Kent's Most Instagrammable Villages

What makes a picture-perfect village? Is it charming timber cottages, or stone bridges over a tranquil river? Is it charming cobbled lanes, or magnificent manor houses as if plucked right from a Jane Austen novel? Featuring all of these and more, Kentish villages are what many conjure up when they think of the perfect postcard English village! But top on your list for reasons to visit a village has to be the tradition Kentish pubs that can be found, so we've dropped a few suggestions on where to visit whilst wandering the villages.

We get so many stunning shots of them via our Instagram, which is why we've created a comprehensive list of the most Instagrammable villages in Kent to share them all with you. Time to get adding to your Kent bucket list...

Appledore

The lovely village of Appledore in Ashford is the quintessential lovely Kentish village with an eclectic mix of old and new Kentish properties, with lots of green open space in between. You might not believe us when we say #doorsofinstagram is a thing, but it is, and this picture-perfect cottage is giving us all the front door envy right now! We simply a-door it... It wouldn't be a village visit without a trip to the local pub! Head to The Black Lion and enjoy a delicious traditional pub lunch whilst you're there.

Photograph: @andrea_avena

Aylesford

A stunning bridge like Aylesford's is always an Insta-winner, and it certainly suits a sunset with that gorgeous reflection on the river. Did you know this ancient bridge is one of the earliest bridges across the Medway, believed to have been built in the 14^th century? Historic and lovely, Aylesford is truly a gem. Speaking of the village's history, local pub favourite, The Chequers Inn, is a Grade II listed timber framed, former wool merchant's house, which dates back to 1511... Just the place to fill up on a delicious meal, from classic burgers to wood-fire pizzas, you're spoilt for choice!

Photograph: @mattghphoto

Biddenden

The old meets the new in this lovely shot of a VW Camper van in the traditional village of Biddenden. This West Kent treasure may look quaint and quiet, but inside one of its 16th century weavers cottages is The West House, a Michelin-Starred restaurant whose menu is inspired by the very best local seasonal food. There's rolling hills and vineyards around the corner, so there's a lot to explore in Biddenden...

Photograph: @mrjlv

Chiddingstone

Familiar with Chiddingstone Castle? We're sure you are, with its picture-perfect views making it an ideal shot for the gram (as you can see!). Not only that, but where better to indulge in a pub lunch than The Castle Inn - a cosy 15th century Inn nestled next to the  Castle estate. But the village itself is one of the oldest surviving Tudor villages, making it a real trip to another time and place. Chiddingstone village is a National Trust site, and it retains its historic half-timer framed facades and countryside charm. If you think you've seen this lovely village before, maybe you have! It was the filming location for the 1985 adaptation of A Room with a View, as well as the Monty Python team's Wind In the Willows - Mr Toad's Wild Ride.

Photograph: @chidd_castle