An area of outstanding natural beauty, a heritage coastline with award-winning beaches and easily accessible by train or car; Kent is an obvious winner for a last-minute holiday. With our huge range of accommodation, you can find the perfect place to enjoy your spur-of-the-moment getaway with Last Minute Cottages.
Reasons to Holiday in Kent
Beaches
The Kent coast is one of the best coastlines in England, easily competing with Devon and Cornwall. With the famous White Cliffs of Dover and many award-winning beaches, you won't get bored of basking in the sun at Stone Bay near Broadstairs and Sunny Sands at Folkstone.
If you want to avoid the crowds then head to St Margret's Bay in Dover and discover your own bit of traditional English paradise. There are many more beaches and bays around the coast of Kent for you and your group to enjoy.
Walking
It's not just the Kent coast that comes top of its class. The undulating hills of the Kent countryside have earned it the name 'the Garden of England'. The Kent Downs National Landscape is a protected area with fantastic walking opportunities. Many of the top walks in Kent are based around the castles and estates that pepper the landscape. The National Trust website has some great walks that aren't too challenging but cover some beautiful terrain. If you aren't with little ones, you might want to take a more challenging walk. The Explore Kent website has some great walks around the 15-25 mile mark, including the North Downs Way, which covers 153 miles of the Kent Downs. If you're looking for an ideal walking cottage for you and your family, our properties scattered across the Kent countryside will provide you with a perfect base. You can also book a cottage with a hot tub to relax those stiff muscles.
Where to Stay in Kent
From converted farm buildings to beach huts, we have the best selection of cottages in Kent for you to choose from. Depending on whether you're walking, chilling by the sea, or both, you'll want to be somewhere close to your favourite activities. Broadstairs is a great place to stay if you are looking for a beach holiday. Ashford is a lovely place to use as a base for walking, and it's not too far from the seaside. Wherever you choose to stay, you'll be getting the best deal for a professionally managed cottage that is just right for you and your family or friends.
Places to Stay or Visit in Kent
Canterbury is ideal for history enthusiasts with its 1,400-year-old Cathedral.
Maidstone is excellent fun for the whole family, with Leeds Castle, country parks, rivers and museums.
Dover can be a good base if you are planning to hop over to France for the day for a little shopping and sightseeing in Lille, Amiens or Rouen.
Wye is a pretty little village not far from the sea and nestled in an area of natural beauty, perfect for a spur-of-the-moment romantic getaway.