Title: Orlestone Travel Guide: Best of Orlestone, Ashford Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Orlestone](https://expedia.co.uk/Orlestone-Hotels.d553248635149807488.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Orlestone](https://expedia.co.uk/Orlestone-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635149807488.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Orlestone Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Orlestone.d553248635149807488.Car-Hire-Guide)[Orlestone Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Orlestone.d553248635149807488.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Orlestone Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Orlestone church, east end Dedicated to St Mary the Virgin.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/a5c946c2-5daa-42ea-a1a8-bab34e0da492.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/a5c946c2-5daa-42ea-a1a8-bab34e0da492.jpg) by [Robin Webster](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/9905) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Orlestone church, east end Dedicated to St Mary the Virgin.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/a5c946c2-5daa-42ea-a1a8-bab34e0da492.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/a5c946c2-5daa-42ea-a1a8-bab34e0da492.jpg) by [Robin Webster](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/9905) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Hamstreet Woods in Snow. Snow has been a relatively rare occurrence in this part of the Southeast, but this view of Main Ride in Hamstreet Woods could be enjoyed in early 2005.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/06989907-7d6b-4b46-83e5-34e8d14a8b2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/06989907-7d6b-4b46-83e5-34e8d14a8b2a.jpg) by [Adam Colton](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/624) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Lane through Orlestone Forest The component woods are Longrope Wood on the left and Birchett Wood on the right.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/d13ed675-7b88-46d5-aaca-0b2904168319.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/d13ed675-7b88-46d5-aaca-0b2904168319.jpg) by [Robin Webster](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/9905) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Church Lane Through Orlestone Forest.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/607badfe-a5b2-45ac-ae28-7a5528dd5596.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/607badfe-a5b2-45ac-ae28-7a5528dd5596.jpg) by [Oast House Archive](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10354) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Orlestone Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635149807488) - Top hotels in Orlestone - Top Holiday Rentals in Orlestone ![ORIDA Maidstone Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74420000/74419200/74419166/1c184490_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ORIDA Maidstone Hotel Bearsted Rd Maidstone England £61 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Maidstone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,257 reviews) Brilliant hotel, with great service from start to finish. Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=74419166&PinnedHotelID=74419166&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149807488) ![Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9200/9108/99c187c5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf Princes Parade Hythe England £59 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Hythe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,085 reviews) Third time staying here, great hotel and location, will definitely return Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=9108&PinnedHotelID=9108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149807488) ![Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/55000/54994/9d78d8ca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club Ashford Road Maidstone England £84 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Maidstone. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (931 reviews) We enjoyed an overnight stay. The staff were friendly, the room was spacious and clean, and there was a comfortable bed. We ate in the bar as the restaurant was closed on Sunday evening, but there was a full menu and the food was enjoyable. There was a standard, perfectly nice breakfast offering. ... Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=54994&PinnedHotelID=54994&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149807488) [See all 2,317 properties in Orlestone](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635149807488) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40110000/40101600/40101599/f78f8074_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve Port Lympne Reserve Hythe England Stay at this campsite in Hythe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Wild Animal ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews) The room was so cosy, clean and designed well. Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Pinewood-Apinall-Foundation.h40101599.Hotel-Information) ![Extraordinary Huts](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35110000/35102600/35102557/63333f9c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Extraordinary Huts 2 Nicole's Cottages Rye England Stay at this cabin in Rye. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Camber Sands and St. Thomas the Martyr are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rye-Hotels-Extraordinary-Huts.h35102557.Hotel-Information) ![A fabulous Grade II listed converted 14th Century pub. Child and pet friendly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101320000/101313000/101312973/67fe3869_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A fabulous Grade II listed converted 14th Century pub. Child and pet friendly Lydd England Stay at this holiday home in Romney Marsh. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Camber Sands and Lydd Kart Circuit are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews) Great accommodation for a fun family gathering. It’s a beautiful home with an extensive kitchen and large fire place. It was so good all having our own bathrooms and a big dining area. Highly recommend this experience. Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Romney-Marsh-Hotels-A-Fabulous-Grade-II-Listed-Converted-14th-Century-Pub-With-Character-And-Comfort.h101312973.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Orlestone](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635149807488&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Orlestone hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149807488&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08)[7 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149807488&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149807488&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09)[8 Mar - 9 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149807488&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149807488&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149807488&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### The Big Cat Sanctuary Enjoy an outing to The Big Cat Sanctuary during your stay in Smarden. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Big-Cat-Sanctuary-Ashford.d553248635998122483.Attraction) #### Ashford Designer Outlet You can do some window-shopping at Ashford Designer Outlet during your visit to Ashford. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Designer-Outlet-Ashford.d6279822.Attraction) #### Gusbourne Estate Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gusbourne Estate Winery during your travels to Appledore. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gusbourne-Estate-Winery-Ashford.d553248635998085790.Attraction) #### Biddenden Vineyards You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Biddenden Vineyards during your travels to Biddenden. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Biddenden-Vineyards-Ashford.d6264891.Attraction) #### Weald of Kent Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in East Sutton at Weald of Kent Golf Club. Discover the beautiful countryside and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Weald-Of-Kent-Golf-Club-Ashford.d553248621532508783.Attraction) #### Hollywood Bowl You can take time to visit Hollywood Bowl during your travels to Ashford. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hollywood-Bowl-Ashford.d553248621555971780.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Tour with Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/361702/02e675c1-ccfe-498c-9341-07cc6e341893.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Leeds Castle, Canterbury & Dover Guided Tour from London £105 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/leeds-castle.a361702.activity-details) ![Sussex Heritage Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49688299/59295824-a52d-401f-963b-e1bbff73ab88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sussex Heritage Coast - Online Self Guided Road Trip Plan £13 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sussex-heritage-coast-online-self-guided-road-trip-plan.a49688299.activity-details) ![front exterior of Leeds Castle in Kent, England](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169909/38146ad8-8de3-4e55-883c-d575d1eaaee6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Dover & Greenwich Boat Ride £119 per adult **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/leeds-castle.a169909.activity-details) [See all activities in Orlestone](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Orlestone.d553248635149807488.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Orlestone ![Wye Downs is a National Nature Reserve north-east of Ashford in Kent. It is part of Wye and Crundale Downs Site of Special Scientific Interest.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4552/6e408204-1624-4975-a0c3-1a4e079dd4e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ashford ![Autumnal clear evening sunset over St Thomas a Becket Church, Fairfield, in the Romney Marsh, Kent, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144109/48507ee4-b208-4bf9-bd3a-d7d2d088e1b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Romney Marsh ![Rolling Fields near Weston's Wood A footpath from Dicker's Wood leads through a small section of the wood before heading along the hedge (on the right) towards Turves Farm in Ruckinge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000010025/34997a2a-ca55-41a5-b9d0-3f671f3c5296.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [David Anstiss](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/29880) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Ruckinge ![It's massive but really small in the inside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000387479/64452a94-de7c-4c84-89d7-29201d3862fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Woodchurch - Cities near Orlestone - Places of interest [Ashford](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashford.dx4552)[Romney Marsh](https://expedia.co.uk/Romney-Marsh.dx6144109)[Ruckinge](https://expedia.co.uk/Ruckinge.dx3000010025)[Woodchurch](https://expedia.co.uk/Woodchurch.dx3000387479)[Shadoxhurst](https://expedia.co.uk/Shadoxhurst.dx3000405592)[Brenzett](https://expedia.co.uk/Brenzett.dx3000742410) - [Hamstreet Woods National Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamstreet-Woods-National-Nature-Reserve-Ashford.d553248621532508796.Attraction) - [Canterbury Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Canterbury-Cathedral-Canterbury.d6091945.Attraction) - [Camber Sands ](https://expedia.co.uk/Camber-Sands-Rye.d6142776.Attraction) - [Leeds Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Leeds-Castle-Maidstone.d6092003.Attraction) - [Port Lympne Wild Animal Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Lympne-Wild-Animal-Park-Hythe.d553248621532508807.Attraction) - [The Chapel Down Winery ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Chapel-Down-Winery-Tenterden.d6279990.Attraction) - [Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Lympne-Wild-Animal-Park-And-Gardens-Hythe.d6244997.Attraction) - [University of Kent ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Kent-Canterbury.d6091961.Attraction) - [Sissinghurst Castle and Garden ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sissinghurst-Castle-And-Garden-Cranbrook.d6092001.Attraction) - [Bodiam Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bodiam-Castle-Robertsbridge.d6081133.Attraction) - [Folkestone Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Folkestone-Beach-Folkestone.d6091991.Attraction) - [Marlowe Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Marlowe-Theatre-Canterbury.d6091959.Attraction) - [Great Dixter House and Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Dixter-House-And-Gardens-Rye.d6081189.Attraction) - [High Weald ](https://expedia.co.uk/High-Weald-England.d553248621593909785.Attraction) - [Hastings Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hastings-Castle-Hastings.d6081191.Attraction) - [Howletts Wild Animal Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Howletts-Wild-Animal-Park-Canterbury.d6169952.Attraction) - [Folkestone Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Folkestone-Harbour-Folkestone.d6259521.Attraction) - [Ashford Designer Outlet ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Designer-Outlet-Ashford.d6279822.Attraction) - [Mote Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mote-Park-Maidstone.d6259447.Attraction) - [Hythe Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Beach-Hythe.d6091993.Attraction) - [Lympne Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lympne-Castle-Hythe.d6244979.Attraction) - [Westgate Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Westgate-Gardens-Canterbury.d6267797.Attraction) - [Gusbourne Estate Winery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gusbourne-Estate-Winery-Ashford.d553248635998085790.Attraction) - [Hastings Pier ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hastings-Pier-Hastings.d6081195.Attraction) - [Hastings Country Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hastings-Country-Park-Hastings.d6261035.Attraction) - [Winchelsea Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Winchelsea-Beach-Winchelsea.d553248621532508785.Attraction) - [Canterbury Christ Church University ](https://expedia.co.uk/Canterbury-Christ-Church-University-Canterbury.d6091967.Attraction) - 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