Gardenia
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"Surrounded by beautiful Kent countryside."
Overview
Set in 62 acres of landscaped grounds, this lovely hotel dates back to the Norman conquest and boasts a number of interesting features, including rooms with carved wood panelling and huge baronial stone fireplaces. In the comfortable and well-lit all-day brasserie, local seafood and meat are popular choices.
Ratings & awards
1 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
Our inspector loves...
Country house splendour - History and style with marvellous views and original features everywhere
Private dining - Available for between 6 and 80 guests
Sunday lunch - An outstanding traditional treat
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Food and Drink
- Cuisine style: Modern British
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About the area
Kent is home to the White Cliffs of Dover, an English icon that marks the point where the Kent Downs AONB stretches from the Surrey Hills down to the sea. Visitors can explore historic parklands, including Knole Park and Sir Winston Churchill’s former home at Chartwell, or beautiful nature reserves, such as the coppiced woodlands of Denge Wood and Earley Wood and the ancient fine chalk woodland of Yockletts Bank
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