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BOYS HALL THE FERRY HOUSE
Forest Lodge adventure shacks providing a cosy , quiet space for couples to enjoy a meal together this winter . Transported by seasonal themes , guests can feast on their food , sip creative cocktails and enjoy their favourite tunes through their very own Bluetooth speaker . Each shack has room for up to eight guests in case any double-dates are on the horizon this season , though couples may well find themselves unwilling to share this culinary haven .
The Dove Dargate , Faversham dovedargate . co . uk
An award-winning gastropub set in the heart of Kent ’ s glorious countryside , The Dove Dargate is an absolute must-visit date night destination . Upon arrival , couples will be greeted by their passionate and friendly front of house team and brought into a cosy location with a log burning fire to keep out the winter cold . At The Dove Dargate , guests can experience the taste of community with every meal , with the finest farm-to-plate local ingredients informing thoughtfully crafted menus of classic dishes with innovative twists .
Lunch and dinner menus at The Dove Dargate are seasonal and ever-changing , but their Sunday lunch includes dishes such as salt and pepper squid , honey and mustard gammon , pigs in blankets and everyone ’ s favourite dessert : sticky toffee pudding . Open Thursday to Sunday , guests can head afterwards to Faversham ’ s Shepherd Neame Brewery for a tour , travel to nearby Canterbury Cathedral , or enjoy a stroll along the peaceful Seasalter Beach .
Boys Hall , Ashford boys-hall . com
A 17th-century manor house offering fine dining , great wine , unique events and luxurious rooms in the Kentish countryside , Boys Hall combines the very best of local produce , great food and wine , as well as vineyard tours within their grounds . Guests can dine in the sky-lit restaurant , relax on the gardenview terrace , or get cosy in the pub to enjoy all that Kent has to offer . Using fresh , seasonal produce , Boys Hall works with small local suppliers to curate their impeccable menu , pairing delicious dishes with Kentish and international vintages from their wine cellar .
From December 9 - 24 , Boys Hall is offering a three-course festive Christmas set menu celebrating the seasonal comforts and flavours that we know and love , priced at £ 55 per person . For couples looking to celebrate special occasions such as anniversaries , engagements or birthdays , Boys Hall also offers private , personalised dining experiences to mark all occasions .
Il Tricolore , Ramsgate fordwicharms . co . uk
Opened in 2014 by owner and head chef , Fatos Hykaj , Il Tricolore serves top quality Italian dishes , priding itself as a family-run restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere and fantastic service . Each dish they serve from their menu has a home-cooked feel , made with fresh produce from their Italian suppliers . For guests looking to enjoy an authentic Italian meal on their relaxed date night out , Il Tricolore ’ s menu has an abundance of divine dishes to enjoy such as penne gamberi e salmone ( penne with
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