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Hotels near Broadstairs

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

Beach front location. Historic. Tennis court. This huge private estate has an historical building at its centre. Broome Park is a relaxing resort with modern log cabins, fine dining, indoor golf. The 17th-century main house has the restaurant and bar. Broome Park Golf and Country Club is in Barham, near Canterbury. The Deluxe rooms, Junior Suite and 2 Bedroom Suite are situated within the main house and the Two-Bedroom Apartments are spread throughout the grounds, in well-equipped woodland cabins. The cabins feature a TV in each bedroom, 2 bathrooms, and a fully-fitted kitchen. The Broome Park grounds feature a full championship golf course, where there are discounts for hotel guests. At Broome Park, guests can play squash, tennis, croquet and snooker. There is also a gym. The Peacock Restaurant has an antique crystal chandelier and beautiful countryside views. Sandwiches, children's meals and takeaway menus are available in the Kitchener Bar. The Halfway House offers morning snacks. Show full description

Close to beach front. Great location. The Royal Hotel is on the seafront in Deal. With beautiful rooms, this 18th-century 3 star hotel offers the perfect setting for exploring Kent. The Royal's warm hospitality and comfortable surroundings have been enjoyed by famous people such as Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton. The elegant à la carte restaurant serves a variety of freshly cooked meals. There are 4 championship golf courses close to the Royal Hotel. The Royal Hotel can accommodate weddings and conferences. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. 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

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

Beach front location. Wonderful SPA facilities. 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

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

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

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

Great value. 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

Charming. Lovely interior design. 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

This restored 17th-century manor house in large gardens has a bistro restaurant and a spa with 20-metre indoor pool, a gym, steam rooms, saunas and treatments. Greenwoods is a few miles from Chelmsford and Billericay, and a 45-minute drive from Stansted Airport. Ellis's Restaurant serves English dishes with a Mediterranean influence. The bar is a relaxing space with cosy fires and a bar menu. Bedrooms at Greenwoods Hotel Spa & Retreat are traditional yet stylish and have marble bathrooms and luxurious soft furnishings. 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

Luxurious. Great views. Popular among couples. 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

Luxurious. 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. 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

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

Decked with oak-beamed ceilings, Rothmans B&B is a grade II listed manor house situated in the urban village of Great Baddow. Still maintaining much of its original décor, it boasts a secluded walled garden and free on-site parking. The elegant rooms at Rothmans B&B are each magnificently furnished with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a work desk, a radio and tea and coffee making facilities. A full English breakfast using free-range ingredients is served within the friendly dining room. Alternatively, a continental breakfast offering cold meats, cheeses, yoghurt and breads is also available. For entertainment, guests can make use of the billiards room, or explore further afield. The nearby cathedral town of Chelmsford and the Riverside Ice & Leisure Centre are 7 minutes’ drive away. Admirals Park is also an 8-minute car journey away. Show full description

In 150 acres of gardens, park and woodland, PowderMills is a Grade II listed 18th-century country house hotel with an outdoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi, near the historical town of Battle. Built in the 18th century as a Gunpowder Owner’s Residence, the property has seen many changes in its history, notable when it was restored and converted into the privately owned, charming Hotel it is today. The outside is enhanced by ancient wisteria and there are remains in the grounds of artifacts used for the manufacture of the gunpowder reputed to be the finest in Europe. Offering pet-friendly accommodation and full of character, all rooms are individually furnished and feature en suite bathrooms. The ground floor rooms have direct access to the garden. Powdermills features antiques, log fires, a conservatory and a library. Show full description

Charming. Great interior design. With Norman cellars dating back to the 12th century and secret passageways in some of its rooms, this inn offers historic accommodation in Rye. It has a huge open log fireplace in the bar, and an award-winning restaurant. Rebuilt in 1420, The Mermaid Inn has been visited by Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother and Prince Edward, as well as celebrities and artists. It retains many beautiful, traditional features, including a secret stairway hidden behind a bookcase. The restaurant has been awarded two AA Rosettes for its fine French and British cuisine. The lounge bar was once frequented by local smugglers, and has a large wooden beam supported by stone pillars. Each room at The Mermaid has charming features, like wooden panelling or carved beds. Rooms all feature a TV and en suite bathroom, and some have picturesque views over Rye. Show full description