Things to Do in Kent
Our location: Appledore, Kent
If you can tear yourself away from Vineyard Oast & Barn, you’ll find there’s plenty of things to do in Kent and the
local area – from country walks and wine tasting to family days out. There’s plenty of information in the Welcome
Book at the Oast house but here’s a taster...
Places to Eat & Drink
The Black Lion Pub
A freehouse serving a selection of real ales and wines. It has a varied menu with locally-caught fish and Romney Marsh lamb as specialities. Bank Holidays usually see paella and hog roast served. A great local choice of where to eat near Appledore, Kent.
Miss Mollett’s High Class Tearoom
Quintessentially English tea room for cakes, scones and light lunches. A traditional classic option of where to eat near Appledore, Kent.
The Ferry Inn
A 17th century inn on the Saxon Shore Way long-distance footpath, next to a stream. It has a menu which uses seasonal local produce and changing specials.
Things to Do
Chapel Down Vineyard
The 22-acre Chapel Down vineyard and winery is just eight miles from Horne's Place Oast, near Tenterden. Visitors can walk through the vineyard, visit the shop or dine at the vineyard's restaurant, The Swan. Guided tours of the vineyard and winery are also available but pre-booking is essential.
Camber Sands and other nearby beaches
The closest beach is at Camber Sands where there are vast expanses of sand. In the summer the beach can be busy thanks to the holiday parks which are located around the village of Camber but there’s plenty of space. There’s also a sandy beach at Dymchurch where there are amusements and fun fair rides. For a shingle beach and a local fishmonger head for Hythe or Dungeness.
Kent & East Sussex Railway
Heritage railway, the Kent and East Sussex Railway has a station at Tenterden where you can step aboard their vintage trains. The tracks run through the beautiful countryside of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to Bodiam, where you can disembark and visit the National Trust castle.
In-House add-ons
A private chef
For a special occasion dinner at Horne's Place Oast, how about letting someone else do the cooking? Kent-based private chef Silvestre Inácio is able to come to the property and cater a dinner party for up to 25 people. Take a look at his website, The Chef Touch, to find out about the range of menus available.
Larkins Alehouse
Cold buffet and hot food available on request, prices start from £10. Homemade food.
In-house Wine Tasting
Family-owned vineyard in the heart of the Kent countryside. Planted in 2020, we take pride in crafting competitively priced wines from grape varieties like Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, and Divico. Bespoke in-house wine tasting for guest at the Vineyard Oast.
Sweet Cart
Your one stop shop for everything sweet!
We produce beautifully packaged sweet treats for any occasion.Bespoke design service available on request