Holiday cottages and self-catering near Dover. Kent
Find holiday cottages, large country houses, apartments and other quality self-catering accommodation for holidays and short breaks in or near Dover, in Kent. Please click on any images to view details of the holiday cottages. Additional holiday accommodation in Kent can be found by using the Feature Pages.
The famed white cliffs of Dover are a welcome landmark when approaching the coast by sea. Catch a ferry here or day trips to France.
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Kent
The Gun Emplacement
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 new 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 1-7 people. 7 night lets only from Saturday to Saturday only.