with bluebells - perfect for those springtime snaps . Set at the edge of Tenterden , the market town alone is a local favourite , with boutique shops and independent restaurants lining the high street , not to mention the
Old Dairy Brewery and
Kent and East Sussex Railway .
Ashford is awash with charming villages and welcoming pubs dotted throughout the countryside . Appledore , Hamstreet and Warehorne rest along the edge of the Royal Military Canal , the third longest manmade structure in the UK that ’ s an absolute haven for wildlife , walkers and cyclists . Stroll or pedal along the canal and you ’ ll soon come to
Gusbourne vineyard in Appledore , not-to-be missed for its vineyard tours , tastings and even picnics amongst the vines . Fancy taking to two wheels ? We recommend picking up a bike at
UK Electric Bike Centre for pedal power through the rolling countryside without breaking a sweat !
Romney Marsh Shepherds Huts
If thoughts of a tour and tasting at
Gusbourne have whet your appetite , Ashford is THE place to go for a taste of English wine country . Wine enthusiasts will no doubt have heard of
Chapel Down in Tenterden with its award-winning wines , tours and sensational restaurant , while familyrun
Biddenden is renowned for their selection of ciders , apple juice and wine .
Westwell Wines is another local favourite , set at the foot of the North Downs and offering a perfect spot for a post-tour glass of their Blanc de Blancs paired with locally sourced cheeses .
Once you ’ ve walked , pedalled , and sampled your way around the area , Ashford ’ s accommodation is there to welcome you . The brand-new
Hampton by Hilton is minutes away from the Ashford International train station and its high speed links to London and the Kent coast .
Wheatfields luxury glamping site in
Kent Cookery School
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