Maidstone cottage holidays Holiday rentals - country and coastal cottages to rent in Maidstone
Maidstone is a wonderful historic town sitting in the middle of Kent and just 32 miles south of London. The town is split into two by the River Medway joining it with Rochester and the Thames Estuary and is packed with punts and other river boats during the warm summer months. The town centre offers fantastic shopping and a wide selection of cafes, bars and restaurants which is perfect when staying in a self catering holiday cottage.
Maidstone is the starting place for superb countryside. Trek the chalky ridge of the Kent Downs AONB on the North Downs Way, 246 km of stunning scenery, picturesque villages and beautiful countryside, or enjoy the new Augustine Camino Pilgrimage Trail from Rochester to Canterbury as it sweeps south to Dover.
| At a glance... | |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 20+ |
| Cycle paths & mountain biking | ✔ |
| Medieval castles | ✔ |
| Country parks | ✔ |
| Museums | ✔ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Nearest beach | Beach Street - Sheerness (39kms) |
| Nearest major airport | Gatwick (40 miles) |
| Nearest train station | Maidstone (SE) |
Things to see and do in Maidstone
Maidstone and the surrounding area is full of picturesque villages and incredibly beautiful countryside which is home to some 21 Castles and Palaces including the famous Leeds Castle that was used by Henry VIII.
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Mote Park - Boat Hire | ✔ |
| Leeds Castle | ✔ |
| Kent Life - Heritage Farm Park | ✔ |
| Boat trip | ✔ |
| Cobtree Manor Park | ✔ |
| Teston Bridge Country Park | ✔ |
Our view on Maidstone
As the largest town in Kent, Maidstone has everything you need for your cottage holiday and is ideally located for discovering the very best that Kent has to offer. From gorgeous beaches to medieval castles, renting a holiday cottage in Maidstone means all the local attractions are easily accessible.
