Olive Tree Cottage

Folkestone, Southern England

Set in Folkestone, Kent, Olive Tree Cottage sleeps 4, making it a fitting choice for a small family or a couple of friends looking for a quiet coastal base.

History buffs are well catered for here, with the Kent Battle of Britain Museum 2.1 miles away, the Railway Museum at 3.5 miles, and The Wing a little further at 3.7 miles. Folkestone West station is 4 miles from the cottage, and Folkestone beach, with sufficient water quality, is 4.5 miles away should you fancy a seaside trip during your stay.

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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00

Canterbury Chronicles: From Cathedral Stones to Cultural Thr...

Canterbury Heritage Museum, Canterbury · 10.0 mi

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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00

Canterbury Audio Tour: From Cathedral Stones to Cultural Thr...

Canterbury Heritage Museum, Canterbury · 10.0 mi

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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00

The Slide Guitar Festival

Voco The Clifton Folkestone, Folkestone · 4.6 mi

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Fri 13 Nov · 22:30

CLUB 2016 - a 2016s & 2010s club night

Club Chemistry, Canterbury · 9.7 mi

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Sleeps: 4
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🏖️ Nearest beaches

Folkestone Sufficient4.5 mi
Sandgate Granville Parade —4.8 mi
Seabrook Excellent5.2 mi

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🚆 Arriving by train

Folkestone West 4 miles
Folkestone Central 4.2 miles
Shepherds Well 4.5 miles

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.5 mi

Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.5 mi

Dover Museum sits in the town centre of Dover, within one of Kent's oldest museums, founded in 1836....

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

Castle & Heritage · 4.8 mi

Sandgate Castle

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Saltwood Castle

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Dover Castle

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Lympne Castle

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The local legends within walking-ish distance

🫖 Tea Rooms · 3.1 mi

Vineyard Garden Centre Cafe

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🍺 Pubs & Inns · 4.5 mi

The Duke of Cumberland

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