The Plough Inn in Stalisfield, England

The Plough Inn's restaurant is led by classically trained chef Richard, who creates innovative and traditional British dishes using locally sourced produce. The menu changes regularly, featuring items such as smoked haddock arancini, lamb, crab tacos, and roast beef with triple-cooked chips. The pub also offers themed food nights, a Sunday roast, and specials menus that have earned praise for dishes like mushroom soup with truffle and beetroot cheesecake with rhubarb sorbet.

Guests can choose from seven room configurations, including the Deluxe King Suite called Willow, which is a duplex with a living area and dining table upstairs. Each room features a private bathroom with a large bath and separate shower, along with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and far-reaching sea views. A breakfast hamper is delivered to the room each morning, and the rooms are furnished with high-standard fixtures and fittings, safety deposit box, and smoke alarms.

The property is a family-oriented hotel that offers a children's playground and kids' outdoor play equipment in the garden. Family rooms are available with private bathrooms, and the restaurant serves a children's menu with options like continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free breakfasts. The hotel also provides special diet menus upon request and allows children to stay with their parents in the spacious suites.

The Plough Inn welcomes dogs in designated dog-friendly rooms and allows them in the bar area during dinner. The location in the Kent Downs offers scenic walking trails from the doorstep, and the staff provides a bespoke map of circular walks for various levels. Dogs can stay overnight in the Deluxe King Suite, which has a separate seating area and direct access to the garden.

Set in the hamlet of Stalisfield Green high on the North Downs, the inn is 15 km from Leeds Castle and within reach of Canterbury Cathedral and Ashford International Train Station. The surrounding Kent Downs Natural Park offers walking tours, cycling routes, and walking trails that guests can use directly from the doorstep. The hotel also provides packed lunches for day trips and electric vehicle charging station for guests arriving by car.

Dining: Award-winning farm-to-table British cuisine by classically trained chef

Rooms: Duplex Deluxe King Suite with panoramic countryside and sea views

Family: Children's playground and kids' outdoor play equipment on site

Pets: Dog-friendly rooms and bespoke walking map provided

Location: High on the North Downs, 15 km from Leeds Castle

Breakfast: Hamper delivered to room with local produce