Hythe cottages

Cottages in Hythe

If you’re looking for a Kent break with both coast and country on your doorstep, then you have come to the right place. From stunning sea views, to quaint historic features, our Hythe holiday homes make for a wonderful experience during your visit to this original Kent Cinque Port turned tourist destination. We have an assortment of self-catering accommodation in Hythe for you to take your pick from, including homes for two guests, or big family homes, which sleep several guests and are often dog-friendly too. If you want to make your holiday even more special, be sure to check out our luxury cottages.

Wondering what to do in Hythe? Well, don’t worry because this town may be small, but there is plenty to discover. Hythe is part of Romney Marsh, once affectionately called ‘The Fifth Continent’, due to its diverse landscape, wildlife, and plantlife, and we recommended that you take a day to discover the marsh, either via walking or driving out to other areas of the marsh, such as Dungeness. Closer to home but just as lovely is Brockhill Country Park in Saltwood, which has a variety of woodland, meadows, lakes and playgrounds. There are plenty of waymarked walks across the park and dogs are welcome.  

Like much of Kent, Hythe is shaped by its military history and one place you can really learn about its military significance is the Royal Military Canal. The 28-mile canal, which was constructed between 1804 and 1809 was originally built as a defence against a potential invasion by Napoleon. Nowadays, the canal is a favourite spot for walkers, cyclists and horse riders alike and is also wheelchair accessible. One of the most popular walking routes close to Hythe is the stretch from Seabrook to West Hythe Dam.  

Whilst on your walk, you may spot the local steam train in the distance. The miniature heritage railway runs through Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch and was built in the 1920s by millionaire duo Captain J.E.P Howey and Count Louis Zborowski and is still open for leisure journeys today. Whilst you are walking the canal, you can visit Hythe station to watch the trains come in. There are a selection of fabulous eateries in Hythe, but we recommend The Lazy Shack, which is right on Hythe beach. Enjoy a spot of brunch or a fresh seafood lunch here whilst taking in the sea breeze. For fine dining, be sure to pay a visit to the Hide and Fox Restaurant in Saltwood, which offers exclusive tasting menus.  

Discover our cottages in Hythe below. If you'd prefer to stay in Folkestone, 4.5 miles down the coast, we have a number of comfortable cottages to choose from there, or you can expand your search to include all of our cottages in Kent.