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The West House, Biddenden Country Dining The West House, Biddenden The Secret Garden, nr Ashford Michelin-starred restaurant by chef/patron Graham Garrett, housed in a 15th-century weaver's cottage famed for offering locally sourced cuisine with an intensity of flavour. www.thewesthouserestaurant.co.uk A secret hideaway with beautiful views over its Victorian walled garden, popular for its homemade afternoon teas and cakes, creative seasonal British cuisine made with seasonal fruit and vegetables from the garden; and legendary Pudding Nights. www.secretgardenkent.co.uk The Café at Macknade Fine Foods, Faversham Castle View Restaurant at Leeds Castle, Maidstone Welcoming café that proudly showcases the best in Kent produce, fantastic platters of charcuterie and cheese hand selected by the deli team, and great coffee from its location at the heart of the South East’s leading food hall. www.macknade.com Delicious, traditional British fare combined with unique, spectacular views across the terrace to the magnificent castle. Perfect for pitstop lunches and special occasion sunset dinners. www.leeds-castle.com/Visit/ Castle+View+Restaurant The Manor Restaurant at Eastwell Manor, nr Ashford The Bull, Wrotham Set within the stunning Eastwell Manor house, the refurbished dining room offers traditional dishes with a modern European twist, and a fabulous afternoon tea in its cosy fire-lit lounge, all surrounded by the beauty of landscaped gardens and rolling countryside. www.eastwellmanor.co.uk Two AA Rosette restaurant set within a stunning 14th- century inn. Offering traditional British food with a modern twist from its smokehouse-influenced pub/ restaurant menu as well as a 140-bottle wine list. www.thebullhotel.com 71