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Just a 30-minute drive away from Cranbrook is Lacton Manor Barns , available through Bloom Stays ( www . bloomstays . co . uk ). Sleeping eight with room for two dogs , this is perfect for friends and families that love to staycation together . A wonderful conversion of two old farm buildings , three generations have farmed here for over 70 years . Guests can enjoy this heritage property fitted with all the modern comforts of home in a beautiful part of Kent just below the Pilgrims Way - another great spot for dog walks . The open-plan living space opens up via huge bi-folding doors onto a large terrace and garden ; great for playful children and dogs . After playing outside , snuggle up together on the giant squashy sofas .
LACTON MANOR BARNS
Another beauty on Bloom Stays ’ portfolio is Lower Standen Farm near Benenden . With room for three dogs and 24 of their pet humans , this is ideal for big groups that love exploring , walking and eating together . With a luxurious yet distinctive interior that showcases the owners ’ well-travelled life , this 17th-century self-catering country retreat oozes historical charm in abundance . Set amidst acres of grounds that reveal a hidden heated swimming pool , undulating fields and windmill views , the exterior is just as splendid as the interior with its characterful appeal , oak-beamed walls and lavish detailing . A house perfect for leisurely breakfasts in the contemporary state-of-the-art kitchen and evenings of board games in the snug , your dogs can always be in on the fun . Only a 25-minute drive away is the beautiful Scotney Castle ( www . nationaltrust . org . uk / visit / kent / scotney-castle ). Home to one of the most picturesque gardens in the United Kingdom , Scotney is a real beauty spot when it comes to dog walks . With expansive views across the wider estate , a woodland glade , moat , walled garden , hidden walkways , a heather-thatched icehouse and a Victorian boathouse , the edges between tamed and wild nature are deliberately blurred .
For our canine friends that love a puppuccino after a blustery spring stroll along the seafront look no further than Mr Whippet ’ s Café (@ mrwhippetscafe ) in Sandgate . With a flat promenade that meets a stony seafront , Sandgate is a lengthy stretch of beach that backs onto a pretty highstreet full of boutiques , pubs and restaurants . At Mr Whippet ’ s , expect beautifully brewed coffee and gorgeous light bites including pastrami and blue cheese sourdough toasties , as well as scrumptious cakes , such as their famously good cinnamon buns .
LOWER STANDEN FARM
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