Sutherland House
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Chapter Five - Dover Castle
... five-floor haul up to the roof.
After visiting the castle, we continue to the secret wartime tunnels dug under the cliffs below. There are over three miles of these tunnels going deep down into the chalky cliffs, some still unexplored and still closed to the public. We are guided through the principal passageways, which include a ...
Chapter Four - Sandwich and the coast
... dilapidated. There are few English seaside resorts that can today compete with cheap airfares to sunny Spain! When there was Hovercraft service to France, this was the main port, but service of this fast ferry was withdrawn with the advent of the Channel Tunnel (The Chunnel).It’s off-season and the beach is entirely deserted. To one side is an ...
Chapter Three - Canterbury Cathedral
... t charge. We are going to attend Sung Eucharist at 11:00 am today. There is no charge for attending the service, and afterwards we can wander around the cathedral at will.”
A lavish breakfast with complimentary bread is enjoyed by all, after which we sally forth for Canterbury. It’s only a few miles and we are there by 9:30am. We park the car and walk towards ...
Chapter Two. Lenham
... of selecting if we are to dine at the” Dog and Bear” or “The Red Lion”. After much agonizing, we decide on the Red Lion. I select the homemade soup of the day with the Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding from the senior menu. Unfortunately there is no senior discount for the pints of local beer I'm quaffing to accompany dinner. ...
Chapter One. Arrival.
... origins dating back to the 1700's. Inside it’s really pretty with ancient beams and a tiny flower-filled garden. There are three bedrooms, two baths, kitchen, dining and living rooms. The curving wooden stairs are amazingly steep and we have to navigate them with care. Cecilia, the youngster in the family, takes the top floor bedroom. The cottage provides us with a comfortable, well-equipped base for touring the Heart of Kent.
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