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Staplehurst is often referred to as a village - indeed, it was voted Kent Village of the Year in 2003, and its village sign still proudly welcomes visitors - but really it's grown into a small town, situated nine miles south of Maidstone. Staplehurst has a colourful history, developing along the straight Roman road running from Rochester down through Maidstone to the High Weald's one-time iron-mining villages. In the 1500s, Queen "Bloody" Mary's regime saw three local women burnt at the stake for being Protestants, and a granite memorial to these Marian Martyrs survives at Cuckold's Corner. But Staplehurst's biggest claim to fame is as the scene of a dreadful train crash involving Charles Dickens in 1865. Heroically, the classic author helped injured passengers to safety despite his shock when the train's first six carriages careered off a bridge: he was in the seventh carriage. The prettiest area of Staplehurst ranges round All Saints, a hilltop church that pre-dates the original village and incorporates some of the oldest ironwork in England. Built in 1100 to serve farm workers from the neighbouring countryside, it's surrounded by ancient, timber-framed houses - living proof of riches earned from the area's old weaving industry.
Dentist
Forge House
Doctor
Dr V Dunn
Golf Club
Staplehurst Park Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Kalmora Spa
Kilmora Spa
Pub and Bar
Kings Head
Lord Raglan Inn
Railway Tavern
The Bell Inn
School
Staplehurst County Primary School
Taxi
Aba Crystal
M T C Taxis
Shops
Whitebox3 Ltd
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Headcorn Lodge Hotel
(2.78 miles)
Set in rolling countryside the Headcorn Lodge Hotel is a travel lodge style hotel. Situated in the grounds of the Weald of Kent business and recreation centre. The hotel has access to the clubhouse restaurant, ... more
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Merzie Meadows
(4.10 miles)
Merzie Meadows is a unique country home, set in twenty acres of conservation areas, small woodland and three acres of formal garden. Peaceful yet near places to visit including Sissinghurst, Leeds Castle, Scotney, amongst many; ...
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Godwin House B&B
(4.32 miles)
Situated in the heart of the Weald of Kent in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Godwin House is just one mile east of the ancient village of Cranbrook, the smallest town in Kent and ... more
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Freedom Holiday Homes
(4.57 miles)
Our friendly, helpful staff who have extensive local knowledge will assist you to choose from our superb range of self catering accommodation in cottages, barn conversions, Granaries, Oast Houses and apartments throughout the beautiful counties ...
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George Hotel & Brasserie
(4.60 miles)
The George Hotel and Brasserie is one of Cranbrook's landmark buildings, dating back to the 14th century. Guests can easily access local attractions, as well as enjoy the relaxing ambiance of the hotel itself.
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Tollgate Farm B&B
(4.94 miles)
Jim and Chris welcome you to our farmhouse situated in the High Weald with orchard and woodland walk in the grounds. All our visitor accommodation is on the ground floor which is ideal ...
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Star & Eagle Hotel
(5.24 miles)
Nestling in the heart of the Kentish Weald, The Star and Eagle is found in the village of Goudhurst. Standing 400ft above sea level the building commands outstanding views across the surrounding countryside, for which ... more
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Who'd A Thought It
(5.90 miles)
Who'd A Thought it restaurant with rooms offers a range of delicious, home-made food including meat, fish and pasta, hearty and traditional pub fare as well as some lighter options whilst the A La Carte ...
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Chequers Inn
(5.92 miles)
The Chequers is a 14th-century coaching inn located in the picturesque Kent village of Smarden. Bedrooms feature exposed wooden beams and the candlelit restaurant serves fine British cuisine.
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Foxes Earth
(6.24 miles)
Pat and Keith offer you a warm welcome at Foxes Earth Bed & Breakfast, a detached family home in the heart of the Weald of Kent. Grafty Green lies between the historic villages of Lenham ... more
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