insideKENT Magazine Issue 31 - October 2014 | Page 105
GETAWAYS
Rooms at the Winery
Over the last few years, the UK wine making market has made a fine name for itself across the
world, and the wines from Terlingham Vineyard and Winery near Folkestone are no exception. The
flavours are light and fruity, and hints of elderflower, lavender, and even litchi all make their presence
known. Whether you try the refreshing still wines, or the delicious white or pink sparkling varieties,
you’ll immediately know you are tasting something just that little bit special. BY LISAMARIE LAMB
But there is more to Terlingham Vineyard than
fabulous wines. The owners, Lorna and Graham,
offer a luxurious escape from the ordinary in their
Rooms at the Winery bed and breakfast. Just a
quick trip on the high-speed from London,
minutes from Eurotunnel, and near to other
beautiful East Kent towns such as Canterbury,
this really is the perfect spot to indulge in a little
‘me’ time.
Arriving at Terlingham Vineyard, I was impressed
by how picturesque it was. Accessed by a
winding, narrow country lane and surrounded by
lush fields and spectacular views of the English
Channel beyond, this seemed to me to be the
perfect place for some good old fashion
indulgence; learning about wine, and exploring
the local countryside and towns.
I was happily welcomed into the light, bright
Rooms at the Winery and I immediately felt at
home. This is the kind of place where the owners
like to treat guests as family. I was given a brief
rundown of the local activities, as well as being
assured that if I did want to do any wine tasting
(I did – I definitely did) then I just needed to ask
and it could be arranged.
There are three rooms to choose from, each one
slightly different to the last, but each one
magnificently presented and with all the amenities
anyone could want when staying away from
home. I stayed in Saxon Shore, a spacious, airy
room on the lower floor. With one other room on
the same floor, and a larger room up above (ideal
for use as a honeymoon suite), it is a cosy r
etreat,
and with so few guests it really is possible to be
pampered and feel special whilst having as much
privacy as you wish.
My room offered up the most luxurious king size
bed, complete with fluffy pillows and a thick,
comforting duvet. There was an LCD flat screen
TV and a fancy push-button tea and coffee
making machine – which is my idea of heaven –
but to add to the bliss, the towels were fresh and
soft, the robes were gorgeously comfortable, the
shower was huge, the bathroom floors were
heated, and the complimentary luxury toiletries
were a wonderful treat. As a bonus surprise,
there was even a bottle of Terlingham Sparkling
Wine to welcome me to the vineyard, and to
whet my appetite for more. What more could I
ask for?
It was very tempting to snuggle up and stay in
my tastefully decorated room for as long as I
possibly could, but there were places