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A view over a slice of history in Westerham

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FoxWood Maclean is pleased to present to the rental market a cottage with a rather special neighbour.

This period one bedroomed cottage in Westerham looks out over the National Trust property of Quebec House, birthplace of General James Wolfe, victor (despite his own death) of the Battle of Quebec (1759), a key engagement in the Seven Years War. The house appears as it would have done in the 1730s. The house plays host to a variety of special events, from re-enactments to special exhibitions, as well as being open regularly with guided tours and an excellent tea room!

Quebec House in Westerham

The property to rent is not quite as grand as it’s neighbour, but is a charming one bedroomed cottage with many period features, such as exposed beams, open fires and original windows. In fact, its a listed building so it’s probably the closest you can get to living in a historic house for the budget! For further details, please call us on 01732 866492.

Charming cottage to rent overlooking the National Trust property

For the history buff, there are a great many places in our little corner of Kent to visit, from Hever Castle (home to Anne Boleyn) and Penshurst Place to Knole House and Chartwell (home of Sir Winston Churchill). Of course, if you don’t want to move house, you could always just visit for a holiday with our friends at Mulberry Cottages!

So, with such a great many things to do with your weekends and spare time, especially for the kids, why not think about a move to buy or rent a property in Kent – its never been a better time to get out of London with prices the way they are. Plus, you’ll never have a weekend with nothing to do with so much history on your doorstep!

For any information on any of our properties, please call Caroline Sugden or Andrew Stafford at FoxWood Maclean on 01732 866492 or email edenlets@foxwoodmaclean.co.uk.

Penshurst Point to Point

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As the main sponsor FoxWood Maclean and their sister companies Mulberry Cottages and CLM welcomed dozens of past and present clients to their marquee conveniently situated next to the paddock and prize giving area.

Guests relaxed in the sun and were served with chilled white wine, cooled beer and a delicious BBQ followed by coffee and delightful homemade cakes.

Guests enjoying the hospitality at the FoxWood Maclean tent

The day commenced with Pony races from 12.30pm followed by the main races at 2pm.  The riders were cheered on by an enthusiastic crowd and judging by the queues the Totes were kept busy all day.

Prize presentation for The FoxWood Maclean Elizabeth Champion Memorial Ladies Open Race. Mark Weaver CLM, Mr Michael Haydon, Sarah Wood FoxWood Maclean, Mrs Haydon and Miss Cynthia Haydon riding Little Legend.

After a thoroughly enjoyable day at the Penshurst Point to Point, FoxWood Maclean, Mulberry Cottages and CLM would like to thank everyone for their support and look forward to seeing everyone again next year.

Lots of guests enjoyed the drinks and food on offer

The sun was shining

The tent was busy all day long

 

FoxWood’s Festive Fun!

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We are pleased to report that both our offices had a very successful weekend at our town’s charity events.

On a chilly Saturday night in Edenbridge, Peter, Andrew and Caroline set up outside to run a very popular sweet tombola. Aided by regular cups of coffee and mince pies, they succeeded in raising £100 for the Edenbridge Chamber of Commerce. Overall, the FoxWood Maclean sponsored Edenbridge Christmas Extravaganza was a great success, from the Santa’s grotto sponsored by our friends at AA Larmar Plumbing, to the Christmas lights, turned on by Lee McDonald (‘Zammo’ from Grange Hill).

Andrew and Caroline in the Christmas Spirit

In Wye, the story was similarly Christmassy! Sarah, Donna and Adrian spent their Friday evening at the Wye Christmas Street party, with the ever popular Pick the Candy Cane game and a lucky dip. The evening was a great success, and while the figures are still to come in, it looks like they made a good amount for local charities.

Sarah and Donna get in the Christmas spirit with a Mulled Wine

It was great to see, at both events, the number of people turning out, despite freezing temperatures, to enjoy some Christmas cheer, and show such great community spirit! Merry Christmas to everyone we saw there!