The Goods Shed
An amazing daily Farmers Market, with vegetables, fish, meat, cheese, olives, bread, crafts and…….
Patricks Kitchen
Award winning chef Patrick Williams makes and sells wonderful dishes from sausage rolls to a complete gourmet meal, to take away. Mention arthouse b+b and Patrick will set up a table there and then for you. 5 minute walk from arthouse.
Crab and Winkle way.
The old disused steam railway line cycle route, which runs from Canterbury to Whitstable. This pathway has everything! Beautiful orchards, forest, pasture land and Whitstable’s many pubs and restaurants the other end. About 7 miles.
Café des Amis.
A very good Mexican restaurant, tried and tested. 5 minutes walk from arthouse. They do a 2 course meal with a drink for £12.50 if you eat before 6.
Hidden sculptures.
On the bridge beside Café des Amis, an underwater sculpture by Jason des Caires Taylor. Stand on the bridge and look over into the water.
Beaney Institute
A lovely little gallery, with domestic items mixed with agricultural artefacts and some lovely paintings.
A famous painting by Van Eyck.
Boho.
A café with a lovely quirky atmosphere, the owners are collectors, so great bits and bobs around the place.
Babylove.
A sweet independant shop selling ethical and organic children’s and babies clothes, toys and gifts.
The owners Beth and Ben will give you a 10% discount if you are staying at arthouse b+b.