Monday 28 January 2013

City Life Escapes

Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of central London? Well you don’t have to go far, there are a variety of properties that are great for an outer city escape. A great location to escape to is that of England’s South East corner. Some excellent accommodation includes The Forge in Sandwich, Soft Sands in Ramsgate, and Spelland Barn in Broad Oak, East Sussex.

The Forge, Sandwich

This detached cottage is situated in the owners grounds on the edge of the historic Cinque Port of Sandwich offering excellent accommodation for two. Just a short walk away from the centre of this unique medieval town where Strand Street is the longest stretch of timber framed buildings in the country. You can take a boat trip to from the charming Sandwich Quay along the River Stour to Richborough Roman Fort and explore the Roman gateway to Kent. Visit the National Nature Reserve and Bird Observatory at Sandwich and Pegwell Bay, one of the most outstanding stretches of the Kent Coast.

Soft Sands, Ramsgate

This property provides you with spectacular sea views just yards away from the sandy beach. You’re able to enjoy sunbathing, swimming, fishing, kite surfing, and sailing as they are all on your doorstep. This particular property has also been featured in ‘Ideal Home’. Located in a great location only 100 yards from the marina with restaurants, shops, boat hire, and a cinema. For those who want to stay active whilst away there are golf courses, go karting, horse riding and tennis courts nearby.

Spelland Barn, Broad Oak, East Sussex

This property has origins dating back to the 16th century, situated in the grounds of the beautiful Oast House on 30 acres of fields, paddocks and woodland. This house is approximately half a mile from the village of Brede and approximately seven miles from the ancient historic Cinque Port of Rye and seaside town of Hastings. The property has high vaulted ceilings, beams (many from the original barn) an excellent galleried landing, slate flooring throughout the main living areas and both traditional and modern features that come together to provide a high standard well equipped holiday home.

For more information please visit our website at:

http://cottages.co.uk

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