About Sevenoaks and Seal
Around 30 miles (48km) from the centre of London, less than half an hour's drive from Gatwick International airport and close to the ferry and channel tunnel ports on England's south coast, Sevenoaks is well placed to welcome international visitors.
But our convenient location is just the beginning. Situated in some of England's most beautiful countryside, Sevenoaks provides a wealth of leisure opportunities.
From historic castles, beautiful gardens, vineyards and picturesque villages to sporting facilities among the best in Britain, Sevenoaks superbly caters for all interests.
Where else can you follow in the footsteps of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII (at Hever Castle) and Winston Churchill (at Chartwell), enjoy a round of golf on a championship standard course and meander through the grounds of some of the most beautifully preserved stately homes (at Leeds Castle, Penshurst Place, Squerryes Court and Gardens, Knole House and Park, Ightham Mote or other National Trust properties in the area)? And all within convenient distances of each other.
And then there are the village pubs, such as The Chequers at Heaverham with all the different English beers.
Sevenoaks itself is a thriving market town with a good variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. For further information take a look at the Sevenoaks web-site. Guide to Sevenoaks
And remember Sevenoaks is only 31 minutes by train from central London so you can understand why so many people choose to stay here. Another guide to London is here.
The village of Seal itself, just 3 miles or 5km from Sevenoaks, has an old church, a few local shops and three pubs and two restaurants (Chinese and Indian - both good). All of them are within a ten minute walk of our house!
See a map of the area around Seal