Curated luxury hotels in Benenden

On the border of Kent and East Sussex, The Queen’s Inn in Hawkhurst offers luxurious rooms alongside its high-quality restaurant and bar. Around 7 miles from Sissinghurst Castle and 4 miles from Bedgebury Pinetum, this Weald of Kent inn dates back to 1561 and offers free parking and WiFi.

Each room includes a flat-screen TV, seating area, wardrobe, iPod dock and tea and coffee facilities including a coffee machine. All have an en suite bathroom with a bath and shower, with a hairdryer, bathrobes and toiletries provided.

The Queen’s Inn restaurant menu offers 21-day aged steaks, vegetarian antipasti and Moroccan lamb tagine alongside classic British favourites like cod and chips and pie, mash and gravy. Tempting homemade desserts include Bramley apple, plum and cinnamon crumble, and peanut honeycomb mascarpone cheesecake.

The bar features a beamed ceiling and large open fireplace, and serves Kentish wines, ales and ciders. You can also enjoy fresh coffee, tea and hot chocolate at The Queen’s Inn.

Hawkhurst is around 20 minutes’ drive from pretty Tenterden, and 25 minutes from the royal spa town of Tunbridge Wells. Bodiam Castle is just over 4 miles away, and you can reach the Eurostar terminal in Ashford in a little over 40 minutes.

Located in Wadhurst, Dale Hill Hotel & Golf Club is a 3-minute drive from Pashley Manor Gardens and 5 minutes from Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest. This golf hotel is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Merriments Gardens and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Go Ape at Bedgebury.

With a stay at The Woolpack Hotel in Tenterden, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of St Mildred's Church and Tenterden Museum. This hotel is 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Camber Sands and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kent and East Sussex Railway.

Situated in Kent, 21 km from Ashford International Train Station, The Print House Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a bar and a tennis court. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The Print House Inn offers some rooms with garden views, and rooms are equipped with a coffee machine. At the accommodation rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or vegetarian options.

The Print House Inn offers a children's playground. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kent, like cycling.

Leeds Castle is 26 km from The Print House Inn, while Eurotunnel UK is 37 km from the property. London City Airport is 90 km away.

Located in Cranbrook, The Goudhurst Inn is a 3-minute drive from Go Ape at Bedgebury and 5 minutes from High Weald. This inn is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Leeds Castle and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest.

With a stay at White Lion Tenterden in Tenterden, you'll be just steps from St Mildred's Church and Tenterden Museum. This hotel is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Camber Sands and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Kent and East Sussex Railway.

Set in Ticehurst, 32 km from Leeds Castle, Forest Edge Motel offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Built in 2008, this 4-star motel is within 39 km of Hever Castle and 40 km of Glyndebourne Opera House. The property is non-smoking and is located 36 km from Ightham Mote.

All guest rooms at the motel come with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. All rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

Chatham Train Station is 41 km from Forest Edge Motel, while Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park is 41 km from the property. London Gatwick Airport is 74 km away.

Once an ancient monastery, The Star and Eagle Hotel dates back to the 14th century. It offers charming accommodation in the Kent countryside, 20 minutes’ drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Much of the old stonework is still visible throughout the building, and guests can admire the exposed brickwork, wooden beams, and an open log fire while dining in the restaurant.

A wide-ranging menu is available, including tapas, seafood and meat, and there are vegetarian options to choose from. Guests can also dine outdoors, with picturesque views of the surrounding Kentish Weald.

Rooms at The Star and Eagle have carpeted floors, seating areas and TVs. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building, and free private parking is possible on site.

Situated just 3 miles from the A21, the hotel is a 35-minute drive from the historic coastal town of Hastings. Maidstone is just a 25-minute journey by car.

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.

Located in Battle, Claverton Country House Hotel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Sedlescombe Golf Club and High Weald. This luxury hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Camber Sands and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Carr Taylor Vineyard.

Located in Robertsbridge, 32 km from Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park, The George Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star inn offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 33 km from Eastbourne Pier.

At the inn, every room is equipped with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The George Inn also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms include a garden view. All units in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the property.

Leeds Castle is 36 km from The George Inn, while Glyndebourne Opera House is 39 km away. London Gatwick Airport is 85 km from the property.

The White Hart Wadhurst has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Wadhurst. This 5-star inn offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 31 km from Hever Castle.

At the inn the rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

The White Hart Wadhurst offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast.

Glyndebourne Opera House is 34 km from the accommodation, while Ightham Mote is 37 km from the property. London Gatwick Airport is 50 km away.

With a stay at The George in Rye, you'll be centrally located in Rye, within a 10-minute drive of Camber Sands and Lamb House. This boutique hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from St Anthony of Padua and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Rye Heritage Centre.

With a stay at The Ship Inn in Rye, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Camber Sands and Rye Heritage Centre. This bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lamb House and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Landgate.

Situated just 5 minutes’ drive from Lenham, Who'd A Thought It boasts a Champagne and oyster bar, along with free Wi-Fi in public areas. With free private parking, the hotel features highly individual rooms and suites.

The luxurious rooms include a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, tea and coffee making facilities, and an iPod docking station. The en suite bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Many rooms also boast a spa bath and a four-poster bed.

In the mornings, Who’d A Thought It serves a full English breakfast, along with continental options for guests leaving early. The Champagne and Oyster Bar serves several menus, including gastro bar meals, a lunchtime tasting menu, and a la carte dishes.

Who’d A Thought It’s Champagne and Oyster Bar is host to frequent themed events. Seasonal holidays are also celebrated with style at the hotel. The property is home to the Whody Boudoir Dress Boutique, which offers a range of shoes and accessories. Lenham Railway Station is just 2 miles away.

With a stay at The Kings Head Rye in Rye, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Camber Sands and 1066 Country Walk. This inn is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Landgate and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Rye Art Gallery.

Located in Wadhurst, The Bell in Ticehurst is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Wadhurst Castle and Bateman's. This boutique inn is 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Bewl Water and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Scotney Castle.

With a stay at The New Inn in Winchelsea, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Camber Sands and Church of St Thomas a Becket. This inn is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from St. Thomas the Martyr and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from High Weald.

The Great Escape, a property with a garden, is located in Rye, 32 km from Ashford International Train Station, 41 km from Leeds Castle, as well as 44 km from Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

The units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, fridge, a kettle, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. All units feature private entrance. All units include a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy a Full English/Irish or a vegetarian breakfast.

Eurotunnel UK is 45 km from The Great Escape, while Eastbourne Pier is 45 km away. London Gatwick Airport is 98 km from the property.

Set in Ashford in the Kent region, The Old Apple Shed cosy heated cottage in a meadow close to the charming village of Bethersden features a patio. Guests can benefit from a balcony and a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The chalet has 1 bedroom, a TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the chalet. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Ashford International Train Station is 12 km from The Old Apple Shed cosy heated cottage in a meadow close to the charming village of Bethersden, while Leeds Castle is 26 km from the property. London City Airport is 90 km away.