Charley and I have five days to spend in the UK next May, after our time in Cornwall. We're thinking we'd like to return to Kent, as we were only there for two days probably 20 years ago. On that trip we stayed in Rye and visited Sissinghurst and Leeds Castle. (On another trip we visited Hever Castle on a day-trip from London.) I want to re-visit Sissinghurt, and we'd like to visit other gardens as well as Chartwell and other historic sites, perhaps do some short walks, maybe visit Canterbury. We're interested in a day along the coast, but since we'll have just spent almost two weeks in Cornwall, that's not our highest priority. We'd have a car, and would need to make our way to Heathrow for the sixth night before an early morning flight to Provence.
We envision staying in a pretty village, big enough to have a pub or two and a village shop, centrally-located for day trips. We'd like to find a rental if that's possible for less than a full week, but also open to an interesting small hotel or guest house.
This article identifies some villages to consider: Villages in Kent: 10 of the prettiest places to go Any thoughts on any of these villages as a base? Or other ideas of a central place to stay? I'm also open to any ideas of favorite places and experiences in Kent.
Kathy
We envision staying in a pretty village, big enough to have a pub or two and a village shop, centrally-located for day trips. We'd like to find a rental if that's possible for less than a full week, but also open to an interesting small hotel or guest house.
This article identifies some villages to consider: Villages in Kent: 10 of the prettiest places to go Any thoughts on any of these villages as a base? Or other ideas of a central place to stay? I'm also open to any ideas of favorite places and experiences in Kent.
Kathy