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Old May 8th, 2010, 12:38 PM
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4 Days in South East England

Hi Everyone
Suggestions please, We are attending a wedding in Maidstone Kent on 26th June and would like to spend 4 days near the south coast of England....We are in our late fifties and would like somewhere near a nice quiet beach, for nice walks and maybe a bit on sunbathing ..if we are lucky !! Budget Hotel would be ideal
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hi kialin,

having lived in the south east for about 20 years before we moved to cornwall, I didn't tend to stay in hotels much, [or at all] but I can suggest some nice places to see/stay in.

if you really want to stay by the sea, you might think of Sandwich or Deal, to the east, or winchelsea or Hastings to the south. but the real glory of the area is its small towns and villages which are to be found inland - some of them like Rye not so very far inland, mind you!

Tunbridge Wells makes a good centre for seeing all the little villages, or Rye, if you'd prefer to be closer to the coast.

have a great trip

regards, ann
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I really like the South Downs. Nice rolling countryside, pretty little towns. Bodiam Castle is a moated ruin in the midst of countryside, great to see.

And consider staying in B&Bs for a real English budget experience. Look at www.theaa.com or www.smoothhound.co.uk for listings.
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Hi Annhig ,Mimar
Thank you both for taking the time to write...Still have,nt decided which place we will go to. I like the idea of Sandwich aned Deal....seaside appeals to me as I live in the Irish Countryside
Yes I have looked at B&Bs and came across some lovely places.
I have lookeed at the sites you recommended Mimar and they are very good ...Thank you both
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The area around Beachy Head is lovely for walks along the cliffs which are stunning, as already mentioned the inland villages and countryside is beautiful esp around Bodiam Castle.
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You might pull up the copy of Britain magazine online. Lots of articles on SE England in this month's issue. I'll post th elink for you
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Sorry the new issue is not yet online. You might pick up a copy somewhere. It is chock a block full of ideas.
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