The Best Castle
Hotels near Kent

Beach front location. Luxurious. Great views. Set in the grounds of the spectacular Leeds Castle in Kent, this property offers a free entry to the castle (subject to availabilities) and its grounds as part of their stay. Guests at the Stable Courtyard have 900 years of history and 500 acres of beautiful parkland on their doorstep. All rooms have views of either the lake, the gardens or parkland estate. Bright, traditional bedrooms each have a Freeview TV, free Wi-Fi, and a full private bathroom. Tea making facilites are also offered. Some overlook the Stable Courtyard area. Picturesque gardens with peacocks wandering through the grounds, rare bird displays and relaxing country walks are all available to Stable Courtyard’s guests. The M20 motorway is just a 5-minute drive away, while central London can be reached after a further hour by car. Show full description

Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Knights Glamping at Leeds Castle offers unique accommodation in spacious Medieval-style tents, with free Wi-Fi and a wood burning stove. The property is located only a 5-minute drive from the M20 motorway. Knights Glamping at Leeds Castle is situated 2 miles from the Hollingbourne Train Station and 650 metres from the Leeds Castle Golf Course. Each tent offers stylish furnishings with chests of drawers, reading lamps and safety deposit boxes. Tea and coffee making facilities, biscuits and water are provided. Ipod docking stations are available on request. Shared bathrooms are within a short walk away, in the Knight’s Cottage. Guests can admire rare birds while strolling through the grounds, as well as enjoy the use of the cast iron griddle over an open fire pit. The area is perfect for eating outdoors during long summer evenings. Show full description

Elegant. Nice SPA. Popular among couples. Set in a grand Grade I listed property once home to politicians and Lords, this hotel has 22 acres of rural parkland. Filled with antiques dating from as far back as the 17th century, Chilston Park Country House Hotel also has a 2 AA Rosette restaurant located in the original dining room. Free parking is available on site. Local quality produce is served on the evening menu and in the full English breakfasts. Open fires feature in Chilston’s drawing room and bar. Each unique and opulent room has a satellite TV with a DVD player, a selection of toiletries and a private bathroom with both a bath and a shower. Some rooms also have a 4-poster bed and original features. Located only 19.3 km/ 12 miles from Maidstone and easily accessible via the M20, Chilston Park is the ideal choice for the business or leisure traveller, with close connections to Ashford International and London. Show full description

Beach front location. Luxurious. Stunning pool facilities. Set in 4 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, this Victorian country house spa hotel and restaurant offers award-winning cuisine and a brand-new spa, opened in 2008. Privately owned and run, Hempstead House Hotel & Restaurant is a traditional English country house hotel, surrounded by the glorious Kent countryside. Located on the main A2 road, near the cathedral towns of Canterbury and Rochester and historic Leeds Castle, Hempstead House is also very close to the ports of Dover and Folkestone. The luxurious en suite rooms are all individually designed, with modern facilities, including high-speed WiFi internet access. The hotel boasts spacious, elegant reception rooms and 3 bars. The delightful classical restaurant, Lakes, offers award-winning food and professional but friendly service. The new AquaManda Spa and fitness centre has superb relaxation and leisure facilities, including a sauna, a steam room and a 15-metre swimming pool with hydrotherapy pool. The fitness studio offers a full range of classes and a fully equipped, state-of-the-art gym. The therapy suite offers 5 spacious treatment rooms and a relaxation lounge. The extensive gardens and terraces make an ideal setting for al fresco aperitifs and dining on summer evenings. In the winter months, guests can enjoy the warmth and comfort of the roaring log fires. The Eurostar terminal is also about 30 minutes’ drive away and London can be reached within an hour by rail. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. Set in a Grade II listed 17th-century barn, Tonge Barn is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and offers individually designed rooms with wooden beams or red brick walls. A large, curved, white leather sofa features in the guest lounge area, which also has a flat-screen TV. Breakfast is available in Tonge Barn’s spacious dining area, which features wooden floors and contemporary furnishings. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout this guest accommodation. An LCD TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer are included in each room at Tonge Barn, which also has a private bathroom with a power shower. Originally part of the Tonge Mill Country Park Craft Centre and the mill pond, which dates back to 450AD, Tonge Barn offers free private parking. Sittingbourne town centre is just a 5-minute drive away and Canterbury’s historic city centre can be reached after a 30-minute drive. Show full description

Charming. Cosy rooms. In Faversham’s historic centre, this 14th-century Inn boasts rich character, original inglenook fireplaces, oak beams and a courtyard garden. Its bar serves cask ales from the local Shepherd Neame brewery. Bright, colourful rooms at the Sun Inn each have a TV, radio, free tea and coffee and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The Inn offers a varied menu of well-presented dishes that can be enjoyed in the bar, the courtyard garden or the classically styled restaurant. On Friday evenings, The Sun Inn hosts live music entertainment in its pub. Local shops, restaurants and bars are all within a few minutes’ walk of The Sun Inn, whilst the scenic Kent coast is less than 2 miles away. Historic Canterbury is a 15-minute drive. Show full description

Charming. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. The Chequers is a 14th-century coaching inn located in the picturesque Kent village of Smarden. Bedrooms feature exposed wooden beams and the candlelit restaurant serves fine British cuisine. Sunday price includes Lunch, bed and breakfast. Sides and drinks are not included in the price. The spacious rooms at The Chequers Inn include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Rooms also have writing desks and deep armchairs. The cosy bar has a real fireplace and a menu that changes with the seasons. Roast dinners are served on Sundays, and there is an outside eating area, which leads to the large garden and duck pond. Countryside walking routes surround the inn. The Weald of Kent Golf Course is a 10-minute drive from the Chequers. Show full description

Great restaurant. Set in a listed colonial-style building which was formerly an 18th-century army barracks, Miller & Carter Maidstone by Innkeeper's Collection is just a 15-minute walk to Maidstone city centre, and features free private parking. This lodge offers a Miller & Carter Steakhouse serving tasty grills. Maidstone city centre is home to Leeds Castle, which boasts 500 acres of scenic parkland and a popular golf course. So if you are a Steak fan this is the perfect location to indulge in one of our 30 day aged English and Irish Steaks. A flat-screen TV, en suite bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in each room at Miller & Carter Maidstone by Innkeeper's Collection. Theatres, bars and a large shopping centre are also on offer. Canoes can be taken along the River Medway, and paddle boat trips are also available. Show full description

Historic. Friendly staff. This charming hotel is 2 miles from Canterbury and close to Dover and the Eurostar. Dating back to the 12th century, it is surrounded by picturesque hills and fruit trees. Howfield Manor Hotel has 5 acres of gardens and 15 rooms furnished in a traditional style. Each room has free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Guests can enjoy freshly cooked French-style cuisine in the restaurant, which is set the oldest part of the building. Food is homemade, and fresh local ingredients are gathered from the nearby towns and villages. Canterbury is a historic cathedral city, with numerous old buildings and attractions. Some structures, including the city wall, were founded in Roman times. Show full description

Friendly staff. The Manor Hotel in Gravesend is a hotel with personality. Located close to the Gravesend East junction of the A2, 4 miles east of the M25 motorway. Ideally located for visiting Kent's best castles and gardens, it is 10 minutes' drive to Ebbsfleet International Station and the Bluewater Shopping Mall. Best Western Manor is 26 miles from the centre of London, and 20 minutes' drive from Brands Hatch race circuit. Each en suite bedroom has free Wi-Fi, a hospitality tray, a hairdryer, a trouser press, digital TV and a telephone. Free parking is available on site. Show full description

This award-winning B&B is a 13th-century manor house with large en suite rooms, many original features and plenty of charm and luxury. Molland Manor House Bed & Breakfast is located in a country village between Sandwich and Canterbury. Sandwich is 2 miles away and the ferry ports at Dover are easily reached by car. the property is set behind ancient lime trees in 2.5 acres of beautiful grounds. It is surrounded by farmland, but the centre of the nearest village is just 5 minutes' walk away. Inside each of the spacious bedrooms there is an en suite bathroom with a shower and White Company toiletries. There is also full Sky TV and BT Sports package, a DVD player, a fridge and a microwave in the rooms. All have a seating area with views of the garden. On arrival at Molland House you can enjoy tea and homemade scones. Families with children of any age are welcome. There is plenty of choice at breakfast, including a full English breakfast and Eggs Benedict. Fresh fruit salad, juice, breads and freshly baked pastries, preserves, a choice of fresh coffee a hot chocolate and a variety of 15 teas. Sandwich Town is 2 miles from the property, whilst the port of Dover is 15 miles away. Show full description

Situated between Sevenoaks and Maidstone with easy access to M20, M26 and M25 This privately owned 13th century inn is now a 4 star AA rated hotel. In the historic village of Wrotham, The Bull Hotel has retained its original charm and has a spacious lounge bar with sofas and open fires. Ideally situated for local country walks, golf, Brandshatch race circuit and shopping at nearby Bluewater and Lakeside, along with several National Trust properties such as Ightham Mote and Hever Castle. There is a large car park on site and the hotel has free wi-fi access. Winner of Four in a Bed 2018 and Boutique Wedding Venue of the year 2021/2022. An award winning Gastro Pub, The Bull provides a seasonal menu with plenty of choice and they make good use of their top of the range Texan Smoker as well as providing an excellent full English breakfast. Show full description

Boasting a terrace, The Horseshoe & Castle is located in Rochester, 650 metres from the popular wedding venue Cooling Castle Barn and is 8 km from Rochester Cathedral. Awarded 4-stars by Visit England, this property offers a restaurant, the property also has a bar. Guests at The Horseshoe & Castle will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rochester, like cycling and hiking. Free WiFi is available. All units in the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, ironing board and kettle. Every room is fitted with an en-suite shower room apart from the twin room with private external shower room. A full English breakfast is included and available daily at the property. The property is also a member of the British institute of Inn Keeping and the CAMRA Good Beer guide. Show full description

The Hand & Sceptre by Innkeeper's Collection has been fully refurbished in 2023, each room has a Hypnos bed with mattress topper, flat-screen TV, desk and is furnished in a modern design. Each en-suite bathroom has also been fully refurbished and includes a powerful shower, toiletries and plenty of fluffy towels The Hand & Sceptre by Innkeeper's Collection is a restored 18th-century hotel, set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Groombridge Place Gardens is a 15-minute drive and features a moated manor house with a secret garden. Lamberhurst Vineyards and Hever Castle are both around 10 miles from the accommodation. The historic town of Royal Tunbridge Wells is just a 5-minute drive away, and the accommodation offers free private parking. Fresh, seasonal food is served in the The Hand and Sceptre pub, which features modern British dishes interwoven with some Mediterranean influences. A traditional Sunday roast is also available, and guests can enjoy their drinks on the pub terrace which overlooks Southborough green. Show full description

Beach front location. Great value. With views across the High Weald Ridges, Dale Hill Hotel is surrounded by scenic East Sussex countryside. It features a modern leisure centre, award-winning restaurant and 2 18-hole golf courses. The 4-star bedrooms at Dale Hill have private bathrooms, cosy seating areas and work desks. All rooms have tea/coffee facilities and some have balconies and golf course views. Wealden View Restaurant serves a creative British menu and world wine list. The elegant bar offers a range of beverages and snacks, and breakfasts are available daily. The leisure centre at Dale Hill features an indoor swimming pool, sauna and gym. The impressive golf courses have mature woodland, parkland and views of the Sussex Weald. Just 20 minutes’ drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells, Dale Hill Hotel and Golf Course is a 25-minute drive from historical Hastings. The seaside town of Rye is a 30-minute drive away. Show full description

Very cosy. Cosy rooms. With a pretty Kentish village location, just across from Eynsford Castle, local churches and shop, the Castle Hotel offers contemporary accommodation in Eynsford. With its own pub and popular restaurant, The Castle Hotel serves a choice of lunch and dinner and provides free parking and WiFi. Castle Hotel also serves Kent lagers and bitters, wines and cocktails on the sun terrace and the chesterfields by an open fire in the winter months. The village contains two castles, a bird of prey sanctuary, a Roman villa, off-lead runs for dogs and a paddling area for children at the ford. Dogs are welcome at the property. Each guest room has an en-suite bathroom with shower, bath or both, complimentary toiletries and bathrobes are also provided. There is a flat-screen TV , fan, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities in all rooms. Guests can start the morning with a full English breakfast featuring Eynsford sausages from the butchers next door, or try the muesli with berries, honey and Greek yogurt. The property's team of chefs can produce a variety of locally and globally inspired dishes served in the bar and restaurant all day. Eynsford is less than 7 miles from Dartford and is situated in the Darenth Valley. Castle Hotel is 6 miles from Brands Hatch Circuit and the train station is 0.7 mi from the hotel, which connects Eynsford to the town of Sevenoaks. The Castle Hotel is 40 minutes from London on the train. If driving to the O2, it will take 30 minutes by car. Show full description

Highly elegant. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Set within 15 acres of landscaped gardens in the beautiful Port Lympne Wild Animal Reserve, the Port Lympne Mansion Hotel features stunning views across the Romney Marsh, over the Kent Coast, and towards the English Channel. This unique property has free WiFi and free onsite parking. The historic Edwardian mansion house offers elegant rooms, each with a flat-screen TV, an iPod docking station, a seating area, and tea and coffee making facilities. In the mornings, the Port Lympne Mansion House serves full English and continental breakfasts. The en-suite bath or shower rooms have bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and a hairdryer. Some luxury suites boast a four-poster bed and all rooms have luxurious detailing and stylish furnishings. Port Lympne Mansion Hotel has accommodated prestigious guests, including Sir Winston Churchill, Lawrence of Arabia, and Prince Edward. Guests can explore the Howletts Wild Animal Park, which is also within the grounds. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Set in beautiful countryside, Sedlescombe Golf Hotel is next to Sedlescombe Golf Club. Sedlescombe Golf Hotel has luxury bedrooms with spacious en suite bathrooms and twin basins. All rooms have air-conditioning, TVs and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is served on the outside terrace area or room service is available. The property features tennis courts. The hotel is set close to Battle and the site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings. Free parking is provided. Show full description

Close to beach front. Great location. Set in 44 acres of land right on the coast of the English Channel, this 4-star Victorian hotel boasts a spa and a 9-hole golf course. The Dover Ferry Port is only 20 minutes’ drive away from Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf. Overlooking the sea, the spacious rooms at Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf feature a cosy seating area and an en-suite bathroom. All have tea and coffee facilities and satellite TV. Leisure and spa facilities at the Hythe Imperial include an indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room. The Hythe Imperial has a number of dining options which include the Rosette A la Carte Coast Restaurant. The hotel also features a bar that serves traditional meals and lighter food options. Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf is the perfect base to explore the stunning Kent countryside and attractions such as Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, Howletts and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Brockhill Country Park. All rooms available on this site can accommodate up to a maximum of 2 guests. Show full description

Donnington Manor Hotel is located just 10 minutes’ drive from Sevenoaks. It offers a fitness suite, free WiFi access throughout the hotel, an Italian restaurant and complimentary parking. The super king bedrooms at the 4-star Donnington Manor Hotel offer satellite TV, hairdryers, tea/coffee-making facilities, a media hub and feature rain showers in the bathrooms. The hotel's 15th-century beamed Osteria Chartwell Restaurant serves Italian food, including pastas and pizzas prepared with toppings and sauces made from a selection of meats and fish, cheeses and vegetables, herbs and olive oil. Set within 2 miles of the M25 motorway, Donnington Manor’s guests are 9 miles away from the famous Brands Hatch race circuit. Gatwick Airport is a 30-minute drive. Show full description