KENTSTAYCATION
THE PIG AT BRIDGE PLACE
One for … COUNTRYSIDE ESCAPE
THE PIG at Bridge Place , Canterbury @ the _ pig _ hotels
A generous slice of stately grandeur amidst the elegant parkland surrounding Canterbury ’ s provincial villages , THE PIG at Bridge Place is set in a wing of what was once a historic stately home . Today , THE PIG embraces its countryside setting and combines it with timeless elegance - picture heavy oaken beams , intricately carved staircases , huge brick fireplaces and Persian rugs strewn amongst squashy sofas and patterned chairs .
CABÜ BY THE SEA
The restaurant prides itself on its 25-mile menu , which uses the finest local and seasonal ingredients in an array of divine dishes and desserts and embraces a kitchengarden theme . There are seven characterful bedrooms in the main house , 12 light and spacious rooms in the Coach House , and two family friendly lodges as well as The Barn , a rustic and romantic two-storey hideaway in the old stables . The textures of each interior is quintessentially English with soft velvet fabrics and rich colours .
One for … Ocean Dreamers
Cabü by the Sea , St Mary ’ s Bay @ cabucabins
There ’ s no place like the ocean for romance . Whether you ’ re craving sunsets over the sea , stolen kisses among the waves or serene strolls along the seafront , Cabü and its beautiful location are certain to provide . Lying on a natural stretch of privately owned grassland next to the seafront between the wondrous Romney Marsh and the English Channel , this intimate retreat has immediate access to the beach with miles of coastline to explore .
BOYS HALL
For couples looking for a surreal staycation , select to stay in the Writer ’ s Cabin , which is formed perfectly for two . Designed for all seasons , guests can snuggle up by the log burner in winter or lounge in a deck chair in summer . When braving the sea doesn ’ t take your fancy , relax in the seasonal heated pool , hot tubs or sauna . The pool area is open from the end of March all through the summer and ideal for lounging and enjoying a cocktail or two together . The Sitooterie is also a great place for entertainment and alfresco dining . Consisting of a superb outdoor kitchen with barbeque and pizza oven alongside griddle tables to keep you and your food warm , expect brilliant balmy summer evenings that turn into long nights under the stars spent here .
For Sultry Sophistication …
Boys Hall , Ashford @ boys . hall
Boutique at its best , each meticulously designed bedroom here is furnished with ultimate luxury and style : drench showers , roll top baths and dreamy Hypnos beds . Explore the charm and intrigue of the house
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