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26 reviews of Wilderness Bed & Breakfast in Headcorn

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Headcorn history

Headcorn is a village in Kent, located on the floodplain of the River Beult 8 miles south east of Maidstone, on the A274 road to Tenterden.

History

A Neolithic polished flint axe was found in the stream near the present school in Headcorn, and a bronze palstave axehead dating from the Bronze Age reveal the presence of people in the area from early times.

The earliest written records, are references in charters of King Wihtred and King Offa to Wick Farm, 724 AD and Little Southernden, 785 AD. Headcorn must have started in the days of the Kingdom of Kent, as a den or clearing, to which pigs were driven to feed on acorns in the Wealden Forest.

In 1940, following the evacuation from Dunkirk, many thousands of British and allied troops received their first meal in England at Headcorn Station. Local volunteers assisted the Royal Army Service Corps in providing refreshments. 100 trains per day were halted, allowing only eight minutes for each.

The 1986 list of buildings of architectural or historic interest has 88 entries for Headcorn, including the parish church (Grade I), the former old vicarage (II*) renamed Headcorn Manor about 1960, the Cloth Hall (II*) and Shakespeare House (II).

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The shepherds hut is perfect for a romantic getaway. Big enough for comfort, small enough for coziness. Delightful on a warm evening, but beautifully snug in a massive thunderstorm. Idyllic.
Mr & Mrs B, UK, June 2019
Wilderness says it all. A lovely little bright minihome in a rural setting. Quiet at night and birdsounds to wake you up. Would have stayed longer if possible in our (her) schedule. Would definitely recommend.
Mr & Mrs H, NL, Oct 2019
Excellent. 20 minutes drive from Hush Heath Winery!
Mr & Mrs S, UK, Nov 2019
Fabulous welcome to a beautiful stay in the country.
Delicious breakfast in a totally idyllic setting.
This is the perfect getaway.
Mr & Mrs P, UK, Nov 2019
Lovely property located in a picturesque rural location. The Orchard Room is spacious and comfortable with large doors opening onto the garden. Tasty freshly cooked breakfast. Very helpful, friendly host. Highly recommend.
Mr & Mrs H, UK, Dec 2019
A cosy retreat! Loved it.
Mr & Mrs P, UK, Nov 2019
I enjoyed my stay immensely. My accommodation in the shepherds hut was unique and cosy. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious. Your friendly advice was much appreciated. And the proximity to Sissinghurst was a bonus. I can thoroughly recommend your accommodation.
Ms A, UK, Sept 2019
Delightful friendly people who were not intrusive but there if we needed anything. Everything was relaxed and well organised.
A tranquil place to stay in ‘The Shepherds Hut’
Hope to return to stay again.
Mr & Mrs C, UK, July 2019
We wish to say thank you to Victoria for being a super host. This is the third time we have stayed at the Wilderness B&B. We usually stay for a week and love the relaxed and peaceful ambience. It’s a treat to be so close to nature.
All the rooms are very comfortable and very clean.
Thank you so much again. We look forward to our next stay.
Tips for other travellers
The location is perfect for enjoying the Kent countryside or visiting local attractions. We love steam trains and Victoria recommended we take a ride on the Kent and East Sussex Railway in Tenterden (a short drive from the B&B). The train journey was magical and we enjoyed a delicious lunch at Bodiam Castle.
The Wilderness is situated in an idyllic location, it’s wonderful to just sit in the orchard and read if you want to enjoy some ‘me time’!
Mr & Mrs C, HK, August 2019
We had a wonderful 2 night stay in the shepherds hut (Bramley). Very comfortable bed, wood burning stove which we did not need to light as there was a heater which worked very well for the short episodes of time we were in the hut, fresh milk in the fridge, torch for getting home in the dark. It felt like a very personal holiday to us, made all the more better by the little touches from Victoria. We are already telling friends about it and hope to go there again later in the year.
Tips for other travellers
For anybody going to The Big Cat Sanctuary or Leeds Castle it’s a good location.
Mr & Mrs C, UK, March 2019

July 5, 2020, 6:18 am

Partly sunny
16°C

real feel: 13°C

current pressure: 1010 mb

humidity: 92%

wind speed: 7 m/s SW

wind gusts: 11 m/s

UV-Index: 0

sunrise: 4:50 am

sunset: 9:14 pm

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Forecast July 5, 2020

day

Partly sunny with showers

22°C

wind speed: 6 m/s WSW

wind gusts: 9 m/s

max. UV-Index: 7

night

Clear

11°C

wind speed: 3 m/s W

wind gusts: 7 m/s

max. UV-Index: 7

Forecast July 6, 2020

day

Intermittent clouds

21°C

wind speed: 4 m/s WNW

wind gusts: 6 m/s

max. UV-Index: 4

night

Mostly clear

8°C

wind speed: 1 m/s NW

wind gusts: 3 m/s

max. UV-Index: 4

Forecast July 7, 2020

day

Intermittent clouds

21°C

wind speed: 3 m/s WNW

wind gusts: 4 m/s

max. UV-Index: 6

night

Intermittent clouds

13°C

wind speed: 2 m/s WSW

wind gusts: 4 m/s

max. UV-Index: 6

Forecast July 8, 2020

day

Partly sunny with showers

21°C

wind speed: 4 m/s WSW

wind gusts: 6 m/s

max. UV-Index: 5

night

Showers

12°C

wind speed: 2 m/s NNW

wind gusts: 4 m/s

max. UV-Index: 5

Forecast July 9, 2020

day

Mostly cloudy with showers

21°C

wind speed: 2 m/s NE

wind gusts: 3 m/s

max. UV-Index: 5

night

Rain

12°C

wind speed: 1 m/s NE

wind gusts: 3 m/s

max. UV-Index: 5

Forecast July 10, 2020

day

Intermittent clouds

19°C

wind speed: 2 m/s SSE

wind gusts: 3 m/s

max. UV-Index: 6

night

Mostly clear

8°C

wind speed: 2 m/s NW

wind gusts: 3 m/s

max. UV-Index: 6

Forecast July 11, 2020

day

Intermittent clouds

19°C

wind speed: 2 m/s NW

wind gusts: 5 m/s

max. UV-Index: 3

night

Mostly clear

9°C

wind speed: 1 m/s NNW

wind gusts: 3 m/s

max. UV-Index: 3

Forecast July 12, 2020

day

Partly sunny

20°C

wind speed: 0 m/s ENE

wind gusts: 4 m/s

max. UV-Index: 6

night

Clear

11°C

wind speed: 1 m/s SE

wind gusts: 3 m/s

max. UV-Index: 6

Forecast July 13, 2020

day

Intermittent clouds

21°C

wind speed: 2 m/s E

wind gusts: 6 m/s

max. UV-Index: 4

night

Mostly clear

11°C

wind speed: 2 m/s NE

wind gusts: 6 m/s

max. UV-Index: 4

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