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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

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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

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Short breaks from £797 per night

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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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51.346249, 0.978786

"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,...

Prices from £361 per night

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51.372355, 1.134870

"Baron’s Mews" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage 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 £271 per night

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51.218657, 0.873239

"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...

Prices from £168 per night

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51.346374, 0.982444

"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 - 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite wet room with shower and WC, 1 wet room with shower and WC - Electric oven, gas...

Prices from £290 per night

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51.344040, 0.989561

"Alberta Holiday Park - Holiday Accommodation 20653" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Kent.

Prices from £102 per night

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51.360607, 1.026575

"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 king-size, 1 single bed plus a trundle bed - single room is walk-through from main bedroom, trundle suitable for a child only - 1 bathroom - shower over bath...

Prices from £189 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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51.345244, 0.999230

"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...

Prices from £200 per night

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51.364466, 1.045780

"2 Bed Apartment in Whitstable" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Kent. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double - 1 shower room with a WC, plus 1 separate WC - Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher - Washing...

Prices from £238 per night

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51.354389, 1.030327

"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 double, 1 twin - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC - Smeg double oven with gas hob, fridge/freezer,...

Prices from £213 per night

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51.346158, 0.983258

"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 king bed, 1 super king bed zip-and-link (can be made up as two singles on request) - 3 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower...

Prices from £388 per night

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51.360951, 1.025514

"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 double and 1 twin - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC on the ground floor - Electric oven, gas hob, smeg fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing...

Prices from £204 per night

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51.432981, 0.802633

"Sea view luxury apartment sleeps 5 - fast wifi - off street parking - contractors dream" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 5 guests in Kent. Minster on Sea is a picturesque coastal village on the Isle of Sheppey, resting between Sheerness and Eastchurch. The village is known for its award-winning Minster Leas Beach, historic Minster Abbey, and sweeping views across the Thames...

Prices from £325 per night

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51.360636, 1.026617

"3 Bed Cottage in Whitstable" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Kent. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 3 bedrooms: 2 king-size and 1 double (accessible via one of the king-size bedrooms) - Bathroom with shower-over-bath and WC on ground...

Prices from £237 per night

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51.359569, 1.027193

"3 Bed Cottage in Whitstable" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage 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 (can be made up as a twin), 1 double and 1 twin, plus additional single day bed on the ground floor - 2 Bathrooms - 1...

Prices from £262 per night

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51.359769, 1.027293

"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 – 1 twin, 1 double, 1 single (off the double room) - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer,...

Prices from £208 per night

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51.358875, 1.021357

"3 Bed Cottage in Whitstable" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Kent. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - Sleeps 5+2 - 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 single and 1 room with a double sofa bed - 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with...

Prices from £376 per night

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51.277183, 0.692843

"The Old Workshop" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Kent. The rural village of Harrietsham sits in the Maidstone District of Kent, a few miles from Maidstone, the largest town in Kent. Despite consisting of small population, the village offers great amenities including a convenience store, a pub named...

Prices from £349 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 £437 per night

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51.318865, 0.895534

"3 Bed Cottage in Faversham" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage 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 and 2 doubles - 1 bathroom with bath and shower over the bath and WC, 1 shower room with shower and WC and 1...

Prices from £278 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 £93 per night

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51.362232, 1.027268

"Fishermans Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Kent. Whitstable, dubbed the "Pearl of Kent," is a seaside setting perfect for watersports and swimming, with annual arts and culture events celebrating the town's fishing history and creative heritage. There are a variety of independent retailers...

Prices from £171 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 £168 per night

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51.277300, 1.086130

"3 Bed Cottage in Canterbury" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Kent. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 3 bedrooms: 2 doubles and 1 twin (all duvets and pillows are Fogarty duck down and feather) - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC - Electric oven and gas hob,...

Prices from £230 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:

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