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Self-catering holiday cottages in Kent

Christmas, Easter, summer holidays or simply a short break to Kent in the far South Eastern corner of the United Kingdom . Greater London to the north west, Surrey to the west and East Sussex to the south west. Across the Thames is Essex and across the English Channel is the French department of Pas-de-Calais. Kent has some of the prettiest villages with really quaint cottages - perfect for couples for large family groups to rent - picture scented roses and everything quintessentially English! You will find large barn conversions, mock Tudor houses, stone cottages, wooden chalets and cliff top coastal cottages for holiday lets in Kent - browse the list below and find the perfect self-catering property for your holiday.

Rent a cottage in Ashford with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4 + 1 Baby. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Superb

Kitchen/diner | Bluebell Lodge - Chicken Shed Lodges, Ashford

Bluebell Lodge-UK32958, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4BB.

Unique bespoke built lodge with access through the owner’s field to the forest via the perimeter only.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Large house to rent in Brabourne, near Ashford with 4 bedrooms, Sleeps 8 + 2 Children and 1 Baby. No pets allowed. Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Editors choice

Open plan living space | Chapel Farm Barn, Brabourne, near Ashford

Chapel Farm Barn, Brabourne, near Ashford, Kent, TN25 6QS.

Enjoy the views from this beautiful barn conversion, which nestles in a countryside setting, yet close to many attractions.

  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Large holiday rental in Norton, near Faversham with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 8 + 1 Baby. Pets welcome. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Hot Tub, Hot Tub - Private.

High standard

Living room | The Old Shire Barn, Norton, near Faversham

Old Shires Barn, Norton, near Faversham, Kent, ME9 0HD.

A truly unique countryside retreat, The Old Shire Barn has been beautifully converted from a farm building into a stunning and luxurious holiday home.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Hot Tub
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Cottage to let in Stodmarsh, near Canterbury with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 6 + 1 Baby. Short Breaks All Year.

Luxurious

Exterior | Puxton Lodge, Stodmarsh, near Canterbury

Puxton Lodge, Stodmarsh, near Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4AY.

An idyllic countryside retreat, this boutique holiday home offers beautiful surroundings and an elegantly finished interior for a relaxing stay amongst the Kent countryside.

  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Luxury self-catering in Preston, near Canterbury with 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6 + 2 Children and 1 Baby. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Hot Tub, Short Breaks All Year, Hot Tub - Private.

Superb

Exterior | Deerson Barn, Preston, near Canterbury

Deerson Barn, Preston, near Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1EX.

Enjoying an idyllic location with views over the surrounding countryside, this charming barn conversion is the perfect retreat to unwind.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Cottage welcomes dogs in Herne Bay, near Whitstable with 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4. Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Well equipped

Well presented double bedroom | Divers Cottage, Herne Bay, near Whitstable

Divers Cottage, Herne Bay, near Whitstable, Kent, CT6 5PP.

Perfect for those looking for a relaxing holiday by the sea, Divers Cottage is just a few steps away from Herne Bay’s iconic clock tower.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Pets – no charge
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
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Staying in Kent

The Kent Downs runs through the centre of the county and the High Weald is to the south. Kent, one of the home counties, is also known as 'The Garden of England' and has an abundance of fruit growers and more specialist hops.

Being by the sea Kent also has some important ports and towns. Dover is the most well known port in the midst of the famous White Cliffs. Deal, Ramsgate, Margate, Folkestone and Whitstable are just some of the seaside towns found in Kent.

Inland some the places to visit are Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone and of course Cantebury.