KENTSTAYCATION
THE ULTIMATE Winter Staycation CONT .
A GLITTERING PARTY SEASON
The Cave , Canterbury www . cavehotels . com
A sleek and sophisticated hotel perfect for glamourous evenings with friends that shimmer with laughter and delight , The Cave , based just minutes from the vibrant city centre of Canterbury , not only boasts of stunning interiors but also comes complete with a golf-course , pool and even a penthouse suite with its own chef , butler and cinema screen upon request . With 41 gorgeous rooms full of luxury , including rainfall showers and slick furnishings , as well as two trendy restaurants , The Cave delivers a destination ideal for those wanting to celebrate the party season in true elegance and sophistication .
One Warwick Park , Royal Tunbridge Wells www . onewarwickpark . co . uk
Composed of 39 beautiful bedrooms , indulgent suites and vivacious entertainment spaces , One Warwick Park is conveniently situated in the classy town of Tunbridge Wells and a stone ’ s throw away from the buzzing Pantiles . Providing a ‘ London-calibre guest experience with the best of Kentish hospitality ’, visitors to One Warwick Park can expect to be looked after by helpful staff and enjoy scrumptious Mediterranean cuisine at L ’ Amore Restaurant , refreshing cocktails at the bar and chilled out vibes in The Snug . A model hotel for accommodating groups of friends celebrating any occasion this winter ,
One Warwick Park provides a chic backdrop , complete with a double height glass atrium , for those wanting to party in style .
ROMANCE IN THE WINTER
Romney Marsh Shepherds Huts www . romneymarshshepherdshuts . co . uk
Snuggle up under the vast starry skies of the Romney Marsh with your loved one this winter at Romney Marsh Shepherds Huts . Providing cosy comfort perfect for two , this wholesome unique stay oozes sweet romance and will create special moments to stay with you forever . Equipped with every convenience inside , including bespoke Romney Marsh Wools lanolin toiletries , watch the ‘ marsh mist ’ creep in and listen to the owls hoot as you nestle under a sheep fleece or toast marshmallows over the fire-pit .
The Pig , Bridge Place www . thepighotel . com / at-bridge-place
Just a 50-minute train journey from central London and tucked outside the typically English village of Bridge near Canterbury , you will find this redbricked , country house and member of the exquisite Pig Hotels . An intriguing old building with a rambling rock-n-roll vibe , which over the past four decades has been home to renowned parties and gigs , has played host in the ‘ 70s to Led Zeppelin and more .
Bridge Place houses lots of period features , including large fireplaces , secret stairways , panelled rooms , endless nooks and crannies as well as seven gorgeous bedrooms and numerous cosy bars and sitting areas . Enjoy mouth-watering dishes all made from fresh and local produce in the popular restaurant in The Coach House ; which also houses a further 12 characterful rooms . For the ultimate rustic-romantic getaway , hide out in The Barn , set in the two-storey renovated stables or choose to stay in one of the traditional Kentish Hop Pickers Huts which sit on stilts alongside the river and come complete with a cosy log-burning stove .
The Dog , Wingham www . thedog . co . uk
A true Kent treasure favourited by foodies far and wide , The Dog in Wingham has been the proud recipient of a myriad of culinary excellence awards and was crowned winner at the Great British Pub Awards in 2019 . Delight in the divine flavours cooked up by head chef Sam McClurkin , named Best Young Chef 2021 at the Great British Pub Awards , and his team , who have hand selected the finest local ingredients in order to serve spectacular seasonal dishes , which demonstrate the best of modern British food . Cosy up with your partner in one of eight individually styled , en-suite luxury guest rooms , including the romantic four-poster bed suite , or sample one of the forty premium gins in the form of a crisp and refreshing gin and tonic in the candlelit bar . Kentish romance at its best .
ROMNEY MARSH SHEPHERDS HUTS
THE CAVE THE DOG
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