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Hotel du Vin & Bistro Tunbridge Wells
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Close to the station, a hotel and restaurant inside a Grade II-listed 18th-century sandstone mansion. Intimate and clubby, there is an open fire in the bar, and Gallic-influenced dishes in the informal restaurant; alfresco dining on the terrace. Modern bedrooms (some overlooking Calverley Park) have plenty of perks: a capsule coffee machine, fluffy bathrobes, chic toiletries for indulgent bathing. Within walking distance of the Pantiles.
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
Canterbury
Within an architect-designed complex, this contemporary hotel enjoys a ‘prime position’ in the ‘serene grounds’ of the UNESCO-designated World Heritage site. At breakfast in the busy refectory or on the terrace, a ‘small buffet’ and ‘well-served’ hot dishes lay heavenly foundations for the day. Guests have free admission to the cathedral and its precincts, and discounts at local restaurants, ‘many within easy walking distance’.
Danehurst House
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
In their tranquil Victorian home In Rusthall, the caring hosts have added thoughtful extras to meticulously furnished bedrooms. B&B guests are provided with an alarm clock, CD/DVD player, a USB socket for charging an iPhone, a fridge, luxury toiletries, ironing and tea and coffee making facilities. Gourmet breakfasts are served in the conservatory. The well-kept gardens contain a terrace, a water feature and koi pond. Local eateries are close by. 1.5 miles W of Tunbridge Wells.
Hotel Continental
Whitstable
A beachfront hotel within walking distance of the harbour and the high street. Some of the compact, light and simply decorated bedrooms have far-reaching views over the Thames Estuary (binoculars provided). Even closer to the shore, former fishermen’s stores on the sea wall have been converted into appealing self-contained units (some have steep stairs). Hearty breakfasts at the hotel are a short walk away. Fresh-from-the-sea oysters and mussels feature on the French-style brasserie menu.
The Relish
FOLKESTONE
Guests are welcomed with a glass of wine or beer at this relaxed B&B which has direct access to the private, 4-acre August Gardens. Complimentary coffee, tea, soft drinks and home-made cake are available throughout the day. The grand, cream-painted 1850s merchant’s house is furnished in a clean-lined, contemporary style.
Pigeonwood House
FOLKESTONE
Situated in a tiny hamlet the North Downs above Folkestone, this homely B&B in an 18th-century farmhouse has spectacular views across fields and hills, and on a clear day over to France. The Channel Tunnel is a ten-minute drive.
L’hote
Canterbury
House of Agnes
Canterbury
Close to Canterbury West Station, a quaint B&B dating back to the 14th century and mentioned in Charles Dickens' David Copperfield. Themed bedrooms are spread between the half-timbered house (low beams, uneven floors, bowed walls) and the converted stables overlooking the garden. All guests have use of the comfy lounges, honesty bar and DVD library. Breakfasts are served in the historic wood-panelled Quadrant room.
Smith and Western
Tunbridge Wells
Yeehaw! All spruced up, a cowboy-themed hotel (part of a small group) in former Tunbridge Wells West Station. Bedrooms have cowboy boot- or antler-shaped lights, and Native American-style blankets. Vittles include hearty servings of ribs, burgers, nachos and other US favourites in the atmospheric restaurant. Join in the hootin an’ hollerin with live Country and Western bands in the bar until closing time.
Donnington Manor Hotel
Sevenoaks
Remodelled along Tudor lines, a black and white manor house, with autumnal-toned bedrooms in a modern extension. Italian-influenced dishes, pasta and pizza are served in the beamed Osteria Chartwell restaurant. Leaded windows look out onto the gardens, which contain an eclectic mix of shiny metal arches, curved benches, manicured lawns and palm trees, and large statues of white elephants. Ten mins’ drive from Sevenoaks; easy access to M25.
Knole B&B
Sevenoaks
Fifteen mimutes’ walk from the centre of Sevenoaks, Sarah and Ian Stockbridge’s extended brick-built house has self-contained B&B accommodation with spacious bedrooms and a sitting room for guests to share. One room at the front overlooks woodland and Knole Park (NT) where the occasional deer can be glimpsed; another has views over the south-facing garden. The thoughtful hosts provide tea and cake on arrival. For breakfast, cereals, seasonal fruit and yogurt are followed by a full English and served in the dining area of the sitting room, which has glass doors opening onto a terrace with outdoor seating.
Downsview Guesthouse
Ashford
Glorious views reach far across the valley at this comfortable B&B just outside Ashford, and the Stour Valley Walk is close by – ideal for ramblers and cyclists. Bedrooms are well-equipped; there are books and games in the lounge; and guests may use a small kitchen with a microwave, orange juice, a fridge with fresh milk, and tea and coffee making facilities. In the morning, a good choice breakfast is provided in the spacious dining room.
The Marine Hotel
Whitstable
A bustling hotel (part of Shepherd Neame) across from the sea front. Most of the coffee-toned bedrooms have views of the ocean, some from a private balcony with a table and chairs. Breakfasts, served in the light-filled Orangery, include free-range Kent eggs; later, snacks and afternoon tea can be taken in the bar or outside on the terrace. In the contemporary restaurant, local fish and seafood features alongside vegetarian dishes, grills and burgers.
Maison Dieu Guest House
Dover
Close to shops, restaurants and the beach, this town centre B&B is only a few minutes’ walk from the bus and train stations, and.is a useful stopover for passengers heading to and from the Dover ferry and cruise terminals. The hosts, a mine of information on the area, provide helpful advice as well as a left-luggage service and on-site parking. All the bedrooms are double-glazed and equipped with a hospitality tray and a hairdryer. Two are suitable for a family; those at the rear of the house have views over the Victorian walled garden to Dover Castle.
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It is rich in history and architecture, too. Thomas à Becket was murdered in Canterbury’s marvellous cathedral (its building was started by St Augustine in 597), and Canterbury has a fine new theatre, The Marlow. The Good Hotel Guide has reviews of some interesting hotel accommodation in Kent. Edwardian, Georgian, Jacobean - hotels from every era and set beside the sea, in stunning urban settings or deep in lush greenery, making a hotel stay as varied as you wish! Outstanding places to visit include Sissinghurst with Vita Sackville-West’s famous garden; the moated Hever Castle where Anne Boleyn grew up and where Anne of Cleves lived after her divorce from Henry VIII; Knole House, a beautiful Elizabethan/Jacobean mansion once owned by Henry VIII; Leeds Castle, stunningly set on a lake near Maidstone; medieval Penshurst Place, birthplace of Sir Philip Sydney; Ightham Mote, a picturesque house with 14th-century origins. Churchill’s final home, Chartwell, contains much wartime memorabilia, and you can visit the studio where he painted.
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