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18 REASONS TO EXTEND YOUR GOLF BREAK IN KENT
Come for the golf , stay for … everything else ! We ’ re lucky enough to be holding The 149th Open for the 18th time , so we thought we ’ d let you in on 18 reasons to stick around in Kent for an extended break this summer . We know you ’ ll have a tee-rrific time …
Beautiful Beaches Kent has not one , not two , but nine Blue Flag beaches , awarded for their overall quality and general loveliness , which means you ’ re spoilt for choice across our sprawling coastline . Choose from Stone Bay next to beautiful Broadstairs , Tankerton beach adorned with quaint beach huts in Whitstable or Botany Bay to marvel at the chalk stacks and turquoise hues .
Attractive Accommodation There ’ s a place for everyone to rest their head in the Garden of England , whether you ’ re after a little bit of luxury or secluded selfsufficient home-from-home . Spoil yourself with the finest hospitality at the plush One Warwick Park in Tunbridge Wells , or wake up to dazzling sea views at the Hythe Imperial Hotel . Alternatively , stay the night in our county capital Maidstone at the Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel , or in the heart of the vibrant city of Canterbury at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge . If you want to live like a local , Kent and Sussex cottages and Bloom Stays provide the quintessentially Kentish cottage experience for private independent accommodation .
Five Star Food Foodies unite ! Kent has a reputation for satisfying even the choosiest of taste buds , as we ’ re home to gastropubs galore and a constellation of Michelin-starred wonders . Look to The West House in Biddenden , in a sixteenth century weavers Cottage with a menu so seasonal it constantly changes to ensure you food is the highest quality or the formidable Fordwich Arms just outside of Canterbury . If you want to get out of the countryside and into the harbour , unbeatable sea views at Rocksalt make for a truly unforgettable experience . Additionally , still holding a Michelin star but describing themselves as just a “ grotty boozer by the sea ”, The Sportsman creates the ideal relaxed pub vibe without compromising on top-class cuisine .
Eat Fresh , Eat Local We ’ re the Garden of England because our terrain is astonishing for the bountiful produce it can muster up ; from glorious succulent fruits like our cherries , apples and pears , to recipes that are part of our rich history , like sickly sweet Kentish gypsy tart . Our expansive coast makes us ideal for the freshest seafood available and among our most well-known exports are our Whitstable oysters ( we dedicate a whole
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