Rolling hills meet dramatic cliffs in Kent, the garden of England. Orchards and vineyards heavy with plump fruit demonstrate the fecundity of the land, which is dotted with elegant stately homes with carefully manicured grounds and intimate walled gardens. Where the fertile landscapes of Kent and East Sussex meet the sea, towering chalk descends into beautiful stretches of beach. Lovely seaside resorts or ancient, historic towns provide a perfect base for exploration.
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Discover fine paintings, lavish textiles and furniture, and a plethora of books in this moated 14th century castle. Set within over 770 acres of peaceful woodland and parkland, there’s an abundance of fine flora to appreciate.
King George VI’s outrageously exotic pleasure palace has to be one of the UK’s most outlandish and dazzling buildings. The décor and architecture merges Far Eastern influences from China and India with Regency grandeur, making it a wholly unusual and visually arresting place to explore.
This thriving seaside resort has something to entice everyone with an eclectic mixture of vintage shops and markets, a range of art galleries and museums, and the iconic pier that is reminiscent of traditional seaside holidays. This vibrant city has a bohemian, artsy vibe making it a wonderfully quirky place to visit.
Steeped in 700 years of history, this 13th century moated castle was the home in which Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII and mother to Elizabeth I, lived as a child. You’ll see an extraordinary range of antiques and artwork, considered to be one of the finest collections of Tudor portraits outside of the National Portrait Gallery. Enjoy a serene stroll through the award-winning formal gardens within the grounds.
Step aboard the beautifully restored coaches dating from the 1880s and sightsee in style. On the country’s finest and first example of a rural light railway, you’ll be able to relax and fully take in the picturesque Wealden countryside from the comfort of your carriage, before terminating at Bodiam castle.
Dating back to the 1300s, Bodiam Castle is grand and impressive with turreted towers, spiral staircases and the rarity of having its original wooden portcullis still intact. Climbing up the corkscrew flights of stairs, you’ll be treated to some incredible views of the undulating Sussex countryside.
Nestled within a sheltered valley sits the family home of famous English writer, Rudyard Kipling. This 17th-century National Trust property is a Success Tours favourite; despite its modest size, the house oozes character and intrigue, with wooden beams, mullioned windows, and Eastern furnishings harking back to Kipling’s childhood in India.
Team Comments:
“Bateman's is a small, history-packed, warm and welcoming National Trust house with perhaps the friendliest volunteer room guides I’ve ever encountered! Really interesting artefacts and exhibition on Rudyard Kipling himself.” (Jackie)
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Glorious Dorset makes for the perfect British holiday destination. Defined by the craggy and ancient Jurassic coastline and its unspoilt rural landscapes, Dorset is also home to pretty seaside towns, dreamy coves and quirky sights.
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Wild, beautiful, creative and rural, Cornwall really is the stuff of legends. Historically a land of ancient myths and Celtic culture, today Cornwall is the perfect holiday idyll.
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The Isle of Wight is a classic British holiday destination thanks to its unspoilt landscapes, chalky cliffs, endless beaches & relaxed pace of life. Gloriously green, it’s known as the ‘Garden Isle’.
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