Guidebook for Rolvenden
Sightseeing
One of the most famous gardens in England created in the 1930s by Vita Sackville-West.
186 locals recommend
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Biddenden RdOne of the most famous gardens in England created in the 1930s by Vita Sackville-West.
Lovely house built in 1910 by Edwin Lutyens which became the home of Christopher Lloyd, a well known garden writer and television personality. Loved by all who visit.
117 locals recommend
Great Dixter House & Gardens
Lovely house built in 1910 by Edwin Lutyens which became the home of Christopher Lloyd, a well known garden writer and television personality. Loved by all who visit.
Lovely hilltop town with cobbled streets, historic houses, shops, and restaurants. Also a new award winning digital cinema next to the church! A great day out and only a short drive.
388 locals recommend
Rye
Lovely hilltop town with cobbled streets, historic houses, shops, and restaurants. Also a new award winning digital cinema next to the church! A great day out and only a short drive.
A 14th century moated castle with ruined interior. One of Britain's most picturesque and romantic ancient monuments. Can also be reached by using the local steam railway line.
276 locals recommend
Bodiam Castle
A 14th century moated castle with ruined interior. One of Britain's most picturesque and romantic ancient monuments. Can also be reached by using the local steam railway line.
Bateman's
Bateman's LaneThe Jacobean home of Rudyard Kipling - "a little piece of paradise".
The principal home of Sir Winston Churchill. A temporary exhibition held annually exploring Churchill and his life. Lovely gardens and woodland too.
105 locals recommend
Chartwell
Mapleton RoadThe principal home of Sir Winston Churchill. A temporary exhibition held annually exploring Churchill and his life. Lovely gardens and woodland too.
Historic English cathedral city with stunning architecture. Can be reached by train from Headcorn Station or you can drive.
369 locals recommend
Canterbury
Historic English cathedral city with stunning architecture. Can be reached by train from Headcorn Station or you can drive.
Food Scene
The "Best Dining Pub in Kent 2015". The building dates from circa 1420 and is a beautiful old building in a unique location. Close to Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens.
35 locals recommend
The Three Chimneys
Hareplain RoadThe "Best Dining Pub in Kent 2015". The building dates from circa 1420 and is a beautiful old building in a unique location. Close to Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens.
A Michelin-starred restaurant housed in a 16th century weaver's cottage. Reservations essential.
31 locals recommend
The West House
28 High StA Michelin-starred restaurant housed in a 16th century weaver's cottage. Reservations essential.
A luxury hotel with a great Grill and bar, The George Tap, serving a modern European menu.
58 locals recommend
The George in Rye
98 High StA luxury hotel with a great Grill and bar, The George Tap, serving a modern European menu.
Simply the best food. Authentic Tuscan food and wine. Must book.
13 locals recommend
Tuscan Kitchen Rye
8 Lion StSimply the best food. Authentic Tuscan food and wine. Must book.
Hoof
35 The MintThe most unbelievable burgers - locally sourced meat. Check their website!
Montalbano Italian
75 High StFabulous food in a family run restaurant.
Set in a gorgeous location. Food is excellent, albeit small portions. Set menu only. Approx £23.50 for two courses and £26.50 for three courses.
23 locals recommend
The Swan
Tufton StreetSet in a gorgeous location. Food is excellent, albeit small portions. Set menu only. Approx £23.50 for two courses and £26.50 for three courses.
It is a lovely 17th century pub and restaurant that was once the home of the ferry which connected the Isle of Oxney to the mainland! Fabulous selection of food and drinks and also great walks from the pub.
21 locals recommend
The Ferry Inn - Pub & Restaurant Stone-In-Oxney
Tenterden RoadIt is a lovely 17th century pub and restaurant that was once the home of the ferry which connected the Isle of Oxney to the mainland! Fabulous selection of food and drinks and also great walks from the pub.
A hidden gem, not far from Little Puddingcake, with good pub food. Possible to walk from the footpath at the bottom of Puddingcake Lane to the pub but probably only when it is light and dry!
8 locals recommend
The Ewe & Lamb
26 Maytham RdA hidden gem, not far from Little Puddingcake, with good pub food. Possible to walk from the footpath at the bottom of Puddingcake Lane to the pub but probably only when it is light and dry!
Shopping
A fantastic clothes, accessories and gift shop situated in the lovely village of Goudhurst.
Village Life
North RoadA fantastic clothes, accessories and gift shop situated in the lovely village of Goudhurst.
Arts & Culture
An award winning state-of-the-art cinema with digital high definition projection and sound equipment ensuring a great viewing experience. Good bar too.
71 locals recommend
Kino Rye
3 Lion StAn award winning state-of-the-art cinema with digital high definition projection and sound equipment ensuring a great viewing experience. Good bar too.
Essentials
You need to pay in the car park but the money is reimbursed if you spend over a certain amount.
56 locals recommend
Waitrose station
Saint George's PlaceYou need to pay in the car park but the money is reimbursed if you spend over a certain amount.
Tesco Superstore
Small Hythe RoadFree parking for 2 hours!
Everything Else
You can catch a train from a little station called Appledore which meanders along to Brighton in 1.5 hours. Lovely journey and no worries where to park if driving as parking is extremely expensive.
339 locals recommend
Brighton
You can catch a train from a little station called Appledore which meanders along to Brighton in 1.5 hours. Lovely journey and no worries where to park if driving as parking is extremely expensive.