local attractions
Toasty Oasty and our lovely Holiday Homes are set in the heart of the Garden of England in the picturesque Kent countryside. Many top Kent attractions are just a stones throw away to enjoy and explore during your stay.
Walking distance 2 to 25min :
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Footpaths & Weald of Kent Landscape trail
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Local pubs – The Bull and Ewe & Lamb
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Fishing lake in the grounds
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Village Store
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Driving distance:
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5 mins to Bodiam Boating Station
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5 mins to Steam Engine rides
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10 mins to Chapeldown Vineyard & wine tastings
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10 mins drive to Hemsted Forest - walking and cycling
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20 mins drive to Rye and Camber Sands
HIGH WEALD LANDSCAPE TRAIL
Listed as Kents No 1 walking route this trail can be accessed via a footpath from Toasty Oasty grounds. The route travels through the unique landscape of the High Weald, the centre of the 16th Century iron industry and still the most wooded area of England. The Trail takes in hop gardens, orchards, villages and historic gardens.
GREAT MAYTHAM HALL - THE SECRET GARDEN
In the 1900s authoress Frances Hodgson Burnet discovered an iron gate covered in Ivy beyond which she glimpsed an overgrown walled garden. This inspired her to write the story The Secret Garden the most famous garden in literature. You can walk in her footstep with a walk through the original secret garden at Great Maytham
BODIAM BOATING STATION
If you love messing about on the river then the Bodiam Boating station offers Kayaks, rowing boats and even Sunset cruises in the summer months. Their café on site offers simple delicious meals before and after your adventure.
BEDGEBURY & HEMPSTEAD FORESTS & GO APE
In the 1900s authoress Frances Hodgson Burnet discovered an iron gate covered in Ivy beyond which she glimpsed an overgrown walled garden. This inspired her to write the story The Secret Garden the most famous garden in literature. You can walk in her footstep with a walk through the original secret garden at Great Maytham
RYE & CAMBER SANDS
Rye & Camber Sands beach is a fantastic day trip and Rye is considered to be one of the prettiest towns in England. Many Independent shops, Great pubs and restaurants to enjoy as well as a short drive or delightful walk to the sand dunes of Camber. An section of the beach is dog friendly and a great favourite with our furry visitors
CHAPELDOWN VINEYARD
Located just a short drive from Toasty Oasty Chapel Down is Kent’s leading wine producer with an award-winning range of sparkling and still wines. While away an afternoon at the Swan restaurant on site that offers seasonal menus paired with their wines or enjoy guided tour of the vineyard and wine tasting experience.
TENTERDEN TOWN
Just 4 miles from Toasty Oasty, Tenterden village is known as the Jewel of the Weald. The tree lined market town offers several bakeries, coffee, craft and antiques shops all in a relaxed setting. On the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, Tenterden is also home to a street market packed with local specialities, unique artisan stalls and so much more
HOLE PARK
Hole Park is one of the best-known gardens in Kent and worthy winner of Visit Kent’s Garden of the Year award. The Barham family have created a wonderful 16 acre garden in a magical parkland setting. Hole Park is also one of the special attractions which make up the Seven Wonders of the Weald. Its also where Toasty Oasty buys its Christmas Trees.