The Garden of England

Nourish your imagination with this thought-provoking and inspiring break to the ancient county of Kent, affectionately known as the Garden of England. Discover a lesser-known land of historic seaside towns, age-old legends, picturesque vineyards and moated manors, which inspired literary luminaries such as Geoffrey Chaucer and Ian Fleming, author of James Bond. From your comfortable accommodation in an authentic 12th-century country house, several insightful excursions will lift the veil on this fascinating county. Explore the historic Cinque Ports of Rye and Hythe, discover the breathtaking Dover and Leeds castles and follow in the footsteps of a certain fictional secret agent.      You’ll also get to know historic Canterbury, the cradle of English Christianity and have the chance to celebrate Kent’s newfound wine heritage with an optional trip to a family owned vineyard.