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GIFT INSPO

Exclusive Hand Poured Soy Candle, White & Faded

Beautiful interiors store White & Faded have a brand new and exclusive candle inspired by the story of love, the perfect gift for your most treasured partner this Valentine’s. It has a gorgeous rose scent which comes in a beautiful white box with added paper roses. Hand-poured in Kent, 220ml for £29.

Rosie Hawaiian Stripe Silk Blouse & Shorts, Sleepy Wilson

Treat your loved one to these luxury PJs that not only help you sleep better but do their bit towards saving the planet and they look gorgeous too! Made from the highest grade 19mm silk which is ethical and sustainable plus silk is also naturally temperature regulating, breathable, hypo allergenic and antibacterial – so you can get some decent shut eye. We adore Sleepy Wilson’s brand new range perfect for spring and summer.

Valentine’s Day Boxes, Baking You Better

Treat your other half or your pals (or yourself, hello self love!) to these beautiful Valentine’s boxes. Get a Treat Your Love box with a praline brownie, iced fondant shortbread cookies, love heart vanilla. cake, triple choc & sea salt cookie with a chocolate dipped strawberry and handmade Oreo truffle. Or choose the Love Dipping Dessert Box with 3 dipping pots; vanilla cheesecake dip, homemade salted caramel and Belgian chocolate ganache with everything you need to dip! Berries, doughnuts, brownie chunks, meringue kisses, biscuits, pretzels, crackers, breadsticks and MORE! Order via DM on Instagram for collection on Sat 12 or Mon 14.

Valentine’s Table Setting, SET Table

Go the extra mile on Valentine’s Day! SET have curated the ultimate romantic table for two at home (or a Galentines dinner for friends!) – the perfect gift for your loved one(s). Get everything you need to lay the perfect table for a 3 course Valentine’s Day dinner to remember. It will elevate any meal (whether home cooked or otherwise …) to luxury status. For £45 per couple they’ll deliver: champagne coupes, starter/main/dessert plates, gold side plates, cutlery, wine and water glasses, wooden charger and napkin, candlestick with candle, vase and dried floral posy you can keep! FREE DELIVERY within 15 miles of Tunbridge Wells, delivered on Fri 11 and collected on Tues 15 Feb.

Love themed Cocktails, First Aid Box

Why not say it with a cocktail? The award-winning South London bar ‘First Aid Box’ deliver their unique, fun and stylish cocktails to your doorstep. This Valentine’s Day they have 5 love themed cocktails, perfect to surprise your loved one with. From Salted Caramel Brownie Espresso Martini, True Romance which is their romantic twist on a white lady, Strawberry Manhattan, Cream T Martini and Valentine Warner (pictured) which is a sexy Valentine’s twist on a cosmo. Order now and thank us later!

THINGS TO DO

Valentine’s Paddle, Canoe Wild, Canterbury, Sun 13 Feb

This Valentines Day, say I LOVE YOU, in a Canoe! We have a beautiful guided Canoe paddle from Fordwich to Grove Ferry on Sunday the 13th of February from 10 am – 1.30pm. This stunning river excursion will allow for loved ones to take in the picturesque views, incredible wildlife as well as take time for yourselves and each other. £35 pp.

Valentine’s Kitchen Supper Event, Sevenoaks, Weds 9 Feb

Create some food to share with the ones you love! But no life-size teddy bears or rose petals here just LOVEly food and a fab evening out. Make some canapés to start the evening, then sit down to nibble on those with a homemade Moroccan style mocktail whilst Pip founder of The Cooking Apple will demo a simple Middle Eastern main course. Come with a friend or your partner and join The Cooking Apple at Vine Baptist Church Hall in Sevenoaks, 7:30 – 9pm on Weds 9 Feb for £40pp.

Wine & Wisdom Quiz Night, The Curious Eatery, Fri 11 Feb

Ditch the candle lit dinner and create a team of your closest friends, neighbours or family and enjoy a Valentine’s dinner with a twist! Join The Curious Eatery for a fun quiz and half-time nibbles for £10 per head. The bar will be open from 6pm and the quiz starts at 7:30pm.

Valentine’s Day Bottomless Brunch, Deal Pier Kitchen, Mon 14 Feb

Take your pals and enjoy a Bottomless Brunch with a view at Deal Pier Kitchen. This is a fab foodie destination at the end of Deal’s iconic pier which is one of THE best spots to eat in town with fresh and organic food – not to mention the exceptional views of the town’s seafront. They have a few tables left at 3pm so email them now to book.

FLOWERS

The Bloom Foundry, Tunbridge Wells

A beautiful florist and antiques shop along St John’s Road in Tunbridge Wells. Muddy Award Winner, The Bloom Foundry serves stunning fresh, dried and faux flowers. Pop in and visit this treasure trove of a store – or order one of their stunning blooms online. This Valentine’s Lucie is creating luxury long stemmed Naomi Red Rose bouquets using velvety scented Naomi roses, eucalyptus and tree fern. And Bright Rainbow Bouquets using a mix of the brightest roses, delphiniums, carnations and rainbow gypsophila, see the full range and prices here.

Flower & Glory, Sevenoaks

Deborah Arpino is a florist and stylist which is a magical mix in the world of flowers. Over the past 25 years, she has developed a distinctive look that is inspired by her love of flora, fauna and France – funnily enough. Driven by her passion of finding unusual decorative objects and combining them with beautiful flowers, you’ll find interior delights and gorgeous bouquets sitting side by side in her Sevenoaks store.

Star & The Rose, Tonbridge

Gorgeous Tonbridge florist and interiors store (sitting at the northern end of Tonbridge High Street) Star & The Rose. The floral style is wild and romantic, incorporating unruly grasses and dried elements with rich blooms to create a real bohemian bouquet. We adore their New Romantic and Blush Dreams bouquets (pictured).

Blooming Green, Maidstone

Head to Blooming Green, just outside Maidstone, where they specialise in cut flowers that are organically grown and have a tiny carbon footprint. Or PYO flowers where you can wander through an acre of flowers, picking your own. We love their gorgeous dried-flower offering – the Valentine’s Deluxe Dried Bouquet.

Lotty’s Flowers, Faversham

We love this indie boutique florist in Faversham who can save the day with a bunch of their best – whatever the occasion. There’s something for everyone here, whether it’s a Valentine’s Day Tulip Bouquet – or the Luxury Red Rose Bouquet with Treats (chocolates and bakery goodies) all in one bundle.

ROMANTIC MEALS

Valentine’s At Home Boxes, Fish Union

Order something fresh and delicious to have for dinner this Valentine’s Day – simply unbox and serve, we like the sound of that! One of Kent’s finest seafood destinations have 5 showstopper boxes to choose from: The Fish Union Luxury Platter, Seafood Bouillabaisse, Dressed Lobster, Shellfish Platter and Oysters! Order before Fri 11 Feb at 5pm. Call them to order now: 020 3325 1462.

Valentine’s Dine at Home Supper Club, Bangers&Balls

They are the hosts of exceptional Supper Clubs and the home of a small foodie revolution. Expect banging ingredients and ballsy flavours – see where they came up with the name? Be prepared this Valentine’s for their brand new supper club and enjoy taste sensations from their Blushing Beetroot Chutney, Red Wine Braised Beef Cheek Meatballs with a cheeky hint of Rhubarb and a Nettle Puree.

Get 3 sensually sexy courses and a Fiery Love Potion delivered directly to your door between 6-8pm on Fri 11, Sat 12, Sun 13 or Mon 14 of Feb in Whitstable, Canterbury, Herne Bay and Faversham. All your starters are lovingly wrapped and delivered in a beautiful hamper for you to open. Your mains are plated and just need to be warmed. Then just pop out the hamper with your plates outside the next day and their discrete Casanova collects them. We like!

3 Courses Valentine’s Recipe Box, Macknade

Make this Valentine’s Day extra special with a three course menu that you can create at home, using the highest quality ingredients selected from the Macknade food hall. Available for delivery on 11 & 12 Feb or collection between the 11 – 14 Feb. You’ll receive a step-by-step recipe guide, with easy to follow instructions for each of the dishes, and top tips from the Macknade chefs. Choose to order the full 3 course meal for 2 or just your favourite parts!

Bowleys at The Plough, West Malling

If you’re deciding to head out this Valentine’s (14 Feb) or – our personal favourite – Galentine’s (13 Feb) Day, why not book a table at this hidden gem? Bowley’s at The Plough in the beautiful village of Trottiscliffe, near West Malling, is run by chef Alex Yates who will be serving fine dining a la carte and testing menus for Valentine’s Day. He is also making boxes of handmade chocolates for sale with flavours including Baileys, Red Hill grape, honeycomb, dark chocolate mint, salted caramel and Madeira ganache. £25 for a box of 16. Reserve your table now!

Frasers of Egerton, nr Ashford

Impress your loved one by booking a table at this award-winning restaurant, located on a tranquil farm in the heart of the Kent Countryside making it a very romantic location. Frasers of Egerton have a special 4 Course Dinner Date Menu available from Fri 11 – Mon 14 Feb for £115 per couple, drool over the menu here.

The Lantern Inn, Dover

Romantic dinner by candlelight? Yes please! The Lantern Inn is a 17th century cosy pub with stunning interiors, room to stay and delicious food. A hidden gem nestled between Deal and Dover. PLUS they have a brand new executive chef, Omar Meziane who has notched up an immersive and diverse chefing career. They’ve got tables still available on Fri 11, Sat 12 and Mon 14 from 6pm. Why not make an evening of it and stay the night? Book the decadent and atmospheric Lantern apartment or why not the beautiful Mongolian Yurt? Complete with a wood-burner to keep cosy. Book now: info@lanterninn.co.uk or call 01304 852276.

Bank House, Chislehurst

We loooove Bank House on Chislehurst’s High St so why not treat your loved one to their Valentine’s Day Set Menu on Mon 14 Feb! Available from 6pm for £60pp. Enjoy a romantic four course dinner – with a special menu for veggies too. See for yourself here.

Pick Up Pintxos, Folkestone

Basque-inspired bar and restaurant in the heart of the Creative Quarter have a beautiful menu this Valentine’s Day with oyster, crispy oxtail dumpling, bacalao, txuleton and to finish, a chocolate tortilla. This delicious menu will be available on Sat 12 and Mon 14 for £50 per head, book your table now before its too late.

STAYS

Rowhill Grange & Utopia Spa, Dartford

Kent’s finest country house spa retreat is perfect for a couple’s getaway or going away with the girls. If you like your spas high-gloss and slick service then this one’s for you. This stunning, 4 silver star, country house spa hotel is the perfect luxury escape in the Kent countryside. The Utopia Spa is one of Kent’s best with a Roman-inspired design – think floor to ceiling marble interiors and a dramatic duplex swimming area designed to resemble Roman baths. Alongside this you’ll find hair and nail salons; a large gym; 17 treatment rooms offering expertly administered therapies from British brands Ila and Temple Spa; and a well-stocked shop. Not bad, eh?

The Ferry House, Isle of Sheppey

The Ferry House is a beautiful 16th century venue on the Isle of Sheppey. Situated in a truly stunning location, here you can enjoy the winning combination of both countryside and coast, right on your doorstep. The venue itself is as stylish as it is unique – with the original period character of the property sympathetically retained alongside all the joys of contemporary luxury. The end result is your ultimate destination for anyone seeking rustic refinement. Love the sound of a luxe overnight stay, massage and 3 course meal – what better than to win it? Enter our Reader Treat before Thus 17 Feb and you could WIN a break away for you and your other half right here.

Bloom Stays, all over Kent

Whatever time of year you’re planning an escape we cannot recommend the brilliant Bloom Stays highly enough. They are our go-to for Kent escapes – offering a hand-picked selection of local and luxurious self-catering accommodation to suit every holiday break away – including getaways à deux. With an easy to navigate website you can find staycations perfect for two with just one click. Fall head over heels with a delightful cottage break, (all within easy reach so you won’t have to spend wasted time in the car), by scrolling through this drool-worthy Romantic Retreats section.

The Quay, Faversham

Like a little low-key hidden gem? What about a foodie find in Faversham? And one that’s just a moment’s walk from the from Faversham Market or the Standard Quay in the other direction. And a 10 minute drive to the sea. Read the full review.

The Leicester Arms, Penshurst

Enjoy a romantic getaway at historic Graded II listed property, The Leicester Arms. For £255 per couple enjoy a 3 course meal plus a stay (in the best room available with a bottle of Bolney Bubbly Cuvee in your room!) and a fully cooked breakfast to enjoy the next morning. All 13 rooms have had a recent face lift, designed by Helen Pink Interiors. The spacious superior double rooms have four poster beds and the luxury rooms can be arranged as double or a twin room with beautiful views. The deal is available from Sat 11 – Mon 14 Feb. We’ll take the pink suite!

Kent Cottage Holidays, Canterbury

If it’s something quirky you’re after then Kent Cottage Holidays could be the answer. Enjoy something completely unique and spend the night in a Treehouse Hideaway or in the Secret Garden – experience Kent in a way you might not have before! With lots of options for two adults – and accommodation including glass domed ceilings (so you can stare out at the stars) hot tubs and luxury log cabins – there’s something for everyone.

Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day sorted

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