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COUNTRY: DAYS OUT Hush Heath Estate, Staplehurst Gusbourne, Appledore Take a self-guided or expert tour around this beautiful winery. Meet the experts, take in the fascinating facts and enjoy the sampling in the 200-seater tasting room. www.hushheath.com The Gusbourne Estate dates back to 1410 and the latest incarnation brings you some of the best in English sparkling wines. Drop in without a reservation to the tasting room, enjoy a hosted tour or embark on the Discovery Tour to experience an extended selection of wines with a paired lunch. www.gusbourne.com Biddenden Vineyards, Biddenden One of the original commercial vineyards in Kent producing wines, ciders and juices. Wander the marked walk or join an open tour, or select a private guided experience, or even one with the owners themselves, followed by a tasting of their varied wines and juices. www.biddendenvineyards.com Chartham Vineyard, nr Canterbury Experience an organised tour of this family-run farm and vineyard, where the emphasis is on quality over quantity. www.charthamvineyard.co.uk Chapel Down, nr Tenterden Reynolds Retreat, Borough Green A unique opportunity to get behind the scenes at this 22-acre vineyard located in the heart of the countryside. Walk the vineyards and learn about the traditional methods used before sampling the award- winning sparkling and still wines in a tutored tasting experience. www.chapeldown.com Beautiful spa and leisure club set against the rolling backdrop of 17 acres of park and woodlands. Swim below crystal chandeliers, refresh in the wood-clad sauna and steam room and relax with a pampering treatment, before indulging in afternoon tea or lunch with stunning woodland views. www.reynoldsgroup.co.uk/retreat Gusborne, Appledore 66