insideKENT Magazine Issue 144 - April 2024 | Page 53

GUIDE
SUMPTUOUS STAYS
GEORGE AND DRAGON 16th-century coaching inn boasting a unique combination of 13 beautifully appointed bedrooms ; styled with crisp linens , soothing earthy shades and natural stylish décor , good food and a warm welcome .
LUNA DOMES Geodesic domes - stylish , luxurious and perfect for an altogether different hidden escape . A cosy space with floating kingsize beds , heated bathrooms , kitchens with a range of mod cons and wood-fired hot tubs .
HURST FARM BED AND BREAKFAST Luxurious guest accommodation in a spectacular new addition to a medieval Kentish hall house . Includes a newly built outdoor swimming pool and a grass tennis court in season , both of which are available to guests .
TOP PUBS IN TOWN
KINGS ARMS Elegant Georgian coaching inn that has been welcoming guests since 1700 . Serving hearty pub favourites with the opportunity for overnight stays . Dog friendly with a sun-drenched beer garden .
THE STANHOPE ARMS A welcoming , traditional and familyfriendly country pub that comes steeped in history . With a focus on customer service , value , quality beers and wines . Outdoor seating , live music and locally sourced food .
THE WHITE HART Pub food inspired by the season , expect comforting local classics and modern favourites made using quality fresh ingredients and carefully prepared by an expert team of chefs . Tempting sharers , delicious starters and mains including great brunches .
COFFEE BREAK
TUDOR ROSE TEAROOM The Tudor Rose is the oldest tea room in Westerham having been around for over 100 years ! Expect plenty of traditional favourites including freshly baked cakes , scones and puddings .
THE COURTYARD CAFÉ Vibrant café and caterer with a passion for serving fresh , local and delicious food in the form of light lunches , great coffee , scrumptious cakes and much more . Classic breakfasts are also served , perfect for prepping your for the day ahead .
DELI DI LUCA Buzzy coffee bar and deli specialising in artisan coffee , Italian cakes and gorgeous deli items . Signature bites include fresh focaccia with rocket salami , cheese and cherry tomatoes , traditional cannoli and homemade cappuccino cake .
WHERE TO BUY IN ... WESTERHAM
Stable Cottage , Brasted Rd , Westerham Guide Price : £ 1,100,000
Stable Cottage is a unique and unusual period residence of character formally farm buildings which once formed part of the ‘ Dunsdale ’ Estate .
This makes it a rare opportunity to acquire a unique and beautiful period residence of character converted some years ago . The property has typical mid-19th-century stone and brick elevations under a mainly slate and tiled roof . Attached to other parts of the original conversion , the property has a beautiful main reception room with vaulted ceiling , inglenook fireplace with log burner and balcony from bedroom one . Internally , there is a magnificent reception room with vaulted ceiling , inglenook fireplace and balcony from the main bedroom .
Approached over a private access road from Brasted Road , the property is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Metropolitan Green Belt . In the garden , find an inner courtyard being mainly paved with some shrubs , and a second courtyard area to the front of the property block paved with a gated entrance . On the opposite side of the private drive is a large area of grass with a number of mature trees .
Four gorgeous bedrooms include one with an ensuite shower room . There is also a beautiful reception room with a vaulted ceiling , a balcony and inglenook fireplace , plus a spacious kitchen / breakfast room .
Tara Jones , branch manager , Ibbett Mosely , 28 Market Square , Westerham
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