042 QUIRKY KENT – HIDDEN GEMS
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FROM THE QUAINT TO THE QUIRKY…OUR PICK OF HIDDEN GEMS Italianate Glasshouse
Once a feature in the grounds of East Cliff Lodge, Sir Moses Montefi ore’s 22-acre estate (now demolished), this sparkling gem was sadly neglected – and then lovingly restored with help from Thanet District Council and English Heritage. Since then, Janice and Phil Dadds have carefully tended to the existing agaves and vines as well as introducing a variety of
plants and shrubs to the Glasshouse and gardens. During the summer months it is open for all to enjoy cream teas and home-made cakes in relaxing surroundings. Open for visitors from 1st April-30th September.
• The Italianate Glasshouse, Old Stable Block, Montefi ore Avenue, Ramsgate CT11 8BD, visit www.
italianateglasshouse.co.uk or call 07868 722060.
Hythe Seafood Restaurant
“Quality not compromise” is the motto that the Hythe Bay Seafood Restaurant brand is proud to uphold. Three restaurants (Hythe Promenade, Dover Esplanade, and Deal Quarterdeck) each offer a warm welcome, and a fresh feast of 5 star cooking the whole family will adore – not to mention complimentary fresh baked rolls and smoked mackerel pate. Surely it’s time to get to the East Kent Coast to taste for yourself? • Visit
www.hythebay.co.uk
Folkestone Creative Quarter – the Quarterhouse
Coastguard Lookout, Dungeness You don’t need to go far in East Kent to feel you
have travelled to a different area. Why not book a break close to home, and enjoy a holiday vibe without the miles and time involved crossing the country or nipping abroad? We live in a popular tourist area, but sometimes forget what we have under our noses and right on our doorsteps. There’s no shortage of holiday accommodation, but properties like Coastguard Lookout are true original gems. Get away from it all in this beautifully converted tower, originally an HM Coastguard radar monitoring station for shipping in the Channel. Thoughtfully converted to a contemporary building with modern furnishings and high-end comforts, imagine waking to the sound of the sea, blissfully putting the rest of the world aside, with a dramatic view in every direction.
• Visit
www.mulberrycottages.com
In the heart of Folkestone’s Creative Quarter, the Quarterhouse is a contemporary venue with a packed programme of events including theatre, music, dance, comedy and festivals throughout the year. Located on the fi rst fl oor, The Clearing cafe-bar is open from 10am- 5pm, Monday to Saturday and event nights. The perfect space for a relaxed lunch, meeting, or a quick coffee, The Clearing serves up delicious home- cooked dishes, made with seasonal, locally- sourced ingredients. • Visit
www.creative quarterfolkestone.
org.uk and www.
quarterhouse.co.uk/
Samphire Hoe
A new piece of England created from an incredible 4.9 million cubic metres of chalk marl dug when the Channel Tunnel was created, Samphire Hoe is a wonderful place to take a fresh walk right by the sea and enjoy wildfl owers, sea angling and picnics. There’s nothing else like it. Mostly accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs it can be calm and peaceful but be prepared to be blown away! Owned by Eurotunnel and managed with the White Cliffs Countryside Partnership. • Visit
www.samphirehoe.com
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