SQUERRYES
It doesn ’ t just stop with wine at Squerryes either . Guests are invited to experience the Estate Deli at which they can discover sweet and savoury treats for every occasion , a cheese counter stocked with British cheeses from Neal ' s Yard of Borough Market , the best selection of English still wines from the region and an array of locally made and seasonal foods from some very special artisan producers . Every Saturday , Squerryes have an Estate Food Market outside the deli , including fresh fish and seafood from Kent ’ s coastal waters , freshly baked sourdoughs and pastries and locally reared meats from the county ’ s native breeds .
If wine is not your tipple of choice , Greensand Ridge Distillery ( www . greensanddistillery . com ) is just a 20 minute drive from Westerham . Conceived by asking the question ‘ how do you take an energy intensive process as distilling is , and not only reduce its environmental footprint , but have it make a positive contribution to sustainability ?’ Greensand Ridge now use advanced technology and 100 % renewable energy , working along with the region ' s farmers to reduce food waste at the farm gate by fermenting and distilling quality produce that supermarkets won ' t take . An intimate distillery experience is now on offer to the public , where guests will delight in a cocktail while they tour the distillery . Guests will also learn about the art of distilling , the different gin botanicals and how they are combined , then distil their very own full bottle of gin on an individual copper pot , selecting from Greensand ’ s range of over 40 botanicals .
If an old fashioned cup of tea is more your cup of tea , then do not despair . Westerham is home to a charming tea room in an ancient , quirky building that creaks with character . The Tudor Rose
Tearooms ( www . tudor-rosewesterham . co . uk ) is located on a site at which there has been a tea room for over 100 years , and is now run by Westerham local Kelly , who used to visit the tearooms when she was a little girl . Aiming to provide excellent food and a warm , homely environment whilst maintaining the distinctive look and feel of an independent tea room , Tudor Rose Tearooms offer a wide range of homemade cakes , scones and hot food which is all freshly prepared on the premises . Guests can even delight in hearty traditional English breakfasts and scrumptious light lunches , sandwiches and even a cream tea complete with scones , jam and fresh clotted cream .
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