I've Googled "coastal holiday cottages in Kent" and the top result seems to be quite a good search engine site where you can specify most of your requirements. You can then look further into ones that appeal or come back for further advice on location etc. Kent has a ... more

... of having it if a holiday cottage is empty. One area that seems to have a selection of cottages right on the beach is the Hampton area of Herne Bay -I can't vouch for any in particular but I those seen online are in a really lovely spot on ... more

does anyoneone know of any holiday cottages in the T. wells area. We're a family of 4 coming from australia and are looking for somewhere for a week over the christmas period. ... more

... Does anyone know a nice holiday cottage in that area? Rye is already included in my list. I just forgot to mention it. I once spent 2 weeks in Bexhill and went to Rye then. I really loved it and would therefore like to go there with my husbuand again ... more

Thanks a lot for your opinion. I will concentrate on finding a holiday cottage in Rochester then. ... more

Thanks a lot for the hint with the high rocks. I'd very much like to go there. @hiphop We don't really want to stay in a B&B or in a hotel. Do you know any holiday cottages in Maidstone? ... more

... which is a 2 bed apartment that can take extra beds. If you google 'B&Bs + Ashford' a number of places come up. Another option is one of the budget hotel chains - the max they take in a family room is 2 adults + 2 children, so you would need 2 ... more

... note that they also have apartments for 5 or 6 people. Do not know what they are like so perhaps your sister can go and have a look for you. www.bb-ashford.com The Downsview flat has already been mentioned. I believe it only sleeps 4 but it may ... more

... stay in a 2 bed apartment! As others have said Sandwich is a dinkly little place - infrastructure totally unsuitable for the Open - I can't believe that KCC & Highways Agency will still have the roadworks going on with the Pfizer routes to clash with the Open........? Hang on, backtrack......yes ... more