Location

Enes Cottage enjoys an unbeatable location being more or less equidistant from the beach and White Cliffs. Whether on foot or by car it is a wonderful base from which to explore the local area and beyond.

From the front door, walks cross the cliffs to the National Trust café overlooking Dover docks or alternatively towards Kingsdown and Deal provide stunning views across the English Channel to France. South Foreland Lighthouse is a lovely spot to fly a kite, have a cream tea, take a tour to the top or play games in the grounds. You might spot a Spitfire flying overhead if you’re lucky! The Coastguard pub on the beach at St Margaraet’s Bay is the UK’s closest pub to France and a great spot for drinks or supper as the sun goes down.

The village of St Margaret’s At Cliffe with the village shop, post office, church and pub is a 15 minute walk from the house whilst large supermarkets (Tesco and Lidl) can be found just off the Whitfield Roundabout which is a 15 minute drive.

 

Places To Visit

On Foot

  • South Foreland Lighthouse‍ ‍(National Trust) is a 15 minute walk from the house where you can enjoy tea and scones at Mrs Knott’s Tearoom

  • St Margaret’s Bay, a sheltered shingle beach perfect for swimming or rock-pooling is a 5 minute walk from the house and the closest point to France. The Coastguard Pub overlooking the beach and the little beach cafe further up are perfect for refreshments all year round.

  • Kingsdown - walk from The Dover Patrol War Memorial to The Zetland Arms on the beach at Kingsdown for the most stunning coastal views

  • The Pines Gardens and Cafe - 6 acres of organic planting is a 5 minute walk from the house en route to the beach

  • Fan Bay Shelter - a network of wartime tunnels to be explored with a guide at allocated times on the clifftops towards Dover. The new coastal walking path is another unforgettable experience with the fantastic White Cliffs National Trust Cafe overlooking the port being the perfect re-fuelling stop.

    By Car

  • There are three English Heritage castles within easy reach: Dover, Walmer and Deal are all roughly 15/20 minutes away

  • Deal - full of independent shops and cafes with a beach as far as the eye can see. A market held on Saturdays at the north end of the high street has been a chartered market since 1699 and has a lovely variety of stalls open from 9am-2pm.

  • Folkestone with its beautiful Lower Leas coastal walkway and manmade swimming beach is a 20 minute drive away. Superb gelato can be found at Massimo’s - check their facebook page for opening times before you go.

  • Whitstable with its oyster beds and well stocked High Street is a lovely day trip, 45 mins by car

  • Margate, home to several art galleries including Turner Contemporary is 45 mins away

  • The Kentish coast boasts some of the best foodie destinations such as Rocksalt (Folkestone), 81 Beach Street (Deal), The Blue Pelican (Deal), The Rose (Deal), Angela’s (Margate).