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COUNTRY: ACCOMMODATION The Dog At Wingham, Wingham Chilston Park Hotel, Lenham Each of The Dog’s eight rooms is styled individually – you can choose anything from a romantic four poster to a family room, and the restaurant offers exceptional food and drink. www.thedog.co.uk A grand, traditional country house hotel that serves excellent afternoon teas and is close to many iconic Kentish attractions. www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/chilstonpark The Milk House, Sissinghurst Mount Ephraim Gardens, Faversham Lovingly cared for and restored, Mount Ephraim is a grand place to stay, eat and chill out. Hire the Garden Wing for larger groups and have it all to yourself. www.mountephraimgardens.co.uk Look out of the window after a great night’s sleep at The Milk House and you’ll see rolling countryside and orchards – it’s as Kentish as it gets (and includes a sumptuous breakfast). www.themilkhouse.co.uk Leeds Castle, Maidstone Frasers, Egerton Leeds Castle is known as ‘the loveliest castle in the world’, so why not stay overnight there? In the summer there are glamping tents for a unique break. www.leeds-castle.com This award-winning hotel sits in the heart of the Kent countryside, offering four-poster beds, jacuzzis and even robes and slippers as well as a new barn perfect for group stays. www.frasersegerton.co.uk Battel Hall, Maidstone The Marquis of Granby, Alkham This 14th-century manor house, with free access to the grounds of Leeds Castle, is utterly magnificent. Live like a lord or lady in sheer opulence. battelhall.leeds-castle.com Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the recently refurbished 200 year old inn offers a traditional country retreat; think original beams, roaring fires and freshly prepared food. www.marquisofgranby.co.uk Battel Hall, Leeds Castle 48