Local Highlights

A long-standing seaside icon, the town of Margate reaches back to the Middle Ages, when it was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as “Meregate,” meaning a pool or gap in the cliffs. With a storied past that has remained constantly connected to the sea, Margate once formed part of the Cinque Ports confederation […]

A scenic seaside town on England’s southeast coast, Ramsgate combines culture, history and art. Once the landing point for overwintering Vikings, the wider local area, known as the Isle of Thanet, has been shaped by centuries of sailing and tourism, with the two still largely defining the region today. A ‘Limb’ to the Cinque Port […]

Kent is a spectacular place to visit throughout July and August. With a bustling calendar of events and some of the best weather in the entire UK, this captivating corner of England is a must-visit. Easily accessible from London thanks to the high-speed service from St Pancras, squeezing a short break into your summer schedule […]

Bustling Broadstairs Known as the jewel in Thanet’s crown, Broadstairs is a hidden gem along Kent’s East coast. Surrounded by neighbouring Margate and Ramsgate, Broadstairs is the absolute pinnacle of the English coastline, and only two hours from central London. Lined with sandy beaches and seaside nooks steeped in history, we’ve rounded up  our favourite […]

Discover Folkestone and Sandgate with Keepers Cottages Filled with creativity and colour, Folkestone and Sandgate are the artistic pilgrimage of the Kent coast. With a direct train from St Pancras in under an hour, Folkestone is a perfectly quaint seaside town filled with cobbled streets and independent galleries. We have gathered together our favourite spots […]

Things to do in Whitstable Known for its bohemian style and fresh rock oysters, Whitstable has always been a hidden gem on the Kent coast. Only a short 1.5 hours drive from London and a stone’s throw from a few of our properties,  Whitstable is the ideal seaside destination this summer. We know that visiting […]

With so much uncertainty over the future of travel, more and more of us are choosing to book our holidays a little closer to home. 2021 is set to be the year of the Great British staycation, and luckily for us, England is packed full of beautiful getaway destinations. From seaside holidays in Whitstable to […]

Located just 2 miles from the seaside town of Deal, Sandwich in Kent, is one of the best preserved medieval towns in the UK. Sandwich lies on the River Stour and is much loved for its rich cultural heritage as a Cinque Port.  Small ships regularly sail through, and the town has become popular with […]

What’s on in East Kent in October half term? Dover Castle – as half term coincides with Halloween this year the castle is holding a Haunted Castle event .  Suitable for families the question is are you ready to take on one of the most haunted castles in Kent?  Activities include Children’s Halloween Costume competitions, creating […]

Although some of us were still lighting fires as late as June this year there has been an upside to one of the coldest Springs on record.   The trees and hedgerows are now practically groaning with one of the most abundant wild harvests seen in years, particularly down here in East Kent.  It started with […]

The sun is shining and the temperatures are rising as we look set for a beautiful summer here in the South East. Looking at pictures of people squashed like sardines onto Brighton Beach it makes our newly rejuvenated beach at Deal look even more appealing, no crowds, plenty of space, clear sea and now even […]