7 reviews of Well Cottage Bed & Breakfast in Hawkhurst

Activities, Sports and Other Places of Interest near Hawkhurst

Hawkhurst Bed and Breakfast - Well Cottage Gardens and Swimming Pool

Guests at Well Cottage Bed and Breakfast are welcome to relax in the gardens, with surrounding woodland and countryside views to enjoy. Children are always welcome and both the garden pond and swimming pool are securely fenced. The resident family dog Roxy appreciates any attention from B&B guests!

Cycling is popular in this part of Kent and bike hire is available at Bewl Water and Bedgebury Forest, home of 'Go Ape' adventure centre. Guests at Well Cottage B&B often comment upon the wealth of cycle routes and trails available here. Other activities nearby:

Fishing, sailing (and bike hire), walking or fishing at nearby Bewl Water
Spectacular coastal walking at Hastings and good local pub walks
'Go Ape' tree adventure and cycle hire at nearby Bedgebury
Bird watching, kite-surfing and sandy beaches at Camber Sands and Romney Marsh
Lovely walks in the Weald include the nearby Sussex Border Path and the Weald Landscape Trail
Hawkhurst Fish Farm - lovely lakes and perfect for every sort of fishing with a large cafe in the grounds
Golfing - Hawkhurst and Dale Hill golf clubs are both very close by

Historical Sites near Hawkhurst in the heart of Kent

Whilst staying in the Hawkhurst area you can visit Bodiam Castle (a stunning setting), the ruins of Bayham Abbey, Scotney Castle, Battle Abbey (historic stories from 1066) and Batemans - the birthplace of Rudyard Kipling. Hastings has many historically interesting attractions and places open to visitors, as do the towns of Rye and Winchelsea.

At Tenterden, a lovely town with Georgian Buildings, visit the renowned Chapel Down Winery (one of England's best vineyards with tasting available, along with renowned apple juice, cheeses and locally produced foods). You can also take a ride from the station at Tenterden on the Kent and East Sussex Steam Railway (about 12 miles from this accommodation), with connections to Bodiam.

At Royal Tunbridge Wells, famous landmarks such as The Pantiles are popular attractions.

You can visit the museum of musical instruments at Finchcocks, or Hastings - with its arty and attractive old town, fishing boats on the beach and wonderful cliff top walks. Another great place for walks is The Weald, where the well-marked footpaths include some that lead directly from Well Cottage Bed and Breakfast, including the Sussex Border Path.

Rye, an historic 'Cinque Port', Winchelsea or Romney Marsh are popular places to go, Romney being home to a wide range of birdlife, a collection of unique churches, a miniature railway, and a Military Canal.

For more information please see:

www.visithawkhurst.org.uk - includes maps with all of the local attractions marked
www.cranbrook.org.uk - additional details about the area around Hawkhurst and Cranbrook