140 KINGSDOWN PARK - Kent

Scandinavian style 3-bedroomed chalet, comprising one twin upstairs, one double and one bunk-room and bathroom downstairs. Fully equipped with TV, shower, microwave, etc. Situated on a tree-lined holiday park with swimming pool, tennis court, clubroom/bar, restaurant, launderette, Volleyball and crazy golf. Near beach for fishing, windsurfing, and water sports (where there is a pub on the beach for the watching therof). There are also stables nearby for horse riding.
Sleeps: 6+cot, Price range: £210 - £500 per week. Details from: Mrs M.M. Arkwright, Tel: 020 8446 2026

Take beautiful walks along the cliffs in both directions: one way towards Dover, past Kingsdown Golf Course and via the picturesque St. Margarets Bay; the other way towards Deal, past Kingsdown Church and via Walmer Castle where the Queen Mother often stayed in her role as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, almost right up to the time of her death.

In Deal you will find another Tudor Castle, complete with cannons and dungeons, both built by King Henry VIII. Deal has many antique shops & quaint fishermen's cottages, some of which can be viewed from the end of the pier, where you can enjoy a drink or meal.

You can do the same in Dover and also visit the Museum to view a Bronze Age boat recently excavated under a seafront road. Also, exploring Dover's Norman Castle almost needs a whole day! Sandy beaches can be found at Ramsgate, Broadstairs and Margate. Canterbury, Ashford & Folkestone are great for shopping, with local markets at Deal on Saturdays, Folkestone on Sundays & Sandwich on Thursdays.

John Aspinall's zoo parks are popular: one near Canterbury, the other near Hythe, where you can also enjoy a trip on the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Miniature Railway.

France is easy by ferry from Dover or via the Channel Tunnel from Folkestone.

Roman remains can be found at Richborough near Sandwich, which is also very quaint and has often hosted the Open Golf Championships. For golf lovers Kingsdown's own golf course is situated on the cliffs just south of Kingsdown Park Holiday Village.