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KENT ’ S PRETTIEST VILLAGES
AMONGST KENT ’ S ROLLING GREEN COUNTRYSIDE AND FRUIT-LADEN ORCHARDS LIE QUAINT CHOCOLATE-BOX VILLAGES THAT HAVE FOR CENTURIES BECKONED AND CAPTIVATED VISITORS WITH THEIR WINDING STREETS , ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE AND DRAMATIC BACKDROPS .
Inspiration to artists , poets , writers and creatives of all backgrounds , Kent ’ s diverse landscape has captured the hearts and minds of many . From its famous coastal scenes and imposing White Cliffs to its Garden of England hillsides blanketed with vines , hops and orchards , there is plenty to feast the eyes , satisfy the taste and nourish the soul with in Kent . Scattered amongst this incredible scenery are villages of old , that add life , stories , charm and even more beauty to their surroundings . Sitting astride rivers , nestled amongst woodlands and tucked away in valleys , are some of the United Kingdom ’ s prettiest and most picturesque pockets of human life . Not only boasting of unique Kentish charm complete with oast houses and crooked buildings , these villages are also home to award-winning places to eat , cosy pubs with inviting hearths and not to mention an abundance of historic houses and castles , with both manicured gardens and enviable interiors .
The village of Biddenden ’ s main attraction is its traditional high street . Crammed with pubs , restaurants and antique shops housed in half timbered buildings , any visitor would find it easy to spend the day here . One such building is the 16th-century weaver ’ s cottage that is now home to The West House ( www . thewesthouserestaurant . co . uk ) a small familyrun restaurant with rooms . The West House has a reputation for fantastic food , earned through chefowner Graham ’ s focus on excellent delivery of Kent ’ s finest ingredients . Since opening , both Graham and the restaurant have been the recipients of numerous awards and accolades . Each room has been designed with a unique theme to suit different tastes , and stays include dinner and a bespoke breakfast hamper delivered to your door . Another of Biddenden ’ s prettiest buildings is again a result of the weaving industry ’ s influence on the village . Next to the village green and near the beautifully maintained church , explorers can locate the Old Cloth Hall , a superb six-gabled building which was once the centre of the local cloth trade in medieval and Tudor times , and housed the workshops of the weavers themselves . After locating the Old Cloth Hall and the church , visit The Three Chimneys ( www . thethreechimneys . co . uk ), yet another picturesque timbered building that houses an award-winning gastropub typifying everything one could want from a traditional Kentish pub . To get a real taste of Kent , visit Biddenden Vineyards ( www . biddendenvineyards . com ) to sample acclaimed wines , ciders and juices or to tour the beautiful vineyard itself .
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