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A country break in the Alkham Valley
So what’s to see in our area! Well we are situated between Folkestone and Dover and on the edge of the North Downs. You can enjoy our network of footpaths from our farmhouse and spend all day out walking the beautiful Alkham Valley. We can lend you maps and send you off with one of our lovely picnics all made from locally sourced food and when you return sink into our lovely hot tub and enjoy our views too! The famous White cliffs of Dover is just a 10 minute drive to reach the National Trust car park with a great visitor centre where you can enjoy tasty soup or great cup of coffee. Greenhill Glamping is set on our family farm in the beautiful location of the Alkham Valley on the Kent Downs near to Dover in an “Area … Continue reading
Ten Great Reasons to Come to Kent
We are on the doorstep of the Continent and 45 minutes from London, the county of Kent has many highlights and here are ten great reasons to come to Kent. Visit Kent. 1. Heritage – Kent is the oldest county in England Canterbury is among the oldest cities with a continuous history – trace its rich heritage through the architectural styles of buildings along its narrow cobbled streets and visit St Martin’s, part of the Canterbury World Heritage Site, the oldest working parish church in England. Wander the atmospheric streets of Sandwich and you’ll come across the highest density of listed buildings of any town in England, Sandwich also has more medieval buildings than anywhere else. 2. Cathedrals – Kent is home to the two oldest Cathedrals in England As soon as you step into the magnificent interior of Canterbury … Continue reading