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Ide Hill Tourist Information

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Ide Hill is one of the highest villages in Kent, perching on the top of the Greensand ridge at 800 feet above sea-level.

It is a most attractive village grouped around its wide green, with a Victorian church on the edge of a wood, an 18th century pub and a shop. The church has a beautiful lychgate, crafted by local builder Cecil 'Dusty' Boakes. There are fine views over the Weald of Kent from the footpaths that lead from the village, which include the Greensand Way long distance trail - the stretch from here to Toys Hill and Crockham Hill is popular.

The history of Ide Hill is largely agricultural. George Orwell came here in his down-and-out days and slept at the 'spike', where poor people who came from London to help with the harvest were lodged. Ide Hill has moved upmarket since then.

Description by Jeffrey Darlington

 

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What's near Ide Hill

Attractions:
  Emmetts Garden  1 Mile
  Chartwell  2 Miles
  Squerryes Court  3 Miles
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Towns:
  Sundridge  2 Miles
  Harbrough  2 Miles
  Weald  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Andrews Estate Agents, Sevenoaks  3 Miles
  Savills (L & P) Limited  3 Miles
  Helen Breeze Property Management  3 Miles
Hotels:
  Hever Hotel  3 Miles
  The Kings Arms Hotel  3 Miles
  Royal Oak Hotel (2 Night Offer and 1st Night Dinner)  3 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:

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Self Catering:
  Hopefield Cottage  4 Miles
  Hollambys Holiday Cottages  9 Miles
  Anand Lodge  10 Miles
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Campsites:
  Stairs Farm  9 Miles
  Gate House Wood Touring Park  10 Miles
  The Hop Farm Touring & Camping Park  11 Miles

Cinema: The Screen Oxted  6 Miles

TIC: Sevenoaks Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01732 450305  4 Miles


Attractions near Ide Hill
Emmetts Garden (1 Mile)*
This charming and informal garden at the highest point in Kent was laid out in the late 19th Century., with many exotic and rare trees and shrubs from across the world.
Chartwell (2 Miles)*
Visit the home of Sir Winston Churchill and gain an insight into the domestic life of Britain's famous wartime Prime Minister.
Squerryes Court (3 Miles)*
Experience the warm welcome of this beautiful 17th Century manor house, still lived in by the descendants of John Warde who purchased Squerryes from the Earl of Jersey in 1731.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Towns near Ide Hill
Sundridge Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Harbrough Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Weald Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Ide Hill
Hever Hotel (3 Miles)*
Surrounded by the historical houses and castles, this hotel exudes character and charm, just 15 minutes from the M25 and with easy access to local, renowned tourist attractions.
The Kings Arms Hotel (3 Miles)*
The Kings Arms Hotel is in the centre of Westerham, which is 20 minutes from Blue Water Shopping Centre and close to the M25. The well-presented hotel has welcoming staff, a fine restaurant, a cosy bar and a unique cellar-bar function room.
Royal Oak Hotel (3 Miles)*
The Royal Oak, a Brook Hotel has an excellent location for Central London and Gatwick Airport. Only 30 minutes by rail to London and minutes from the M25 and M23 make this an easily accessible property ideal for both business and leisure travellers.
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Self Catering near Ide Hill
Hopefield Cottage (4 Miles)*
Hopefield Cottage is situated down a quiet country lane in the charming village of Underriver. Set in gardens of 3 acres with lovely views.
Hollambys Holiday Cottages (9 Miles)*
Hollambys is a small farm in the picturesque Weald of Kent, an area of outstanding natural beauty on the border of Kent and East Sussex in the South of England.
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