| The House of Agnes takes its name from the Charles Dickens'' story, David Copperfield. In the book, the building was the home of Agnes Wickfield and several passages describe aspects of both the exterior and interior of the historic building.
The heritage garden and buildings are rich in history; as well as Roman artefacts, an extremely rare scientific instrument, known as an “astrolabic quadrant” and dating from 1388 was unearthed during recent renovations. It was described as "one of the greatest ever scientific discoveries of its kind in the world" and is currently on show at the British Museum.
The New Flying Horse Inn is a 17th century posting house with oak beams and gleaming brasses.
Romans, Saxons and the 17th century smugglers have all left their mark on Wye, a historic village set in some of the most beautiful countryside in the Garden of England. The inn has 9 bedrooms all with en suite facilities. Some of the rooms are in a converted coach house. The hotel is located just off the A28 between Ashford and Canterbury in an ideal location to explore the surrounding countryside. The pub has a good restaurant serving excellent food, using mainly local produce when available. The attractive patio and large garden are popular for summer drinks. Canterbury with its historic past and many attractions is only a short drive away, as is Leeds Castle, said to be the loveliest castle in the world. The English Tourist Board Four Diamond Commended The New Flying Horse, now with wireless broadband internet connectivity.
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