It's impossible to chat about this quirky village in Kent without chuckling over its rather unique name. Surely a source of merriment for many a traveller, even as the locals might have tired of their place being the butt of the joke. Tourists are often spotted snapping selfies next to the town's sign.
Nestled within a scenic expanse of fields and woodlands lies Lynsore Bottom, comprised of several charming period dwellings. Those yearning for seclusion will find this idyllic hamlet a perfect haven of tranquillity. Approaching Lynsore Bottom in Upper Hardres via Pett Bottom Road from the south reveals a quintessentially rural landscape: expansive fields alongside dense forests.
Veering left leads you directly into the hamlet, one mile from Pett Bottom, renowned because Ian Fleming who penned James Bond grew up here with his aunt following his parents' deaths, reports Kent Live . Fleming was also known to be a regular at the local tavern in Pett Bottom. The pub, established in 1623 and initially selling ale in 1849 under the moniker Woodman's Arms, has since adopted the more charming title The Duck, formerly the Duck Inn.
Beyond the much-snapped Lynsore Bottom village sign lies a quintessentially English scene: charming stone cottages dot the landscape, and a short distance on, towards the left, visitors are rewarded with stunning views of a quaint cluster of homes. Here one finds an oast house nestled among thatched roofs, and at this time of year, you may even catch sight of.