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England - South of England  - Castles - No.2 Martello Tower

No.2 MARTELLO TOWER

No.2 Martello Tower,
Wear Bay Road,
Folkestone,
Kent.
CT19 6PX
Email:  janinelowen@yahoo.co.uk

Phone: +44 (0)7976 946 380


Stay in a circular tower built to protect England's south coast from invasion by Napoleon and the French.

The Martello Tower was part of a chain of 74 built along the South Coast around 1806 to prevent invasion by Napoleon and the French. Each circular Martello was designed with a high entrance door, cannon on the top capable of firing in any direction and accommodation for a 24 strong garrison. The Tower is built from 1/4 million bricks with walls which range from a massive 13 foot thick on the seaward side to 6 foot on the landward side. The 2 narrow original windows are still present on the middle floor. Extra windows were added in the 1960's when the Tower was converted to residential use.

The Tower has modern spacious accommodation spread over three floors but retains many original features, including vaulted brick ceilings, ammunition store and even the original door to the top with a hatch to pass cannon balls through.

Only 25 Towers now remain standing on the South Coast and only 10 are residential. No.2 has all the best features of any of the Martello conversions and is the only south coast Tower available for short term holiday let.

   

Kent, the Garden of England, is, as you would expect, a rural county with lots of open countryside. The cathedral city of Canterbury is well known as a site of historic interest as well as a good shopping centre! Kent is the Gateway to Europe with Calais only a short ferry or Eurotunnel train trip away.

It goes without saying that there are beaches galore to enjoy within an easy walk of the Tower, the very closest being the 'Sunny Sands' and the Warren.

Sorry - no pets allowed
Suitable for children
No smoking at this property
Self-catering

Luxuries:

Log fire, DVD player, sea view

General:

Central heating, TV, CD player

Standard:

 Kettle, toaster, iron, hair dryer

Utilities:

Dish washer, cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine

Rooms:

Bedrooms (3), bathrooms (1), ensuite (1)

Furniture:

Single beds (2), double beds (2), cots (1), dining seating for 6, lounge seating for 6, sleeps maximum of 6

Other:

Linen and towels provided, highchair available

Outdoors:

Balcony / terrace, private garden, BBQ, climbing frame, swing set, trampoline

Access:

Secure parking

Further details indoors:
The Tower is accessed via an external staircase up to the original middle floor entrance. The doorway leads into the open plan living space comprising modern kitchen, lounge and dining area. This circular room features a central brick pillar which supports the vaulted ceiling and benefits from a wood burning stove, comfy sofa and large circular oak dining table. Patio doors lead to the balcony with views over Folkestone Harbour and the garden.

Downstairs there is a double bedroom in the original vaulted ammunition store and a wedge shaped twin room (with ample space for additional cot). The family bathroom boasts a large Victorian roll top bath and separate shower.

The top floor is reached via a stone staircase set in the Tower wall. The gun level top room has a partitioned off double bedroom and en suite shower room. The remaining majority of the circle is an additional living room which has windows on the top of the parapet and a conical roof. From on high panoramic views can be enjoyed including the White Cliffs of Dover, the shoreline and beaches and the town. On a clear day you will even glimpse the White Cliffs of France and Calais 22 miles away.

Further details outdoors:
Ample car parking is available on private driveway. The property is surrounded by a large secluded garden which has lawned areas, mature trees and fish pond. The garden has decked areas, a barbeque for guest use, garden furniture and children's playhouse and large trampoline.

Location:
Approximately 10 minutes drive from the Channel Tunnel terminal, 20 minutes from Ashford International (Eurostar) station and 2 km from central Folkestone.

Period

From

To

Weekly

Nightly Rate
Weekday         Weekend

Minimum Stay

Early spring 2009

6 Feb 09

28 Mar 09

£650

90 130 3 nights

Spring 2009

28 Mar 09

9 May 09

£800

110 150 3 nights

Early summer

9 May 09

18 Jul 09

£950

125 175 3 nights

Summer 2009

18 Jul 09

5 Sept 09

£1,250

- - 1 week
Autumn 2009 5 Sept 09 30 Oct 09 £950 125 175 3 nights
Late Autumn 2009 31 Oct 09 22 Dec 09 £800 120 150 3 nights
Christmas 2009 23 Dec 09 29 Dec 09 £1,400 250 250 4 nights
New Year 2009 - 10 30 Dec 09 01 Jan 10 £1,400 250 250 3 nights

Weekend rates apply to Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
Midweek rates are Monday to Thursday nights.

To book No.2 Martello Tower, please call +44 (0)7976 946 380 or e-mail:
janinelowen@yahoo.co.uk
or click here to check availability on-line

Please quote "Historic UK"


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