Hotels in Appledore

Appledore's handful of hotels and guesthouses lean towards small, characterful stays rather than large chains, reflecting the size of the village itself. Expect converted farmhouses, weatherboarded cottages and simple bed and breakfasts within the village or scattered across the surrounding Romney Marsh countryside, many run by locals with a good knowledge of the walking routes along the Royal Military Canal and the Saxon Shore Way. For a bigger choice of hotels, coaching inns and boutique stays, nearby Rye and Tenterden are both within easy reach and make sensible alternative bases, particularly if you want more choice of restaurants and shops on your doorstep in the evening. Booking ahead is worthwhile at any time of year, since the area's appeal to walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers means the limited number of rooms can fill up quickly around weekends and school holidays. Whichever option you choose, Appledore's position on the Marshlink railway line means you can leave the car behind and still reach Ashford, Rye or Hastings easily by train.