Renting a holiday cottage for a self-catering break in the village of Biddenden, where you may have never visited before in Kent, is a fantastic way to spend some quality time with your loved ones as well as discovering good places to visit. There are lots of different kind of self-catering accommodation that can be rented depending on what you are looking for and how many people you are travelling with. If you are coming with just your partner, then you might opt for a charming cottage for couples, with luxurious décor and good quality facilities in the bathrooms and kitchen. If you have a large family then there are bigger houses and bungalows that are suitable for groups, some with outdoor hot tubs and private gardens to keep everyone happy. Biddenden High Steet has a few black and white half-timbered properties and period cottages; you may be lucky enough to rent such a traditional house to add to the local experience.
Renting a holiday cottage or house means that it is an accommodation only holiday, although a starter pack of items is uusually included. Most guests will arive from a fair distance away and finding drinks and snacks on arrival is always welcome. Once you have rested, you will be able to go to the supermarket in Biddenden for some provisions, or await the arrival of a grocery delivery if you have arranged this in advance. Most supermarkets in the UK offer an online shopping and delivery service.
Everything else in your holiday cottage will be ready for your stay. Towels and bedlinen are all provided. You will have a TV and some entertainment items in the living area. The range and specification of services depends on the cost of the accommodation. Almost every holiday rental has WiFi as standard, some may have a subscription to streaming services although with smart TVs and Internet, you can log in and use your own.
Kent is an excellent choice of location for if you wish to be in close proximity to London but in a quiet area, and the wooded village of Biddenden is a great choice in which to reside. With a 13th century church, a quaint village centre with historical buildings and a village green, Biddenden is a typical English village makes for an excellent place to rent a holiday cottage with your nearest and dearest. There is a selection of restaurants, tea rooms and pubs to explore, plenty of places to go for a walk or a cycle in the surrounding countryside, plus history to soak up.
The Sissinghurst Castle is less than four miles from Biddenden and is a National Trust property with a stunning garden that is well worth the visit. Also nearby is Leeds Castle with its impressive moat, only a twenty-minute drive away. It features a challenging maze and a golf course as well.
If you are a lover of wine, then the Biddenden Vineyard is a must-see. The vineyard dates back to the 1960s and runs guided tours, and you can purchase their products in the shop.
To see a larger town in the area, you might opt for a day trip to Tenterden, five miles from Biddenden. Tenderden is set on the edge of the Weald which is an area of rolling fields, and overlooks a valley, meaning it is in a beautiful location. There is a tree-lined high street, a theatre, a museum and a leisure centre, so there is plenty to see and do on a visit here from Biddenden.
Self-catering breaks are a wonderful way of relaxing in the comfort of a cottage that you can make yours, while at the same time having fun discovering the new area you have chosen to reside in. Biddenden is full of things to see and do yet retains a quiet allure about it, and if you want to spend some time with those you mean the most to you in a lovely part of Kent, then this might just be the village for you.