KENTSTAYCATION
MISS MOLLET ’ S HIGH CLASS TEA ROOM
ST THOMAS BECKET CHURCH , FAIRFIELD
A myriad of other pretty villages are scattered throughout The Weald , each with their own collection of charming period properties , postcardworthy streets and ancient churches . Appledore is one such place , and here visitors can enjoy cream teas in the beautifully twee Miss Mollet ’ s High Class Tea Room before venturing off to visit one of Kent ’ s oldest , most isolated churches that dates back to the 12th century . Fairfield St Thomas á Becket sits alone on an island amidst the eerie Romney Marsh . Once surrounded by homes , those who once worshipped in the church disappeared during the famines , floods and plagues of the calamitous 14th century . Today , it is a rural sight to behold and a reminder of lost Kentish ancestors .
Nearby Bedgebury Pinetum and Scotney Castle lies the quaint village of Goudhurst . Another example of rural Wealden beauty , this village is perfect for appreciating the oast house ; the embodiment of rural Kentish architecture and heritage . As well as these oast houses so synonymous with the county , visitors can admire a pretty village green complete with a pond . Explorers can also visit The Goudhurst Inn , serving wines from nearby Balfour Winery , a spectacular menu brimming with local produce and beautifully-designed boutique hotel rooms , this is yet another fabulous option when staying or dining in The Weald of Kent .
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