insideKENT Magazine Issue 95 - February 2020 | 页面 10

WELCOME Ahh February, the much heralded arrival of a month that not only signals the end of the seemingly never-ending January (exactly how many days was it ‘til payday?!), but also, and more importantly, the start of the season of love! OUR OWN DREAM KENTISH WEDDING AT THE AMAZING PORT LYMPNE HOTEL Naturally we love Kent all year round, however February creates just a bit more romance across our county and that just can’t be ignored. Of course we have Valentine’s Day, and whilst I am in the ‘show-your-love-all-year-round-not-just- on-one-day’ camp, I also can’t resist a cheeky gift on the day itself. If you need some inspiration check out our round up of gifts on p94. Perhaps the way to your heart is (like mine) through your stomach, in which case get in the mood with our inspired menu of date night (and day!) dining recipes from p77. Can’t cook, won’t cook? We’ve got you covered with reviews of the stunning Bank House on p70 and The Square Fish Cafe on p72; plus we’ve found some of the best romantic restaurants in Kent too on p8 4. If that weren’t enough we’ve also selected some of Kent’s top date days and nights to impress - from the romance of castles to the thrills of escape rooms, check them out on p89 and earn some serious loved-up brownie points or enjoy an alternative Galentines Treat! Maybe this February with it being Valentines and a leap year, you’ll be popping the BIG question... Make sure you don’t miss our first wedding special of the new decade, with everything you need from choosing your Kentish venue, getting ahead of 2020’s top trends, finding your perfect attire, choosing your wedding menu, capturing your perfect moments, planning your honeymoon, and even getting in shape for the big day; all starting on p29. Oh and if you are, good luck and congratulations! Perhaps romance and love has not been all plain sailing. In which case we also have some super advice on relational counselling on p104 and even on prepping for prenups and divorce on p153. Right back to Love… Let love inspire even more this year; we have dreamy Valentine’s fashion on p98 and don’t forget to bring a little love into your home too. Discover ways to make your interior design more romantic from p131. Fancy a romantic escape? We did and discovered the sumptuous wonder of our cover star, the Cave Hotel. Read about our stay from p120 and make sure you add it to the top of your must-visit wishlist! events to get you inspired through February from p15, and of course because this is seamingly the shortest term ever (haven’t they literally just gone back to school?!!) we’ve also found you the best half- term activities to keep the little (and big) ones entertained on p22! I’m off to eat an entire box of Lily O’Brien’s Desserts (diet? What diet?) and to try and sneak back into my suite at the Cave…! Wishing you a month of love, laughter and happiness (and of some serious indulgence!) Love ya Kent! Looking to go further afield? We also have features on St James’s Hotel & Club and the outstanding Seven Park Place on p124 as well as a special travel feature on the beautiful island of St. Lucia on p114. Editor Back closer to home we have a Town Spotlight on the delightful Chislehurst on p65, a host of Kent www.insidekentmagazine.co.uk Publisher Adam Ready Editor Samantha Ready Features Editor Sara Stephen Features & Online Content Writer Lisamarie Lamb Senior Designer Dave Leo Yogore Graphic Designer Lorna Morris Graphic Designer Kareena Ross-Cumming Senior Account Manager Jerry Barrett Account Manager Nadene Weed Account Manager Anna Lockyer Administration Manager & Fashion Editor Karlene Gannon Contributors Ashleigh Britten, Debra Green, Dawn Harrison, Haya S. Kalechman, Mike Piercy, Rick Schofield, Rebecca Tucker Cover © Cave Hotel & Golf Resort insideKENT Magazine is published by Sideways Media Ltd, Sideways Media Ltd, Coachworks, Dover Place, Ashford, Kent TN23 1HU www.sidewaysmedia.co.uk For general enquiries, please contact [email protected] or 01233 226519 For all advertising enquiries, please contact Adam Ready on 01233 226519 or email [email protected] © Copyright 2020. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. Neither the publisher nor any other person associated with the production and publication of this magazine make any guarantees, warranties or claims as to the accuracy, currency or truthfulness of any of the contents of this magazine. No part of this magazine may be copied, reproduced or transmitted in any form without the publisher’s written consent. No responsibility is taken for unsolicited editorial, images or photographs published. While every care is taken, prices and details are subject to change and the publisher takes no responsibility for omissions or errors. Publisher is not responsible for any variation in image colour due to printing processes. 10