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 within a 5-minute drive of Pashley Manor Gardens and Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest. This golf hotel is 3.9 mi (6.4 km) from Merriments Gardens and 4.3 mi (6.9 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.

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 (5.4 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.

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

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 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.

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 property is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from St. Thomas the Martyr and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from High Weald.

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 Chilston Park Hotel in Maidstone, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Leeds Castle and St John the Baptist, Doddington. This eco-friendly hotel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from St Peter & St Paul Church and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from The Hawking Centre.