Self-catering breaks are an excellent way of exploring new surroundings in comfortable accommodation, set to your own timetable. With no arranged breakfast times, you can wake up whenever you want, and you can decide whether you’d like to stay in and cook dinner or try a local pub or restaurant instead. These holiday cottages are also much larger than hotels with communal living rooms and offer a private and secure accommodation. A holiday cottage near Aylesford may be perfect for if you are visiting with a large group and wish to spend some quality time together on holiday in Kent. You can also choose one with certain features such as a swimming pool, or one with more than one bathroom, or power showers, to tailor the accommodation to suit your own requirements.
If you have decided to whisk your loved ones away on a self-catering cottage break, then you might want to think about residing in the parish of Aylesford in Kent. Located on the banks of the scenic River Medway, Aylesford is a charming settlement and is home to an old village full of history. There are two pubs, a couple of restaurants and other shops to explore on the narrow high street, plus a church and a medieval bridge crossing over the river. There is a curious mix of properties in the centre of the village; some whitewashed brick, some half-timbered black and white houses, and a few studded with Kent cobbles. Away from the centre are modern housing estates.
If you prefer to stay somewhere with more of a local feel, but not without things to do, then renting a cottage here for a relaxing self-catering break is a great idea. There are shops and amenities on your doorstep, so you won’t feel too cut-off from it all, but there is a slow pace of life here and you will enjoy being away from all of the hustle and bustle of bigger towns.
You might enjoy going on walks and ambles on your holiday, and Aylesford is a lovely place for this. You can stroll along the river on a sunny afternoon or visit the nearby Laybourne Lakes Country Park that is home to grassland, woods and wetland, and makes for a perfect place for walking, cycling and even water sports.
You might also want to visit the county town of Kent, Maidstone, which is only a ten-minute drive from Aylesford. Here, you can soak up the history of the area, visiting Leeds Castle and the Maidstone Museum, and there is also a theatre, a large shopping centre and countless shops and restaurants.
Renting a holiday cottage in Aylesford is an excellent way to discover the heart of Kent but in a quieter setting. Your accommodation will feel like a home away from home and you can make your holiday your own as you can decide whether to eat out or not, if you want to stay in a quiet part of the parish or in a busier section, or whether to rent accommodation with an added bonus such as a hot tub for a break you’ll never forget.