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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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A beautiful spot, many thanks for all the attention. A delightful spot.
P&P, Bonsall, Derbyshire, England, 2014
Quiet, charming and comfortable.
M&B, Scotland, 2014
Thank you for the wonderful time, we enjoyed it so much!!!
Kowig, Germany, 2015
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Wilderness B &B.
The service was superb and Victoria is such a wonderful hostess. A very friendly person. We were very comfortable in the Orchard Room.
Both of us would love to stay again at this B&B.
Signed B&J
B&G, Auckland, New Zealand, 2012
Warm welcome.Excellent breakfast.Quaint cottage.
A&B, Owermoigne, 2014
Most agreeable and friendly!
G & M, Munich, Germany, 2006
A beautiful cottage. We loved the countryside and peaceful atmosphere. Thank you for everything!
S & C, USA, 2016
Lovely place, , we enjoyed it so much! Thank you.
M&A, Germany, 2015
Thnk you for very pleasant stay and delightful place.
J&S, Putney, 2014
We loved the rustic charm of the orchard room. Thank you for everything.
J&M, Oxford, 2015

	Today 01/06 10% Overcast Generally cloudy. High 7C. Winds light and variable.
	Tomorrow 01/07 20% Overcast Cloudy. High around 10C. Winds WSW at 15 to 30 km/h.
	Tuesday 01/08 10% Partly Cloudy Partly cloudy skies. Turning colder. High 8C. Winds NW at 15 to 30 km/h.

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