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Local dining hotspots : The friendly and welcoming Nutmeg Cafe Hythe (@ nutmegcafe ) is nestled in the high street and offers everything from fresh pastries to perfectly poached eggs . One of the many dining options to be found at Port Lympne , The Garden Room restaurant is a beautiful , family-friendly , light and bright space . Open for breakfast , lunch and dinner , it ’ s laid back enough to visit straight from the park yet boasts a brasserie style menu bursting with fresh local produce . The little cubs menu is great for kids , while kitchen waste is used to feed some of the park ’ s animal residents . Vegetarian and vegan cafe , Root Hythe (@ roothythe ) is a great pick for the food conscious who can indulge in the comforting and welcoming space and leave nutritiously happy .
Sea Purse , Dover keeperscottages . co . uk
Nestled at the foot of the Kentish White Cliffs , this sprawling and historically important property can comfortably sleep the whole family . It is said that Ian Fleming leased the adjacent property while writing the James Bond Moonraker novel and drew inspiration from the beautiful surroundings . The house is mere steps from the beach and is a serene base for adventuring the local historic landmarks with the family .
Perfectly located for : Coastal walks , National Trust White Cliffs of Dover , Dover Castle , Solley ’ s Ice Cream Parlour , tractor rides and nature trail , East Kent Railway and Dover Sea Safari .
Local dining hotspots : Located in a former lighthouse keeper ’ s cottage at the South Foreland Lighthouse , the 1950 ’ s-themed
Mrs Knott ’ s Tearoom ( nationaltrust . org . uk / visit / kent ), with its vintage decor and china teacups , is a nostalgic refuel pitstop . Under the custodianship of the Richardson family for nearly four decades , Little Farthingloe Farm ( littlefarthingloefarm . co . uk ) boasts an on-site bakery , butchery , cafe and restaurant renowned for its Farthingloe Ploughmans and slabs of daily-made cakes . Set right on Dover ’ s marina , Cullins Yard (@ cullinsyard ) offers gastropub dishes right by the sea , with the extra additional of its own beer brewed on site at the Tir Dha Ghlas Brewery .
Finchcocks Oast , Goudhurst bloomstays . com
Finchcocks Oast is an accessible contemporary converted oast barn with nine spacious bedrooms that sleep up to 22 guests . The airy house , which offers views over hop gardens and farmland , offers large open-plan living and dining , a private outdoor heated swimming pool , a private tennis court , indoor games room and extensive private gardens .
Perfectly located for : Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens , Scotney Castle , Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest , Bayham Abbey , Eridge Park , Balfour Vineyard and Herbert Hall Vineyard .
Local dining hotspots : With a menu inspired by the seasonal vegetables that are grown at and local to this family-run farmshop , the coffee shop at Taywells Farm Shop is great for light bites or hearty lunches . Green Michelin-star holding , The Small Holding (@ the . small . holding ) is a masterclass in farmto-fork dining with many ingredients farmed and produced on-site and harvested fresh to the kitchen helmed by the acclaimed Will Devlin . Located in the heart of The Weald ,
The Goudhurst Inn (@ thegoudhurstinn ) offers fresh seasonal pub classics and stonebaked pizzas .
The Oyster Shell , Whitstable oystershellwhitstable . com / the-villa
This spacious and accessible eight-bed house is set on a quiet plot in Whitstable . Boasting glorious sea views and perfect for extended family , the house is set up to allow guests plenty of personal space to relax and enjoy uninterrupted vistas . The house offers an open-plan kitchen and dining room that leads onto outside dining areas for enjoying those summer evenings .
Perfectly located for : The Whitstable Play Centre , Whitstable Castle and Tearoom , Whitstable Spy Mission Treasure Trail , Wildwood Animal Park , Canterbury Cathedral , Canterbury Punting Tours , Canterbury Sculpture Trail , The Beaney and Howletts Animal Adventure Park .
Local dining hotspots : Cosy , inviting and family run , Farm & Harper (@ farmandharper ) offers a fab all-day menu in an equally great location in the heart of Whitstable . Looking for a laid-back lunch ? Jojo ’ s Tankerton (@ jojostankerton ) offers Greek-influenced meze plates on a daily changing menu from its casual seafront restaurant and daily changing menu . While Land + Sea Tankerton (@ landandseatankerton ) is a real foodie destination offering brunch , lunch and a delightful deli counter should you wish to cook together back at your abode .
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