the development

Ideally located in the heart of Thanet Manston, or Mannestone, meaning “farm on top of a hill” as it was formerly known is steeped in history and intrigue. Marauding Vikings, invading Romans and more recently the RAF have all played their part in the area’s heritage.

Now, Manston is an important landmark in Thanet with the steady growth of Kent International Airport and with it the increasing prosperity of the region.

Manston benefits from excellent communications offered not just by the airport but also rail services to London via Margate, fast road links to the M2 and the rest of the South East’s motorway network, the busy channel ports, Eurotunnel at Folkestone and Eurostar services from Ashford.

The region enjoys 26 miles of coastline including 15 sandy bays to laze on, surf or swim. Three harbours offer excellent sailing and fishing opportunities.

Educational needs are well catered for with a complete range of schools, colleges and a branch of Christchurch University College.

For the energetic a host of sports are available including challenging golf, cricket, an abundance of water based activities along the coast together with riding, wonderful walks and cycling to mention but a few.

For the shopper Westwood Cross hosting a range of high street names is only 5 minutes drive along with adjoining supermarkets. Local arts and crafts can be found whilst wandering the lanes of the local towns including Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs plus the ‘trendy’ town of Whitstable with an abundance of eateries is nearby.

Cultural interests can be satisfied at a number of museums, theatres and cinemas. For example the forthcoming Turner Centre in Margate, Ramsgate’s Maritime Museum or the Spitfire and Hurricane Museum closer to home.

Restaurants abound serving authentic dishes from around the world. Or why not enjoy a coffee at one of the many cafes lining Ramsgate’s Royal harbour. Pubs too are a plenty including Manston’s Jolly Farmer where it is rumoured that World War 2 pilots once signed their names on the “snug” ceiling.

A little further afield, the City of Canterbury offers a further range of major amenities.

Set amongst all these exciting attractions is Vincent Farm Mews where Maplegate Homes has brought back to life the former farmstead to provide a country lifestyle within a thriving region.