Capri is a 5 bedroom family house, situated at the end of a cul-de-sac, overlooking the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch miniature steam railway. New Romney station is just a two minute walk from the house - a railway fan's paradise!
Furnished and equipped with ease and comfort in mind, the house is big enough for two families to holiday together, but equally suitable for a group of adults wanting a comfortable base from which to explore the many delights of this part of Kent.
We have tried to make the house feel like a home for our visitors. Children are welcome, and we also provide basic children's equipment (see below). The house has views to the rear and side over fields - on a clear day you can see Dover's white cliffs! (N.B. More internal photos coming soon!)
The ground floor of the house has a bright and airy feel, with a comfortably furnished sitting room and seating for nine. The sitting room has Sky TV, dvd, video and stereo system, and we provide an extensive library of videos and dvds for your enjoyment, suitable from small children to adults. Some toys and a good selection of family games are also provided.
Off the sitting room is the conservatory, which is a haven of warmth and sunshine - great for breakfasting in on sunny mornings. The conservatory and dining room have doors leading to the garden, and the dining room seats up to 10 people. The kitchen is well equipped for all your needs, and also has a utility room with washing machine and tumble drier.
Two of the house's five bedrooms are on the ground floor, one having a double bed, and one having two single beds. There is a bathroom on the ground floor, with WC, hand basin, and bath, with electric shower over. The three other bedrooms are on the first floor. One has a king sized double bed, one has two single beds, and the third has one single bed and one child sized single bed.
There is also a bathroom on the first floor, with WC, hand basin and a bath. All the bedrooms have ample clothes storage space.
The enclosed garden has a sunny terraced area, a small area of lawn, and a 'secret garden' under a weeping willow, with a wooden wendy house and a swing. From the garden you have a good view of the trains, railway and engine shed. The trains run past the garden fence to the side - become 'the railway children' for a week!
Facilities for this holiday house in New Romney, South East
Property
Type:
House
Nearest Airport:
Gatwick - 75 miles
Nearest Port:
Folkestone - 15 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
The Captian Howey - 0.2 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
Several - 0.5 miles
Location Type:
Beach Holiday, Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Riverside, Rural/Village, Town, Watersports
Bedrooms:
2 Double Bedrooms, 2 Twin Bedrooms, 1 Single Bedroom. The main bedroom on the first floor has a 5 foot (queen size) bed. There is also an additional child sized bed in the single bedroom on the first floor.
Bathrooms:
2 Bathrooms. The bathroom on the ground floor has an electric shower over the bath.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. The kitchen is very well stocked, and basic condiments, herbs, tea, coffee and sugar are supplied. You are welcome to use these, but please replace them if you use them up!
General:
Central Heating, Telephone, House Linen, Towels Provided. Cleaning is done at the end of your stay, and is included in the rental price. We do not provide bedding for the travel cot, or towels for the beach.
Dining:
Seating for 10.
Entertainment:
Satellite TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. In addition to the above we provide a selection of books, toys, videos and dvds, suitable for ages 0 - 99! There is also an information guide to the local area, with suggestions for good days out.
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. The gate to the parking area can be closed, thus enclosing the garden for children's safety. There is also a wooden Wendy house in the 'secret garden' in front of the house.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Smokers.
For children we provide a travel cot, high chair with safety straps, stair gates for top and bottom of stairs, potty, changing mat, socket covers, plastic cups, plates and cutlery.
Local activities in and around New Romney, South East
This part of Kent is great for all ages and varied interests! The ancient Cinque Port town of New Romney is a ten minute walk from the house, and has a variety of shops, pubs and cafes.
For railway fans, young and old, the RH & DR operate a number of 'special weekends', including Thomas weekends and 'Santa specials', with a special 80th anniversary celebration weekend in July this year. The Kent and East Sussex Railway is just a short drive away.
The seafront is half a mile from the house, and a 10 minute drive will take you to Dymchurch, a traditional seaside town with sandy beaches and fun fair. Rye is a medieval town with picturesque cobbled streets and unusual shops selling antiques, artwork and collectibles. Port Lympne Zoo (of CBBC 'Roar' fame) is also nearby.
Romney Marsh, with its 'big skies' and fascinating history of smugglers, is great for cycling, walking and bird watching. The RSPB centre at Dungeness is well worth a visit, as is the lighthouse. The Royal Military Canal runs through Romney Marsh, and you can go boating or fishing here. There are several golf courses nearby, the nearest being Littlestone Golf Club, with its links course.
Ideas for good days out include: Dover, with its castle and secret wartime tunnels; Canterbury - so much to see, including the famous Cathedral; Hastings - castle, smugglers caves, the 1066 story and underwater world; National Trust houses and gardens, including Sissinghurst, with its lovely garden designed by Vita Sackville-West; Ashford designer outlet, described as one of Europe's most spectacular shopping destinations; France - easily accessible via 'Le Shuttle' from Folkestone to Calais, or by 30 minute plane ride from nearby Lydd, to the sophisticated Le Touquet.
Alternatively, if you wish to 'get away from it all', days can happily be spent roaming Romney Marsh Nature Reserve, with little else but sheep, birds and picturesque old churches for company!
Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
Opened in July 1927, this railway is 13 miles of mainline in miniature. A number of special events run throughout the year. An enjoyable way to see the Romney Marsh and visit seaside towns and villages.
From huge African elephants to tiny Zebra shrews, you'll find a whole alphabet of wild animals at Port Lympne! Make sure you visit Port Lympne mansion & Gardens as well - stunning inside and out!
Dungeness nature reserve occupies nearly 1,000 hectares of the Dungeness peninsula, the largest shingle formation of its kind in Europe. It is part of the Dungeness National Nature Reserve.
Fashion, children clothes, shoes, jewellery, home and gifts - this has been described as the UK's most spectacular shopping destination - only 20 minute drive from New Romney!
Dungeness, the only area of Britain to fall into the category of 'desert', and the largest area of shingle in Europe - a fascinating coastland of interest and contrast.
The Royal Military Canal runs across Romney Marsh, and has a wealth of history attached to it, as well as being a great place to walk, cycle, go boating or fishing and see interesting wildlife.
Rental Notes: A deposit of 25% is taken to secure your booking. The balance is due 6 weeks prior to the start of your holiday. An additional £100 security deposit is payable with the final balance. This is refunded within 2 weeks of the end of your stay, after the property has been checked.
A discount of £50 is given to groups of 2 or 4, when only the ground floor of the house is used.
A discount is available for RH&DR members - please mention at the time of booking - a later refund is not available.
Changeover day for weekly rentals is Friday. Weekend or short week bookings are taken out of high season.
Two of the bedrooms and a bathroom are on the ground floor, making the house suitable for the less able bodied.
Availability of Capri
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
24 April 2007
Property listed since:
25 April 2007
Holiday House in england - South East - Kent - New Romney
