insideKENT Magazine Issue 37 - April 2015

COMPETITION win with biddenden vineyards or godinton house Godinton House Godinton House is one of the most important and fascinating houses in Kent. From its medieval origins, many generations of Tokes and subsequent owners have embellished and added to the house to achieve today's result: a charming historic residence packed with varied styles, tastes and furnishings from the 14th century up to the present day. 13 acres of fabulous gardens complement the magniﬁcent Jacobean house. Terraced lawns ornamented with topiary lead through herbaceous borders to a large formal lily pond, intimate Italian garden, and large walled garden with a collection of delphiniums, potager, cut ﬂowers and an iris border. Three greenhouses hold exotics, alpines and ferns. Kent’s original vineyard, Biddenden Vineyards, was established in 1969 and is situated in the heart of the Garden of England. Biddenden not only produces award-winning wine, but also a range of ciders and farm-pressed juices from locally sourced apples. The vineyard shop sells all of Biddenden's own products, which are available for tasting, and stocks a large range of local produce, including chutneys from Headcorn, beers and cheeses from Canterbury, and gin from Marden. Biddenden Vineyards also produces its own beef – Gribble Bridge – named after the country lane on which the vineyard is situated. You'll have a chance to meet many of these producers at Biddenden’s food and drink event, Taste the Best of Produced in Kent, on Sunday 14th 2015. Hope to see you there! www.godintonhouse.co.uk www.biddendenvineyards.com @godinton /BiddendenVineyardsLtd @BiddendenVine win win To be in with a chance of winning two complimentary tickets for the house and gardens, a guidebook, and cream tea in the tearoom, enter at www.insidekentmagazine.co.uk/win. All entries must be received by 30th April 2015. To be in with a chance of winning a mixed case of Biddenden Apple and Pear Juice worth £33, enter at www.insidekentmagazine.co.uk/win. All entries must be received by 30th April 2015. Terms and conditions: Please ring to book before redeeming the prize. Whether you’re in for a quick coffee and cake, would like to enjoy a full afternoon tea, cream tea or are after a delicious lunch, The Secret Garden is the perfect sanctuary for exceptional gourmet food with family and friends. ENJOY A SWEET TREAT Having won a spot on the UK Top 10 Places to Come for Cream Teas (The Guardian Newspaper), the Cream Tea menu includes: extra large scones, strawberry jam, strawberries, clotted cream and piping hot teas and coffee with plenty of refills, or add a glass of sparkling vintage wine. at The Secret Garden Afternoon tea menu includes: selection of dainty finger sandwiches and yummy homemade cakes, extra-large homemade scones with strawberry jam, clotted cream and lots of piping hot tea and coffee, or add a glass of bubbles. Open daily from 10am. Booking required for afternoon tea. Mersham le Hatch Business Village Hythe Road (A20) Mersham, Nr Ashford TN25 5NH 01233 501586 www.secretgardenkent.co.uk 57

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