Hillside, Hythe

About this property

Complimentary Welcome Hamper

A complimentary welcome hamper will be awaiting you on your arrival containing milk, tea, fresh coffee, bread, butter, eggs, juice, wine and cheese, along with other essential items to prepare a light snack or breakfast. There may be some regional variations.

Hillside is a Victorian holiday cottage set on a quiet lane within the conservation area, overlooking Hythe to the English Channel and on a clear day, the French coast. The Cinque Port of Hythe has changed little over the years, with its narrow streets and passageways complemented by historic buildings and public gardens.

The luxury self-catering cottage is within a short stroll of Hythe's attractions: the local shops which provide a pleasant mix of traditional green grocers, bakery and butchers, intermingled with restaurants, wine bars and antique shops; the Royal Military Canal which offers holiday guests the chance to hire a rowing boat or try your hand at fishing; the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, where one can take a trip on the world's smallest public steam railway across Kent's famous Romney Marsh to Dungeness.

This holiday at a glance

Sleeps four guests.

Two bedrooms. *Please see property layout.

One bathroom.

Pretty, enclosed garden.

Babies and children are welcome at the property.

There is limited parking close to the property, please see property layout for more information.

Unfortunately the property is not suitable for pets.

Minimum of a two night stay.

Additional features

Wooden floors.

This cottage is within easy reach of a beach.

Within walking distance of some local shops and restaurants.

A traditional range converted to gas effect open fire. Gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.

TV, DVD, CD/radio.

Garden furniture.

Attractions and nearby amenities

Hythe's beach, where fishing boats are pulled up between trips, is a pleasant 12-minute walk from the holiday property via the Royal Military Canal and "Ladies Walk" gardens.

One can walk and cycle along the promenade or simply sit on the beach and watch the more energetic windsurfing and sailing.

Other nearby Kent attractions are Brockhill Country Park with 54 acres of lakes and woodland walks (10 minutes), Port Lympne Animal Park (20 minutes), Dover Castle and the Cinque Port of Rye.

A little further afield you will find the beautiful, historical city of Canterbury (45 minutes) where you can visit the famous cathedral, go punting on the river or simply wander through the streets admiring the spectacular architecture.

If you prefer the outdoors, take a drive to Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve (45 minutes) where you will discover an abundance of wildlife or enjoy some lovely walks while breathing in the sea air.

For the more adventurous the Channel Tunnel allows easy access to the French coast, and day trips by car to the attractive towns of Boulogne, Montreuil and Le Touquet. Sandling mainline railway station (five minutes drive from the property) provides access to London (journey time one hour 26 minutes).

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