Escape to our two charming holiday apartments on Kingsgate Bay, the most romantic and unique sandy beach near London! 🏖️ Nestled in a 250-year-old Georgian mansion, they offer the perfect blend of history and seaside beauty. Book your getaway today!
Imagine waking up to waves gently lapping at the shore. With no schedule, you start your day with tennis, followed by a peaceful round of golf. Later, you explore scenic trails, then stretch out on the beach to sunbathe. The ocean calls, so you dive in for a swim and even catch a few waves. As evening falls, you gather around a campfire with friends, ending the day by drifting off to the sound of the tide overlooking Kingsgate Bay.
SMUGGLER TUNNELS
There was a lot of smuggling going on in Thanet. Discover the mystery of the Shell Grotto. Ramsgate’s Tunnels explorer tours take you underground to unlock the story of a hidden underground city which evolved from the largest and only known Civilian Deep Shelter Air Raid Precaution scheme authorised by Central Government
GOLF
Play golf all around the holiday apartment on the North Foreland Golf Course.
CAPTAIN DIGBY
Captain Digby is possibly one of the oldest eating & drinking houses in Thanet. Build to serve as an entertainment for Lord Holland’s guests. It is recorded that when Lord Holland died he left a sum of money so that Captain Digby’s health could be drunk every year by the customers.
KINGSGATE CASTLE
Kingsgate Bay is overlooked by Kingsgate Castle – and home to smuggler’s caves – the beach is a popular spot not only for those looking for some sun, but also film crews exploiting stunning backdrops.
Captain Digby Inn and Kingsgate Castle, both of which owe their existence to the whimsical craze for the creation of “follies” indulged in by the 1st Baron Holland of Foxley some two centuries ago.
Holland House was originally accessed from the beach through a stone arched gate . Barthelmas Gate, as it was first called, was renamed Kingsgate after King Charles I made an emergency landing at ‘Kingsgate’ Bay due to a storm . This gate has since been reconstructed on the grounds of Lord Holland’s ‘convent’ next to the golf course.
Step into history and embrace the unique allure of Lord Holland's 1762 seaside retreat. This estate offers more than just breathtaking ocean views, it boasts numerous extraordinary stone follies that transport you to another era. Discover enchanting coastal lookouts, admire the distant grandeur of Kingsgate Castle, and uncover an ancient burial mound. From afar, take in the sight of the former convent, then relax at the local gem, the Captain Digby Inn. Once accessible through an iconic stone archway, Holland House continues to captivate all who visit. Sent from my iPhone
Every room offers stunning views: catch the sweeping sea and dramatic chalk cliffs or gaze out at the lovely Victorian garden . Watch the ever-changing seascape, from shifting tides to fascinating seabirds and ships sailing by—visible right from your window or on the beach.
