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HOLWOOD FARM SHOP TAYWELL FARM SHOP
Italian ) products that honour the heritage of owner , Stefano . Chutneys , jams , pickles and preserves shine like jewels on the shelves , and rest assured your cheeseboard will be no less than magnificent if you buy your fromage here . The helpful and knowledgeable staff , all experts in their field , will help you make those difficult decisions - this includes the professional butchers and a designated wine shop . Artisan snacks perfect for whipping out as impressive nibbles are also stocked at Macknade - quality and taste with a lot of Kent and a little bit of Italy thrown in .
Quex Barn Farm Shop , Birchington Award-winning farm shop and restaurant surrounded by some of the most fertile farmland in The Garden of England . On a mission to bring fresh local produce to local people , as well as welcoming the many visitors to their lovely corner of Kent , Quex Barn is delighted to support a number of local suppliers . The Barn boasts a butchery , a delicatessen , a wet fish stall , bakers , fruit , veg and floristry , coffee shop and a restaurant . Quex also has a fantastic range of local fruit , vegetables , livestock and , being within two miles of the sea , plenty of fresh fish .
Little Farthingloe Farm Shop , Dover Just minutes from Dover town centre but resplendent is its rural setting , Little Farthingloe Farm Shop aims to offer something for the whole family and they certainly deliver ! With a firm focus on offering customers a complete range of fresh food from fruit and vegetables to meat and bread all under one roof , Little Farthingloe combines the convenience of a supermarket with a much more traditional and personal shopping experience , all made possible from its established farm shop which is heaving with Kentish produce .
Shopping complete , there is still much more to do here . Set in the old grain store , the farm ’ s 64-seat licensed restaurant prides itself on using the quality ingredients from its shop to serve fabulous homemade dishes including deep-filled pies , doorstep sandwiches , heaving breakfasts and even huge roast dinners . Those looking for a quick snack can cross the courtyard to visit the café where you can choose from fresh bacon rolls , soups , the legendary Fathingloe burger , or be tempted by one of the bakery ’ s fresh cakes or pastries . Stop by at The Women ’ s Land Army Museum after you ’ ve eaten , which also calls Farthingloe home .
Bredgar Farm Shop , Sittingbourne The most striking thing about Bredgar Farm Shop is the beautiful building it is based in . On arrival at its towering entrance , you can ’ t help but admire the traditional tiled roof and quaint-looking white lettering letting you know you ’ re about to enter a paradise of the best quality everyday essentials . With everything from condiments such as North Downs ’ natural and local honey , punnets of fresh fruit and deli items such as creamy hummus and red cabbage coleslaw - all produced in Kent . If you ’ ve got a sweet tooth , you ’ ll be relieved to know there is also a range of delightful loaf cakes including farmers fruit cake and classic coffee and walnut cake .
Enjoy the beautiful rural village location by staying a little longer in the café , which has a lovely terraced garden . There ’ s shrubs , flowers , sunshine ( fingers crossed !) and traditional picnic benches , so it ’ s perfect for spring and summer visits !
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