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Getting to Wynngarth Farmhouse could not be easier.
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London (Centre) Dover Channel Tunnel Ramsgate Gatwick Heathrow Directions to Wynngarth Farmhouse from the M20, Junction 5
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Head towards Maidstone, at the first roundabout turn right towards Aylesford, travel 500 yards keeping in the left hand lane, filter left at the traffic lights heading towards Barming and Maidstone Hospital. You will pass Maidstone Hospital on your left. Go straight on at next TWO set of traffic lights, after which the road will lead you down a hill, over railway crossing and bridge (River Medway) up hill to T junction (Opposite the Bull Inn, on your left and Church on your right) Turn right, and follow the road for approximately 1 mile. Wynngarth Farmhouse is just past Charlton lane. There is a signpost at the bottom of our drive with the Wynngarth Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast signpost at the entrance to our driveway. Turn left and drive up between the orchard to the Farmhouse Please pull into our courtyard where you should find ample parking space, Welcome to Wynngarth Farmhouse - the kettle is on, and it's time for a coffee! |
Wynngarth Farmhouse is within easy reach of three of the largest airports in the UK.
Gatwick Airport
By road: Follow signs for the M23 towards London. Turn off at junction 8 onto the M25 anticlockwise towards Ashford. Keep on the M25 for Dartford, or turn off at junction 5 for the M26/M20 for Folkestone.
By rail: Take a local train from the airport station via Redhill to Tonbridge and Maidstone West. Or take the Gatwick Express to London Victoria, where you can take another train on to Dartford, the Medway towns and Canterbury.
Heathrow Airport
By road: From terminals 1, 2 & 3, follow signs for the M4. Proceed west (signposted Bristol) but turn off at the next junction (4b) onto the M25. Travel anticlockwise (signposted Reigate). Stay on the M25 for Dartford or follow M26/M20 signs for Folkestone. From terminal 4 follow signs onto the M25. Travel anticlockwise south (signposted Reigate) and then on into Kent.
By rail: Take the Heathrow Express train to London Paddington station. Take a taxi or "the tube" (subway) to Charing Cross station. From here trains go all over Kent.
Stanstead Airport
By road: Follow signs for the M11 towards London. Turn off onto the M25 clockwise (signposted Dartford) at junction 6. Cross the QE2 toll bridge and turn off onto the A2/M2 to Canterbury or the M20 at junction 3 for Folkestone or go to junction 5 for Sevenoaks.
By rail: Take a train from the airport station to London Liverpool Street. Take a taxi or "the underground" (subway) to Charing Cross. From here there is a choice of trains to all parts of Kent.
Further information on flights and airlines can be found from the following sources:
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| British Airways | +44 (0) 345 222 111 | www.britishairways.com |
| British Midland | +44 (0) 345 554 554 | www.iflybritishmidland.co.uk |
| British Airport Authority | +44 (0)20 7834 9449 | www.baa.co.uk |
| Virgin Atlantic | +44 (0) 1293 562 345 | www.virgin-atlantic.com |
Kent is also well served by rail and road.
Should you choose to let the train take the strain, there are a number of train operators providing frequent, high speed services to all parts of Kent.
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| Britrail | www.britrail.com | |
| Railtrack | +44 (0) 171 557 8000 | www.railtrack.co.uk |
| Virgin Trains | +44 (0) 0870 789 1234 | www.virgintrains.co.uk |
| National Rail Enquiries | +44 (0) 345 48 49 50 | |
| Eurostar | +44 (0) 990 186 186 | www.eurostar.co.uk |
| Railways on the Net | www.rail.co.uk | |
| The Train Line | +44 (0) 870 010 1128 | www.thetrainline.com |
With the Channel ports & Channel Tunnel only a short trip away, Wynngarth Farmhouse also provides the ideal stopover for travellers to and from the Continent. Information on ferry operators & Eurostar trains can be found from the following:
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| P&O Stena Line | +44 (0) 870 600 0 600 | www.posl.com |
| Seafrance | +44 (0) 8745 711 711 | www.seafrance.com |
| Eurostar | +44 (0) 990 186 186 | www.eurostar.co.uk |
Arriving by train or plane means you won't have your own car available. To help you explore the beautiful countryside, towns and villages hire a car from any of the following companies:
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| Hertz | +44 (0) 8708 484848 | www.hertz.co.uk |
| Avis | +44 (0) 141 887 2261 | www.avis.co.uk |
| National Car Rental | +44 (0) 141 887 7915 | www.nationalcar-europe.com |
| Europcar (Tonbridge) | +44 (0) 1732 355844 | www.europcar.com |
Kent and Maidstone are well served by a good motorway network. Up to date information on traffic and travel is available from the following national breakdown organisations:
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| RAC | +44 (0) 8708 484848 | www.rac.co.uk |
| AA | +44 (0) 141 887 2261 | www.theaa.co.uk |
| Green Flag | +44 (0) 141 887 7915 | www.greenflag.co.uk |
You can also reach Kent & Maidstone by coach. Further details can be found by following the links below:
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| National Express | +44 (0) 990 80 80 80 | www.nationalexpress.co.uk |
There are also a number of local bus operators and taxi services available to transfer you to and from airports and railway stations. Local bus operators also offer special tours allowing you to explore the beauty of the Garden of England.
