The Woolpack Inn, Warehorne, Kent

We love the sense of going back in time that you feel as soon as you arrive in this little corner of England.

The hotel is sandwiched between two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and a short drive from the popular beach at Camber Sands.
By car: The Woolpack is 1 hour 45 minutes from London and Brighton, and around 30 minutes from Dover.
By train: Fast trains runs from London St Pancras to Ashford International (35 mins). From there, take an 8 minute connection to Ham Street, followed by a 5 minute taxi to the hotel. thetrainline.com

The Woolpack is perfect for urban types after a romantic break in a dreamy countryside bolthole. We love the authentic shabby chic style - like the Kentish gin collection stored in an antique dresser, and breakfasts laid out on an old butcher's block

The well-attended duck races hosted by The Woolpack in summer, as well as gigs by local bands, quizzes and charity events, are brilliant.

• Free Wi-Fi
• Free parking
• Bar
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Pets allowed

Our favourite room is Honeychild, with its bath-for-two set on a bed of turf by the bedroom window, dairy urns for bedside tables and a cow's head above the bed. Romney Marsh Wool toiletries up the luxury ante - while staying true to The Woolpack's sheep farming heritage.

Honeychild, Josephine, Frederick, Niddy and Noddy
Facilities include: double bed, ensuite bathroom with tub and shower, luxury toiletries, bathrobes, towels, iron, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer

Slap-up breakfasts, best enjoyed al fresco in the morning sunshine overlooking the church, are served until midday. We love the indulgent Kentish pork platter: slow roasted pork belly, ham hock suet pudding and devils on horseback, with tart Bramley apple purée.

The Woolpack: hearty pub meals from local produce, snacks, wood-fired pizzas, Sunday roasts. Mains from £9. Open for lunch and dinner, Wednesday-Sunday.