Self Catering Accommodation in Kent

Self Catering Kent Cottages

There are lots of self catering holiday cottages in Kent to suit any budget and they are great accommodation for self catering holidays as well as self catering short breaks in Kent. There are plenty of cheap cottages to rent as well as 5 star luxury cottages with pools and other facilities. Kent holiday cottages offer excellent value for money, especially if you stay for over a week. Self catering cottages also offer a degree of privacy that you would not get in hotels or guest houses. Self catering cottages in Kent come in a variety of sizes, from small cottages for 2 people, to large cottages or character Kent Oast Houses to sleep 8, 10 or 12 people.

A quarter of Kent is covered by the Kent North Downs and further Kent countryside bases are to be found in the Kent High Weald to the West, around the Heritage Channel Coast, around Canterbury at Blean and Staple and on the Hoo Peninsula and Romney Marsh. This means you will find secluded cottage hideaways in the middle of the Kent countryside and rural cottages in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Kent including the North Downs and High Weald. For those who would prefer an English seaside holiday close to the beach, you can rent coastal cottages in Kent. These coastal holiday cottages can be found in tourist resorts such as Whitstable, Herne Bay, Broadstairs, Margate, Ramsgate, Deal, Hythe and Romney.

When booking holiday cottages in Kent, think carefully about what you want from and need in your cottage. Cottages can look fantastic on a picture, but may disappoint on the inside. Furthermore, a secluded country cottage might look nice in summer, but if you visit in winter it could seem cold and isolated. Think about whether you would like the cottage to be close to shops, pubs, restaurants and supermarkets, or if you are happy to drive everywhere that you need to go. You should also think about whether you would like a smoke free cottage or a self catering cottage with smoking allowed. If travelling with children or pets, you will need to find a cottage that is family friendly or a pet friendly cottage in Kent. There are lots of pet friendly holiday cottages in Kent that will allow dogs, but you should also check if the cottage has an enclosed garden, and if there are dog walks nearby. Facilities vary dependant upon the individual cottage, with luxury cottages expectedly having more facilities. In four star and five star self catering cottages you can expect to find big screen TVs, DVD players, CD players, BBQs, 4 poster beds, with some luxury cottages even having hot tubs or Jacuzzis, which may be indoors or in the garden.

Kent Self Catering Holiday Parks

Self catering holiday parks in Kent offer excellent holiday accommodation for families or anyone booking holidays on a budget. Most holiday parks in Kent offer a range of accommodation, including static caravans and chalets, or for even cheaper accommodation you could bring your own touring caravan or tent. Static caravans are very advanced nowadays, especially luxury static caravans, and most caravans will have full kitchen facilities including a fridge, oven, hob, grill and microwave.

Self catering chalets also have kitchenettes so it is easy to cook your own food during your self-catering holiday in Kent. Cooking shouldn't be a problem in most touring caravans, but in tents you may be limited if you want to cook everything yourself on a camp stove! Luckily, most self catering parks in Kent also have cafes and restaurants which serve a cooked breakfast, lunch, dinner and hot snacks all day long. Self catering holiday parks in Kent can be found in a choice of locations around the Kent Coast including the Isle of Sheppey, Romney, Folkestone and Dover on the Kent Channel Coast and around Herne Bay and the Thanet coast resorts of Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate. Find more Kent holiday and caravan parks also along Pegwell Bay and in the North Kent Downs.

Apartments & Flats to rent in Kent

Whilst the majority of self catering in Kent is to be found in the form of cottages, caravan parks and campsites, there is still a choice of apartments and flats in the region. There are plenty of flats to rent in Kent that allow guests the freedom to come and go as they please, through the use of their own door key. There is more information about flats and apartments in Kent accessed through the use of the Holiday Flats & Apartments tab to the right of your screen.

Self Catering Whitstable - Kent Accommodation Grading

When graded Devon self catering properties in the South West, and those to the South East in Kent, and across the UK are now rated by a Tourist Board star system of 1 star to 5 stars. Grading standards do vary between English, Welsh and Scottish Tourist Boards, but a broad definition of grading standards can be taken as follows:

1 Star: Fair and Acceptable - Acceptable overall level of quality. Adequate provision of furniture, furnishings and fittings.

2 Stars: Good - Good overall level of quality. All units self-contained.

3 Stars: Very Good - Very good overall level of quality. Very good standard of maintenance and decoration. Ample space and good quality furniture. all double beds with access from both sides. Microwave.

4 Stars: Excellent - Excellent overall level of quality and attention to detail. Either access to washing machine and dryer, if not provided in the unit, or a 24 hour laundry service.

5 Stars: Exceptional, World-Class - Exceptional overall level of quality. High levels of decor, fixtures and fittings, together with excellent standards of management efficiency and guest services. Excellent range of accessories and personal touches.

Self catering accommodation without grading may well be of exceptional standard. Many cottages and self catering venues are independently accredited by self catering associations locally. In terms of self catering Cornwall is another popular destination on the South West coast of England, as is self catering in Dorset.