If you love history, then whisking yourself and your loved ones away to stay near a historical house or castle is the best way to enjoy your self-catering holiday to the fullest. Every day you can enjoy a hearty breakfast at whatever time you like in your home away from home, have a dip in the pool if you choose to rent accommodation with a swimming pool, and then set about exploring your surroundings. Kent is home to lots of interesting places to visit and is perfect for this type of break, and Hever Castle and Gardens is one of the most fascinating to see.
The childhood home of Anne Boleyn, the 13th century Hever Castle and Gardens dates back 700 years and also features a maze, playground and boating lake. You can also have a go at archery or painting a shield, so if visiting with children then the whole family will enjoy a day out here when staying in Kent. Nearby settlements to reside in on a self-catering break close by include Horseshoe Green, Edenbridge and Four Elms.
If visiting an attraction that welcomed kings and queens, then you might wish to stay in accommodation that will make you feel like royalty too on your holiday to Kent. Your bedroom might have a four-poster bed with an electric blanket, so you can wake up warm and cosy each morning in a setting with character. You might choose a cottage with a Jacuzzi bath in the en suite, or a kitchen with a dishwasher so you won’t have to do the washing up after cooking. For something extra special, hiring accommodation with an outdoor hot tub will really make you feel like you are pampering yourselves, and you might find it hard to even get out and explore your surroundings!
Choosing to stay near Hever Castle and Gardens on a trip to Kent is fantastic for a peaceful break blended with some interesting history. A day trip here will be exciting as there is a lot to see and do, and it’ll feel nice not to travel too far to get home and rest in your holiday cottage. From large houses with lots of bedrooms for a big family or group of friends, to little properties that are perfect for two with everything you need, there is lots of choice for a break close to Hever Castle and Gardens.