insideKENT Magazine Issue 24 - March 2014 | Page 117
In the way of mains, the fillet of beef took
my fancy. Cooked to perfection, the quality cut
was melt-in-the-mouth tender, served on bed of
mushrooms with a classic peppercorn sauce,
and quite possibly the tastiest hand cut chips I
have ever encountered. Meanwhile, a hearty panroasted rump of English lamb was my guest's
selection, complimented by delicious braised red
cabbage, Jerusalem artichokes, pea shoots and
crisp, almond-crusted potatoes.
At this point, a third course should've been
the last thing on my mind, but when desserts acalling, who am I to ignore it? So, in the name
of work, I ordered my all-time favourite – the
custardy triumph that is the French-inspired
Crème brûlée.
After a delicious end to an exceptional
sitting, it was a drink or two in the bar, before
retiring to our spectacular room for the evening.
As I'm sure most would agree, when the rooms
are as distinctive as they are here, it is where
most visitors opt to spend their time.
However a Jacuzzi dip and restful sleep
later, we were back in the bar for our freshly
cooked English breakfast and wake-up coffee.
The ideal start to the day, and perfect end to our
trip.
If you're looking for somewhere truly unique
and full of character, Who'd A Thought It
indisputably ticks all of the boxes and more you
didn't even know existed.
In keeping with its name, each element of
our stay was just as unpredictable and intriguing
as the next, which refreshingly allows guests to
return again and again to a new experience each
time – provided you book a different themed
room, of course. It's this such exclusivity that
owner Joe had in mind when designing his
elaborate creations.
Pioneers of their trade, Who'd A Thought
It has achieved just what it set out to do by
staying true to form. And with expansion and
growth at the forefront, it will undoubtedly continue
to thrive in 2014. For one, we will certainly be
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back; I mean, it's not often you find yourselves
talking about an overnight stay for days to come,
but with this Kent-based wonder, we did just
that. And that can only be a good thing.
Headcorn Road
Grafty Green
Nr Lenham
ME17 2AR
01622 858951
www.whodathoughtit.com