Beautiful bolthole near the White Cliffs of Dover

Located 5 minutes walk away from the White Cliffs of Dover, the granary is a converted timber frame building set in the garden of a 16th century Kentish farmhouse and 1 km away from the beautiful seaside village of St Margaret's-at-Cliffe. Featuring exposed beams, wattle and daub walls and many original features including staddlestones and a handcrafted spiral staircase leading to a mezzanine sleeping area, the granary has a lovely feel and is very light, warm and cosy. Guests will have their own outdoor space with a seating area to relax in and enjoy the garden. The Granary is set in the grounds of the family home and Katharine and Pierre are always happy to give information and recommendations about what to do in the area and are on hand to answer any questions you may have. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the granary is a stone's throw away from the Southforeland Lighthouse on the White Cliffs of Dover, with amazing views across the channel to France. There are many lovely walks straight from the front door along the cliff tops or down to the beach. It is a great beach for swimming and at low tide children can enjoy a spot of rock pooling. The village, which has a good selection of pubs, tearooms and a restaurant, as well as a village shop and post office, can be reached on foot along quiet country tracks. This area boasts many interesting features of by-gone ages, from Roman, Norman, Napoleonic to first and second world war sites. Spitfire planes often fly overhead. The surrounding area offers much for people to do, whether you like visiting castles, cathedrals or seaside towns or walking in the woods or by the sea. The port of Dover with its castle, Roman remains and Napoleonic forts is 3 miles away and the bustling seaside town of Deal, with its pier and independent shops and cafés is 7 miles away. The ancient walled city of Canterbury with its beautiful cathedral is 22 miles away. London is easily reached in just over an hour by train from Dover. The Granary is located just off National Cycle Route 1, from Dover in Kent to Shetland - a distance of 1695 miles! St Margaret's at Cliffe is served by buses and the granary is a 15 minute walk from the village. The nearest train stations are either Dover or Martin Mill, with trains going in the direction of London, Canterbury and Thanet. Dover station also has a taxi rank and a local taxi service is also available.