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HEMPSTEAD HOUSE HOTEL & SPA CHEQUERS INN
OAD STREET
SUMPTUOUS STAYS
HEMPSTEAD HOUSE HOTEL & SPA Complete with comfortable yet characterful rooms, excellent on-site dining and a luxurious spa with a showstopping pool and high-tech treatments, Hempstead House should be at the very top of your list when searching for a splendid stay fit for relaxation and indulgence.
ALPACA LODGE GLAMPING A self-contained six bedroom apartment and three luxurious glamping pods surrounded by blossoming fields where friendly alpacas roam, all set in the village of Borden. With a separate cabin housing a fully-equipped shared kitchen and individual shower facilities for each pod.
TONGE BARN A Grade II listed 17th century barn that has been carefully converted into beautifully appointed en-suite accommodation. Set amongst pretty private gardens, each spacious guest room is thoughtfully equipped with handy amenities and elegant furnishings.
TOP PUBS IN TOWN
CHEQUERS INN A 14th century coaching inn that has long been loved by locals and visitors alike. With charming authentic features such as age-old oak timbers and an inglenook fireplace, alongside a classic menu of unbeatable home-cooked dishes and top-notch Shepherd Neame brews.
THE MAYPOLE INN Warm and inviting Locksbottom pub complete with a bright dining space, an intimate bar and an outdoor terrace for relaxed alfresco eats. Dog- and family-friendly, The British Queen is prided on its flavourful fresh produce and popular monthly quiz nights.
THE PAPER MILL Serving high-quality cask conditioned ales, craft ales and predominantly local ciders, as well as a selection of spirits and soft refreshments, this town centre micropub proudly values the joys of a no-frills setting to enjoy great ale and friendly conversation.
COFFEE BREAK
OAD STREET FOOD & CRAFTS A super trendy Borden hotspot home to a welcoming restaurant serving up delicious breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas- all freshly prepared with local ingredients- and an inviting gift shop fully stocked with treats and crafts from top Kentish artisans.
RODMERSHAM COFFEE SHOP Wonderfully cosy and serving up everything from warming cups of coffee, homemade cakes and breakfast bites to tasty light lunches, Rodmersham Coffee Shop is a hit with the locals for its wide array of eats, friendly setting and onsite shop displaying popular pantry essentials.
BREDGAR FARM SHOP & TEA ROOM A quintessentially Kentish farm shop and tea room duo that showcases local delights from the finest suppliers around such as Simply Ice Cream and Korker Sausages, and serves up a host of freshly baked eats including afternoon teas and sandwiches.
WHERE TO BUY IN... SITTINGBOURNE
Hearts Delight Road, Borden, Sittingbourne Guide Price: £ 1,150,000
Situated on the edge of the popular village of Borden and surrounded by beautiful open countryside, this characterful Grade II listed 15th century family home boasts five beautifully proportioned bedrooms and splendid period features- with fine exposed beams, lovely inglenook fireplaces and high-quality fittings throughout.
Passing through the beamed entrance hall, the ground floor comprises a study, drawing room complete with magnificent built-in cupboards and shelving, a family / dining room and an excellent kitchen with a range of work surfaces and a breakfast bar. Completing the ground floor is a handy utility room and family bathroom.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom shines bright with a high-vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, an attractive fireplace, en-suite dressing room and en-suite shower room. The home’ s further four bedrooms also benefit from beautiful beamed features and plentiful storage.
The front and rear gardens are worthy of a special mention being beautifully landscaped and well-stocked with herbaceous and flower borders, a variety of ornamental trees and shrubs and copper beech hedging. Not forgetting the large shed, rockery with a fish pool, a delightful courtyard with flower borders and a paved area with a covered pergola.
The front of this spectacular property is framed by a vast shingled driveway providing extensive parking and is also home to a detached outbuilding incorporating a garage and adjoining log store and workshop.
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