Tunnel through the best of Kent

At a Glance

5 Days | 4 Nights | Ashford International Hotel & Spa | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast | Leeds Castle | Ramsgate Tunnels | Chapel Down Vineyard

 

Why You’ll Love This Holiday

Discover the history, beauty and hidden stories of Kent on this fascinating holiday through the Garden of England.

 

Known for its rolling countryside, rich farmland, beautiful gardens and historic landmarks, Kent offers a wonderful mix of scenic charm and memorable attractions.

 

A highlight of the holiday is a visit to Leeds Castle, famously described as “the loveliest castle in the world”. Set on islands within a lake and surrounded by beautiful grounds, it offers a magical blend of history, architecture and scenery.

 

You will also uncover a very different side of Kent with a guided walking tour of the Ramsgate Tunnels, an extraordinary underground network that played an important role during the Second World War.

 

During your stay, enjoy a visit to Godinton House and Gardens, a magnificent Jacobean mansion set within ancient parkland. Your visit includes entrance to the gardens, a guided house tour and a ploughman’s lunch.

 

To complete the experience, raise a glass at Chapel Down with a guided vineyard visit and tasting, celebrating Kent’s growing reputation for excellent English wine.

 

Your Hotel – Ashford International Hotel & Spa

The Ashford International Hotel & Spa offers comfortable accommodation, excellent leisure facilities and a convenient base for exploring Kent, the coast and the surrounding countryside.

 

Your Holiday Includes

Travel and Accommodation

• Door to door pick up service

• Elite coach travel

• 4 nights’ dinner and bed and breakfast

• All bedrooms with en-suite facilities

• Friendly and experienced driver

 

Included Visits and Experiences

• Entrance to Leeds Castle

• Guided walking tour of Ramsgate Tunnels

• Visit to Godinton House and Gardens

• Guided house tour at Godinton House

• Ploughman’s lunch at Godinton House

• Chapel Down guided visit and tasting

• Scenic touring through Kent

About the Destination

Kent is known as the Garden of England, famous for its fertile countryside, historic houses, castles, gardens and vineyards.

 

From the fairytale setting of Leeds Castle to the hidden wartime passages beneath Ramsgate and the peaceful vineyards of Chapel Down, this holiday showcases some of the county’s most distinctive and memorable attractions.

 

About the Experience

This holiday combines grand heritage, garden visits, local flavours and fascinating wartime history at a relaxed and enjoyable pace.

 

Whether exploring a lakeside castle, discovering underground tunnels, enjoying a guided house tour or sampling English wine, this tour offers a wonderfully varied way to experience Kent.

 

Your Hotel – Ashford International Hotel & Spa

A modern hotel and spa offering spacious accommodation, dining options and excellent leisure facilities in a convenient Kent location.

 

Hotel Features

• Restaurant and bar

• Spa and health club

• Leisure facilities

• En-suite bedrooms

• Tea and coffee facilities

• Television

• Hairdryer

• Iron and ironing board

• Free Wi-Fi