Curated luxury hotels in Wells

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. 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.

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.

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 Cranbrook, Winemaker's Pub 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 Smith & Western Tunbridge Wells in Royal Tunbridge Wells, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Pantiles and 13 minutes by foot from Calverley Grounds. This upscale hotel is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens and 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Surrey Hills.

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.

Victoria features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Holkham. The property is located 1.1 km from Wells Beach, 22 km from Houghton Hall and 36 km from Blickling Hall. The hotel has family rooms.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Victoria also offer free WiFi. At the accommodation each room is equipped with a wardrobe and a TV.

Breakfast is available, and includes Full English/Irish, vegetarian and vegan options.

Holkham Hall is 1.5 km from Victoria, while Blakeney Point is 13 km away. Norwich International Airport is 51 km from the property.

Located in Wells next the Sea, 2.2 km from Wells Beach, The Crown Hotel provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service. The property is non-smoking and is situated 22 km from Houghton Hall.

At the hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Crown Hotel also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are equipped with a balcony. Guest rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options.

Blickling Hall is 33 km from The Crown Hotel, while Holkham Hall is 4.6 km away. Norwich International Airport is 50 km from the property.

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Stay at Plattens is located in Wells next the Sea, 22 km from Houghton Hall and 33 km from Blickling Hall. The property is set 4.1 km from Holkham Hall, 11 km from Blakeney Point and 31 km from Sandringham House Museum & Grounds. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.2 km from Wells Beach.

All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, some rooms at Stay at Plattens also boast a sea view. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.

Cromer Pier is 34 km from the accommodation, while Castle Acre Castle is 35 km from the property. Norwich International Airport is 52 km away.