Holiday Homes & Cottages Kent
With much evidence to suggest that this is, in fact, the oldest county in England, holiday cottages, apartments and bed and breakfasts in Kent are not only popular with those planning a thorough investigation of this historically rich region but also with visitors from all over the world who are keen to experience the unique Kentish character and charm that comes free whenever you rent something from a selection of traditional oast houses, idyllic sea-front apartments or rurally situated cottages. Kent is literally bursting with history, from a wealth of ancient architecture liberally distributed amongst the county's towns and villages to the fascinating maritime heritage of a coastline that has been at the frontline of international conflicts for hundreds of years - holiday homes in Kent being found anywhere from the charismatic cathedral town of Canterbury to any one of four of the five historic Cinque Ports that have existed in Kent since a Royal Charter established them in the 12th century to prepare the county's fleet for times of war and maintain important trade links with Europe.
Kent has a long coastline that boasts many naval ports and fishing villages, but it is also home to a variety of family-friendly resorts like Margate and Broadstairs, where the beaches are of blue flag quality and you'll find a fabulous choice of self catering holiday accommodation and bed and breakfasts. Kent can also lay claim to the title of 'Garden of England' so cottages, apartments and other holiday homes in Kent will give you the perfect opportunity to discover the kind of countryside responsible for producing high yields of fruit and vegetables, as well as the hops that have been grown here for beer production and then, years ago, dried traditionally in Kentish oast houses, some of which still exist today, even though they are now more likely to provide some of the most highly desirable holiday rentals in England. And where many castles, cathedrals and stately homes nestle amongst the verdant scenery of the North Downs and along the rugged landscapes of the Kent coast, it's possible to combine an investigation of the county's magnificent architectural heritage with the chance to enjoy its outstanding scenic beauty.
With such an abundance of diverse natural habitats and environments filling in the large gaps between the bustling towns and sleepy villages of Kent, cottages and apartment rentals have always attracted those with a love of the English countryside, historically providing people living in London with a holiday destination where they can enjoy a peaceful, rural contrast to everyday life in the hectic capital city without having to travel too far away from their urban homes. Nowadays, many travellers from Europe and further afield are renting holiday cottages in Kent so that they can easily experience the exciting atmosphere of London yet still benefit from authentic rustic tranquillity in the same vacation, and since the Channel Tunnel was opened in 1994 offering an alternative to the existing ferry connections between France and the south coast of England, holiday cottages and apartments in Kent often provide a point from where a journey of discovery through the rest of England can be started.
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