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Take a self-catering cottage holiday in north Kent

A market town set in an incredible location with a long, interesting history, Crayford is a must-visit for anyone wanting to experience that perfect blend of city and country life. Close enough to the hustle and bustle of England’s capital city London in which to explore the meandering River Thames, but also a fair distance away to appreciate the lush, green South East countryside in all its glory, it’s the perfect choice for a holiday cottage.

Good quality holiday homes in Kent

Every holiday property on the countrycottagesonline.net site is of a good  or excellent standard. Looking for comfort and cosiness in your stay? Your holiday home can provide you both in abundance. Offering luxurious amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi, central and possibly underfloor heating and a variety of spacious, fully-furnished rooms, it’s the ultimate home from home experience and one that you will undoubtedly want to return to time after time again.

Luxurious holiday homes in Kent with a swimming pool

Renting self-catering accommodation is ideal for most people because it provides a safe and secure base from which to explore the delights of Kent. You will be able to settle in, enjoy food that you prepare yourself and sleep without noise at night. Book a cottage with a garden and you may find that you have a barbecue, sun loungers and if it is a luxurious property, you may even have the pleasure of a swimming pool or hot tub.

Explore Crayford on holiday

Crayford is a place that appeals to all ages and tastes and out and about in the town, you may want to head to the greyhound races for a frivolous flutter, one of the most popular tracks in the UK. Alternatively, you can enjoy a spot of retail therapy at the Tower Retail Park, opposite the picturesque Crayford Town Hall. Perfect places to discover after a heart-warming Full English breakfast and invigorating coffee that’s been freshly made from the helping hands of your self-catered kitchen!
With the bright lights of London so close by, Crayford can be your ideal base for travelling just a short drive or train ride into the city. Just as well then that your holiday home gives you an assortment of brochures and leaflets in which to peruse at your leisure before your trip to the big smoke. Whichever part of London you travel in; be it the busy market streets of Portobello Road and Notting Hill or the tourist-friendly hotspots such as Piccadilly Circus, Westminster or Trafalgar Square, you will be safe in the knowledge that upon your return to Crayford, your holiday cottage can provide you that evening relaxation and undisturbed sleep you’ve been craving.

It is always worth renting a cottage with a garden

Kent is widely known around the UK as the ‘Garden of England’ and you can embrace this fact by making the most of your beautifully manicured garden with generous-sized patio at the back of your property. Whether you’re running around with your loved ones amongst the tall evergreen trees, using it for a fiery BBQ or just to appreciate the stunning night sky views with a chilled glass of sparkling wine in hand, you will immensely enjoy your tidy little corner of Great British paradise.

Looking in detail at the intriguing past of the area, Crayford Marshes, a key part of the town landscape, have been the site of important Iron Age archaeological finds, as well as home to the iconic Battle of Crayford which took place between 456 and 457AD and played a vital role in how the kingdom of England was formed. With this in mind, you can make your own history in this gorgeous Kentish town and enjoy a countryside break quite like no other.