other amenities include an outdoor terrace leading to private 4-acre gardens, as well as free parking. free perks include a full english breakfast featuring homemade and local produce, tea/coffee and homemade cake, plus evening drinks. set in a georgian townhouse, this elegant bed-and-breakfast is a 10-minute walk from folkestone central train station, a 15-minute walk from the seafront and 3 miles from the eurotunnel terminal. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the rooms are individually styled with contemporary decor and furnishings, and come with free wifi, tvs, and dvd/cd players. upgraded rooms have double-ended baths in the en suite bathrooms Heathrow Airport 1 hr 40
South Foreland Lighthouse (34 min) Guided tours & a tearoom in a 19th-century lighthouse, the first to use an electric light. Romney Marsh Visitor Centre (26 min) Centre with information on history and wildlife, an exhibition gallery, a shop and 3 walking trails. Port Lympne Reserve (16 min) Safari-themed hotel, a cottage, cabins and treehouse suites, plus free Wi-Fi and park entrance. Samphire Hoe (20 min) Walks, picnics and angling on a nature reserve created by the construction of the Channel Tunnel. Dover Castle (19 min) Military museum, medieval underground works, labyrinthine war-time tunnels, with views and tours. White Cliffs of Dover (39 min) White chalk cliffs rise 350 feet from the sea, creating a dramatic vista along 8 miles of coastline. Lower Leas Coastal Park (8 min) Coastal park with 3 zones: a natural area, formal gardens & an area for adventure activities. Sunny Sands (6 min) Swimming, kayak rentals, sunbathing & local seafood shacks draw crowds to this bustling beach area. Folkestone Harbour Arm (6 min) Broad seaside promenade with food stands & bars, plus live music stages & seasonal events. Dover Museum (20 min) Museum telling the history of this important historic port town with a rare prehistoric boat. Battle of Britain Memorial (8 min) Kent Downs (29 min) Nature preserve with hiking, biking, horseback riding & wildlife viewing amid hills & valleys. Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway (29 min) Coast & country walks & medieval churches plus steam & diesel locomotives with 4 stations. Eurotunnel Le Shuttle UK Passenger Check-In (15 min) Western Heights Of Dover (17 min) Vast hilltop fortifications from the 1800s, with sweeping views reaching France on clear days. |