MACKNADE FINE FOODS 170 years of care , community spirit and quality food and drink is at the very centre of Macknade ’ s story , so it comes as no surprise that their legacy includes caring for the environment . Pull up a seat in the Ashford location and you ’ ll find food fresh from local producers on the menu , making it the perfect spot to sample Kentish delights . If you ’ re in Ashford , we recommend stocking up a Macknade bag for life with plenty of goodies including local cheeses and freshly baked bread .
BALFOUR WINERY We ’ re all about the taste of luxury over in West Kent and nothing adds that taste of luxury like a visit to Balfour Winery ’ s state-of-the-art tasting room . These rolling vineyards sit within an immaculate Gold Accredited estate , where conservation sits at the heart . Take the tour and you ’ ll learn about the numerous beehives , wildlife meadows and oak woodlands that play host to fallow deer , buzzards and barn owls , and an estate that strives to preserve its habitats and species . Inside , you ’ ll find sensational sustainable wines that form part of the Sustainable Wines of Great Britain scheme , perfect for sipping on and raising a toast to this incredible corner of the world .
BLOOMSBURYS BIDDENDEN If an eco-friendly hideaway in the countryside sounds like your dream break , we hear you . With their gorgeous yurts , Bloomsburys Biddenden ’ s glamping in the great outdoors is the ultimate way to relax in nature . With solar-powered toilet and shower facilities , hot tubs , underfloor heating and therapeutic massages all on site , this glamping trip combines low impact sustainability with that taste of comfort and luxury . We recommend gathering around the campfire for drinks and s ’ mores to help restore some zen .
BORE PLACE Unspoiled countryside – tick . An escape from the daily grind – tick . Environmentally friendly accommodation – tick . Whether you ’ re gathering up the friends and family , or are looking for a romantic retreat , Bore Place ’ s range of cute cottages , stables and a manor house offer comfort , dog-friendly , family friendly spacious living for a homeaway-from-home . One that just so happens to come complete with wide open skies , rolling countryside , wildlife , and activities including bat walks , wild swimming and much , much more . Plus with a Green Tourism Gold Award and efforts to make this a carbon neutral site , you can rest assured this team has a real commitment to sustainability .
BOURNE VALLEY We ’ re guessing you ’ ve got the message by now – being more sustainable doesn ’ t mean compromising on luxury , so allow us to introduce you to Bourne Valley . This cosy glamping retreat sits in the Weald of Kent Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty , so it ’ s no wonder these guys want to do everything they can to protect this pretty corner of the world . Stay in their beautiful bell tent and you ’ ll have the chance to reconnect with nature in ultimate comfort with Egyptian cotton bedding , hot showers , fluffy towels , your very own fire pit , and your choice of locally sourced foodie treats to cap off the day . Better still , this site is completely off the grid , so you can say goodbye to those never-ending Teams notifications ( please say it ’ s not just us ) and truly embrace the digital detox .
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