“A beautiful country house on the outskirts of Royal Tunbridge Wells set in 14 acres of picturesque countryside. Rooms are individually styled and elegant. Both the fine-dining restaurant and more laid-backed brasserie offer up exemplary regional cuisine. The spa is the icing on the cake.”
“A beautiful country house on the outskirts of Royal Tunbridge Wells set in 14 acres of picturesque countryside. Rooms are individually styled and elegant. Both the fine-dining restaurant and more laid-backed brasserie offer up exemplary regional cuisine. The spa is the icing on the cake.”
Hotel Review
Situated just outside the centre of the popular spa town, the hotel which has 70 rooms and plenty of parking space, can get booked up in summer months, mostly taken over for parties and wedding events. There’s a contemporary bar, attractive restaurant overlooking the manicured gardens with temple, a well equipped spa with pool, gym and tennis court within 14 acres of picturesque grounds. Set in a labyrinthine C18th country mansion - guest rooms either overlook the grounds and woodland or the car park and road beyond so for peace and quiet, it is recommended to book suites with country views. The different categories fall into either ‘cosy’, ‘deluxe’ or ‘spacious.’ Some rooms have a more decadent feel with ensuite bathrooms while others a simpler style with showers. Staff are helpful even if service is slower when the hotel is at full capacity. The set menu is decent however it would benefit from offering more vegetarian options and more generous portions. Breakfast is available until 10.15am and is part-buffet, part-cooked with, disappointingly, no fancy coffee options, just filtered. That said, rooms are equipped with coffee machines so guests could make their own espresso.
Written by Laura Campbell
Recommended For
- Total relaxation
- A country house set in 14 acres complete with excellent restaurant and a spa.
- Designer Shopping
- Head to the famous colonnaded Pantiles shopping street for a splurge.
- Great walks
- Discover the surrounding countryside on picturesque walking trails.
- Sights nearby
- Visit either (or both) of the stunning Leeds and Hever Castles.
- Romantic
- Views
- Secluded setting
- Quiet
- Charming
- Sit-out Terrace
- Luxury
- Traditional
- Wellbeing
- Child friendly
- Gym
- Restaurant
- Spa
Facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Indoor pool
- Meeting Room
- Views
- Parking
- Bar
- Sauna/Steam
- Massage
- No pets
- Sit-out Terrace
- Wifi
- Room service
- Child friendly
- Gym
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Spa
Activities
- Designer Shopping
- Head to the famous colonnaded Pantiles shopping street for a splurge.
- Great walks
- Discover the surrounding countryside on picturesque walking trails.
- Sights nearby
- Visit either (or both) of the stunning Leeds and Hever Castles.
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The Spa Hotel
An 18th-century country mansion that sits peacefully among 14 acres of land on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells' town centre. Once inside you won’t want to leave; go for the views and food more than the spa.
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
