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After eating to your heart ’ s content at Amici , step out of Tuscany and back into the streets of Ashford to pay a visit to Valerie ’ s ( www . valerieswinebar . co . uk ). A very stylish wine bar and a sophisticated haven in Ashford , Valerie ' s is perfect for all occasions be it birthdays , anniversaries or just celebrating the end of the week . Visit them for a cocktail , wine and cheese , relaxed live music on Sundays or their soulful and funky DJ sessions on a Saturday . The staff at Valerie ’ s are warm and friendly and always on hand to suggest a wine or a cocktail , so if you can ’ t decide on your tipple they ’ ll happily help . Don ’ t miss the weekly offers and cocktails specials ; there ’ s always something new to try , which is part of this wine bar ’ s effortless charm .
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Step slightly away from the high street and you will find Coachworks ( www . coach-works . co . uk ), a newly refurbished , vibrant food and drinks destination and outdoor events space . Home to a variety of independent street food vendors , as well as a craft beer bottle shop and brilliant Coffee Shed (@ coffeshed18 ), you can be assured that whatever cuisine you are craving you will find it at Coachworks . Khaza ( www . khaza . co . uk ) is inspired by South Asian street food , Il Pakero ( www . ilpakkero . co . uk ) serves an array of woodfired pizzas , and Wild Souls Kitchen (@ wildsoulskitchen _ ashford ) offers delicious burgers , halloumi fries and veggie and vegan options .
When it comes to boutique stays , there is nothing quite like the wonderfully historic yet supremely stylish Boys Hall ( www . boys-hall . com ). It is hard to believe that this charming country house with its rambling gardens is just a short drive away from Ashford ’ s bustling town centre ; an air of countryside calm and nostalgic elegance forever descends upon the place . Boys Hall offers 10 unique bedrooms all telling their own intriguing tale and ranging in size and character . Each of their bedrooms are individually designed , all with super-king luxury beds , Egyptian cotton bedlinen , fluffy towels and the little touches to make you feel pampered and guide you into a dreamy stay . Have a relaxing soak in one of the roll top baths or gaze out of the stunning windows looking over the wild gardens . Downstairs , sink into an armchair in front of a roaring fire , lose yourself in the charming grounds , or enjoy the finest ingredients this diverse county has to offer at the beautiful restaurant and bar complete with a generously stocked wine cellar brimming with Kentish and international vintages .
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