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Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0.2 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This fabulous English Victorian Cottage is situated in a quiet cul de sac area of the conservation area of Historic Rochester. Located only 3 minutes walk from the High Street, Rochester Castle and Cathedral. Every amenities is right at your door step. 30 minutes drive will take you into the world famous Canterbury City with all its world renowned cathedrals, shopping, restaurants and nightlife. To make the most of your holiday, why not hop on the bus to all the places that are right on your door step. 7 minutes walk to the train station; you can get a direct train into London Victoria, which will take you approximately 45minutes..
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The South East England / Kent region
Medway is steeped in history and rich in culture, making it an area with both a vibrant past and a promising future.
The area’s position on the main road to Europe, which brought Romans, royals and writers here down the centuries, also makes it the perfect place to visit. Whether you come for its maritime and military links, to see the place Charles Dickens knew, loved and wrote about, the Norman cathedral and castle, Georgian and Victorian architecture or fascinating shops, you’ll find an area packed with interesting places to discover and things to do. Medway offers a fine selection of quality places to stay to enable you to make the most of your visit. Whatever your taste or budget, you’ll find accommodation to suit your needs – down to the last detail. From comfortable bead and breakfast accommodation, offering a warm and friendly service, to quality hotels, with attractive weekend and short break rates, offering a number of leisure and sports facilities included in the tari You’ll never be bored on a visit to Medway – there’s so much to see and do. These pages take you on a whistlestop tour through Medway’s most popular visitor attractions.
Museums in Medway Whether your interest is in the area’s military connections at the Royal Engineers Museum, the area’s rich heritage that can be found in Guildhall Museum or the engineering heritage at the Old Brook Pumping Station, you’ll go away both enlightened and astounded.
Europe’s Largest Shoping Mall Shopaholics can visit both Bluewater and Lakeside shopping centres both within 35 minutes drive which boast to be the biggest and best in Europe
WALKING If you like walking we have many footpaths through the countryside and are also very close to the Saxon Shore Way. The RSPB reserve is just around the corner in High Halstow including the largest Heronry in Europe. We do provide a selection of Wellington boots for people to borrow
Rochester area
The great keep of Rochester Castle towers over the River Medway and by its side, an inseparable twin, the magnificent cathedral shares and dominates the skyline. Rochester Castle is known as one of the best preserved and finest examples of Norman architecture in England. Its great keep, square, massive and one of the tallest in the country, measures 113 feet high, 70 feet square and has walls 12 feet thick in places. It was on, or close to, the present castle site that the Romans built their first fort to guard the bridge carrying their legions over the river on their way from Dover to London and beyond. Some centuries later, in 1087, Bishop Gundulf – one of William the Conqueror’s finest architects – began the construction of today’s castle, making use of what remained of the original Roman city walls. The great keep was built by William de Corbeil, Archbishop of Canterbury, to whom Henry I granted custody of the castle in 1127. The castle has had a chequered history, having been three times subjected to siege and was partly demolished in 1215 by King John, who gained entry by undermining the south-west tower, using the fat from 40 pigs to set fire to the pit props. Today, visitors can see the rebuilt round tower, contrasting with the square towers of the original Norman castle. A new model has been installed in the castle’s chapel showing how the castle would have looked in the 14th century. For a personal guided tour of the castle, a sound wand interpretation is available at a nominal charge of 50p.
The Historic Dockyard, Chatham is Europe’s most important maritime heritage destination. The 80-acre site dates back over 400 years and was once one of Britain’s most important naval bases. Among its displays are warships, exhibitions and some of the country’s best architecture. Historic warships Three of the nation’s most powerful fighting ships are on display – HMS Cavalier, Britain’s last remaining WWII destroyer, the submarine HMS Ocelot and after restoration, the last Victorian sloop, HMS Gannet. Guided tours around the destroyer and through the submarine are included in the entrance price. The award-winning Wooden Walls animatronic gallery allows visitors to walk through the Royal Dockyard of 1758 and discover how Britain’s wooden warships were built. Lifeboat!, the Royal National Lifeboat Institute National Exhibition, tells the story of one of Britain’s vital volunteer services with a display of 16 full size lifeboats, film and artefacts. The Ropery is a unique quarter-mile long building where craftsmen still use traditional techniques to make quality rope that rigs the world’s grandest sailing ships. The Kent Police Museum, craft workshops, licensed restaurant and teashop are also on site. Canterbury-The remains of a Norman castle with interpretation panels, an elevated viewing area and some seating is a main focus of interest on the city wall trail. Leaflets on the trail are available at the information centre in Sun street opposite the cathedral's main gateway. Canterbury Castle was established in the 1080s by the Normans and replaced an earlier motte and bailey fortification built at the nearby Dane John. The stone keep was largely constructed in the reign of Henry I (1100 - 1135) as one of three Royal castles in Kent. By the 13th century the castle had become the county gaol. The castle enclosure re-used the Roman town wall as its southern boundary. Some reused Roman material may still be seen in the far corner close to the Wincheap pedestrian subway Eastbridge Hospital This medieval pilgrim's hospital, with undercroft, two chapels and refectory also includes the early 13th century painting of Christ in glory. The hospital was founded in the 12th century to provide overnight lodging to pilgrims visiting the shrine of Thomas Becket.
Canterbury Centre
This converted medieval church retains many of its original interesting features and is now the host for many shows and events organised by local groups. Exhibitions illustrate Canterbury's present and future, as well as its past. The Environment Centre cafe serves homemade vegetarian fare.
Dane John Gardens
Recently judged one of the best parks in the country, Dane John Gardens has been awarded both the Green FlagAward and the Green Heritage Site Award. Stroll along the city walls which border one side of the gardens and wander up to the top of the Dane John Mound for an excellent view of the city. On the top of the mound is a monument commemorating Alderman James Simmon's gift of the gardens to the people of Canterbury.
Before the nearby Norman castle was built, a wooden castle keep summounted the mound. The name Dane John is thought to have been anglicised from the French word donjon meaning a castle keep. A children's playground featuring a castle is sited in the shadow of the mound.
Many events are held in the gardens. Most weekends in the summer months there will be a band concert. Concerts range from Brass to Pop, Military to Rock with something to suit all age groups and tastes.
In September the gardens host the English Food Fare and in November, the city's famous Christmas Euromarket is held here. Westgate Gardens
The Roman city wall once followed the river through the gardens. Today there is no wall at this point as it as breached during the civil war period and the stone was robbed out. Odd pieces of masonry still remain amongst the plants and shrubs, although they are thought not to be from the wall but to have come from other parts of the city when the gardens were laid out. In the summer months punt trips leave from the slipway in Whitehall Road, across the river from the gardens.
Tower House houses the Lord Mayor of Canterbury's offices. It was once the home of Canterbury's first female mayor, Catherine Williamson and the gardens were part of the estate. Mrs Williamson was mayor during the early part of World War II, her family presented Tower House and the Westgate gardens to the city. Near the house is a famous city landmark, a plane tree, which is thought to be over 200 years old. Excavations by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust have found the footings of the original Roman wall, and also the remains of the Roman London Gate in the grassed area by the River Stour. A plaque in the gardens marks this spot. Museums & Galleries
How to get there
By road
The Medway region is an excellent base for touring the south eastern part of England, with the M20 (M25/M26) and M2 motorways closeby, providing easy links to London and its airports. The M2/A2 and A260 connect Medway to Canterbury with the Channel port of Dover and the Eurotunnel car shuttle terminal in Cheriton. Herne Bay and Whitstable are both a short drive from the city of Canterbury, via the A28/A291 and A290, respectively.
Why not 'Park and Ride'?
Motorists visiting Medway are encouraged to use the city's fast and efficient 'Park and Ride' service. The facility is frequent, excellent value for money and easy to use. For just ?1.70 per car, a driver and up to six additional passengers can board the regular shuttle buses and enjoy free and unlimited return travel to the city centre. Park and Ride operates from Monday to Saturday, between 0630 hours (6.30am) and 2100 hours. (9pm) Get more information
By rail
Medway has two mainline railway stations, East and West, and is served by frequent trains to and from London Charing Cross and Victoria (journey time approximately 45minutes ) and elsewhere in Kent. Passengers disembarking from the Eurostar passenger train at Ashford International will find that Canterbury is just a 20-minute and Medway 30 minutes rail journey away.
By air
Gatwick Airport is around one hour's drive from Canterbury and the road journey to Heathrow takes about 11/2 hours. Stansted, Luton and London City airports are all 2-3 hours' away. Visitors arriving at any of London's airports and wanting to travel by public transport to the area must first travel to central London and change to a connecting coach or train service. A new way to book your travel Information Centres in Medway now offers a travel booking facility. Staff on the travel desk can answer timetable queries and book tickets for cross-Channel services operated by SeaFrance, P&O Ferries and Hoverspeed. An extensive and good-value selection of day trips by coach to other parts of Kent and further afield is also on offer. Tickets for National Express, the nationwide coach operator, are also sold by the travel desk, who will also be happy to answer all your enquiries on available destinations and timetables. The travel desk can be contacted by telephone: +44 (0)1227 378 100, by fax: +44 (0)1227 378 101, or by Email: travel@canterbury.gov.uk: Travel @medway.gov.uk Getting around Once you arrive in the area you find its easy to get around. Buses run throughout the day and early evening, although services to rural areas are less frequent. Free timetables are available from bus stations and visitor information centres. The Royal Mail also operate a limited Postbus service to some villages. Much of the city centres are pedestrianised, making it a safer, cleaner and more pleasing place to wander around. Although there are car parks in the city centre, to ease congestion in this small city with its narrow streets, motorists are encouraged to leave their cars at one of the Park & Ride sites
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Gatwich: 40 km
Railway:
Rochester: 2 km
Ferry:
Dover: 40 km
Activities near Rochester
Sports: Golf less than 15 mins walk
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Good nightlife
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (6), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10, Sleeps maximum of 12
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Villa, Private Secluded Garden Gatwick - 38 miles, Kent International – 15miles, Heathrow, 58 miles 2 minutes walk Golf and sporting facilities, Historic town Centre 3Double Bedrooms, 1Twin Bedrooms, I single and 2 fold away beds 4 Bathrooms with showers, 2 en-suite shower room. Fully equipped modern kitchen with all the conveniences. Hob, Oven, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Iron
Internet, Telephone, House Linen. The villa has the added bonus Central Heating; Telephone calls are free (landlines only).
Seating for 6 round the formal dining table and seating for 2 more round the table in the breakfast nook.
Separate Formal Lounge, seating for 10, Satellite TV.
TV/DVD in every room, Audio/ CD System, Play station 2 with games and high speed internet access. Full Snooker table, Full Football table, Netball hooks/ball
Private Secluded Garden Garden Furniture is provided for your comfort. Parking for 3 Cars
Children Welcome,Sorry - No Smoking on the properties grounds.
Further details outdoors: Located in the historic conversation area of Rochester, within walking distance of Cathedral, Castel and High Street.
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Guestbook
Morning Abi, First and foremost I would like to Thank you for all your help and in the rental of the above property. Our staff thoroughly enjoyed their stay. We kindly received the deposit cheque back in the post this morning. We will bear you in mind next time we need to rent a property . Wishing you all the best
Kind Regards, Teresa . July 2008 - PGA European Tour
Hi Abi
I have received the refund in my account - thank you.
Orange Terrace - it was a great location with regard to the town centre and the station. At the price I paid, and the facilities available, it was good value for money.
Eastgate Terrace - lovely location - right in the centre of things but away from the noise of the high street. I know you'd just had it re-done so you're probably still in the process of equipping it but I was short a few things in the kitchen like a cheese-grater, a frying pan, a corkscrew, a bread knife - but generally speaking well equipped.
Overall, I do think the telephone charges need to be clearer - I now realise it would have been cheaper for me to use my mobile to make my calls to Spain, but I had no way of judging that before the fact as there was no information about how much calls were costing.
I was happy with both properties at the price I paid, and happy with the service I received from you.
Best wishes
Wendy - June 2008
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