English Heritage Cottages for Rent

English Heritage is now in the self-catering business with cottages and apartments from the Isle of Wight to Yorkshire, and they are the best around.

English Heritage at Walmar Castle, Kent, UK.

Just a week ago I was swanning around the gardens of Walmar Castle in Kent with my family. We'd booked the apartment in the grounds of Walmar castle, having earlier sampled English Heritage's cottage in the grounds of Osborne House, Queen Victoria's former resdidence on the Isle of Wight. I'd polished up my tiara in preparation and dug out the floaty frock in preparation for perambulations among the autumn flowers, but there was so much to see in the area after we'd "done" the Castle, that we left the garden walks until the daily vistors had all departed. Perfect for anyone who loves space or maybe lives in the city.

Furnishing at English Heritage's Self-Catering Cottages:

The furnishings are subtle, elegant and in keeping with the surroundings, cream linens and gorgeous cosy, white duvets. The kitchens contain just about everything a family could want, of a superb quality and style, microwave, cooker, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/feezer and the porcelain (I can't call it mere china) is Jasper Conran for Wedgewood! And, a hamper of goodies to see you over the first night and morning is there to welcome you.

Dover Castle, Deal Castle, White Cliffs of Dover, Near Walmar Castle, Kent, UK:

Within walking distance of Walmar Castle is Deal Castle, and a short drive away is Dover Castle, perched high on the White Cliffs of Dover, where six people can be accommodated in the house available in the grounds. Whether walking through the wartime tunnels or the medieval tunnels deep inside Dover Castle, exploring the Castle itself, or taking a bracing walk along the white cliffs of Dover, it's a perfect spot.

Watch for my reports on Walmar Castle, Dover Castle and Osborne House which will be posted soon