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The Great Britain Guide

Manor houses Β· South East England

The Retreat

In or near Chestfield.

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The Retreat β€” a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Terrace on Sea Street - geograph.org.uk - 7808304

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Herne Bay Β· 0.7 km
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Retreat is a manor located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2025

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thanet Coast SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Retreat is a manor located in South-East England. This property is notable for its historical significance and architectural features typical of the era in which it was built.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.3701, 1.1150
County
Kent
District
Canterbury
Parish
Canterbury, unparished area
Postcode
CT6 8SP
Parliamentary constituency
Herne Bay and Sandwich
Nearest railway station
Herne Bay β€” 0.7 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near The Retreat

Places to stay

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Places to eat & drink

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CafΓ©s Β· South East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Retreat?
The Retreat is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT6 8SP), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
What is The Retreat?
The Retreat β€” a manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Retreat?
The nearest railway station is Herne Bay, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT6 8SP.
Is The Retreat a protected site?
Yes β€” The Retreat is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to The Retreat?
The nearest railway station is Herne Bay, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT6 8SP.