Chiddingstone Village (NT)
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Overview
One of the prettiest villages in Kent, Chiddingstone is a beautiful example of a Tudor one-street village, with half-timbered sides, gables and stone-hung red-tiled roofs. The National Trust bought the entire village, including the Castle Inn, houses and post office, in 1939 to ensure its preservation. The building that's now the post office is mentioned as early as 1453, and many of the other buildings probably took materials from earlier settlements. Over 70 percent of the buildings in Chiddingstone are more than 200 years old. Chiddingstone takes its name from the large sandstone outcrop in the village known as the 'Chiding Stone'.
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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Medley Court
Dating back to 1903, Medley Court is a luxurious property with the appearance of a Tudor house, surrounded by private lawns. The interior is sumptuous, and the sitting room has view acr...
Medley Court
Dating back to 1903, Medley Court is a luxurious property with the appearance of a Tudor house, surrounded by private lawns. The interior is sumptuous, and the sitting room has view acr...
Hever Castle Bed & Breakfast
Hever Castle in Kent offers 27 luxury bedrooms, each with its own unique charm and character. All bedrooms combine traditional features with modern day luxuries, providing the perfect r...
The Spa Hotel
Set in 14 acres of beautifully tended grounds, the Spa Hotel is an imposing 18th-century mansion offering spacious, modern bedrooms that are stylishly decorated and thoughtfully equippe...
The Royal Wells
In an elevated position at the top of Mount Ephraim, yet a short stroll from Tunbridge Wells centre, The Royal Wells is a grand old Victorian building visited by Queen Victoria when she...
The Russell
The Russell is a detached Victorian property just a short walk from the town centre. The generously proportioned bedrooms in the main house are pleasantly decorated and well equipped. I...
Broadwater Forest Cottages
Flying Horse Cottage, a rural retreat one hour from London and five minutes from Tunbridge Wells, is perched on a ridge with magnificent views. A stylish conversion that’s fully accessi...
Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells
Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells is an impressive Grade II-listed building that dates from 1762, and, as a princess, Queen Victoria often stayed here. The spacious bedrooms are available in...
