An English Writer with a Restaurant Near a View (1/25/26)

To walk or not to walk when the temps are cool (feels like in the 30s F) and the air is quite damp? That was the question. The answer? Gotta walk, as there is rain in the forecast for the next seven days, so not likely to be better weather conditions.

We headed out to view the former home of an English novelist, which is now a Michelin recognized restaurant (listed in the Michelin guide but without a star). We’re toying with the idea of maybe eating there at some point, but we’re known to be a bit on the thrifty side, so you never know.

Heading towards the town center from the house, we walked through the small but cute Grove Park. It served as a vehicle base during World War II and many of the trees were planted following a great storm in 1987.

From the park, we entered the High Street for a bit and passed an old stone arch that leads onto a terrace.

We turned off the High Street to head west, away from the town center and towards the restaurant.

After walking a bit up hill, we got to the former home of William Makepeace Thackeray, now the restaurant Thackeray’s. William Makepeace Thackeray (1812-1863) was born in India but was sent to England after his father’s death in 1815. He is known particularly for his novel, “Vanity Fair,” which was a satirical take on British society.

Thackeray’s was also happily located near Mount Ephraim, which provides a bit of an overview of Royal Tunbridge Wells.