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United Kingdom > South East of England > Chatham
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Detached English House in Chatham, Kent
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Property number -
00300
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United Kingdom
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South East of England
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Nearest City
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Kent
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Town / Village
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Chatham
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| Type |
House
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| Occupancy (max) |
Sleeps up to 5
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| Board |
Self catering
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| Change over day |
(none supplied)
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Description of property |
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This beautiful English home is situated in a quiet cul de sac area of Chatham. Located only 5 minutes drive to the golf, 10 to city centre and 3 minutes walk to bus-stop
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Airport |
Gatwick (35 km)
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| Railway station |
Chatham (5 km)
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| Ferry terminal |
Dover (60 km)
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| Beach |
Whistable/Herne Bay (35 km)
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| Ski resort/lifts |
(Not applicable)
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| Car needed ? |
No
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| Regional Information |
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'Kent, sir everybody knows Kent apples, cherries, hops, and women...' - Charles Dickens - The Pickwick Papers
'There is no lovelier place in the world...and I have seen Venice too.' - Virginia Woolf [1904]
Canterbury, England's most famous cathedral city of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and now a UNESCO world heritage site sits on the River Stour in one of the most attractive corners of rural Kent. It is easily reached by road, rail or sea, and has been welcoming visitors for thousands of years.
The Norman cathedral still dominates the skyline as you approach the city, giving 21st century visitors the same sense of awe as their medieval counterparts. Making a pigrimage was an important part of medieval life and pilgrim's flocked to the city to visit the shrine of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, who was murdered in his cathedral
Today Canterbury still welcomes visitors from all four corners of the globe and has, with its many ancient buildings, shops, bars and restaurants, retained both an old world charm and a cosmopolitan vitality.
The small and compact city centre is closed to traffic during the daytime to enable the narrow streets and the many attractions to be more easily and safely accessed by visitors. From from April to October guided walking tours leave from the Canterbury Information Centre where you can buy your tickets.
Dickensian Rochester Medway
Medway and in particular Rochester, are forever immortalised by their connection, both literary and personal, with the great novelist Charles Dickens. Charles lived in Chatham as a child from 1817, when his father moved from Portsmouth to take up a post in the pay office at Chatham Dockyard, until 1822. The family lived first at Ordnance Terrace and later at St. Mary’s Place, The Brook.
Dickens featured Rochester in his writings more than any other town apart from London. However, the London of Dickens largely disappeared as a result of enemy action during World War II, whereas the Rochester he knew still exists and would be instantly recognised by him. For this reason, the old city and those other parts of the area with Dickensian connections are a mecca for Dickens enthusiasts from all over the world.
A place of pilgrimage
Rochester Cathedral is England’s second oldest cathedral. It was established in 604AD and has become a place of pilgrimage for 1,400 years.
It is a blend of Norman and early English architecture with a medieval crypt that contains an altar to Ithamar, the first Bishop of Rochester.
Today the cathedral retains its atmosphere of peace and reflection and is a place of prayer, pilgrimage and renewal that is open to all.
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| Information specific to the town/village |
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By road
The Medway region is an excellent base for touring the south eastern part of England, with the M20 (M25/M26) and M2 motorways closeby, providing easy links to London and its airports. The M2/A2 and A260 connect Medway to Canterbury with the Channel port of Dover and the Eurotunnel car shuttle terminal in Cheriton. Herne Bay and Whitstable are both a short drive from the city of Canterbury, via the A28/A291 and A290, respectively.
Why not 'Park and Ride'?
Motorists visiting Medway are encouraged to use the city's fast and efficient 'Park and Ride' service. The facility is frequent, excellent value for money and easy to use. For just ?1.70 per car, a driver and up to six additional passengers can board the regular shuttle buses and enjoy free and unlimited return travel to the city centre. Park and Ride operates from Monday to Saturday, between 0630 hours (6.30am) and 2100 hours. (9pm) Get more information
By rail
Medway has two mainline railway stations, East and West, and is served by frequent trains to and from London Charing Cross and Victoria (journey time approximately 45minutes ) and elsewhere in Kent. Passengers disembarking from the Eurostar passenger train at Ashford International will find that Canterbury is just a 20-minute and Medway 30 minutes rail journey away.
By air
Gatwick Airport is around one hour's drive from Canterbury and the road journey to Heathrow takes about 11/2 hours. Stansted, Luton and London City airports are all 2-3 hours' away. Visitors arriving at any of London's airports and wanting to travel by public transport to the area must first travel to central London and change to a connecting coach or train service.
A new way to book your travel
Information Centres in Medway now offers a travel booking facility. Staff on the travel desk can answer timetable queries and book tickets for cross-Channel services operated by SeaFrance, P&O Ferries and Hoverspeed. An extensive and good-value selection of day trips by coach to other parts of Kent and further afield is also on offer.
Tickets for National Express, the nationwide coach operator, are also sold by the travel desk, who will also be happy to answer all your enquiries on available destinations and timetables.
The travel desk can be contacted by telephone: +44 (0)1227 378 100, by fax: +44 (0)1227 378 101, or by Email: travel@canterbury.gov.uk: Travel @medway.gov.uk
Getting around
Once you arrive in the area you find its easy to get around. Buses run throughout the day and early evening, although services to rural areas are less frequent. Free timetables are available from bus stations and visitor information centres. The Royal Mail also operate a limited Postbus service to some villages.
Much of the city centres are pedestrianised, making it a safer, cleaner and more pleasing place to wander around. Although there are car parks in the city centre, to ease congestion in this small city with its narrow streets, motorists are encouraged to leave their cars at one of the Park & Ride sites.
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Additional travel details |
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By road
The Medway region is an excellent base for touring the south eastern part of England, with the M20 (M25/M26) and M2 motorways closeby, providing easy links to London and its airports. The M2/A2 and A260 connect Medway to Canterbury with the Channel port of Dover and the Eurotunnel car shuttle terminal in Cheriton. Herne Bay and Whitstable are both a short drive from the city of Canterbury, via the A28/A291 and A290, respectively.
Why not 'Park and Ride'?
Motorists visiting Medway are encouraged to use the city's fast and efficient 'Park and Ride' service. The facility is frequent, excellent value for money and easy to use. For just ?1.70 per car, a driver and up to six additional passengers can board the regular shuttle buses and enjoy free and unlimited return travel to the city centre. Park and Ride operates from Monday to Saturday, between 0630 hours (6.30am) and 2100 hours. (9pm) Get more information
By rail
Medway has two mainline railway stations, East and West, and is served by frequent trains to and from London Charing Cross and Victoria (journey time approximately 45minutes ) and elsewhere in Kent. Passengers disembarking from the Eurostar passenger train at Ashford International will find that Canterbury is just a 20-minute and Medway 30 minutes rail journey away.
By air
Gatwick Airport is around one hour's drive from Canterbury and the road journey to Heathrow takes about 11/2 hours. Stansted, Luton and London City airports are all 2-3 hours' away. Visitors arriving at any of London's airports and wanting to travel by public transport to the area must first travel to central London and change to a connecting coach or train service.
A new way to book your travel
Information Centres in Medway now offers a travel booking facility. Staff on the travel desk can answer timetable queries and book tickets for cross-Channel services operated by SeaFrance, P&O Ferries and Hoverspeed. An extensive and good-value selection of day trips by coach to other parts of Kent and further afield is also on offer.
Tickets for National Express, the nationwide coach operator, are also sold by the travel desk, who will also be happy to answer all your enquiries on available destinations and timetables.
The travel desk can be contacted by telephone: +44 (0)1227 378 100, by fax: +44 (0)1227 378 101, or by Email: travel@canterbury.gov.uk: Travel @medway.gov.uk
Getting around
Once you arrive in the area you find its easy to get around. Buses run throughout the day and early evening, although services to rural areas are less frequent. Free timetables are available from bus stations and visitor information centres. The Royal Mail also operate a limited Postbus service to some villages.
Much of the city centres are pedestrianised, making it a safer, cleaner and more pleasing place to wander around. Although there are car parks in the city centre, to ease congestion in this small city with its narrow streets, motorists are encouraged to leave their cars at one of the Park & Ride sites.
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Rural
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City
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Suburban
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Beach front
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Lakeside
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Mountains
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Facilities |
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| WC's |
1
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Kitchens |
1
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Baths |
1
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| Living rooms |
2
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Dining areas |
1
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Showers |
1
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| Bathrooms |
1
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Garden |
Y
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Sauna/Jacuzzi |
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| Terrace/Balcony |
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Sofa beds |
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| Parking for 2 car(s) |
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| Baby facilities |
No
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Creche facilities |
No
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| Pet friendly |
Yes
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Wheelchair friendly |
No
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| Bedroom name |
Single beds |
Double beds |
Twin beds |
Cots |
| master |
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| double room |
2 |
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| single room |
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| Information about the utilities available |
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Fully equipped modern kitchen with all the conveniences. Hob, Oven, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Iron
Internet, Telephone, House Linen. The villa has the added bonus of. Central Heating, Telephone calls are free (landlines only).
Seating for 6 round the formal dining table
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| Information about outside of the property |
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Private Secluded Garden Private Parking. Sun loungers are provided for your comfort.
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| Information about inside of the property |
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Separate Formal Lounge, seating for 10, Satellite TV.
TV/DVD in every room, Audio/ CD System, Play station 2 with games and computer with high speed internet access.
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Swimming pool
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Hiking
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Tennis |
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| Golf
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Fishing
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Horse riding |
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| Skiing
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Water sports
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Gymnasium |
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| Mountain biking
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| Other activities available |
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No details supplied
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This beautiful English home is situated in a quiet cul de sac area of Chatham. Located only 5 minutes drive to the golf and 10 minutes to city centre. Every amenity is right at your door step. 35 minutes drive will take you into the world famous Canterbury City with all its world renowned cathedrals, shopping, restaurants and nightlife. To make the most of your holiday, why not hop on the bus to all the places that are right on your door step. 10 minutes to the train station, you can get a direct train into London Victoria, which will take you approximately 45 minutes.
Owners website: http:// www.best-retreats.com
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When contacting this owner, please mention letaholidayhome.com |
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| Owner: | Miss Abiodun Oyefusi | | Timezone: | GMT +0hours | | Email: | Contact form... | | Telephone: |  |
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Languages spoken by the owner:
English |
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