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The Hotels and Inns at a Glance

Hotels in the Isles of Scilly, Isle of Wight, Kent

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COUNTY

NAME OF HOTEL / INN

AMENITIES

ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS AT THE  HOTEL OR NEARBY

Isle of Wight The Fountain Hotel  COWES Traditional period inn with traditionally appointed bar and restaurant, steeped in nautical history. Located in the heart of Cowes, overlooking the River Medina
Ryde Castle  Ryde Historic Castle Hotel in Ryde with excellent sea views, 21 en-suit buildings some with four poster beds. Excellent location on the esplanade in Ryde.
Seaview Hotel  SEAVIEW Small hotel with sixteen well appointed bedrooms all with en suite facilities. Two restaurants, two bars. "The Seaview must be among the finest and most famous small hotels in Britain." - Condé Nast Traveller Situated adjacent to the sea in the picturesque sailing village of Seaview, on the North East Coast of the Isle of Wight.
George Hotel  YARMOUTH The George Hotel is a 17th Century town house in the heart of the bustling village and harbour of Yarmouth. Award winning restaurant Located in the heart of the bustling village and harbour of Yarmouth with garden overlooking the sea.
Royal Hotel  VENTNOR Gracious Victorian property and the Island's only 4 star hotel with 2 rosettes for outstanding cuisine. Conservatory, intimate candle-lit bar, sumptuous lounges. Heated swimming pool. Set in impressive surroundings just minutes from Ventnor's seafront and town centre.
Kent Ringlestone House, Ringlestone Hamlet,  Near MAIDSTONE Step back in time into this unspoilt, medieval lamp lit tavern and Kentish character farmhouse hotel. Close to Leeds Castle, North Downs, walking, hiking                          
The New Flying Horse Inn
WYE, ASHFORD
Attractive 17th century posting house with 9 bedrooms all with en-suite facilities.  Set in Wye, an historic village in some of the most beautiful countryside in the Garden of England. An ideal location for a stopover on the way to the channel ports or tunnel. Ashford 4 miles
The Swan
ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Dating from late 1600, the Swan Hotel has been sympathetically restored to provide stylish and comfortable accommodation in this prime location. Restaurant overlooking the Pantiles, lively Pantiles bar Situated in the heart of the famous colonnaded Georgian Pantiles, the historic centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells
The Abbots Fireside
ELHAM, Near CANTERBURY
15th century hotel. Antique furniture, open fireplaces, original leaded windows and heavy beams Situated in the historic village of Elham. Eurotunnel (10 minutes), Port of Dover (20 minutes).
The Chequers Inn
LAMBERHURST, TUNBRIDGE WELLS
The Chequers traces its history back to 1137and has been a pub since 1414.  Comfortable bars,  fine restaurant, selection of tasty bar meals. Riverside garden. Five well-appointed guest rooms. Lovely old Kentish riverside country pub situated on the A21 in Lamberhurst village
The Grove Ferry Inn
UPSTREET, near CANTERBURY
Originally a coaching house dating back to 1831 the Inn took its name from a hand-drawn ferry which took people across the River Stour.  6 en-suite bedrooms. Versatile pub with comfortable sofas and roaring log fires. Hidden gem nestling in the Kent countryside in the midst of the Stodmarsh Reserve, an important conservation area on the banks of the River Stour.
The Lighthouse Inn
CAPEL-LE-FERNE, FOLKESTONE
Large private car park. All rooms en-suite With breathtaking panoramic views of the English Channel and spectacular countryside. 5 miles from the Channel Tunnel and 3 miles from Dover
The Black Horse
THURNHAM, MAIDSTONE
The Inn is a rural pub/restaurant with 16 en-suite rooms. Country wines and real ales, Biddenden Ciders, excellent food with emphasis on local produce. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, close to Leeds Castle
The Bell Inn
SANDWICH
The Bell has been an important centre of Sandwich life since Tudor times.  The present listed building is mainly 19th century. A Bell Inn has existed on The Quay, adjacent to the Barbican Gate and Toll, overlooking what would have been the harbour, now the River Stour, since about 1300.
The Blue Pigeons Inn
WORTH, SANDWICH
Traditional public house. Six romantic rooms all en-suite. Dining either A la Carte or traditional pub fayre daily. Children and Pets welcome Situated in a quiet secluded location opposite the village church in the picturesque village of Worth, yet close to the historic town of Sandwich
The Sun Inn
FAVERSHAM
Traditional ale house with a wealth of old beams and a huge inglenook fireplace.  9 en-suite bedrooms, beer garden, restaurant and bar. Situated in the conservation area of Faversham
Crown Inn
SARRE
Grade 1-listed 15th century building locally known as The Cherry Brandy House, owing to a secret recipe for cherry brandy which cannot be bought from anywhere else. 13 en-suite bedrooms including four poster beds Located in Sarre,  between Canterbury and Margate
White Horse Inn
FAVERSHAM
Ancient coaching inn mentioned in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. 13 bedrooms, all en-suite Set in the heart of the Garden of England and surrounded by orchards and hop gardens.
The Dog and Bear
LENHAM
Traditional coaching inn built in 1602. Good home cooking, log fire.  24 en-suite bedrooms, English Tourist Board 4 Diamonds Superb location facing Lenham's picturesque village square
The George Hotel
CRANBROOK
The George Hotel & Brasserie is one of Cranbrook's landmark buildings, dating back to the 14th century. Located in the centre of Cranbrook
The Garden House Hotel
ST MARGARETS-AT-CLIFFE Near DOVER
Housed in a beautiful, traditional Kentish weather boarded building, parts of which date back to Elizabethan times, the hotel has a stylish, contemporary feel. Off-road parking at the hotel. Ideally placed for touring the Garden of England

The Falstaff Hotel, CANTERBURY

Traditional 15th century coaching inn, cosy lounge, bar. Central location in the heart of the historic cathedral city of Canterbury

Macdonald County Hotel CANTERBURY

16th century hotel with many original features. The bedrooms, some furnished in Tudor, Georgian or Colonial style all have satellite TV.  Restaurant, Jacobs Bar & Brasserie. Located on the pedestrianised high street in the heart of Canterbury, just a five minute walk from Canterbury Cathedral.

Swallow Chaucer Hotel CANTERBURY

Elegant Georgian building thought to stand on the site of the foundry which cast the original Canterbury bells Convenient location overlooking the ancient city walls of Canterbury

The Harrow Hill Hotel, WARREN STREET, Near LENHAM

Lovely 17th century inn. En-suite bedrooms include a four poster room. Superb food Ideal base for visiting Leeds Castle (5 miles) and the cathedral city of Canterbury.

The Old Coach House, BARHAM, CANTERBURY

Early 17th century coaching Inn  run on the relaxed lines of a French country auberge by its chef-patron. A flavour of France in England! Ideal base to visit the delightful city of Canterbury and the Kent countryside with its beautiful castles and historic houses.

Larkfield Priory Hotel, MAIDSTONE

Victorian hotel just 4 miles from Maidstone. Conservatory Restaurant, Bar. Comfortable accommodation includes a four poster room. Easy access to M20 and Channel Tunnel

Wool Pack Inn, CHILHAM, near CANTERBURY

Historic Inn with resident friendly ghost. Comfortable en-suite accommodation including two deluxe four poster rooms Located near the ancient village square at Chilham, one of the prettiest villages in Kent

The Royal Oak Hotel, SEVENOAKS

18th century town centre coaching inn. Located opposite NT’s Knole House and Deer Park in the historic town of Sevenoaks, just 5 minutes drive from M25

The Little Brown Jug    CHIDDINGSTONE CAUSEWAY, TONBRIDGE

18th century country inn with bar, restaurant. 5 en-suite bedrooms. Airport (Gatwick) parking available on request Set in the heart of Kent, close to the Tudor village of Chiddingstone

Little Silver Country Hotel, ST. MICHAELS, TENTERDEN

Luxurious hotel in beautiful gardens. Superb en-suite accommodation, four poster beds, whirlpool baths. Licensed for civil wedding ceremonies Situated in the heart of the Weald of Kent on the edge of Tenterden, convenient for the motorway and Channel Tunnel.

Waltham Court Hotel, PETHAM, CANTERBURY

Impressive hotel dating from 1796. ‘Chives’ Restaurant enjoys an excellent reputation. Spacious en-suite bedrooms Set in some of the most beautiful countryside in Southern England, in the valley of the North Downs within the Weald of Kent. Only twelve minutes from the beautiful city of Canterbury and twenty minutes from the Channel Tunnel.

The Rose and Crown Hotel, TONBRIDGE

Impressive Tudor building, once a busy posting and coaching house, retaining much of the original character with oak beams and Jacobean panelling Located in Tonbridge, very convenient for M25 Motorway, Gatwick Airport and the Channel Tunnel

The Chequers Inn, SMARDEN, Near ASHFORD

Splendid 14th Century Inn with great character and charm. Excellent cuisine, comfortable en-suite accommodation Picturesque village setting, yet only 40 minutes drive from Dover and the Channel Tunnel

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