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COUNTRY: DINING THE PIG at Bridge Place, Bridge COUNTRY DINING THE PIG at Bridge Place, Bridge The Manor Restaurant at Eastwell Manor, nr Ashford Kent’s first ‘PIG’ offers an obsessive commitment to home-grown and local produce, with a menu that aims to source every ingredient from within a 25-mile radius - and most from its own plentiful Kitchen Garden. Served in the open-kitchen facing dining room that’s at the heart of this quirky hotel full of history, and legendary tales. And don’t miss the bar too! www.thepighotel.com/at-bridge-place 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 The Secret Garden, nr Ashford The Café at Macknade Fine Foods, Faversham 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 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 and cake from its location at the heart of the South East’s leading food hall. www.macknade.com Castle View Restaurant at Leeds Castle, Leeds Nr. Maidstone The Kings Head, Wye Award-winning gastropub with a passion for locally sourced, quality produce, wholesome cooking and a commitment to real ales and Kentish drinks, also offers an outdoor pizza oven, all set in a gorgeously quaint historic village setting. www.kingsheadwye.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 71