THE BIRD HIDE
DEAL PIER KITCHEN THE BLUE LODGE
As well as chalk-grassland wildlife and phenomenal panoramic ocean views , this walk will take adventurers past sights of historical significance that pay homage to Kent ’ s heroic part in World War II . These sights include the Dover Patrol Memorial and the recently converted Coastguard Station , as well as the South Foreland Lighthouse , a Victorian lighthouse built to warn mariners of shifting sands and guide them through the Strait of Dover . After working up an appetite walking this route , stop by another seaside landmark for a well-deserved drink or bite to eat at Deal Pier Kitchen ( www . dealpierkitchen . com ). Not only is this a great spot for observing Deal ’ s pretty houses that line up elegantly along the seafront looking out to sea , it is also a cosy spot with clear ocean views from which to enjoy their famous steak and lobster on Friday and Saturday evenings , or their brilliant bottomless brunches at weekends .
For those wanting to stay in Deal itself , self-catered seclusion is always an option with locally run , independent holiday cottages agency Keepers Cottages ( www . keeperscottages . co . uk ). Keepers Cottages have an array of delightful properties on their portfolio , with plenty being located in Deal . The Blue Lodge , a light , bright , spacious , and beautifully decorated lodge , is the perfect retreat for couples wanting to enjoy Deal and explore this dreamy little portion of the Kent coastline , knowing they can retreat back to comforting privacy at a home away from home .
When envisioning a landscape that embodies quintessential Kent , most would imagine something as picture-perfect as The High Weald . Another designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty , this Kentish treasure represents the county ’ s countryside at its most idyllic . This medieval landscape of wooded , rolling hills studded with sandstone outcrops , small , irregular-shaped fields , scattered farmsteads , and ancient routeways makes for so much to take in , admire and explore with all its patchwork charm and endearing character full of enthralling originality and extraordinary beauty . An area with such vast countryside and winding roads that lead adventurers into peacefully pastoral surroundings , secluded splendour can very much be achieved here . Wilderness Bed and Breakfast ( www . wildernessbandb . co . uk ) is a true example of this . Nestled right in the heart of the Weald of Kent itself , this bed and breakfast on rambling grounds adorned with beautiful old buildings and orchards offers self distancing and privacy during your stay . Operating via a self check-in with breakfast being served in your own self-contained area , this is ‘ wilderness ’ at its best : a secluded bliss .
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