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Durlock Lodge - Surrounded by farmland with a range of country walks and cycle routes, the cottage is ideal for appreciating the local countryside. Excellent beaches within six miles and a railway station within 5 minutes walk that will take you to Canterbury in 15 minutes or just under two hours to London.

Whether you just want to watch the sunset over the garden or play one of the board games supplied, you will find it easy to relax in this comfortable light room. The sofa can be made into a double bed.

Upstairs there is one double room with a garden view and one twin room, both rooms have TVs.

The bathroom has a combined thermostatic bath/shower. All bed linen & towels are included in the cost.

Minster is a large village of about 5000 inhabitants, which still has a feeling of community and offers much in the way of history and hospitality, a visit to one of the pubs should confirm this. Although now it is approximately 4 miles from the sea at Pegwell Bay (with good picnic and bird watching facilities) it was an important port till the River Wantsum silted up in the 11th Century. As a gateway to the rest of Europe it “hosted” many visits from the Jutes, Romans & Vikings. The most notable visit was undoubtedly that of the reluctant St Augustine who after some nagging by Pope Gregory landed on the shores of Minster in 597 and brought Christianity to the people of England.

 

Minster Abbey (situated opposite Durlock Lodge) phone 821254


The site dates back to 670 A.D. but was burnt to the ground by those nasty Vikings in the 9th Century but rebuilt in 1027 with the Saxon wing still standing. It is now occupied by a small community of Benedictine nuns and may well be the oldest inhabited house in the country. Well worth a visit, not only to appreciate the history but a sense of peace & tranquillity.
Open most of the year at various times, closed on Sundays.

 

Minster Museum (situated next to the Abbey)

An interesting selection ofold agricultural & domestic implements that will bring back memories for the grand-parents and a wide selection of well cared for, animals & birds with a large pond & picnic area which is great for children.
There is a possibility that the Museum will not open in 2007 please check that they are open. For information Tel 01843 822312

 

St Mary’s Church

Founded in 670 A.D. when it would have been on the sea front and acted as a watchtower for shipping. The oldest parts still standing now date back to the 12th century but on the West Side you can see where Roman bricks have been used and a much older building incorporated into the structure.

The church can be opened for anyone who wishes to look around, enquire at The Old School building in the Church grounds or contact Reverend Bob Coles 01843 821250.

 
 
Where To Eat & Drink

Within a five minutes walk of Durlock Lodge you have a good choice of Restaurants & Pubs that are at least as good as anywhere in the rest of Thanet  so there is no need to drive unless you want to.

Mortons Fork Tel 823000 Restaurant & Bar Food. English & Italian Style fresh food & Pizzas served in charming 17 th century surroundings. Lunch & Dinner not Mondays.

Bell Inn  Tel  821274 Quaint old pub that serves food Lunch & Dinners .

Minster Tandoori Phone 822516 Good Indian food Lunch & Dinner  every day

Or within a 10 minute walk up the hill..
Dee's Bistro Tel. 823091 : 2 Courses £12.50 Dinners only Weds. to Sat. Friendly  & good value

Tel 01843 821219

www.durlocklodge.co.uk

 

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