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St.Margarets at Cliffe, Dover, Kent
In the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty you will find one of England's most stunning hidden secrets, an area known as First Light Coast & Country. This isolated 'island' of countryside and coastline in the midst of the White cliffs, has at its heart the quaint seaside village of St. Margaret's-at-Cliffe with it's secluded cove at St. Margaret's Bay and it is here you will find these two delightful cottages.
The surrounding countryside is spectacular at all times of the year, especially the winter months when the bracing winds blow and that rare feeling of solitude can be experienced on the clifftop paths. Offering an inspiring backdrop to a range of activities, you can take in cliff top scenery and wooded valleys under pedal power, roam along the deserted coastline or get off the beaten track amongst the rolling green hills of the Downs. For a different experience why not saddle up and enjoy a quiet trot along peaceful lanes.
Atop the headland at St. Margaret's Bay is one of South East England's most recognisable landmarks - the South Foreland lighthouse. For years this lighthouse warned ships in the Channel of the dangerous shoreline below, and it was Thomas Eddison who installed an electric light in this lighthouse, the first anywhere in the world. Continue from the headland and follow the valley down to the Bay to discover the Pines Visitor Centre and Museum. Opposite you'll find the stunning Pines Garden, watched over by an impressive statue of Sir Winston Churchill.
For windsurfers who like 'big air', the Bay offers a challenging spot from which to launch. With a big south-westerly and the backdrop of the White Cliffs this beach is hard to beat and it's been a secret spot for local surfers, kayakers and canoeists for some time.
If you fancy a spot of big game fishing White Cliffs style, take your tackle to the beach where the catch of the day could be sea bass, mackerel, dogfish or sole. Keep the binoculars handy and see if you can spy seals, guillemots, great crested grebes, little egrets, and even the occasional dolphin or basking shark. With golf courses at nearby Kingsdown, Deal and the famous Royal St Georges at Sandwich, whatever your choice of holiday pursuits you can be certain there is something for everyone.
Being close to the bustling Port of Dover a taste of continental life is just over an hour away. So you could awake in one of England's prettiest villages, spend the day shopping and dining in France and be home in time for bed!
Recently refurbished, with a decor of soft white and vanilla, golden wood flooring and furniture, with splashes of vibrant colours to create an elegant atmosphere for comfortable all year round accommodation. Spacious open plan kitchen/diner/lounge with open fire and an additional separate lounge. Master bedroom with en-suite shower cubicle and twin bedroom has en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle. With a gate opening into the parish churchyard the outside area has a patio on the lower level with steps leading up to lawn garden and flower bed - well worth a visit, St Margaret of Antioch The Church was started in 1140 by the Normans and inside the church visitors can find many fine Norman arches complete with graffiti carved by stonemasons on some of the pillars.
This cottage is side by side with Well Cottage [288], each with their own individual charm, offering flexible accommodation - separately or together for groups up to 9 persons.
Agents Note:-
A sofa bed is available to accommodate an extra two persons.
| Kent Cottage : £ PER WEEK | | 2012 | |
| 7 January - 31 March | 510 | 1 April - 23 June | 705 | | 24 June - 8 September | 800 | 9 September - 27 October | 705 | | 28 October - 15 December | 510 | 16 December - 5 January | 800 |
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