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

    Mr & Mrs R, UK, March 2020

  • Fantastic accommodation in a lovely secluded spot. Would definitely stay again
    Good breakfast and Victoria was very attentive.

    Mr & Mrs M, UK, Feb 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

  • Great stay. Lovely location and charming accommodation.

    Mr & Mrs B, 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

  • 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

  • Excellent. 20 minutes drive from Hush Heath Winery!

    Mr & Mrs S, UK, Nov 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

  • 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

  • A cosy retreat! Loved it.

    Mr & Mrs P, UK, Nov 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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wind gusts: 7 m/s
max. UV-Index: 3
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wind speed: 2 m/s SW
wind gusts: 6 m/s
max. UV-Index: 3
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Intermittent clouds
21°C
wind speed: 6 m/s SW
wind gusts: 11 m/s
max. UV-Index: 8
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Clear
Clear
9°C
wind speed: 2 m/s SW
wind gusts: 11 m/s
max. UV-Index: 8
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22°C
wind speed: 5 m/s SW
wind gusts: 9 m/s
max. UV-Index: 6
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Mostly clear
8°C
wind speed: 2 m/s WSW
wind gusts: 7 m/s
max. UV-Index: 6
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Intermittent clouds
Intermittent clouds
21°C
wind speed: 3 m/s W
wind gusts: 8 m/s
max. UV-Index: 4
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Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
8°C
wind speed: 1 m/s W
wind gusts: 6 m/s
max. UV-Index: 4
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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
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Intermittent clouds
9°C
wind speed: 2 m/s WNW
wind gusts: 6 m/s
max. UV-Index: 6
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Mostly sunny
Mostly sunny
23°C
wind speed: 3 m/s WNW
wind gusts: 6 m/s
max. UV-Index: 8
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Partly cloudy
9°C
wind speed: 2 m/s NNW
wind gusts: 6 m/s
max. UV-Index: 8
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23°C
wind speed: 2 m/s N
wind gusts: 7 m/s
max. UV-Index: 4
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Mostly cloudy
12°C
wind speed: 2 m/s NNW
wind gusts: 6 m/s
max. UV-Index: 4
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Cloudy
24°C
wind speed: 3 m/s NNW
wind gusts: 7 m/s
max. UV-Index: 2
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Cloudy
12°C
wind speed: 1 m/s NNW
wind gusts: 5 m/s
max. UV-Index: 2
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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
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Partly cloudy
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