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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 shepherd’s hut was a delightful and unusual place to stay and was very cosy in a lovely setting.

    Mr & Mrs H, UK, August 2019

  • We really enjoyed the experience of staying in the Shepherds hut especially firing up the log burner. The location was stunning and so peaceful. Victoria was the perfect host.

    Mr & Mrs K, UK, Oct 2019

  • 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

  • Warm and welcoming. Have already passed details on to friends
    Thank you

    Tips for other travellers
    Beautiful location. Highly recommend.

    Mr & Mrs H, JE, Sept 2019

  • A cosy retreat! Loved it.

    Mr & Mrs P, UK, Nov 2019

  • We appreciated Victoria’s warm hospitality and excellent recommendations. The room was very private and quiet and comfortable. We will return when we are next in Kent.

    Reasonably short drive to many National Trust properties in the area (Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Bodiam Castle, Scotney Castle, Bateman’s) and the gardens of Great Dixter.  The location allows for further exploration of Kent and East Sussex.

    Mr & Mrs S, US, Sept 2019

  • Enjoyed our stay. Great breakfast. We will certainly stay again.

    Mr & Mrs R, UK, March 2020

  • Vielen Dank für den schönen Aufenthalt bei Ihnen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und die Lage und die Ruhe sehr genossen. Ihre Unterkunft war sehr gemütlich und das Frühstück lecker!

    Tips for other travellers

    In der Nähe von Sissing hurst, Bodiam Castle und Leeds Castle.

    Mr & Mrs K, DE, Oct 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

  • Have visited Wilderness twice before and will certainly visit again. Numerous National Trust sites in the area.

    Mr & Mrs S, UK, July 2019

Headcorn, Kent
June 30, 2022, 10:40 pm
Clear
Clear
12°C
real feel: 10°C
current pressure: 1020 mb
humidity: 80%
wind speed: 3 m/s SW
wind gusts: 7 m/s
UV-Index: 0
sunrise: 4:46 am
sunset: 9:16 pm
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Forecast June 30, 2022
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Mostly cloudy with thundershowers
Mostly cloudy with thundershowers
17°C
wind speed: 3 m/s SSW
wind gusts: 7 m/s
max. UV-Index: 3
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Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
8°C
wind speed: 2 m/s SW
wind gusts: 6 m/s
max. UV-Index: 3
Forecast July 1, 2022
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Intermittent clouds
Intermittent clouds
21°C
wind speed: 6 m/s SW
wind gusts: 11 m/s
max. UV-Index: 8
night
Clear
Clear
9°C
wind speed: 2 m/s SW
wind gusts: 11 m/s
max. UV-Index: 8
Forecast July 2, 2022
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Intermittent clouds
Intermittent clouds
22°C
wind speed: 5 m/s SW
wind gusts: 9 m/s
max. UV-Index: 6
night
Mostly clear
Mostly clear
8°C
wind speed: 2 m/s WSW
wind gusts: 7 m/s
max. UV-Index: 6
Forecast July 3, 2022
day
Intermittent clouds
Intermittent clouds
21°C
wind speed: 3 m/s W
wind gusts: 8 m/s
max. UV-Index: 4
night
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
8°C
wind speed: 1 m/s W
wind gusts: 6 m/s
max. UV-Index: 4
Forecast July 4, 2022
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Partly sunny
Partly sunny
23°C
wind speed: 4 m/s WSW
wind gusts: 8 m/s
max. UV-Index: 6
night
Intermittent clouds
Intermittent clouds
9°C
wind speed: 2 m/s WNW
wind gusts: 6 m/s
max. UV-Index: 6
Forecast July 5, 2022
day
Mostly sunny
Mostly sunny
23°C
wind speed: 3 m/s WNW
wind gusts: 6 m/s
max. UV-Index: 8
night
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
9°C
wind speed: 2 m/s NNW
wind gusts: 6 m/s
max. UV-Index: 8
Forecast July 6, 2022
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Intermittent clouds
Intermittent clouds
23°C
wind speed: 2 m/s N
wind gusts: 7 m/s
max. UV-Index: 4
night
Mostly cloudy
Mostly cloudy
12°C
wind speed: 2 m/s NNW
wind gusts: 6 m/s
max. UV-Index: 4
Forecast July 7, 2022
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Cloudy
Cloudy
24°C
wind speed: 3 m/s NNW
wind gusts: 7 m/s
max. UV-Index: 2
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Cloudy
Cloudy
12°C
wind speed: 1 m/s NNW
wind gusts: 5 m/s
max. UV-Index: 2
Forecast July 8, 2022
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Mostly cloudy
Mostly cloudy
24°C
wind speed: 1 m/s NW
wind gusts: 5 m/s
max. UV-Index: 2
night
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
13°C
wind speed: 1 m/s NNW
wind gusts: 5 m/s
max. UV-Index: 2
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