insideKENT Magazine Issue 88 - July 2019 | Page 132

IN ASSOCIATION WITH GETAWAYS KENTISH STAYCATION CONT. COUNTRY Port Lympne Hotel, Lympne Imagine waking up to the sounds of the wild just as though you are on safari, b ut shrouded in luxur y and comf ort – tha t’s the P ort Lympne Hotel. www.aspinallfoundation.org/port- lympne/short-breaks/port-lympne-hotel/ Sappington Granary, Canterbury There aren’t many romantic boltholes as lovingly cared for as this. It is a luxury getaway for two situated amongst gorgeous Kent countryside. www.mulberrycottages.com/cottage/holi day-cottages-in-kent/492238-sappington- granary Darling Buds Farm, Pluckley Stay in the iconic building that featured in the classic television sho w T he Dar ling Buds of Ma y. www.darlingbudsfarm.co.uk Hever Hotel, Hever Excellent food, beautiful rooms, just moments from Hever Castle and attentive staff to help you during your sta y – y ou could ask f or nothing mor e. www.heverhotel.co.uk Stone Green Farm, Mersham Feel completely at home at Stone Green Farm. Set in iconic Kent countryside, you can enjoy sumptuous rooms and a sitting room especially for guests too. www.stonegreenfarm.co.uk Brands Hatch Place, Fawkham This hotel is a g rand Georgian mansion close to Brands Hatch but tucked away in the countryside. The attached spa offers luxury treatments. www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/ brandshatchplace The Studio at Double Dance, Ightham Have all the luxuries and amenities you could need to enjoy your stay in Kent including White Company towels, a guest garden and more. www.doubledance.co.uk Becketts Bed and Breakfast, Cowden Becketts Bed and Breakfast offers a true countryside retreat to any guest choosing to stay there. Antique four-poster beds and plenty of beams add to the homely atmosphere. www.becketts-bandb.co.uk Weald of Kent Golf Course and Hotel, Headcorn Enjoy a round of golf in beautiful surroundings, a sumptuous meal in a highly regarded restaurant and then sleep soundly in a comf ortable hotel r oom. www.weald-of-kent.co.uk The Strawberry Shepherd’s Hut, Stone-in-Oxney Beautifully restored and with many original features, this hut is a place where the real world can’t touch you – switch off the WiFi and indulge in the peace and quiet. www.waypostfarmglamping.co.uk/ shepherdshut The Outbuilding Appledore, Appledore An architect-designed, incredibly chic luxury self- catering holida y home in the pr etty village of Appledore – perfect f or a romantic bolthole, or a cosy family retreat. www.theoutbuildingappledore.com Alkham Court, Alkham Arrive to a welcome drink and a slice of homemade cake then settle into y our w onderful r oom tha t includes fresh flowers, a Nespr esso machine and plenty more besides. www.alkhamcourt.co.uk Rowhill Grange, Wilmington Rowhill Grange is a luxur y hotel and spa set in magnificent gardens. Close to Dartford and the M25, it is a country retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. www.alexanderhotels.co.uk/rowhill-grange Solley Farm House, Worth Set within a village conserv ation area, this lovely farmhouse is somew here you can truly kick back and relax. Breakfast is included, as is a tur ndown service that includes chocolates. www.solleyfarmhouse.co.uk Kits Coty Glamping, Aylesford Choose the quir ky she pherd’s hut or one of the impressively decked out g lamping bell tents , and you’ll get to enjoy nature at its finest. www.kitscotyglamping.co.uk Romany Dreams, Alkham Try this gypsy caravan bed-and-breakfast experience in the rolling countryside of the Alkham Valley for something memorab le and completely unique . www.romanydreams.com 132 London Beach Country Hotel & Spa, Tenterden This adult only getaway is a seriously tranquil place to be and comes complete with r elaxing spa and onsite golf course. www.londonbeach.com Chilham Castle, Chilham If you can’t choose between staying in a castle or a tent, why not combine the two ideas with glamping at Chilham Castle? www.chilham-castle.co.uk Starborough Manor, Marsh Green Luxurious, comfortable rooms that are all individually decorated, Egyptian cotton sheets and lar ge fluffy towels all add up to a w onderful night’ s sta y. www.starboroughmanor.co.uk Elmley Nature Reserve, Sheerness Find your ideal hidea way on the K ent mar shes when you stay in one of the individually designed huts which are truly unique and completely out of the way. www.elmleynaturereserve.co.uk Wilderness Bed and Breakfast, Headcorn The gorgeous rooms are all located in the g arden and fully self-contained. Breakfast can be enjoyed from a hamper deliv ered to y our room on select days. www.wildernessbandb.co.uk The Enchanted Faraway Tree, Blean Stay in a g rownup treehouse that has a g lass roof for stargazing, a hot tub for relaxing and is surrounded by nature. www.quirkyaccom.com/the-enchanted- faraway-tree Thurnham Keep, Thurnham A snooker room, croquet lawn, tennis courts and an outside pool all add to the feeling of sophistication and elegance that comes from staying in this grand Edwardian house. www.thurnhamkeep.co.uk Frasers, Egerton This award-winning hotel sits in the heart of the Kent countryside, offering four-poster beds, Jacuzzis, and comfortable robes and slippers. www.frasersegerton.co.uk The Marquis At Alkham, Alkham If you are looking for views from your overnight stay in Kent, this restaurant with luxury rooms is certainly the place to go as it’ s loca ted in an Ar ea of Outstanding Natural Beauty. www.themarquisatalkham.co.uk Hempstead House, Sittingbourne Hempstead House is a hotel and spa tha t includes a fine dining r estaurant making it the ideal combination of relaxation, comfort and luxury. www.hempsteadhouse.co.uk Iffin Farmhouse, Canterbury Canterbury city centre might be busy, but the rolling farmland around it is quiet and serene, and includes the wonderful Iffin Farmhouse to stay in. www.iffin.co.uk