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THE LANE THE THIRSTY FARRIER
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PLANNING WHERE YOU WILL EAT is just as important as planning those exciting activities . If you are wanting more than just a meal out in Kent with your friends , why not opt for a dining experience to remember , and treat yourselves to some of the best afternoon teas and bottomless brunches in the UK .
Bottomless Brunch
Lazy mornings chatting with friends over coffee , ( or something slightly stronger ) are the little things in life that mean the most and can be cherished forever . Start your Galentine ’ s Day weekend with a particularly special bottomless brunch in Kent . Sky Restaurant ( www . skyrestaurant . co . uk ) in Ashford offers a classic and unfaltering Bottomless Brunch that is sure to please everyone in your crowd . With everything from crushed avo on toast , to sweet pancakes and eggs royale , you are sure to start your Galentine ’ s Day well . There is also an option to upgrade to Moët and Chandon if you are really in the mood for celebrating !
Celebrate Galentine ’ s Day with panoramic views of the ocean at Deal Pier Kitchen ( www . dealpierkitchen . com ) who serve unlimited prosecco , Bellinis or Bloody Marys alongside any item from the menu , followed by dessert , all for only £ 35 .
Afternoon Tea
For those wanting to add some sophistication to Galentine ’ s Day , choose to have afternoon tea at The Clifton Hotel ( www . thecliftonhotel . com ), Folkestone . Enjoy freshly prepared sandwiches , warm scones with clotted cream and preserves and a variety of homemade cakes including gin panna cotta and your choice of tea or coffee and a teapot of gin and tonic ! The Lane ( www . thelanedeal . co . uk ) in Deal ,
offers a selection of delectable cakes and savoury treats with their afternoon tea . Stay later on into the evening and you can also enjoy drinks from their vast cocktail menu , which has both a classic section full of favourites and a ‘ Cocktails with a Twist ’ section , consisting of original concoctions such as their Blueberry Muffin , Sweet Shop and Toblerone Martini . For the ultimate luxe setting The Cave Hotel near Canterbury ( www . cavehotels . com ) offers a fireside plethora of indulgence every afternoon , including freshly baked scones and their legendary red velvet cake .
A LITTLE BIT OF LUXURY …
Everyone loves a treatment at the spa and Kent has some of the very best .
Rowhill Grange Hotel & Utopia Spa ( www . alexanderhotels . co . uk / rowhill-grange ) has Romaninspired interiors , water-based therapies , a hydrotherapy pool , a beautiful relaxation lounge , 19 single treatment rooms , two couples treatment rooms , as well as two floors of pools and monsoon showers . Heaven .
Brandshatch Place Hotel and Spa ( www . handpickedhotels . co . uk / brandshatchplace ) is a world of pampering ready to be enjoyed with your friends and designed to take you on a journey of total relaxation , aided by experienced therapists . Customise the ultimate spa day by combining your perfect treatments together .
The Hythe Imperial ( www . hytheimperial . co . uk ) offers a range of treatments from expert Caudalie facials to hot stone massages . A perfect spa to visit in the company of friends , The Hythe Imperial specialises in a variety of nail treatments , so a shared Galentine ’ s mani-pedi is a top choice here . With four treatment rooms , three nail stations and a heated relaxation area , you are sure to leave Hythe Imperial relaxed and looking your best .
FINISH WITH … THE ULTIMATE ‘ GIRLS / GUYS NIGHT IN ’
Whether you are returning to your Bloom Stays haven or just having a night in at home with some of your closest friends , make it that little bit more special with an ‘ Night in Hamper ’. Boxtique Beauty ( www . boxtiquebeauty . co . uk ) create the perfect vegan friendly ‘ Pamper Boxes ’ that come complete with everything from masks , bubble baths , teas , chocolates and beyond .
As well as lots of other themed goodie packages , The Gift Box Co ( www . thegiftboxco . co . uk ) have crafted the ultimate ‘ Movie Night Box ’ which has all of your favourite crisps , popcorn , chocolates and sweets in . They also have a pampering ‘ Head to Toe Box ’ so you will be truly ready to indulge in front of a Valentine ’ s classic on screen .
Box a Treat ( www . boxatreat . co . uk ) have a variety of wonderful graze boxes , including generous chocolate boxes , sweet boxes and especially for February : Valentine ’ s and Galentine ’ s themed treat boxes . Choose their subscription and be blessed with a delicious box once a month ! After all , treats aren ’ t just for February .
Cocktail Making Masterclass with The Thirsty Farrier
Make it an evening to remember with your own expert mixologists to teach you how to magic up the dreamiest of cocktails . The Thirsty Farrier ( www . thethirstyfarrier . co . uk ) made up of two brothers with all the skills in the world needed to bring the ultimate bar experience straight to your very own living room ! Enjoy a ‘ Cocktail Masterclass ’ in which you will spend a fun-filled evening learning how to make your favourite cocktail , or simply hire the ‘ Indoor Bar ’ and let the drinks flow . Cheers !
For more inspiration for planning your ultimate Kent Staycation , visit www . kentstaycation . co . uk kentstaycation .
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