The Leicester Arms Country Inn

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.4

About this property

Historic Setting: The Leicester Arms Country Inn in Penshurst offers a recently renovated 4-star hotel experience within a historic building. The adults-only property features a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, work desks, and TVs. Additional amenities include streaming services, minibars, and sofa beds. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner in a welcoming atmosphere. Convenient Location: Located 39 km from London Gatwick Airport, the inn is near attractions such as Hever Castle (9 km) and Leeds Castle (47 km). Activities include pub crawls, hiking, and cycling. Highly rated for staff, room comfort, and location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Amy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A beautiful property in a lovely location for walking and exploring the area. We visited as a group for a birthday and the manager Tom really made it extra special. The food was also excellent and I would love to visit again.”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved my stay here in the most delightful hotel\pub located in the historic village of Penshurst.”
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful country inn and restaurant in a stunning location. Comfortable bed, great shower and products. Dog friendly.”
Ronnie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location and room - the General Manager ,Tom, was hard working and excellent”
Tom
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Extremely friendly staff. Made feel extremely welcome. Would definitely recommend to friends. Dinner was excellent.”
Alder
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location outstanding building beautifully renovated. All designed neat clean new”
Trisha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly helpful staff carried all our luggage in brought welcome drink to my room Very cosy Amazing food”
Cowin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing food, cosy but elegant dining room High quality refurb, perfectly styled Comfy beds. Quality bathroom. Welcome cookies!”
Elaine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Leicester Arms was lovely to stay at. The age of the place was very interesting nd the refurbishment this year has been very well done in our view.”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely rooms Fab food Everyone was so friendly and helpful Highly recommend”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.