An Author and Poet lived in Curtisden Green!
Quite by chance is the discovery of Author and Poet Richard Church C.B.E. (b.1932-1972)who lived with his second wife Katherina, here in Curtisden Green. He is responsible for renovating his Oast House situated at the far end of Curtisden Green of which photographs can be found on the internet.
One book he wrote entitled “A History of Kent” contains a chapter dedicated to Goudhurst and its famous families, historic houses, gardens, the panoramic views and much more. He clearly loved the countryside here. He writes also about the many hours he spent at the Tower of Goudhurst Church whilst in the Home Guard during the war.
When his wife Katherina died in 1965 he moved to The Old Stable at Scotney Castle and was near his friend and literary colleague Christopher Hussey of Scotney Castle.
He subsequently remarried and left Scotney to live at The Priest’s House at Sissinghurst Castle where in 1972 he died suddenly having left many legacies in his books and poems.
28th February 2016 Read the full postActivities nearby, open all year.
Bedgebury National Pinetum.
Only 15 minutes down the road in the car! We are keen visitors and enjoy the fresh air and exercise.
Bedgebury Forest is ideal for cycling, walking, running and riding, adventure play and Go Ape. Visit the National Pinetum, one of the world’s finest conifer collections, perfect for walks and picnics. It has a “Stick Man trail” and “Gruffalo Orienteering”!
4th February 2016 Read the full post
Happy New Year
To all.
Little Dodges and Dodges Oast would like to wish all its past, present and future guests a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2016!
3rd January 2016 Read the full postLeeds Castle Christmas Market
Leeds Castle is being decorated with festive wreaths and Christmas trees and is playing host to a Christmas Market where visitors can also meet their reindeer and birds of prey.
This is open at the weekend and the following one on the 19th.
10th December 2015 Read the full postWhat's on now! Workshop near Benenden.
Homemade Christmas Workshops
Join Hannah and Fiona for a day in Hannah’s Garden studio for two fun and practical workshops and lunch. The morning will be spent learning lino printing techniques and making some Christmas cards and/or gift tags. After lunch Hannah will help you create a Christmas wreath you will be proud to greet your guests with.
For more information and to book telephone 01580 241809 or 0795 8081915
Hannah’s Garden, Benenden
10.00am to 3.00pm on the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th and 9th
Autumn is approaching
The leaves are starting to fall and the countryside here is now multi coloured as the leaves change hue from green to scarlet to gold and umber. Sissinghurst and Great Dixter garden are still spectacular as our guests have stated. Our rates in the Little Dodges cottage have now dropped to the low season ones and we hope this will appeal to those visitors who would like to explore more castles, gardens or other attractions of which there are many. Our B & B in Dodges Oast is also ideal for a shorter break for those visitors with less time to spare.
27th September 2014 Read the full postOur recent guests
Guests from Germany who returned a second time were delighted to visit the many attractions both locally and in London. Meeting their hosts Jo and Paul and sharing news from years before was most enjoyable. We very much hope to meet them again one day!
30th April 2014 Read the full postIs Spring here?
A sign of life is appearing all over the garden. Daffodils blooming, buds forming and new shoots! The weather is turning and we are able to enjoy some gloriously sunny days. At last!
2nd March 2014 Read the full post
Millennium walking
Our six ladies visiting found plenty of walks in the area, they were gone for most of the day. Their list did not include our wonderful millennium walk that begins and ends in Goudhurst but takes a route down near to Finchcocks and then on to Kilndown where one can stop at one of the wonderful pubs along the way.
7th November 2013 Read the full post