Welcome To Yockletts Farm Self Catering Holiday Cottage near Canterbury
The Granary is a LUXURIOUS SELF CATERING HOLIDAY COTTAGE FOR 4 IN
A HAVEN OF PEACE AND
TRANQUILLITY.
Situated outside the village of Waltham near
Canterbury, 17th. century Yockletts Farm is in an Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty over looking Yockletts Bank
nature reserve with its wonderful orchids, wildlife and
footpaths.
The farm itself is mainly laid to arable, once being hop
gardens, with the remains of an old twin kiln oast of years
gone by. We graze cattle on the gently sloping fields, with
plenty of easily accessible footpaths all around so you can
enjoy some of the most beautiful views in Kent. It is also a
wonderful area to cycle or horse ride.
Canterbury is 5 miles away, Ashford about 10 miles and the
Channel Tunnel rail link is about 15 minutes drive.
There are a number of excellent pubs within easy reach, one
being a high class French restaurant, a must for a
special occasion. There is also a post office and general
store with newsagent in Stelling Minnis village.
Contact Us: 01227 700202
Email:
enquiries@yocklettsfarm.com
Visitor Book Reviews
"First class accommodation in a beautiful setting everything you could possibly need has been thought of. Jo and Mark are lovely. We want to come back!!"
LB & CD Farnham
"We have stayed in many cottages in the past 25 years, this one is 'SIMPLY THE BEST!'
J & AW Manchester
Visit Britain, Quality in Tourism Have Awarded
THE GRANARY FIVE STARS
Open Golf Championship 2011
Thursday 14th-Sunday 17th July at Royal St Georges Golf Club Sandwich.This fantastic event attracts 180,000 visitors from all over the world. Yockletts Farm is just a 35 min drive away. Stay in The Granary for up to 14 nights for £1800 for 4 people.
What's On
Wye Farmers Market on the 1st and 3rd Saturday in the month.
Elham ( near Canterbury) Farmers Market on the 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month.
Orchids
Yockletts Bank near Canterbury is probably one of the best sites for lady
orchid and there are also excellent colonies of twayblade,
common spotted, early-purple and fly orchids. The best time to
see them is from May through to late June.
Canterbury Euro Fair
A food and craft fair from all over Europe. Friday 24th-Sunday 26th September. Dane John Gardens, Canterbury.
Leeds Castle
Autumn Glory Flower Festival. Wednesday 6th-Sunday 10th October.
Canterbury Festival
A fantasic festival of Music, Dance and Theatre plus much more. Saturday 16th-Saturday 30th October.
Sea Angling Taster Trips
Plus Seal and Wildlife Watching Trips. Run regulary from Ramsgate Royal Harbour starting March 6th. Tel 07837 562076
Shepherd Neame Brewery
Hosting many different evening functions, from Ale Sampler's Supper to Hallowe'en Beer and Food Evening. Faversham 8 miles from Canterbury. 01795 54206
Kent & East Sussex Railway
10th Annual Hop Pickers Weekend. 11th-12th September. Tenterden.
