Kent holiday cottage: Minster on Sea

Minster on sea on the Island of Sheppey, Sheerness has Kent’s first European Blue Flag beach and much more besides; including grand views over the Thames Estuary. There is always plenty to do in the way of water related outdoor activities, but others we recommend are bird watching (very relaxing) and fossil hunting! The isle is renowned for being one of the best locations for collecting fossils. If previous finds are anything to go by, you could unearth anything from ancient turtles to sharks’ teeth or snakes! A visit to Bluetown is fascinating. It was given its name because at one time most of the buildings were in fact painted blue, with paint ‘borrowed’ by the local workers from their employers – the admiralty! Directions Leave the M20 at Junction 7, taking the A249 North towards Sittingbourne and Sheerness. Follow the A249 until you cross the bridge onto the Isle of Sheppey. At the next roundabout, turn right towards Minster (B2231).

The Eden is a twin unit holiday home for the practical person. It would perfectly suit those who desire a holiday home that allows them to relax in a pleasant lounge and cook in an easy kitchen. The Eden doesn’t boast too many frills - it’s for practical people whose needs are not at all flamboyant and who aren’t swayed by the latest gadgets. But it still packs a decent amount of equipment for its size. It’s a neat home with good build quality. The manufacturer behind the new model is Leighton, a new company. The 26ft by 16ft twin home is a popular size in parks with narrow entrances, since it comes in two parts just 8ft wide each. The living area gets papered walls and a wooden ceiling. As well as the bay window there’s another set to the side, situated behind a comfortable sofa. The lodge gets full gas central heating and a pebble effect electric fire. The kitchen area has a modern and contemporary feel, due mainly to its slate effect vinyl floor and polar white gloss colou