boat trips out to the Forts and Wind Farm. Whitstable is most famous for its
oysters! and holds a festival annually in July.
For those more energetic there are
a multitude of cycle and walking opportunities as well as water sports, golf and
fishing.
The Royal St.Georges Golf Course & cinque ports of Sandwich are approx. 15
miles. With the Ports of Dover /, Folkestone, within easy driving distance, for trips
across the channel to France.
Honey Lodge and Honey Cottage is an ideal base for
touring, with train stations to London Victoria approx. 55 minutes. Herne Bay and
Canterbury have a full range of shopping facilities as well as the famous Cathedral
and other Historic Buildings, Theatre, and boasts excellent restaurants within the
City Walls.
The South East England / Kent region
Blean is located just 4 miles from the Catherdral city of Canterbury, in semi rural
countryside, country lanes and woodland for walking,and yet not isolated . Blean
Woods are the largest in Kent and, in addition to their intrinsic interest as ancient
woodlands they surround a not only HONEY COTTAGE and HONEY LODGE but also a number
of attractive villages with pubs, where you can eat and drink, places to visit and
local businesses where you can buy a range of local products.
Blean Website
A bus stops along the road from the Cottage ,enabling you to get to
all the surrounding villages, towns and beaches of Herne Bay and Whitstable.
The
medieval town of Faversham is approx 20mins away,as is Margate,Ramsgate,Broadstairs.
There are several golf courses within 10mins drive.
Supermarkets in Herne Bay and
Whitstable 10mins. Local village shop in Blean within 10 minutes walking distance-.
If
you want to see a magnificent beach sunset whilst enjoying a fabulous meal then visit
the Pearson’s Arms public house in Whitstable only 4 miles from the Cottage.
Whitstable
has been named the country's best 'gastro beach' by an up-market magazine which says
the East Kent town is the top seaside spot for foodies, alive with theatregoers,
film buffs and those enjoying a relaxing drink ...
Why not visit Druidstone Park,
Whether your interested in meeting many friendly animals, having fun in the adventure
play areas, admiring the unique collection of sculpture in the ArtPark, finding peace
and tranquillity in the enchanted woodland walk with giant toadstools, dragons, goblins
and white deer, or just relaxing in the idyllic surroundings of the park gardens
you won't be disappointed Visit around Easter time and you will be astounded by the
fabulous display of bluebells in the woodland. All of this within 3 minutes walk
from the cottage.
A perfect break for families or a very romantic retreat
Nearest international airport: Gatwick approx 50-60 minutes drive at 45 miles
Nearest
beach: 3 miles
Nearest ferry port: Dover at 35 miles
Nearest railway station:Canterbury
2.5 miles, Herne Bay at 3 miles ,Whitstable 4 miles
Nearest motorway junction: M2
at 8 miles
How to get there
Canterbury holiday cottage rental, Blean with walking, log fire, jacuzzi/hot tub,
disabled access, internet access, rural retreat, TV, DVD
Weekend breaks, short breaks, vacations, holidays
In Kent
