insideKENT Magazine Issue 111 - July 2021 | Page 49

IN ASSOCIATION WITH
KENTSTAYCATION
48 Hours in SEVENOAKS CONT .
BRANDSHATCH PLACE HOTEL AND SPA
HEVER CASTLE LUXURY BED AND BREAKFAST
LIFE ON HIGH
DINNER Previously named ‘ Best in the South East ’ at the Asian Curry Awards , The Rajdani ( www . rajdani . co . uk ) in West Kingsdown combines mouthwatering Indian cuisine with locally sourced ingredients . Certain to provide you with a meal fit for a King after a day of exploring the surroundings , sit back and enjoy a friendly and comfortable atmosphere , as you indulge in the unique flavours and spices of lovingly created Indian food .
Where to Stay
Budget : Knole Bed and Breakfast Directly opposite Knole House and a 15 minute walk into Sevenoaks town , Knole B & B provides a warm and welcoming stay in an excellent location . Run by owners Sarah and Ian Stockbridge , rest assured knowing you will be well looked after at this friendly B & B with comfy and clean double rooms , ensuite facilities , individual entrances and a homely sitting and dining room . Rooms from £ 95 per night . www . knolebandb . com
Mid Range : Brandshatch Place Hotel and Spa , Fawkham Set in 12 acres of parkland , Brandshatch Hotel offers a relaxing location to unwind . With spa facilities and treatments available , including an indoor swimming pool , spa pool , sauna and steam room , guests are encouraged to treat themselves and make the most of their stay . Beautifully designed suites , each with unique character , a Brandshatch bedroom will be the perfect end to a day in Sevenoaks . Rooms from £ 140 per night . www . handpickedhotels . co . uk / brandshatchplace
Splurge : Hever Castle Luxury Bed and Breakfast Hever Castle Luxury B & B has been given a ‘ Five Star Gold ’ award in recognition of exceptional quality , the highest VisitEngland rating and accolade achievable . It also received the VisitEngland ‘ Breakfast Award ’ for offering a quality breakfast with superior service . Surrounded by glorious Kent countryside , Hever Castle offers 28 luxury bedrooms in the Astor Wing and the Anne Boleyn Wing , both designed in Tudor style . All bedrooms are en-suite and individually styled , with a blend of modern day comforts , antique furnishings and original features . Some enjoy castle views while others feature roll top baths , walk in showers , or views of the picturesque Tudor Village . Rooms from £ 220 per night . www . hevercastle . co . uk / stay
Day 2
BREAKFAST With a focus on specialty coffee and a wholesome sustainable menu , Life on High ’ s ( www . lifeonhigh . co . uk ) pro-plant delights are the right start to any day . With a wholesome plant-based menu , which is also sustainable and fairly priced , guests can indulge in whatever takes their fancy as they enjoy the smell of fresh coffee in a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere . Every item on the menu has been meticulously sourced and selected with the environment and fair-trade in mind . With everything from speciality coffee chosen by expert tasters , to inseason organic and locally grown produce , Life on High champions 2021 ’ s sustainable approach to preserving the planet , at the same time as being on trend with a delicious and varied menu . When your dish arrives the bloggers among us will struggle not to snap away at the radiant colours and perfectly presented plate before our taste buds delight in the first bite . Run by two Sevenoaks locals , Anna and Keith , guests will clearly see the passion that has gone into Life on High and its creations . Influenced by her travels around Asia and interest in nutritious , diet-tolerant foods the menu goes hand-in-hand with Keith ’ s intrigue and love of good coffee .
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