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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.

Holiday cottage in Kingsdown, near Deal with 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6. Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year, Swimming Pool, Swimming Pool - Indoor, Swimming Pool - Shared.

View | Chalet 56, Kingsdown, near Deal

Chalet , Deal

A traditional holiday for all the family, in this spacious chalet on the Kent coast with views over the English Channel.

  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Swimming Pool
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor
  • Swimming Pool - Shared
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
  • Seaside
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Country house rental in St Margarets Bay, Dover with 6 bedrooms, sleeps 12. Pets welcome. Pub within 1 mile, Hot Tubs, Short Breaks All Year, Hot Tubs - Private.

Exterior | The Cottage , St Margarets Bay, Dover

Well equipped

The Cottagepllj, Dover

Spacious family home with a private hot tub, views over the English Channel from balcony, coastal path leading to White Cliffs of Dover nearby.

  • 4 Pets welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Hot Tubs
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tubs - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Highchair
  • Sea View
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Last minute dog friendly short break near Tenterden with 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6. Pub within 1 mile, Swimming Pool, Swimming Pool - Outdoor, Swimming Pool - Shared.

Exterior | Leacon Hall Oast, Near Tenterden

Well presented

Leacon Hall Oast, Ashford

Step back in time and relax in this lovely 19th century oast, with pretty cottage garden overlooking the picturesque Kent marshes.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Swimming Pool
  • Swimming Pool - Outdoor
  • Swimming Pool - Shared
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Dog friendly holiday cottage in Chartham with 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Hot Tubs, Swimming Pool, Swimming Pool - Outdoor, Swimming Pool - Private, Hot Tubs - Private.

Swimming pool | The Manor Coach House, Chartham

Great quality

The Manor Coach House, Canterbury

A luxury and romantic holiday home created from a Grade II coach house, with a wonderful walled terrace, all within a short drive from the City of Canterbury.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Hot Tubs
  • Swimming Pool
  • Swimming Pool - Outdoor
  • Swimming Pool - Private
  • Hot Tubs - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Holiday home in Burmarsh, Romney Marsh with 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4. Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Exterior | Eaton Barn - Eaton Barn, Burmarsh, Romney Marsh

Well presented

Eaton Barn, Folkestone

Within easy reach of many attractions including a short hop across the Channel to France for the day - don’t forget your passport!. Ground floor: Living/dining room with patio doors. Step...

  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Grouped Properties
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Cottage with dogs allowed in Tunbridge Wells with 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Charming holiday home | Salomons Country Cottage, Tunbridge Wells

Editors choice

Salomans Country Cottage, Tunbridge Wells

Enjoy a holiday in this stunning cottage, which lies on a beautiful estate and surrounded by parkland and woods.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
  • 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.