Set in a beautiful location in the heart of the Garden of England. California Annex is set behind my family home . Hawkenbury is a lovely quiet Hamlet village that is in the middle of the Kent countryside. There are two lovely villages with mainline train stations to London only 2 miles away.
We are close to London (55 minutes by train) Royal Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury, Bluewater shopping centre, Howlets Zoo, Leeds, & Hever Castles, Many National trust properties, Scotney castle, Sissinghurst gardens, Tenterden and for sightseeing this area is perfect.
Many people come here to explore the garden of England, Local Vineyard tours are available from Biddenden or Chapel down where you can sample their wines and ciders.
The Annex is very private but still close enough to not feel completely cut off. In the evenings you can enjoy the peace of the countryside, from June onwards the calfs and cows actually put their head over the annex fence to say hello .
Both villages of Staplehurst and Headcorn have lovely country pubs, The Kings Head -In Staplehurst (our pub) is open every day from 12pm and serves food 7 days a week serving an amazing Traditional Roast on Sundays (to book 01580 891231), The Milk house in Sissinghurst, Potting Shed In langley and there is a local Hawkenbury pub less than 1/4 mile walk that is fine for a quick beer in the garden. Theres a chemist, Indian takeaway/restaurant, Chinese restaurants, Butchers, off-licence, Bakers and the other convenience shops in Headcorn and Staplehurst Villages
There is a leaflet in the annexe for delivery from a local indian takeaway too.
Sainsburys is now in Staplehurst for your grocery shopping.
There are a number of great restaurants within a 5 mile radius enabling you to eat from pub food to Michelin Star every night.
There are plenty of days out for the children from Zoos, Leeds Castle with Maze, Falconry and castle play area, Play centres, Ice Skating, Cinemas, Woods, Go Ape, Pottery workshops