insideKENT Magazine Issue 145 - May 2024 | Page 57

GUIDE
Motor House Loft Kin Coffee
SUMPTUOUS STAYS
THE QUEEN ’ S INN An award-winning hotel and restaurant , Hawkhurst ’ s Queen ’ s Inn boasts beautiful welcoming rooms complete with stylish decor and luxury touches . Make the most of your stay by dining in the hotel restaurant , delighting in the thoughtfully curated menu .
BLOOM STAYS ’ MOTOR HOUSE LOFT A spacious home-from-home accommodation overlooking the scenic Kentish countryside . Situated within the town of Sandhurst , the loft features two gorgeous double bedrooms and plenty of local walking routes right on your doorstep .
THE STAR AND EAGLE Full of character and dating back to the 14th century , this 10-bedroom hotel and pub restaurant blends modern luxury with historic beauty to offer guests a comfortable and charming stay in the village of Goudhurst .
TOP PUBS IN TOWN
THE KINGS HEAD Perched on Staplehurst ’ s High Street , this traditional village pub is a proud asset to the local community . Enjoy family meals , traditional favourites and mouthwatering grilled extras to pair with a pint of Shepherd Neame ’ s finest .
THE SPOTTED DOG A pooch-friendly public house perfect for alfresco dining , seasonal Sunday roasts and post-woodland-walk refreshments . Complete with an open fireplace and beautiful period features , this 15th-century building fits splendidly amongst the surroundings of pretty Penshurst .
THE NEW SWAN Eat , meet and celebrate at this newly transformed Sandhurst pub . Promising a welcoming atmosphere , tasty dishes including stone-baked pizzas and an impressive drinks menu alongside a calendar of events . Family and dog friendly !
COFFEE BREAK
KIN COFFEE A trendy coffee shop passionate about serving only the highest quality roasted blends . Whatever your taste , milky lattes or strong espressos , Staplehurst ’ s Kin Coffee has got you covered . Freshly baked pastries and warming toasties are also served daily .
WEEKS BAKERY & TEA ROOMS Warming cups of coffee , daily baked breads and delicious cream cakes await you at this quaint bakery and tea room . Very much praised by the Goudhurst locals , expect a wide variety of beverages and enticing treats fit for any sweet tooth .
WATERSIDE CAFÉ Set on the working Hawkhurst Fish Farm , this on-site café boasts captivating lake views and beautiful outdoor seating to enjoy fresh coffee and light bites daily . The varied menu also features fantastic local suppliers and afternoon tea delights .
WHERE TO BUY IN ... GOUDHURST
Stream Farm , Summerhill , Goudhurst Price : £ 2,200,000
Stream Farm is a stunning Grade II listed family house set within eight acres of delightful grounds with a swimming pool .
Standing as an attractive timbered former farmhouse , that has been sympathetically extended and beautifully renovated by the current owners , the light and spacious accommodation is set across three floors and boasts a wealth of original features including inglenook fireplaces , exposed timbers and leaded light windows .
Internally , there are six spacious bedrooms , five baths and three gorgeous reception rooms . Complete with both contemporary touches and natural charm from the original features , the attractive kitchen has a slate effect tiled floor and large island unit with a white quartz work surface .
Outside the property , find gardens , ponds , a swimming pool and terracing overlooking a circular rose walk pergola filled with climbing roses and vines . The property is approached across a shared gravel driveway and through electric gates to arrive at an area of parking for a number of cars .
The property is set in a wonderful location , flanked by open farmland on the periphery of the picturesque hilltop village of Goudhurst within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty . A footpath skirting the property gives access to a network of walks over neighbouring countryside and the house stands in prime position to many local state and private schools .
Jackson-Stops Estate Agents , Cranbrook 01580 720000 www . jackson-stops . co . uk www . insidekent . co . uk • 57