Spitfire Barn and Huts Guidebook

Aidan & Wendy
Spitfire Barn and Huts Guidebook

Food scene

Delicious home-cooked dishes, recently refurbished. Booking recommended. Alkham, 5 minute's drive. Dog friendly 2023: Best pub in Kent - The National Pub & Bar Award. Alkham, Dover CT15 7DF | Try their sibling pubs….The Tiger Inn, Stowting | The Kings Arms, Elham. Well worth the leafy drive.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Marquis Of Granby
Alkham Valley Road
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious home-cooked dishes, recently refurbished. Booking recommended. Alkham, 5 minute's drive. Dog friendly 2023: Best pub in Kent - The National Pub & Bar Award. Alkham, Dover CT15 7DF | Try their sibling pubs….The Tiger Inn, Stowting | The Kings Arms, Elham. Well worth the leafy drive.
Fish dishes. Starbucks. Great view from terrace | Waterloo Cres, Dover CT17 9BP
Wheeler's Fish and Chips Dover
Waterloo Crescent
Fish dishes. Starbucks. Great view from terrace | Waterloo Cres, Dover CT17 9BP
Family run, attentive friendly. Great breakfast | Lyminge, Folkestone CT18 8HU
The Coffee Cabin
Canterbury Road
Family run, attentive friendly. Great breakfast | Lyminge, Folkestone CT18 8HU
Home cooked food. Clean and friendly helpful staff | Bishopsbourne, Canterbury CT4 5HR
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tadpole Tearoom
Frog Lane
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Home cooked food. Clean and friendly helpful staff | Bishopsbourne, Canterbury CT4 5HR
1 Michelin star | 3 AA Rosettes. Fine dining relaxed environment | Hythe CT21 4PS
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hide and Fox Restaurant
The Green
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
1 Michelin star | 3 AA Rosettes. Fine dining relaxed environment | Hythe CT21 4PS
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chartham Vineyard
Station Road
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barnsole Vineyard
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Simpsons Wine Estate
Church Lane
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tenterden Vineyard Park
Small Hythe Road
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Terlingham Vineyard
Terlingham Lane
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Exquisite Nepalese. Amazing quality, delicate and delicious flavours using the freshest of produce. 20 minute drive Mersham Le Hatch, The Courtyard, Hythe Rd, Ashford TN25 6NH
Koyla
Hythe Road
Exquisite Nepalese. Amazing quality, delicate and delicious flavours using the freshest of produce. 20 minute drive Mersham Le Hatch, The Courtyard, Hythe Rd, Ashford TN25 6NH
Great place to eat with or without entering the ‘zoo’ Port Lympne Reserve is a breeding sanctuary for rare and endangered animals over 600 acres https://www.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne/ CT21 4LR. FABULOUS holiday lets too
The Garden Room at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
Great place to eat with or without entering the ‘zoo’ Port Lympne Reserve is a breeding sanctuary for rare and endangered animals over 600 acres https://www.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne/ CT21 4LR. FABULOUS holiday lets too
Delicious Mediterranean cuisine. 15 minute drive. 1, Majestic Parade, Folkestone CT20 2BZ
Rosemont restaurant and cocktail bar
Sandgate Road
Delicious Mediterranean cuisine. 15 minute drive. 1, Majestic Parade, Folkestone CT20 2BZ
Excellent fresh fish dishes. Local Kentish wines. Fabulous seaside seating with a great vibe. Little Rock Folkestone | The Harbour Arm, Folkestone CT20 1QN
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Rock Folkestone
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Excellent fresh fish dishes. Local Kentish wines. Fabulous seaside seating with a great vibe. Little Rock Folkestone | The Harbour Arm, Folkestone CT20 1QN
Excellent place for breakfast, brunch or an aperitif… overlooking White Cliffs. Best visited on sunny day Folkestone Harbour Arm
Harbour Coffee Co
Excellent place for breakfast, brunch or an aperitif… overlooking White Cliffs. Best visited on sunny day Folkestone Harbour Arm
All Day Fresh Street Food. Great atmosphere next to the beach. HD screen. Music. LOVE THIS PLACE Harbour Approach Rd, Folkestone CT20 1QH
The Goods Yard Bar
Harbour Approach Road
All Day Fresh Street Food. Great atmosphere next to the beach. HD screen. Music. LOVE THIS PLACE Harbour Approach Rd, Folkestone CT20 1QH
If you’re serious about food, and looking for a place to treat yourself. Great service. Michelin star, superb. Near Canterbury Fordwich, Canterbury CT2 0DB
Fordwich Arms
If you’re serious about food, and looking for a place to treat yourself. Great service. Michelin star, superb. Near Canterbury Fordwich, Canterbury CT2 0DB

Neighborhoods

We are lucky enough to have a clear view of the majestic Dover Castle
Head for Folkestone Harbour | Park the car | Visit the Creative Quarter CT20 1RW - great shops, art and food | Back down to Harbour Arm for glass of bubbly and open air live music at weekends to lift the spirits
Folkestone & Hythe District
Head for Folkestone Harbour | Park the car | Visit the Creative Quarter CT20 1RW - great shops, art and food | Back down to Harbour Arm for glass of bubbly and open air live music at weekends to lift the spirits
CT20 1QQ A MUST VISIT local landmark. Live music. Locally sourced fresh food in various bars and restaurants. Great parking and sea views. Iconic location.
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brazo del Puerto de Folkestone
Harbour Approach Road
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CT20 1QQ A MUST VISIT local landmark. Live music. Locally sourced fresh food in various bars and restaurants. Great parking and sea views. Iconic location.
Tontine Street, Folkestone CT20 1BN …..Artisan | Craft shops | Nearby theatre - Quarterhouse | good places to eat and drink. A must see. https://www.creativefolkestone.org.uk/whats-on/
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quarterhouse
49 Tontine St
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tontine Street, Folkestone CT20 1BN …..Artisan | Craft shops | Nearby theatre - Quarterhouse | good places to eat and drink. A must see. https://www.creativefolkestone.org.uk/whats-on/
Recommended Restaurants - Cullins Yard - CT17 9BY Harbour Wheeler's - CT17 9BP Sea front Hythe Bay - CT17 9FS Sea front
Dover Beach
18-27 Waterloo Crescent
Recommended Restaurants - Cullins Yard - CT17 9BY Harbour Wheeler's - CT17 9BP Sea front Hythe Bay - CT17 9FS Sea front
M&S Food Hall | Cineworld | Next | Trespass | Nandos Some free parking. Dover CT16 1QD
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St James Retail and Leisure Park
Saint James Street
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
M&S Food Hall | Cineworld | Next | Trespass | Nandos Some free parking. Dover CT16 1QD
Fabulous small city, it’s got the lot. Park and ride recommended Or jump on train from Dover Priory and admire the views Canterbury Cathedral Evensong at 17:30….very special. Check website for details
369 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canterbury
369 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fabulous small city, it’s got the lot. Park and ride recommended Or jump on train from Dover Priory and admire the views Canterbury Cathedral Evensong at 17:30….very special. Check website for details
On the up! Beach | Some good restaurants | Dreamland is FUN | Famous museum
160 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
UpMargate
20 The Centre
160 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
On the up! Beach | Some good restaurants | Dreamland is FUN | Famous museum
Local gym swim sauna steam. Modern and clean
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dover District Leisure Centre
Fitness Fields
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local gym swim sauna steam. Modern and clean
VInoteq is Dover’s wine bar and 🎶 venue. Whether it is relaxing in our ground floor bar watching the world go by or down in the Cellar for music, arts or other events. Lots of Kentish wines and beers Live music Thu, Fri and Saturday - booking recommended. 07740283224 1 Cannon Street Dover CT16 1BY
Vinoteq Wine Bar and Venue
1 Cannon Street
VInoteq is Dover’s wine bar and 🎶 venue. Whether it is relaxing in our ground floor bar watching the world go by or down in the Cellar for music, arts or other events. Lots of Kentish wines and beers Live music Thu, Fri and Saturday - booking recommended. 07740283224 1 Cannon Street Dover CT16 1BY
Great all year dog walking beach in Folkestone Harbour. Best when tide is out Enter Harbour Beach CT19 6AU
The Stade
The Stade
Great all year dog walking beach in Folkestone Harbour. Best when tide is out Enter Harbour Beach CT19 6AU
Local vineyard. 10 minute drive
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Terlingham Vineyard
Terlingham Lane
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local vineyard. 10 minute drive

Sightseeing

Head for Langdon Cliffs CT16 1HJ. Park the car | National Trust Cafe & Shop | Cliff Walk | Lighthouse & Mrs Knotts Tearoom | Walk Back | Drive back home, shower and chill in the hot tub
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
National Trust Los Acantilados Blancos de Dover
Upper Road
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Head for Langdon Cliffs CT16 1HJ. Park the car | National Trust Cafe & Shop | Cliff Walk | Lighthouse & Mrs Knotts Tearoom | Walk Back | Drive back home, shower and chill in the hot tub
CT16 1HU English Heritage | Great Day Out | Fab Coastal Views
Dover Castle station
CT16 1HU English Heritage | Great Day Out | Fab Coastal Views
Great coastal walk.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Costero Lower Leas
Lower Sandgate Road
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great coastal walk.
Sandy beach ....but get there pre 9am for best experience
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kiosco Sunny Sands
The Stade
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sandy beach ....but get there pre 9am for best experience
A must visit (during the day). Food | Bars | Music | Views | Large parking area | 10 minutes drive. CT20 1QH
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brazo del Puerto de Folkestone
Harbour Approach Road
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A must visit (during the day). Food | Bars | Music | Views | Large parking area | 10 minutes drive. CT20 1QH
Sandgate and Hythe - great coastal village and town | Few Shops | Canal | Beach Walk | Tennis Courts | Indoor Swimming Pool | Bowls | Antique Shops | Great Food | Coastal Drive | Golf & Spa at Imperial Hotel
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hythe Beach
46 W Parade
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sandgate and Hythe - great coastal village and town | Few Shops | Canal | Beach Walk | Tennis Courts | Indoor Swimming Pool | Bowls | Antique Shops | Great Food | Coastal Drive | Golf & Spa at Imperial Hotel
Nearby: Battle Britain Museum CT18 7AG | Cat & Custard Pot Pub (Loads RAF memorabilia, they say 2nd World War airmen used to drink here) | Terlingham Vineyard |
Paddlesworth
Nearby: Battle Britain Museum CT18 7AG | Cat & Custard Pot Pub (Loads RAF memorabilia, they say 2nd World War airmen used to drink here) | Terlingham Vineyard |
Village on the Cliff | Battle of Britain Memorial CT18 7JJ | Bracing cliff walks | Cliff Top Cafe - pizzas cocktails.
Capel-le-Ferne
Village on the Cliff | Battle of Britain Memorial CT18 7JJ | Bracing cliff walks | Cliff Top Cafe - pizzas cocktails.
Port Lympne Reserve is a breeding sanctuary for rare and endangered animals over 600 acres https://www.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne/ CT21 4LR. FABULOUS holiday lets too
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cabaña de jirafas en la reserva de Port Lympne
Aldington Road
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Port Lympne Reserve is a breeding sanctuary for rare and endangered animals over 600 acres https://www.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne/ CT21 4LR. FABULOUS holiday lets too
https://www.aspinallfoundation.org/howletts/ Canterbury CT4 5EL Visit Howletts, Kent's original wildlife park, it's a unique adventure like no other! As a dedicated animal conservation charity, your visit directly helps us to protect wildlife here in the UK which, in turn, enables us to send animals back to the wild in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation.
157 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de animales salvajes de Howletts
Bekesbourne Lane
157 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
https://www.aspinallfoundation.org/howletts/ Canterbury CT4 5EL Visit Howletts, Kent's original wildlife park, it's a unique adventure like no other! As a dedicated animal conservation charity, your visit directly helps us to protect wildlife here in the UK which, in turn, enables us to send animals back to the wild in conjunction with The Aspinall Foundation.
Dover to Calais - Take the Ferry as foot passanger or take the car. >24 hours notice + passport needed
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Calais
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dover to Calais - Take the Ferry as foot passanger or take the car. >24 hours notice + passport needed
Museum, local history. CT18 7AG
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust
Aerodrome Road
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum, local history. CT18 7AG
Special place. Great Visitor Experience inside. Refreshments with a view. Shop New Dover Rd, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone CT18 7JJ
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Monumento a la Batalla de Gran Bretaña
New Dover Road
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Special place. Great Visitor Experience inside. Refreshments with a view. Shop New Dover Rd, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone CT18 7JJ
Pretty Coastal Town | Walmer Castle (English Heritage)
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muelle de Deal
Beach Street
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pretty Coastal Town | Walmer Castle (English Heritage)
Pretty Medieval Town. Visit nearby Barnsole Vinyard and taste their award winning wines Fleming Road, Staple, Canterbury CT3 1LG 07772 300511 https://goo.gl/maps/H2F5A8PncUcDXqrj9
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sandwich
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pretty Medieval Town. Visit nearby Barnsole Vinyard and taste their award winning wines Fleming Road, Staple, Canterbury CT3 1LG 07772 300511 https://goo.gl/maps/H2F5A8PncUcDXqrj9
Ye Old Market Town | Shepherd Neame Brewery | Fruit and Hop Growing area - very pretty
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Faversham
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ye Old Market Town | Shepherd Neame Brewery | Fruit and Hop Growing area - very pretty
North Kent historic site next to sea
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torres de Reculver y Fuerte Romano
Reculver Road
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Kent historic site next to sea
30 minutes by car… Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa, Eastwell Park, Ashford TN25 4HR
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
30 minutes by car… Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa, Eastwell Park, Ashford TN25 4HR
Best holiday lets for miles!!
Spitfire Barn & Huts at Orchard House
Best holiday lets for miles!!
Why not hire an electric bike during your stay. Available in Dover, see https://instagram.com/click2cycle_dover?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/click2cycle?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dover
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Why not hire an electric bike during your stay. Available in Dover, see https://instagram.com/click2cycle_dover?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/click2cycle?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Must stop cafe along Sandgate Hythe promenade
The Boat House
Granville Parade
Must stop cafe along Sandgate Hythe promenade
10am open. Cash only Breakfast | Lunch | Glass of bubbly with a VIEW!! Old Dover Road Capel-le-Ferne CT18 7HT
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Clifftop Cafe
111A Old Dover Rd
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
10am open. Cash only Breakfast | Lunch | Glass of bubbly with a VIEW!! Old Dover Road Capel-le-Ferne CT18 7HT

Consejos para la ciudad

Facilidad para moverse por la casa

Train ride from Dover Priory to Canterbury or Margate

Great way to relax and enjoy a drink on the train and take in the Kent Countryside views
Antes de que te vayas

Our nearest pub. The Marquis of Granby...5 minute drive.

2023: Best pub in Kent - The National Pub & Bar Awards Beautifully decorated. Great selection of booze. Fabulous freshly cooked food. Advise you book in advance to avoid disappointment
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Each of our 3 properties has either a hot tub or sauna..

Don't forget your.. Bathing suit / Bathrobe / Flipflops. Beach shoes - Sunny Sands in Folkestone is good but can get crowded. There are less crowded beaches in Sandgate and Dover
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Autumn Winter..

Bring wind proof gear: coat, hat, scarf, suitable footwear so you don’t miss out if weather turns.
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Wineries and Vineyards in Kent

With over 50 vineyards in the county a visit to a vineyard is a must! Please see TripAdvidor for latest reviews. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186310-Activities-c36-t132-Kent_England.html. Kent Lift article. https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/food-and-drink/7-of-the-best-vineyard-tours-in-kent-7259752