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Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0.5 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The bungalow has a large rear south-facing garden with a patio area and barbecue for al fresco eating. The old Willesborough Windmill (which is open to the public at weekends) can be seen from the garden.
Within a short walking distance are local shops, pubs, buses and the coutryside, including the Julie Rose Athletics stadium for 2012 Olympics.
The old market-town of Ashford is within a 30-minute walk, with the new 'Ashford International Railway Station' and its fast direct links to London, Paris, Lille and EuroDisney etc.
A modern shopping centre combines with the old world charm of the original market town. The Designer Outlet is a short walk via thre river Stour.
The Channel Tunnel with its regular shuttle services to France is a 10-15-minute drive away, Hythe on the English Channel is a 20 minutes drive, a quaint old coastal town. For Dickens fans Broadstairs is also within easy reach.
Kent is known as 'The Garden of England', and the sunniest part of the country with more than 2000 hours of sunshine every year.
Front of Bungalow
Partial view of back garden
Lounge viewed from Dining Area
corner of twin bedroom
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The South East England / Kent region
The Channel Tunnel with its regular shuttle services to France is a 10-15-minute drive away. Channel Ferries run from Dover to the continent for day-trips or longer stays.
Hythe, a quaint old coastal town, near Folkestone is on the Channel coast just 20-minutes drive from the house. The old market-town of Ashford is within a 30-minute walk, with the new 'Ashford International Railway Station' and its fast direct links to London, Paris, Lille and EuroDisney etc.
A modern shopping centre combines with the old world charm of the original market town. A variety of restaurants are to be found in the town, on the outskirts and in the coutryside and surrounding villages. Ashford Designer outlet is also within easy walking distance following the River Stour for a pleasant walk. Ashford's new sports, fitness centre and swimming pool 'The Stour Centre' is also centrally positioned along the River Stour near the Station.
Designated cycle tracks now criss-cross the town. The Julie Rose Athletics Stadium is within walking distance across the fields from Willesborough. The William Harvey Hospital with its A&E department is also close by. Local Doctors and Dentists surgeries are within easy walking distance too.
Ashford is situated in the heart of Kent - just one-hour's drive from London. Kent is known as 'The Garden of England', and the sunniest part of the country with more than 2000 hours of sunshine every year.
Ashford’s importance as a growing agricultural and market town was confirmed in 1243 and by the end of the 16th century it had risen to become an important market town, primarily for livestock. The market was originally held in the High Street, where there is still a regular street market today, although the market company has relocated outside the town where it is used by some 5,000 farmers.
Ashford lies on the eastern edge of the ancient forest of "Andredsweald" or "Anderida". Its original name of "Essetesford" is said to have stood for 'ash trees growing near a ford'. The ford still exists in the south of the town.
Also in the Borough of Ashford:
Tenterden - 'The Jewel of The Weald' is the home of the UK's largest English wine producer. Visit Tenderden's vinyards with its Wine and Food Store for award winning wines, stroll along one of the Vineyard Trails or enjoy the beautiful herb garden.
The Kent & East Sussex Railway is a great example of a rural light railway. The line gently wends its way from Tenterden for ten and a half miles, through the unspoilt countryside of the Rother Valley, to terminate in the shadow of the magnificent National Trust castle at Bodiam.
Direct Links to London Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace Tower Bridge The Tower of London
The County of Kent is steeped in history:
Countryside walks from the house over to the North Downs at Wye where you can overlook the town of Ashford from 'The Devil's Kneading Trough'. The Stour Valley Walk follows the path of the River Stour as it meanders through the stunning countryside of East Kent, before reaching the sea at Pegwell Bay.
One of the most beautiful sections of this walk can be found between the villages of Wye and Chilham, passing through a rolling landscape with panoramic views. Canterbury is 2.25 miles away and Ashford is 2 miles away. There are regular bus and train links to both towns from the start and finish points of the walk.
Canterbury is just a 20-minute journey by car or take the bus or train from Ashford.
Canterbury has been permanently inhabited since pre-Roman times. Augustine established his first cathedral and abbey around AD 600. Canterbury is one of only 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the British Isles, a city steeped in medieval history, home of the world-famous cathedral, home of the Anglican Church and place of pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket since the Middle Ages. Canterbury is also the birth place of playwright and Shakespeare contemporary Christopher Marlowe and the setting for Geoffrey Chaucer's famous Canterbury Tales. The city has a thriving cosmopolitan atmosphere with over 80 restaurants, 2 cinemas, 2 theatres, art galleries, nightclubs, swimming pools, leisure centres, traditional English Ale houses and modern wine bars, boutiques, bookshops, large stores and St Lawrence Kent County Cricket Ground....
The Battle of Britain was fought in the skies over Ashford. There are several local museums to visit in the area including:
Situated on the historic airfield at Hawkinge, about 3 miles inland from Folkestone on the A260, the Museum's original 1940 buildings, some of which still bear the scars of war, contain the worlds largest collection of authentic Battle of Britain relics and related memorabilia.
Brenzett Aeronautical Museum is a unique collection of wartime equipment, remains recovered from aircraft crash sites and memorabilia collected and donated to the Museum since it's formation in 1972.
Dover Castle
Discover a labyrinth of secret wartime tunnels built deep in the White Cliffs of Dover. Sights, sounds and pathe news clips bring the drama of its strategic role in WWII alive. From the castle there are spectacular views across the channel and a coastal walk across the cliffs to St Margaret's Bay to your left and Folkestone to your right.
A thirty-minute drive or take the local bus or train to the historic town of Rye, just across the border in East Sussex. Rye, one of the Cinque Ports is steeped in history and character and in the 18th Century, its prosperity relied on smuggling as much as any other trade. You can sit by the harbour or wander around Rye's cobbled streets and narrow lanes, visiting the local landmarks and variety of specialist shops, from art galleries, clothes, antiques and books.
Hythe in Kent is a twenty-minute car journey from the bungalow. Or you could take the bus from the top of the road. Hythe is a seaside town and one of the Cinque Ports and retains its tranquil 'olde-worlde' charm and character. The Royal Military Canal passes through the town providing peaceful walks along its banks, which leads you past the small-scale Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, taking passengers to Dungeness along the coast. An 18-hole golf course is open to the public on the sea-front.
A full-size replica Viking longship, which sits on the seafront in Ramsgate, Kent The 'Hugin', was given to the UK in 1949 to commemorate the first Viking landing in Britain, the journeys of Hengist and Horsa 1,500 years earlier. It was built in Denmark and rowed by 53 Danes to England, landing at Viking Bay in nearby Broadstairs (a beautiful little town and home of Charles Dickens).
Ashford area
Julie Rose International Athletics Stadium Stour Centre Sports & leisure Centre with Swimming Pool within 20 minutes walk or jump on a bus. Golf at local clubs several local clubs with visitors welcome Leeds Castle said to be the most beautiful castle in the world, only a short drive away.
Eastwell Manor for that special dinner. Kent Gliding Club give pleasure flights London Ashford Airport for light aircraft pleasure flights, fly over the Battle of Britain sights and the White Cliffs of Dover. Walk from the property and explore the Pilgrims Way over the North Downs, many signposted walks.
Canterbury Cathedral Dover Castle etc...
How to get there
Budget Airlines fly to Gatwick, Heathrow, Kent International & other London airports. Ashford International Railway Eurostar Station has fast links to London,Paris Lille Eurodisney & local destinations throught the South East. Dover Port, ferries to France, Belgium & Holland. Channel Tunnel Shuttle service takes cars to and from France in 35 minutes.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
London Gatwick: 65 km
Railway:
Ashford International: 1 km
Ferry:
Dover: 30 km
Activities near Ashford
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Tastefully furnished and modernised property with comfortable lounge-diner overlooking secluded rear garden.There is a patio area with garden chairs and table, a barbecue is provided. There is 1 twin and 1 double bedroom with bed linen and towels provided. The kitchen has modern appliances. The property is centrally heated and double glazed. Rental includes cost of electricity, bed-linen and towels.
Further details outdoors: Spacious front garden with ample parking for 2 cars on the drive.
Further details
Full details including conditions of let and booking form on request.
Conditions
Since there is a greenhouse in the garden we feel the place would not be suitable for small children.
Available for holiday lets and short breaks but may consider longer periods.
There are no ramps for wheelchair access into the bungalow.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Spring
6 Apr 08
29 Jun 08
360£ 360
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29 Jun 08
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460£ 460
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Autumn
7 Sep 08
21 Dec 08
360£ 360
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21 Dec 08
4 Jan 09
500£ 500
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
These prices include cost of heating and electricity, also bed-linen and towels, which are supplied for indoor use only.
Guestbook
July 2008 Had a lovely stay, very clean accommodation and we look forward to a return visit. Mr & Mrs M - Hants
August 2008 We have really enjoyed our stay - everything was fine. Ashford is a good starting point for discovering the South of England. We have seen Canterbury, Leeds Castle, Rye and London. This was a very nice week for us. Best greetings from A, U & B - Rostock Germany
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Advertiser joined: 3 May 2006 This property added: 14 Apr 2008
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