The Gun Emplacement - St. Margarets Bay nr Dover, Kent, England

The Gun Emplacement - St. Margarets Bay nr Dover, Holiday cottage Kent Kent country cottages for self catering holidays add to shortlist
Price range from £275 to £500 per week
Number of units of accommodation: 1
Sleeps from 2 to 6 people in 3 bedrooms 
Number of bathrooms: 1 
Short Breaks: No
Suitable for the disabled:  
Children are welcome:   - Minimum age of child is 12
Pet Friendly:  

The Gun Emplacement is the nearest house to France. It's perched on the cliff top on Lighthouse Down, the National Trust's protected coastal expanse, overlooking St. Margaret's Bay, which has come to be known as The White Cliffs. The house was built by the Army in 1910, Sir Peter Ustinov was billeted there during the Second War and he bought it from the Ministry of Defence in 1946. It is not suitable for children under 12 but fine for older people,(two steps) Up to 4 dogs welcome by arrangement - Dependant upon size of dogs! NO SMOKERS. There are 3 double bedrooms, a pleasant sitting-room with a fire-place and a convertable sofa, good views looking over the sea, with sliding double-glazed windows on 3 sides: a tiny modern kitchen fitted with Ikea cupboards, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, a separate WC, new bathroom with basin, bath and tiled walk-in shower with excellent pressure. There is even an airing cupboard to keep linen warm. The cottage can sleep 1-6 people. 7 night lets only from Saturday to Saturday only.

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020 8946 9394 or
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Payment Options: cheque, bank transfer
Contact: Mrs. Denise Wordsworth
Parking Bath
Television Indoor Spa Bath
Sky Television Hot Tub
Video or DVD Shower
Microwave Power Shower
Dishwasher Open Fire
Ensuite Bathroom Wood Stove
Central heating Laundry facilities
Games Room Swimming Pool
Garden Tennis Court
Linen
Towels provided Bed linen provided
The Gun Emplacement - St. Margarets Bay nr Dover,

The Gun Emplacement is the nearest house to France. It's perched on the cliff top on Lighthouse Down, the National Trust's protected coastal expanse, which has come to be known as The White Cliffs.

The house was built by the Army in 1910, Sir Peter Ustinov was billeted there during the Second War and he bought it from the Ministry of Defence in 1946. I bought it in 1977 and have used it as my seaside home.

In 2000, it was extensively renovated inside and out and is now a very comfortable though not luxurious one-storey, centrally-heated residence in a unique location, with uninterrupted views across the Channel to Calais, gardens back and front and offers total peace in glorious unspoiled countryside. The wonderful view on the cliffs is shown above.

The cottage itself can be seen by clicking on "Interior Photos". It is not suitable for young children due to the proximity of the cliff edge, but fine for older people (two small steps) and for well-behaved pets. Due to the layout of the property it is not really suited to wheel chairs. NO SMOKERS.

There are 3 double bedrooms, and a sofa bed in the sitting room. A pleasant sitting-room (with an open fireplace) looking out to sea, with sliding double-glazed windows on 3 sides: a tiny modern kitchen fitted with Ikea cupboards, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, a separate WC, new bathroom with basin, bath and tiled walk-in shower with excellent pressure. There is even an airing cupboard to keep linen warm.

The shingle beach is very near (7 mins. walk) and there are many other delightful walks - to Dover over the cliff tops, to Kingsdown and Sandwich. Canterbury, Folkestone, Leeds Castle, Sissinghurst Gardens, Rye, Walmer, Chilham and of course France, are all a short drive away.

The road to the cottage from the village is pretty poor so drivers of precious cars beware!

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Please visit http://www.knapperdale.co.uk/gun_details.html to find out more about the holiday cottage, amenities, surrounding area and places to visit in Kent.

Changeover Day: Saturday

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Day trips to France. Castles galore: Dover, Walmer, Chilham, Sandwich, Leeds and other glories. Canterbury Cathedral, Sissinghurst Gardens, Rye, Hythe and Tunbridge Wells are an easy drive away. St. Margaret's at Cliffe is the local village.

Travel: Railway: Martin Mill & Dover Priory: Gatwick Airport, Manston Airport Dover Docks & Channel Tunnel.

Good places to visit: France, Dover Castle, Sissinghurst Gardens, Canterbury

Annual Events: Dover Carnival Concert, Dover Town Hall, Biggin Street, Dover. Deal Collectors' Fair. Battle of Britain Memorial, Capel le Ferne, near Folkestone, British Open Golf Tournament, Sandwich

Good places to eat: Wallett's Court - gourmet restaurant in St Margaret's, The Cliffe Tavern - excellent pub meals, The Swingate Inn - superb fish & chips

Local Sports: Swimming , horse riding, sailing, bird-watching, golf. British Open 17 – 20.July 2003

St. Margarets Bay nr Dover