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Location: Sandwich, England, United Kingdom, Europe (UK: Dover 10 miles; Canterbury 12 miles; London 50 miles)

Accommodations:  Victorian Terraced House, 3 Bedrooms + Office, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-5)

Sandwich: England’s best kept secret.

‘No spot in Britain can be as sacred to the Englishman as that which first felt the tread of English feet’ (J.R. Green)

This south-eastern corner of England has always been the main point of communication with the peoples of Europe. In fact Sandwich has many famous and international associations and has had a very violent past.

Throughout history Sandwich has been a safe natural harbour for ships travelling between the continent and London. By the eleventh to thirteenth centuries the town had become an important major port.

A member of the Unique Confederation of South East Channel Ports – the original force behind England’s maritime Power: The so called ‘Cinque ports’ of Hastings, New Romney, Hythe, Dover and Sandwich. At their height only the Church and the Monarch were more powerful. The Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports is the head of the Cinque Ports. The title is one of the highest honours bestowed by the British monarch.

Today Sandwich is acknowledged to be one of the finest examples of A PRESERVED MEDIEVAL TOWN in the country and stands on the banks of the RIVER Stour approximately three miles from the SEA at Pegwell Bay. The political and commercial ships have left and the silted harbour is mostly for recreation and a peaceful retreat for the rich, famous and people in the know.

Sandwich Society

Many famous and important people have passed through the town, notably Thomas a Becket during his escape from Henry II and Richard the Lionheart on his return from the crusades. The Black Prince brought King John of France back as prisoner from his victory in Poitiers. Several Kings and Queens of England have visited, and Elizabeth the 1st was entertained in Sandwich. More recently, the late Sir Winston Churchill and the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen mother both held the post of lord Warden. In the present day, the confederation of the Cinque Ports plays an active part in the ceremonial affairs of state.


Sandwich town

The famous golf courses of Royal St Georges and Princes now occupy the once flourishing port and in 2003 it hosted the British Golf Open.

A near by area has been developed as an impressive industrial estate housing the worlds largest drug company Pfizer as well as local companies.

The entirety of this small medieval town has the narrow and winding streets of the original Saxon street plan form circa 700 AD. With historic street names such as "LOVE'S LANE" painted in pink, which is just narrow enough for ox-carts but not as narrow and long as "HOLLY GOST ALLEY".

Cambridge House

The property: Named Cambridge House, it is a centrally located period townhouse which stands in the heart of the conservation area of Sandwich, within walking distance of all shops, mainline railway station which provides regular services to London and Kent Coast.

Cambridge House comprises an early Victorian House. It is Grade II listed building which means it is of architectural and historic interest. In the adjoin alley the initials and date :‘W.M. 1762’ are carved on a brick as a repair to an even older wall.

The property has been attractively decorated throughout. It enjoys a double reception room with dinning area and French doors onto Garden. A bright breakfast room leads to a large Kitchen. At the other end of the kitchen a door opens onto a charming study that can double up as a fourth bedroom with large windows onto a small but well-stocked, courtyard garden to the rear.

On the half landing is the lavatory and up-stairs is a large ‘Hollywood style bath room. Also upstairs there are two main double bedrooms and one large single. It has the benefit of gas-fired central heating.

Festivals:

There is an impressive Museum in town, library, numerous shops and fancy restaurants. Regular MARKET FAIRS and FESTIVALS. CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERTS in Norman churches and LIVE JAZZ in medieval pubs.

28 June Sandwich, Bay Walk.
7- 8 June Deal, Celebration of Mozart.
9- 10 July Margate Johannes Muller Concerts.
12 – 18 July Deal Kesh Piano Duo.
7-15 July Deal, Jazz in Royal Hotel.
20 – 27 July SANDWICH, FESTIVAL

1-15 July Deal, Artist Studios.
6-7 August Battle, Scence from the bayeux Tapestry.
6- 14 August Lullingstone Roman Villa, Roman romings.
16-24 August Carisbrooke Castle, Grand Medival Joust.
20-29 August Porchester Castle, Archaeology Road show.

Among others.

Sandwich European Links:

Protestants fleeing persecution in the Netherlands and France settled after 1560. Today there are many European traders and residents in Sandwich.

Links with the USA:

John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich - blamed for failure during the American War of Independence.

Tom Paine 1737-1809, published COMMON SENSE of 1776 which had a strong influence on the American Declaration of independence.

In 1609 £25 pounds was granted as a venture for the settlement of Virginia, USA. There are records of immigration to the American plantations of New England aboard the Hercules. Town in America called Sandwich.

Sandwich, New York, Hollywood, Sydney Green street Shakespearean actor was born here. In 1905 he had his New York debut. Stared in Kasper Guttman in "The Maltese Falcon," (1941) starring Humphrey Bogart.

Ian Flemming, was a frequent visitor to the Guilford Hotel Sandwich Bay and played golf regularly at Saint Georges. This
Golf course thinly disguised as saint marks features in the James bond book GOLDFINGER published 1959.

Awards:

TOURISM WEBSITE of the YEAR:
Open Sandwich - co - uk

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD:
Kevin Cook, Town Sergeant, Sandwich Kent.

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• Activities
  • Walking, Cycling or Ridding: Sandwich is on the long distance paths of The Saxon Shoreway and The Stour Valley walk. Sandwich is also on national cycle route connecting Dover and Canterbury. If you don't bring your own cycle you can hire one. Stables near by. Sandwich Bay Beach: Safe sea-bathing and water sports with no commercial distractions. Toilets and car parking. No shops or cafes. Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory: Field study centre provides seven day a week study facilities, with regular talks and walks over the reserve. Richborough Roman Fort and river trip: This impressive ruin of defensive ditches and huge walls was the site from which the Romans launched their successful invasion of Britain in 43 AD. Take the River trip from The Quay in Sandwich where you can get inclusive tickets. Ash Coombe Vineyard: A family run vineyard specialising in single variety, single vintage white and red wine. Offers personal tours and free tasting.
• Amenities
  • Two TV's with Digital access, CD Player, Computer with Internet access, Full Kitchen with Gas Coocker, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Cooking Utensils provided, Linens provided, Towels provided, Washer, Dryer, Charcoal Grill (BBQ). This house can be rented as a vacation or business stay for a mimimum of one weekend and a maximum of 5 months.

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£275 per week OR weekend LOW SEASON: October to March inclusive.
£375 per week OR weekend for HIGH SEASON: April to September inclusive.
£400 per week OR weekend Bank Holidays.
£500 per week OR weekend Easter, Christmas.
£1000 per week during International Golf Tournament.

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