Gaynor’s guidebook
Food scene
We are situated right in the centre of "Hop Country" and delighted to have our own Brewery & Tap Room in Tenterden just below the Kent & East Sussex Railway. Old Diary has won many awards and if beer is your bevvy then do pay them a visit. Harveys at Lewes is our main Brewery and a nice place to visit but over an hours drive from here.
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Old Dairy Brewery
Unit 2 Station RdWe are situated right in the centre of "Hop Country" and delighted to have our own Brewery & Tap Room in Tenterden just below the Kent & East Sussex Railway. Old Diary has won many awards and if beer is your bevvy then do pay them a visit. Harveys at Lewes is our main Brewery and a nice place to visit but over an hours drive from here.
Chapel Down is well known to many. William & Kate put them on the map when they sourced their wines for their Wedding Day. Their wine tours are very interesting and then you can enjoy lunch or dinner at The Swann Restaurant on site and enjoy a bottle of their wines. You need to book this in advance - they get very busy.
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Tenterden Vineyard Park
Small Hythe RoadChapel Down is well known to many. William & Kate put them on the map when they sourced their wines for their Wedding Day. Their wine tours are very interesting and then you can enjoy lunch or dinner at The Swann Restaurant on site and enjoy a bottle of their wines. You need to book this in advance - they get very busy.
Montalbano is our local Italian in Tenterden, run by Italians and they certainly know how to produce good food. You need to book ahead.
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Montalbano Italian
75 High StMontalbano is our local Italian in Tenterden, run by Italians and they certainly know how to produce good food. You need to book ahead.
Badsha is our local Indian and been in Tenterden for many years. It has a great reputation and has been newly refurbished. There is another new Indian Restaurant but I have not sampled their dishes.
Badsha Indian Cuisine
10 W CrossBadsha is our local Indian and been in Tenterden for many years. It has a great reputation and has been newly refurbished. There is another new Indian Restaurant but I have not sampled their dishes.
The Three Chimneys at Biddenden is one of our favourite haunts, it has won many food awards and is a beautiful Kentish pub selling great ales. It has a nice garden at the rear and a good restaurant too. Highly recommended.
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The Three Chimneys
Hareplain RoadThe Three Chimneys at Biddenden is one of our favourite haunts, it has won many food awards and is a beautiful Kentish pub selling great ales. It has a nice garden at the rear and a good restaurant too. Highly recommended.
The Milk House at Sissinghurst has a good vibe with open fire, great bar area and spacious restaurant dishing up good food. In Summer it has a nice garden to sit out in.
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The Milk House
The StreetThe Milk House at Sissinghurst has a good vibe with open fire, great bar area and spacious restaurant dishing up good food. In Summer it has a nice garden to sit out in.
The White Lion is our Pub/Hotel right in the centre of Tenterden is has nice area to sit outside and watch the world go by and view our majestic Church, St. Mildred's, which dominates the town. Great food and drink, they have their own pizza oven.
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The White Lion Bar
High StreetThe White Lion is our Pub/Hotel right in the centre of Tenterden is has nice area to sit outside and watch the world go by and view our majestic Church, St. Mildred's, which dominates the town. Great food and drink, they have their own pizza oven.
The Woolpack is one of our many local pubs and owned by Hush Heath Wines. It has an open fire, good food and is a great place to hang out.
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The Woolpack Bar
26 High StThe Woolpack is one of our many local pubs and owned by Hush Heath Wines. It has an open fire, good food and is a great place to hang out.
The Small Holding Restaurant is at Kilndown on the way to Tunbridge Wells. Will has worked hard with his team since 2018 and just won a Green Michelin Star for his efforts - highly recommended farm to fork food with super wine list . He grows all is own produce which you can see from the terrace.
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The Small Holding
Ranters LaneThe Small Holding Restaurant is at Kilndown on the way to Tunbridge Wells. Will has worked hard with his team since 2018 and just won a Green Michelin Star for his efforts - highly recommended farm to fork food with super wine list . He grows all is own produce which you can see from the terrace.
Amy's in Tenterden is great for breakfast, brunch & lunch selling great coffee/teas and cakes. There is a small seating area outside.
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Amy's Pantry
4 East CrossAmy's in Tenterden is great for breakfast, brunch & lunch selling great coffee/teas and cakes. There is a small seating area outside.
Nutmeg Deli in Sayers Lane, Tenterden might be small but it packs a good punch for light lunch and sells great Weymouth Coffee. You can sit outside in the sunshine and enjoy people watching amongst this enclave of independent shops here just off the High Street.
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The Nutmeg Delicatessen
3 Sayers LnNutmeg Deli in Sayers Lane, Tenterden might be small but it packs a good punch for light lunch and sells great Weymouth Coffee. You can sit outside in the sunshine and enjoy people watching amongst this enclave of independent shops here just off the High Street.
I am a seafood lover and this is one of my favourite restaurants. It is situated overlooking Folkestone Harbour with a great view and serves the best fish dishes with well chosen wines. Booking essential.
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Rocksalt
4-5 Fish MarketI am a seafood lover and this is one of my favourite restaurants. It is situated overlooking Folkestone Harbour with a great view and serves the best fish dishes with well chosen wines. Booking essential.
The Great House is in Cranbrook and one of our favourite local haunts producing great food and wines. It is part of a small Kentish chain which is well run and we would also recommend the others.
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The Great House
The Great House is in Cranbrook and one of our favourite local haunts producing great food and wines. It is part of a small Kentish chain which is well run and we would also recommend the others.
The Globe is just outside Rye (walking distance) and is a quirky, fun, pub producing great food, ales and wines. It has a terrace outside which is small but inviting. We highly recommend it.
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The Globe Inn Marsh Rye
10 Military RdThe Globe is just outside Rye (walking distance) and is a quirky, fun, pub producing great food, ales and wines. It has a terrace outside which is small but inviting. We highly recommend it.
Our Local Farm Shop & Cafe is walking distance and produces fresh organic meat and vegetables and it has a great cafe for al fresco eating. Thoroughly recommended.
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Silcocks Farm Shop and Cafe
Grange RoadOur Local Farm Shop & Cafe is walking distance and produces fresh organic meat and vegetables and it has a great cafe for al fresco eating. Thoroughly recommended.
Ozgur is our Turkish restaurant in Tenterden it has been in the town for many years. It has been recently refurbished. Great food.
Ozgur
126 High StOzgur is our Turkish restaurant in Tenterden it has been in the town for many years. It has been recently refurbished. Great food.
We have 2 Fish & Chip Shops:
Marinos Tenterden Fish Bar and there is The Fish & Chip Shop in St. Michaels next to Post Office. St Michaels is closest to the Farm.
Marinos Tenterden Fish Bar
Station RoadWe have 2 Fish & Chip Shops:
Marinos Tenterden Fish Bar and there is The Fish & Chip Shop in St. Michaels next to Post Office. St Michaels is closest to the Farm.
The Woodcock Inn at Iden Green is a quaint Kentish Pub serving great food and drink, portions are huge. It has a garden at the rear. Their food is delicious and reasonably priced. You will need to book they get busy. One of our favourites.
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The Woodcock Inn
Woodcock LaneThe Woodcock Inn at Iden Green is a quaint Kentish Pub serving great food and drink, portions are huge. It has a garden at the rear. Their food is delicious and reasonably priced. You will need to book they get busy. One of our favourites.
Hoof & Hook is a farm to fork, family run business in Tenterden. Delicious fish and steaks and great cocktails too. Highly recommend it.
Hoof & Hook Tenterden
Hoof & Hook is a farm to fork, family run business in Tenterden. Delicious fish and steaks and great cocktails too. Highly recommend it.
The Print House is new to Tenterden in July 2023 offering good food and a nice place to have cocktails in the relaxing lounge area.
The Print House Inn
The Print House is new to Tenterden in July 2023 offering good food and a nice place to have cocktails in the relaxing lounge area.
The Vine Inn
76 High StThe Vine is a great pub and restaurant. Never disappoints.
Sightseeing
We have one of the most beautiful sandy beaches on our doorstep (30 mins away by car). Enjoy the sand dunes, take a picnic and enjoy feeling the sand in your toes. Definitely worth a visit at any time of the year. Stunning walk. The Pelican is great for Fish & Chips just in the town if that's your desire.
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Camber Sands
We have one of the most beautiful sandy beaches on our doorstep (30 mins away by car). Enjoy the sand dunes, take a picnic and enjoy feeling the sand in your toes. Definitely worth a visit at any time of the year. Stunning walk. The Pelican is great for Fish & Chips just in the town if that's your desire.
Rye is a beautiful, historic town dated from 1066 and the Battle of Hastings, it has many independent shops, places to eat, pubs and an interesting Jail and Church. Many period dramas have been filmed in Rye - it's quaint, lovely to walk around with its narrow cobbled streets (Mermaid Street is stunning for photos) and a real jewel in our crown. The Mermaid Hotel/Inn has one of the oldest bars in Kent with a roaring log fire, you will find it right at the back of the property, hidden away. Rye is a "must see" for our first time visitors. Cambers Sands is only 10 minutes from Rye if you wanted to explore both in a day. The Rye Nature reserve is also on the doorstep to discover our local seabirds with hides for observation - lovely walk with free car park. So plenty to discover here. Pop to the Globe Inn for lunch or dinner - see places to eat in this Guide. Haydens is great for lunch in the High Street with a stunning view from their windows.
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Rye
Rye is a beautiful, historic town dated from 1066 and the Battle of Hastings, it has many independent shops, places to eat, pubs and an interesting Jail and Church. Many period dramas have been filmed in Rye - it's quaint, lovely to walk around with its narrow cobbled streets (Mermaid Street is stunning for photos) and a real jewel in our crown. The Mermaid Hotel/Inn has one of the oldest bars in Kent with a roaring log fire, you will find it right at the back of the property, hidden away. Rye is a "must see" for our first time visitors. Cambers Sands is only 10 minutes from Rye if you wanted to explore both in a day. The Rye Nature reserve is also on the doorstep to discover our local seabirds with hides for observation - lovely walk with free car park. So plenty to discover here. Pop to the Globe Inn for lunch or dinner - see places to eat in this Guide. Haydens is great for lunch in the High Street with a stunning view from their windows.
Leeds Castle & Gardens is magnificent with its moat and a very interesting place to visit - only 30 mins drive. Thoroughly recommended.
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Castello di Leeds
Leeds Castle & Gardens is magnificent with its moat and a very interesting place to visit - only 30 mins drive. Thoroughly recommended.
Canterbury is our historic city and the Cathedral is well known. The Town itself has much to offer with shops, pubs, restaurants and super walks. We recommend a punt down the River. Enjoy!
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Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsCanterbury is our historic city and the Cathedral is well known. The Town itself has much to offer with shops, pubs, restaurants and super walks. We recommend a punt down the River. Enjoy!
Tunbridge Wells is well known for the Pantiles (in the old Lower High Street) where you will find an abundance of independent shops and eateries where you can find anything to eat from shellfish to beef burgers. It's a great place to sit outside and has a busy, happy vibe to it. The Upper High Street has a large shopping centre - Victoria Place with all the well known shops ie Fenwicks, Hobbs, M&S. Scotney Castle & Hever Castle (childhood home of Anne Boleyn) are both near to Tunbridge Wells. A good pub near Hever Castle is The Dorset Arms at Hartfield - great food in a fantastic medieval building, family owned. This combo is a nice day out. The George & Dragon Pub/Restaurant at Speldhurst is recommended too just 15 minutes outside Tunbridge Wells.
Tunbridge Wells District
Tunbridge Wells is well known for the Pantiles (in the old Lower High Street) where you will find an abundance of independent shops and eateries where you can find anything to eat from shellfish to beef burgers. It's a great place to sit outside and has a busy, happy vibe to it. The Upper High Street has a large shopping centre - Victoria Place with all the well known shops ie Fenwicks, Hobbs, M&S. Scotney Castle & Hever Castle (childhood home of Anne Boleyn) are both near to Tunbridge Wells. A good pub near Hever Castle is The Dorset Arms at Hartfield - great food in a fantastic medieval building, family owned. This combo is a nice day out. The George & Dragon Pub/Restaurant at Speldhurst is recommended too just 15 minutes outside Tunbridge Wells.
If you love shopping then this is a "one stop designer shoppers" heaven. With easy parking within the centre itself it makes for a good experience with nice places to eat/drink on your way around.
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Ashford Designer Outlet
If you love shopping then this is a "one stop designer shoppers" heaven. With easy parking within the centre itself it makes for a good experience with nice places to eat/drink on your way around.
Bedgebury is a stunning Pinetum at any time of the year with superb walks and mountain bike rides. It's close to my heart because I went to school near there and know it well.
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Pinetum Nazionale e Foresta di Bedgebury
Bedgebury RoadBedgebury is a stunning Pinetum at any time of the year with superb walks and mountain bike rides. It's close to my heart because I went to school near there and know it well.
We have our own Steam Railway in Tenterden which is very famous. It runs from Tenterden Town to Bodium Castle. It's a great, nostaligic trip to take with amazing wealden views. Take a picnic which you can enjoy at Bodium Castle Gardens and go for a castle tour whilst you are there - this makes for a great day out.
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Ferrovia del Kent e dell'East Sussex
Station RoadWe have our own Steam Railway in Tenterden which is very famous. It runs from Tenterden Town to Bodium Castle. It's a great, nostaligic trip to take with amazing wealden views. Take a picnic which you can enjoy at Bodium Castle Gardens and go for a castle tour whilst you are there - this makes for a great day out.
Biddenden is also a local vineyard which is family owned, it is much smaller than Chapel Down but well worth a visit. Gusbourne Vineyard is also worth a visit and local.
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Biddenden Vineyards
Gribble Bridge LaneBiddenden is also a local vineyard which is family owned, it is much smaller than Chapel Down but well worth a visit. Gusbourne Vineyard is also worth a visit and local.
Bodium Boating Station and Lime Wharf Cafe, Northiam are all under the same umbrella. Take a trip down the River Rother on a kayak or canoe and have brunch, lunch, dinner at the Cafe where you can sit outside. It really has a fun vibe here and much to explore. Highly recommended.
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Bodiam Boating Station
Station RoadBodium Boating Station and Lime Wharf Cafe, Northiam are all under the same umbrella. Take a trip down the River Rother on a kayak or canoe and have brunch, lunch, dinner at the Cafe where you can sit outside. It really has a fun vibe here and much to explore. Highly recommended.
Sissinghurst Castle & Gardens (National Trust) is well known and people come for miles to visit. It is very beautiful and has great walks around it. There is a cafe with outside & inside eating areas. Pashley Manor at Ticehurst & Great Dixter Gardens, Northiam are also worth a visit.
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Giardino del castello di Sissinghurst
Biddenden RdSissinghurst Castle & Gardens (National Trust) is well known and people come for miles to visit. It is very beautiful and has great walks around it. There is a cafe with outside & inside eating areas. Pashley Manor at Ticehurst & Great Dixter Gardens, Northiam are also worth a visit.
We have amazing coastlines in Kent to explore but Whitstable is one of my favourites with it's harbour, fish shacks, restaurants and pubs. The beach is shingle and lovely to walk along the boardwalk. Many independent shops to discover too. The Sportsman at Seasalter is a great pub and JoJo's at Tankerton are recommended haunts, both just outside Whitstable.
Whitstable Bay
We have amazing coastlines in Kent to explore but Whitstable is one of my favourites with it's harbour, fish shacks, restaurants and pubs. The beach is shingle and lovely to walk along the boardwalk. Many independent shops to discover too. The Sportsman at Seasalter is a great pub and JoJo's at Tankerton are recommended haunts, both just outside Whitstable.
Bewl Water is our local reservoir at Wadhurst on the way to Tunbridge Wells, which does not sound particularly inviting but it is the polar opposite. It is stunning with beautiful walks, mountain bike trails, sailing/watersports, cafe and it's our little bit of Scotland in Kent. Some of the vistas are just as you would see in the North. Well worth exploring. Wadhurst is near Scotney Castle and there is a good pub nearby, The Old Vine at Cousley Wood which does great food. The Small Holding Restaurant at Kilndown is not too far from Bewl Water so you could have lunch at either and then go on for a wonderful walk/bike ride afterwards. That would be my recommendation.
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Bewl Acqua
Bewlbridge LaneBewl Water is our local reservoir at Wadhurst on the way to Tunbridge Wells, which does not sound particularly inviting but it is the polar opposite. It is stunning with beautiful walks, mountain bike trails, sailing/watersports, cafe and it's our little bit of Scotland in Kent. Some of the vistas are just as you would see in the North. Well worth exploring. Wadhurst is near Scotney Castle and there is a good pub nearby, The Old Vine at Cousley Wood which does great food. The Small Holding Restaurant at Kilndown is not too far from Bewl Water so you could have lunch at either and then go on for a wonderful walk/bike ride afterwards. That would be my recommendation.