English country holiday cottages to rent

Self-catering holiday cottages in Maidstone, Kent

Maidstone is the county town of Kent and the gateway to the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Beauty that sweeps down to the busy port of Dover. Its most-famous landmark is possibly the impressive Leeds Castle, sitting in over 500 acres of parkland that includes a maze made from hedges, an exciting tree top walkway and a working falconry. The River Medway runs through the town on which you can enjoy a river cruise aboard one of the Kentish Lady cruise boats. Other must-see attractions include the Hedcorn Aerodrome, Teapot Island, Mote and Buckmore Park (the latter having a karting circuit) and Kent Life Heritage, all attractions highly suitable for all ages. There’s also plenty of choice when it comes to cycling or walking routes to enjoy.

Unique holiday large houses, Kentish Oast Houses, 15th-century cottages, apartments in the grounds of grounds of Leeds Castle all make for the best choice of self-catering holiday accommodation in the area - just look and see:

Unique cottage in Wormshill with 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Pub within 1 mile.

Exterior | Norwood Dairy, Wormshill

Great quality

Norwood Dairy, Kent

An ideal rural retreat, Norwood Dairy is a cute holiday cottage in the heart of the North Kent countryside. Ground FloorOpen plan sitting and dining room: 2 sofas, TV, cosy reading corner...

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Stairgate
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
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Pet welcome holiday in Hollingbourne with 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6. Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Swimming Pool, Swimming Pool - Outdoor, Swimming Pool - Shared.

Exterior | Kingfisher Oast , Hollingbourne

Well equipped

Kingfisher Oast, Kent

Kingfisher Oast sits within the landscaped grounds of the owner’s estate, with a shared outdoor heated swimming pool.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Swimming Pool
  • Swimming Pool - Outdoor
  • Swimming Pool - Shared
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Cottage holiday for 2 in Hollingbourne with 1 bedroom, sleeps 2. Pets welcome. Pub within 1 mile, Swimming Pool, Swimming Pool - Outdoor, Swimming Pool - Shared.

Exterior | Heron Barn, Hollingbourne

Well equipped

Heron Barn, Kent

A cosy, romantic barn with shared outdoor heated swimming pool, and just a short stroll to the friendly pub in the lovely village of Hollingbourne.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Swimming Pool
  • Swimming Pool - Outdoor
  • Swimming Pool - Shared
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Staying in Maidstone? - things to do

Whether it’s a meal away from self-catering at one of the many restaurants, cafes or bars, or you want to stock up the holiday cottage, Maidstone offers some terrific shopping, both indoor mall, arcade and street alike. It has a very impressive array of both locally-owned shops as well as national multiples, all vying for the attention of your wallet – in the nicest possible way! It is said that Maidstone offers the largest selection of independent shops in the country. There are also local farmers’ markets held regularly, selling delicious locally made foods.