Garden Cottage Guidebook
Drinks & Nightlife
The Griffins Head station
Griffin HillGreat pub with excellent home cooked food and a wonderful wine list.
Good food, great place to watch sport. family friendly - good atmosphere and set in a very pretty village.
36 habitants recommandent
Duke William
The StreetGood food, great place to watch sport. family friendly - good atmosphere and set in a very pretty village.
Michelin Star. Steve Harris excellent chef, also writes for Telegraph. Need to book well in advance. Better luck on weekdays.
88 habitants recommandent
Sportsman
Faversham RoadMichelin Star. Steve Harris excellent chef, also writes for Telegraph. Need to book well in advance. Better luck on weekdays.
The George & Dragon
24 Fisher StDifferent chefs cook there on different nights
Deal Hoy
16 Duke StGood place to visit and eat local produce
Bloody Mary's
160-162 High StNot open every night, great bar!
Fabulous beach location - and apparently where Julius Cesear landed! Drink enough and you could probably prove it!
75 habitants recommandent
Zetland Arms
Wellington ParadeFabulous beach location - and apparently where Julius Cesear landed! Drink enough and you could probably prove it!
The George & Dragon
24 Fisher StLocated in a beautful village - worth visiting
The Dog at Wingham
Canterbury RoadGood place to visit at Wingham
Everything Else
One of the famous links courses - hosts the Open.
38 habitants recommandent
Royal St George's Golf Club
One of the famous links courses - hosts the Open.
Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club
Golf RoadGreat course.
Market Street
Market StreetGreat Saturday market in the High Street.
Dreamland
Marine TerraceFifties style amusement park, recently reopened.
Large shopping centre - plenty of parking, shops, cinemas and restaurants.
88 habitants recommandent
Westwood Cross Shopping Centre
23 Margate RdLarge shopping centre - plenty of parking, shops, cinemas and restaurants.
Lovely town about three miles down the road. Good pubs and quay. Thursday morning market is ok for fish, game, cheese etc.
109 habitants recommandent
Sandwich
Lovely town about three miles down the road. Good pubs and quay. Thursday morning market is ok for fish, game, cheese etc.
Château de Deal
Marine RoadAncient castle
William Harvey Hospital
Kennington RoadNearest full A&E
Victoria Walmer & District War Memorial Hospital
London RoadMinor injuries unit - open 8 am to 8 pm
Currently closed. Great local theatre. Plenty of different things to see. Pantomine at Christmas
132 habitants recommandent
The Marlowe
The FriarsCurrently closed. Great local theatre. Plenty of different things to see. Pantomine at Christmas
Eastry Pharmacy Ltd and Yellow Fever Centre
The Crosslocal chemist, good pharamcy.
Great butchers, little bakery for good fresh bread (cakes not so great), chinese takeaway (not tried), post office, convenience shop.
Eastry
Great butchers, little bakery for good fresh bread (cakes not so great), chinese takeaway (not tried), post office, convenience shop.
Lovely gardens open to the public. Check website for opening times and days as it not open 7 days a week
14 habitants recommandent
Goodnestone Park Gardens
Lovely gardens open to the public. Check website for opening times and days as it not open 7 days a week
HSBC Bank plc
Nearest ATM that gives out more than £200!
Look out for river tour boats on the Stour at Old Weavers House, 3 St Peters.
8 habitants recommandent
River Stour
Look out for river tour boats on the Stour at Old Weavers House, 3 St Peters.
Check out the old town conservation of Deal - lovely old cobbled streets, pretty houses and pubs and restaurants.
Middle Street
Middle StreetCheck out the old town conservation of Deal - lovely old cobbled streets, pretty houses and pubs and restaurants.
Goodnestone
http://explorekent.org/activities/goodnestone-walk
Great wine shop. Can be found the car park of the Co-op at Sandwich. Great news is that Sarah who the owner of the business lives across the road, and readily delivers. Just call her up on 01304 617100, mention you are staying with us and a delivery will arrive.
Hercules Wine Warehouse
6 New StGreat wine shop. Can be found the car park of the Co-op at Sandwich. Great news is that Sarah who the owner of the business lives across the road, and readily delivers. Just call her up on 01304 617100, mention you are staying with us and a delivery will arrive.
Wine, cheese and cold meats, great veg. Recently opened in the beautiful village of Bishopsbourne, about 10 minute drive and just off the A2
Hercules Wine & Fine Foods
Frog LaneWine, cheese and cold meats, great veg. Recently opened in the beautiful village of Bishopsbourne, about 10 minute drive and just off the A2
Sightseeing
Historical Cathedral. Probably the most famous one in the UK
365 habitants recommandent
Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsHistorical Cathedral. Probably the most famous one in the UK
The Secret Gardens of Sandwich are well worth a visit - lovely tea room and plants for sale.
15 habitants recommandent
The Salutation
6 Knightrider StThe Secret Gardens of Sandwich are well worth a visit - lovely tea room and plants for sale.
Fantastic programmes for returning Gorilla's to their native land.
157 habitants recommandent
Parc animalier de Howletts
Bekesbourne LaneFantastic programmes for returning Gorilla's to their native land.
Cottage Girafe de la Réserve Port Lympne
Aldington RoadTry out the Safari experience.
So much to do, four or five museums, old castle walls, cathedral, Chaurcer's Canterbury Tales brings the middle ages to life.
13 habitants recommandent
City of Canterbury
So much to do, four or five museums, old castle walls, cathedral, Chaurcer's Canterbury Tales brings the middle ages to life.
Dickens House Museum
2 Victoria ParadeFor the fans of Charles Dickens - a must.
Arts & Culture
Turner Contemporary
RendezvousCheck out the Grayson Perry exhibition.
Food Scene
If you love Oysters, a must to visit. Booking essential in advance if possible
127 habitants recommandent
Wheelers Oyster Bar
8 High StIf you love Oysters, a must to visit. Booking essential in advance if possible
Victuals & Co
2 Saint George's RoadGreat food, need to book. Taster menu nights. Excellent
Chutney Masala
18 Harnet StExcellent take away, they dont deliver though to here.
Elvington Masala
23 Adelaide RdGood takeaway, regularly delivers here!
The Ambrette
Great spicy food - fine dining Indian
The Haywain station
Another pub to try
Essentials
CT3 1NY
Very fresh produce, local farmer owns the shop. Well worth visiting but is quite expensive
Fun and lively food market and restaurant. They sell just about everything you need for lunch and dinner and have a large car park. Easily found next to Canterbury West station.
99 habitants recommandent
The Goods Shed
Station Road WestFun and lively food market and restaurant. They sell just about everything you need for lunch and dinner and have a large car park. Easily found next to Canterbury West station.
Supermarket - easily reached from here. Turn left as you come out of the drive and keep driving on the same road until you come into Sandwich. At mini roundabout the supermarket is on the left.
10 habitants recommandent
Co-op Food
Moat SoleSupermarket - easily reached from here. Turn left as you come out of the drive and keep driving on the same road until you come into Sandwich. At mini roundabout the supermarket is on the left.
Stocks most of the basics and is about 1.5 miles away. Has ATM but only dishes out £200
Co-op Food - Aylesham
Market PlaceStocks most of the basics and is about 1.5 miles away. Has ATM but only dishes out £200
Farm shop, cheaper than Gibsons, more earthy! Good garden centre with well priced plants.
Wingham Country Market
Farm shop, cheaper than Gibsons, more earthy! Good garden centre with well priced plants.
Shopping
Boots
29 Oaten HillLocal chemist
Large comprehensive supermarket. Cleaners, ATM, pharmacy. Easily reached about 15 minutes from here on the A2, take the Wincheap exit to Canterbury and follow superstores sign.
45 habitants recommandent
Morrisons
Hawley StreetLarge comprehensive supermarket. Cleaners, ATM, pharmacy. Easily reached about 15 minutes from here on the A2, take the Wincheap exit to Canterbury and follow superstores sign.