Ham Hideaway

The market town of Sandwich (10 minutes) has plenty to see, including its handsome guildhall, historic toll bridge and the Bulwark, a great green space where you can see the remains of the old town walls. The port of Deal (10 minutes) is also in the immediate vicinity – make sure to check out its pier, beachfront and castle, or head a few minutes' drive south along the shoreline to visit the well-preserved Tudor house at Walmer Castle and Gardens (15 minutes). Kent is also famous for golf, and there are several well-established links in the area that have hosted major tournaments. The Royal St George's Golf Club (10 minutes), Prince's Golf Club (15 minutes) and Stonelees Golf Centre (15 minutes) are all accessible within a few minutes' drive. Head half an hour inland and you'll reach the cathedral city of Canterbury, while heading for the same amount of time along the coast can bring you to Margate, Whitstable or Folkestone and the Channel Tunnel.