Mistaways between Sandwich and Deal
Take a step back in time without losing any of the advantages of modern day living. This property is a beautiful 16th Century thatched cottage with 21st century amenities. Set in idyllic surroundings, this Grade II listed building is the perfect location for exploring all that the ‘Garden of England’ has to offer, including the picturesque towns of Sandwich and Deal and the medieval city of Canterbury. This is the ideal choice no matter what type of holiday you are looking for, be that a romantic break, a leisurely tour of the many historic castles and manor houses of East Kent or a more energetic sojourn involving coastal walks, watersports, fishing, golf or nature reserves. Of course you may just want to escape from it all completely and immerse yourself in the quintessentially English garden (and countryside) .
The Cottage
Features abound in this thatched roofed, oak beamed, leadlight windowed, inglenook fireplaced property! Both front doors belong to this property, the left one being the entry to a former sweet shop! Beamed living room with open fire in inglenook fireplace which leads to beamed dining-room with part-wood panelled walls. There is a well equipped Kitchen with floor tiles reclaimed from a French chateau. A ground floor single bedroom with patio doors leads to a private rear garden. There is a Double bedroom and a Twin-bedded room both with sloping, vaulted ceiling. A fully tiled shower room with w/c and basin is upstairs and another ground floor family bathroom with bath,inc shower attachment, w/c and basin.
The Location
This small village location to the North of Deal and South of Sandwich is steeped in History dating back pre Roman. The nearby Pegwell Bay is where the Vikings first landed and both Caesar and Nelson were visitors to Deal. There is plenty to do for the whole family. Howletts Zoo near Canterbury is a must for the children . Canterbury is a World Heritage site and is great for shopping. There are 4 pubs and the famous Blazing Donkey fine restaurant within walking distance. Dover Castle with its wartime underground tunnels are very interesting and day trips to France by ferry or train are easy to arrange..