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Holiday Cottages in Leysdown-on-Sea

Leysdown is a small but lively seaside resort tucked away on the east coast of the Isle of Sheppey, Kent. Its sand and shingle beach is a great spot for collecting shells, while shallow waters make it ideal for paddling. Leysdown-on-Sea has been a popular holiday destination since Victorian times and it’s very easy to reach from London. Read more

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51.362425, 0.891420

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 catering will still be available.

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Short breaks from £1899 per night

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51.362425, 0.891420

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.

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Short breaks from £339 per night

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51.362425, 0.891420

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 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 catering will still be available.

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Short breaks from £797 per night

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Min nights: 1 (off peak) | 1 (peak)

Preferred arrival day: Flexible

51.362425, 0.891420

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.

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Short breaks from £1266 per night

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51.362425, 0.891420

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.

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Short breaks from £491 per night

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51.373455, 1.165828

"The Artist's Cabin By The Sea" 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...

Prices from £119 per night

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51.344326, 1.121778

"Swallow Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Kent. Herne Bay is a popular seafront town boasting a shingle beach, promenade, memorial garden, and the world's first freestanding purpose-built Clock Tower dating back to 1837. There's lots of classic seaside cuisines to sample, including fish and...

Prices from £125 per night

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51.333040, 0.741664

"Chilton Manor House" is a 6 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 13 guests in Kent. Sittingbourne is a modern market town situated in the Swale district of Kent in South East England. It is located by the Swale, a section of sea separating the Isle of Sheppy from the mainland, as well as sitting beside the Roman Watling...

Prices from £320 per night

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51.367678, 1.082343

"Coastguards View" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Kent. Swalecliffe is on the north coast of Kent, between Whitstable and Herne Bay, and has a beach, the Long Rock Nature Reserve, great pubs and bars, a train station, a fish and chip shop, a post office and a Mediterranean restaurant. Play golf in...

Prices from £265 per night

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51.331593, 0.673313

"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.

Prices from £109 per night

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51.243282, 0.810266

"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:...

Prices from £151 per night

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51.360931, 1.027071

"3 Bed Cottage in Whitstable" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Kent. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 3 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 twin - 1 bathroom with handheld shower over bath, shower cubicle and WC - Gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge, washing...

Prices from £220 per night

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51.299780, 1.162118

"Puxton Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Kent. An idyllic countryside retreat, this boutique holiday home offers beautiful surroundings and an elegantly finished interior for a relaxing stay amongst the Kent countryside.. Ground Floor: Living/dining room:...

Prices from £189 per night

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51.365215, 1.114665

"Vitamin Sea Residency" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Kent. This beautiful luxury home boasts an ideal location, close to the beach, station and town.. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Freeview Smart TV, Sofa...

Prices from £157 per night

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51.396010, 0.922905

"Salt Air 130 @ Park Ave Holiday Village and Southbank Club" 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...

Prices from £91 per night

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51.365968, 1.113863

"Jasmine Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 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...

Prices from £138 per night

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51.239044, 0.765436

"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...

Prices from £178 per night

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51.396010, 0.922905

"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...

Prices from £114 per night

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51.279710, 1.078890

"The Clerks Cottage, Eastbridge Hospital" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Kent. Stay at Eastbridge Hospital for a unique blend of history and comfort, where medieval charm meets modern convenience, steps away from Canterbury Cathedral and the city’s rich cultural attractions.. Ground Floor:...

Prices from £267 per night

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51.372215, 1.126981

"Divers Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Kent. Perfect for those looking for a relaxing holiday by the sea, Divers Cottage is just a few steps away from Herne Bay’s iconic clock tower.. Ground Floor: Living/dining room: 43" Freeview Smart TV, Bluray...

Prices from £0 per night

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51.354191, 1.023438

"Newden Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Kent. Whitstable is a seaside town located on the coast of Kent. It homes a local market, a working harbour, independent shops and galleries for you to explore. Here, you will also find Whitstable West Beach, which is ideal for a stroll along the...

Prices from £173 per night

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51.474547, 0.649554

"Kent Coast Holiday Park - Holiday Accommodation 19813" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Medway.

Prices from £95 per night

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51.239452, 1.072816

"Forge Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Kent. Lovely property in a rural setting but just outside of Canterbury City.. 3 steps to entrance. Ground Floor: Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric...

Prices from £253 per night

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51.243282, 0.810212

"Swallow - UK50155" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Kent. This luxury two-bedroom converted stable is situated within a nature reserve on the Kent Downs.. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Smart TV Dining...

Prices from £235 per night

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51.332170, 0.745948

"Harrier House" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Kent. A nice spacious house with good size garden in a great location for exploring Medway and the surrounding areas.. 9 steps to entrance. Ground Floor: Living/dining room: Freeview Smart TV, Sofa Bed...

Prices from £387 per night

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51.222200, 0.880503

"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...

Prices from £169 per night

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51.364017, 1.049892

"2 Pier Avenue, Whitstable" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Kent. Tucked away just moments from Whitstable’s lively seafront, 2 Pier Avenue offers an inviting coastal escape that blends contemporary comfort with the relaxed charm of life by the sea. From the moment you arrive, there is a sense of space and...

Prices from £483 per night

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51.225066, 1.045872

"Kent Downs Cottage" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Kent. Located on the Great Stour River and within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the pretty village of Chartham is perfectly situated for visitors looking to explore the countryside and towns in north Kent. Set halfway between...

Prices from £381 per night

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51.421060, 0.849136

"Flowers Of May Getaway" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Kent. Three-bedroom coastal lodge with sofa bed, stylish open-plan living, and rear decking offering sea views. Situated on Ashcroft Coast Holiday Park with pools, clubhouse, and easy access to beaches and scenic coastal walks.. All on...

Prices from £259 per night

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Where to stay in Leysdown-on-Sea

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.

Best things to do in Leysdown-on-Sea

If you love exhilarating outdoor activities like bracing coastal walks, bike rides and wildlife spotting, Leysdown is the place to be.

  • Leysdown Coastal Park: This is a good place to bring kids thanks to its picnic areas and trails for walking, cycling and horse riding.
  • Huckleberry Woods micro animal adventures: This small rustic farm in nearby Faversham is home to an array of miniature animals, including micro pigs, Teddy Bear sheep and alpacas.
  • Mount Ephraim Gardens: This privately owned family home is open to visitors who come to admire its Edwardian terraces, its 800 acres of woodland and its fruit farm.
  • Oare Marshes Nature Reserve: This 71.4-hectare Local Nature Reserve just north of Faversham is owned and managed by Kent Wildlife Trust and is a top location for spotting wild birds.
  • RSPB Capel Fleet Raptor Viewpoint: Grab some binoculars and head to this small vantage point to watch a multitude of different raptors hunting over the fields.

How to get to Leysdown-on-Sea

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

More locations in Kent

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: