The Farmhouse is a spacious and homely retreat tucked away in peaceful Harty, on the Isle of Sheppey. Sleeping up to 21 guests across eight bedrooms, it’s the ideal setting for large family gatherings, milestone celebrations, or a relaxed getaway with friends. There’s room for everyone to unwind, with generous living areas inside and wide open spaces outdoors — all framed by glorious countryside views. From the doorstep, you can stroll to the coast, explore nearby nature reserves, or head over to the award-winning Ferry House restaurant. The Farmhouse is one of five welcoming holiday cottages on Mocketts Farm and is available for bookings all year round, offering a proper escape to the heart of the Kentish countryside. Please note, The Ferry House will close for regular dining from April 2026, reopening on select dates for special events. Private dining for larger groups may be offered, subject to availability – please contact us for further details. In-cottage
Harrier’s Nest is a cosy, wood-clad cottage tucked away in peaceful Harty on the Isle of Sheppey. Sleeping 4+ across two comfortable bedrooms, it’s a lovely spot for couples or families looking for a break that feels far from everyday life - but is still within easy reach of London. Wake up to views across open fields, take a slow stroll to the nearby Ferry House for lunch or a sundowner on the terrace, and return to your own private garden for a quiet evening under the wide Kent skies. Guests also have access to the shared grounds at Mocketts Farm, including picnic spots, an enclosed duck pond and a games room. Harrier’s Nest is dog friendly, with a fully fenced, dog-safe garden, and access to our on-site dog exercise paddock - free to book for all cottage guests. Whether you're looking for a midweek recharge or a weekend escape, Harrier’s Nest is a little slice of countryside calm just over an hour from London.
Marsh View is a spacious and welcoming countryside cottage on Mocketts Farm in Harty, tucked away on the Isle of Sheppey and just a short stroll from the award-winning Ferry House restaurant and the coastline. With room for 8+ guests across four bedrooms, it's an ideal choice for families, multi-generational groups or friends getting together to relax and recharge. The layout is flexible and easy, offering generous living space and everything you need to feel at home. From the doorstep, there are beautiful walks and bike rides across the marshes and along the coast, and you’ll be perfectly placed to explore Elmley and The Swale nature reserves, peaceful beaches, and the wider Kent countryside. Though it feels wonderfully off the beaten track, Marsh View is still only around 30 minutes from Maidstone, under an hour from Canterbury, and just over an hour from London, making it a fantastic year-round getaway spot. Please note, The Ferry House will close for regular dining from April
The Saltings is a spacious barn conversion in peaceful Harty on the Isle of Sheppey, sleeping 12+ guests in six ensuite bedrooms. Perfect for big family gatherings or group getaways, it’s one of five self-catering cottages at Mocketts Farm. Enjoy sweeping countryside views, nearby walking trails, and a warm welcome at the award-winning Ferry House restaurant just a stroll away. Dog friendly, with a safe enclosed garden and access to a shared dog exercise paddock, The Saltings offers a relaxed, rural escape just an hour from London.
Fleet Lodge at Mocketts Farm is a peaceful countryside escape tucked away in the tiny hamlet of Harty on the Isle of Sheppey. This modern barn-style cottage sleeps 6+ across three bedrooms, making it a lovely spot for families or friends looking to slow down and reconnect. One of five cottages on Mocketts Farm, Fleet Lodge is just a short stroll from our award-winning Ferry House pub and surrounded by open skies, coastal paths and cycle routes. It’s also dog friendly, with a secure garden and access to a shared dog exercise paddock. Whether you're enjoying breakfast in the garden or watching the sunset with a glass in hand, Fleet Lodge offers a proper break from the everyday - yet it's still just over an hour from London.
"Dunnock - UK50146" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Kent. Stunning high end property in a 180-acre nature reserve in the heart of the Kent Downs.. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Freeview Smart TV Dining...
"2 Bed Cottage in Seasalter" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Kent. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms: 1 double and 1 bunk bedroom - Bathroom with bath, separate shower, and WC - Electric oven, gas hob, microwave,...
"Lazy Tide Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Kent. Herne Bay has been a popular holiday destination for many years. With its award-winning shingle beach and restored Victorian memorial gardens, this offers families the perfect, relaxing holiday location. Herne Bay's seafront is home to the...
"Westgate Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Kent. A market town in the Swale District of Kent, it offers a range of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés. Places worth visiting nearby include Gillingham, Rochester and Canterbury.
"Elm - UK11991" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Kent. Explore the city of Canterbury from this cottage, just 5 miles away, with its cathedral, shops, pubs and restaurants.. 1 step to entrance. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area:...
"Linnet - UK50154" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Kent. A newly converted stable situated in a 180-acre wilding project in the Kent Downs. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Smart TV Dining area:...
"Harbour Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Kent. Stunning detached gem very close to the beach and high street action!. 2 steps to entrance. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Smart TV, Patio Doors Leading To...
"2 Bed Cottage in Whitstable" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Kent. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 double bedrooms - 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC - Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer,...
"2 Bed Cottage in Whitstable" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Kent. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 twin - 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath and WC, 1 shower room and WC - Electric oven and induction hob, dishwasher, fridge with...
"1 Bed Cottage in Challock" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Kent. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 1 king bedroom (which can be made into two small singles on request) - 1 shower room with shower and WC - Electric...
"1 Bed Cottage in Old Wives Lees" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Kent. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 double bedroom - 1 shower room with walk-in shower and WC - Electric oven and gas hob, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge with ice box, and Nespresso coffee...
"Alberta Holiday Park - Holiday Accommodation 20653" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Kent.
"Whitstable May House" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Kent. In the heart of Whitstable’s coastal townscape, this stylish maisonette keeps you close to the beach and working harbour.. First Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Smart...
"2 Bed Lodge in Seasalter" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Kent. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin - 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 en-suite wet room with shower and WC - Electric oven and induction hob,...
"3 Bed Cottage in Whitstable" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Kent. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 3 bedrooms - 2 doubles and 1 single - 1 bathroom with a bath, separate shower and WC and 1 ground-floor WC - Gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer,...
"3 Bed Lodge in Maidstone" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in Kent. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request), and 1 twin (which can be made into a...
"Watersmeet - 85 @ Park Avenue Holiday Village" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Kent. Leysdown-on-Sea is a charming seaside town resting on the eastern coast of the Isle of Sheppey, between Warden Bay and Shellness. Known for its traditional British seaside atmosphere, the town offers a selection of attractions including a sandy...
"Gingerbread Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Kent. Home to the oldest cathedral in England, the vibrant city of Canterbury rests in the south western county of Kent. Decorated in quaint cobbled streets and steeped in history, the city of Canterbury has much to offer its visitors, with a...
"Echo Beach" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Kent. Seasalter is a pretty village located by the sea on the north coast of Kent, between the towns of Whitstable and Faversham. The beach at Seasalter is mainly shingle and sand and therefore quieter than the more sandy bays at Westgate-on-Sea...
"Snowdrop Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Kent. Lenham offers a wide range of amenities with several quaint restaurants, pubs and tea rooms serving a good selection of continental and English cuisine, plus you will find an array of local shops selling everything from crafts to antiques to...
"Half Turn Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Kent. Tucked away in a quiet mews, yet in the heart of this vibrant seaside town, this cottage is the perfect getaway. The beach is within minutes and award winning restaurants are on your doorstep.. Ground Floor: Open...
"Bluebell Lodge-UK32958" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Kent. Unique bespoke built lodge with access through the owner’s field to the forest via the perimeter only.. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Smart...
"Bluebell Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Kent. Lenham offers a wide range of amenities with several quaint restaurants, pubs and tea rooms serving a good selection of continental and English cuisine, plus you will find an array of local shops selling everything from crafts to antiques to...
"2 Bed Cottage in Whitstable" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Kent. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin - 3 bathrooms – 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC, 1 bathroom with WC - Electric oven and hob,...
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We have lots of great holiday cottages in Kent, especially if you fancy somewhere near the coast. Leysdown has a number of well-equipped holiday parks and holiday homes, including cosy romantic boltholes and larger accommodation options for groups of friends or family. A good chunk of our accommodation in Saxmundham is dog-friendly too, so your four-legged friend never needs to miss out!
The Isle of Sheppey is probably most famous for its aviation history. The American Wright brothers pioneered early flight here at the beginning of the 20th Century and the Grade II listed air base is now a popular holiday centre complete with fascinating flying memorabilia. Leysdown’s beaches, nature reserves, arcades and traditional attractions also make it a wonderful place for an outdoorsy UK break. Can’t wait to visit? Browse our complete collection of holiday cottages there today.
If you love exhilarating outdoor activities like bracing coastal walks, bike rides and wildlife spotting, Leysdown is the place to be.
Travelling from one of the major cities in the UK? Below are some average distances to Leysdown-on-Sea, so you know what to expect when arriving by car.
London: 281 miles
Birmingham: 179 miles
Glasgow: 464 miles
Liverpool: 273 miles
Bristol: 182 miles
Manchester: 261 miles
Leeds: 248 miles
Edinburgh: 449 miles
Newcastle: 329 miles
Known as the Garden of England, Kent offers up dramatic landscapes, historic castles, impressive cathedrals and lovely seaside resorts. Here are some of the most popular places to stay: