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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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  • We were made to feel extremely welcome from the moment we arrived. Facilities were excellent, bed very comfy and whole experience lovely. Breakfast was delicious. We will definitely be back and have already passed on details to several friends. Xx

    Mr & Mrs W, UK, Feb 2019

  • Beautiful place to stay. Perfect for relaxing and close to so many places to visit. We stayed when going to the Wealden festival which took up all our time.

    Mr & Mrs T, UK, June 2019

  • Shepherd’s Hut was great, it contains everything you need and is very comfortable.

    Mr & Mrs F, UK, July 2019

  • Beautiful rural location set outside Headcorn. Nice and quiet with plenty of wild animals and birds to view.
    The accommodation itself (The Orchard Room) was a lovely modern converted barn or garage. The staff were very friendly. Nice sit down breakfast which catered for all tastes.

    Tips for other travellers
    Great location not far from Headcorn, Leeds Castle or the Big Cat Sanctuary or a variety of small villages to get a good feel of beautiful Kent.

    Mr & Mrs G, UK, Jan 2020

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

    Mr & Mrs R, UK, March 2020

  • 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

  • Excellent. 20 minutes drive from Hush Heath Winery!

    Mr & Mrs S, UK, Nov 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

  • Perfect little hideaway with attention to detail.

    Tips for other travellers

    Chatham Maritime Docks nearby as is Leeds Castle and Sissinghurst.

    Mr & Mrs C, GB,Oct 2019

  • Great stay. Lovely location and charming accommodation.

    Mr & Mrs B, UK, July 2019

Headcorn, Kent
August 20, 2026, 12:22 pm
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UV-Index: 4.3
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