Best Western Rose & Crown Hotel

The Best Western Rose & Crown Hotel is located in Tonbridge, Kent & offers 3 star accommodation & facilities with access to local attractions.

Address

High Street
Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 1DD
Tel: +44 (0)1732 357966

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Overview


The hotel building is a historic 16th century Tudor coaching inn, there a number of period features evident including the Jacobean panels and oak beams. The historic building adds to the charm and character of the hotel. The hotel is located on the High Street close by to local amenities and transport services.

Local transport links in the area include Tonbridge train station located half a mile away, with access to services across Kent, the surrounding areas, the south coast and London. There is access to local bus and major roads.

Visitors can expect a warm welcome and good levels of service at the hotel. The hotel is located in Tonbridge where visitors can find easy access to local amenities. Tonbridge offers visitors with a choice of shops, cafes and restaurants. The closest train stations are located at Tonbridge, Hildenborough and Leigh.


Facilities


There are a total of 56 en-suite guest bedrooms at the hotel that provide comfortable accommodation. Guests can choose from single, double, twin rooms and four poster bedrooms, most rooms are non-smoking with a few smoking rooms available upon request.

Room facilities include television with satellite channels, telephone, radio, alarm clock, hairdryer, trouser press, iron and ironing facilities and tea and coffee making amenities.

There is Wi-Fi internet access available at the hotel free of charge. There are free on site car parking facilities available for guests.

There are facilities for private functions and weddings with banqueting facilities available for up to 125 guests, with a range of wedding packages available.

Dining


Guests can enjoy a choice of a hot full English breakfast or a Continental breakfast with a choice of breads, preserves, cereals, yogurts, fruits and a range of cold and hot drinks.

The Pawley Bar offers guests with a variety of hot and cold drinks and a bar menu. The relaxed atmosphere makes the bar a great place to relax and unwind and catch up with family and friends. There are a range of beers, wines and spirits available along with teas and coffees and light snacks, bites and meals.

The Crown Restaurant offers guests with a candle lit restaurant with a relaxing ambience. The restaurant serves the best in British cuisine using fresh, local produce with a range of meat, fish and vegetable dishes to try and a number of temping desserts. Diners can experience a quality fine dining experience here.

Local Attractions


The hotel is conveniently located for exploring Kent’s Attractions and local places of interest.

The hotel is situated in the market town of Tonbridge, Kent offering visitors a good base from which to see the various sights and attractions in the county. Kent known as the ‘Garden of England’ offers visitors plenty of history and culture, coastline, market towns and cities. Visitors can see some of the best of the English countryside making it an attractive location to enjoy a short break or holiday.

There are a number of local attractions and places of interest located in the area. The high street has a number of shops, restaurants and local amenities located walking distance away. The historic Tonbridge Castle is a short walk away, the castle is a fine example of a Motte-and-Bailey Gatehouse and it’s renowned for its gatehouse. There are 900 years of history here; the ancient site offers an interesting and fascinating site to visit. There are audio tours available in several languages.

There are two of the largest shopping and leisure complexes in the UK located within 30 miles of the hotel. The first is Bluewater Shopping Centre located in Greenhithe, Kent offers over 330 stores, eateries, restaurants and leisure facilities including cinema and activities. The second is Lakeside Shopping Centre located in Thurrock; Essex with over 250 stores including many high street names, there is a Vue cinema and a range of cafes and restaurants along with a retail park.

The town of Tenderten is located approx 25 miles away, is a quintessential English country town with a number of tea shops, antique shops, specialist shops and a choice of country pubs and inns. The town offers a great place to enjoy lunch and take a leisurely stroll around the shops in a town full of character.

The county of Kent is home to more country houses and historic buildings than the majority of places in the UK offering visitors with plenty of attractions. The town of Dover is a port town located approx 57 miles away with a long maritime history and is a gateway to and from mainland Europe. The famous White Cliffs of Dover are located here; they are a National Trust protected site of scientific interest and among the most recognisable landmarks in the UK.

Dover Castle offers two centuries of history and heritage and had played a key role in protecting this part of the coastline. Visitors can see the Saxon church and the remains of the Roman lighthouse, one of the oldest buildings in the UK dating back to AD50. There is also a museum and a tunnels that were used during wartime to discover.

The city of Canterbury is located approx 43 miles away on the River Stour and has historically been of great strategic and religious importance, the city is synonymous with Anglicanism. The city has been awarded the UNESCO World Heritage Site Status; it boasts a wealth of historical sites and attracts large numbers of visitors each year. The St Martin’s Church is the oldest parish church in England; the Canterbury Royal Museum & Art Gallery is home to an impressive collection of Roman relics and mosaics.

Canterbury is a compact city allowing visitors to take a stroll around, take in the atmosphere and see the sights. The city has a number of eateries and pubs where you can relax and enjoy food and refreshments.

Canterbury Cathedral is among the most famous attractions in Kent and along with St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's Church, form part of the world heritage site. The Cathedral Church was founded in 597 AD by St Augustine; the original Saxon church was destroyed by fire in the 11th century and rebuilt again. The cathedral is well known as a place of pilgrimage since the middle ages and remains so. There are guided tours and audio-tours in several languages available.

Tunbridge Wells located 5 miles away, is a Georgian spa town founded in the 17th century. The town has a regal feel to it whilst enjoying a relaxed atmosphere. The Pantiles is a colonnaded walk and has a number of cafes and shops that visitors may find interesting. A variety of festivals are held at the Pantiles each year, including an open air art exhibition and various productions of the Pantiles Palyers Theatre.

Visitors to Tunbridge Wells are attracted by the displays of Tunbridge Ware, a unique form of wooden inlaid marquetry that was traditionally made in the area for many years. Antique shops in Tunbridge Wells sell these the displays of Tunbridge Ware. Other attractions in the vicinity include Bateman's the former home of Rudyard Kipling.

Chartwell House is a manor house located approx 12 miles away; the house is best known for being the home of Winston Churchill for many years. Visitors can see the scenic gardens including the water and rose gardens that were commissioned by the Churchill’s. The house is a favourite attraction for admirers of Sir Winston Churchill and for visitors with a keen interest history and culture. The house is located in a peaceful, tranquil location in the Kent countryside making for a peaceful oasis. The house contains a range of memorabilia on Sir Winston Churchill including photographs and paintings that visitors can see when touring the house.

The Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery includes a range of exhibits of local history and culture, including Tunbridge ware, toys, dolls, archaeology and natural history. The Art Gallery contains changing exhibitions displaying a variety of art and craft including traditional and modern art and more.

Knole is located 6 miles away; it is home to one of the finest stately homes in the UK, the historic house has many historic links with kings, queens, the nobility and literary links to i.e. Virginia Woolf, making the house among the most fascinating in the UK. The stunning state rooms are preserved with 18th century authenticity, the rooms were designed to impress visitors with the wealth and societal standing of the Sackville family and they now impress the many visitors to the house. There is also the last remaining medieval deer park in Kent located here.

Leeds Castle is among the best known and visited castles in the UK. The castle is located 20 miles away and is set on two islands on the River Len in the Kent heartland. The castle has historic links to royalty and nobility stretching back over a century. Visitors can see centuries of history and view the striking interiors, family treasures and renowned architecture of the castle. The castle gardens with wild flowers and roses are synonymous with the best in English gardens. The castle offers visitors a wonderful sight, plenty of history and culture and a stunning backdrop.

Kent is also home to Hever Castle & Gardens, the historic castle dates back to the 13th century and is well known for its links with Anne Boleyn, second wide of Henry VIII. The impressive castle contains a number of collections in art works, tapestries, furniture and portraits. There are 30 acres of gardens including the acclaimed Italian garden, there is also the rose and Tudor gardens for visitors to see. There is also a Yew Maze, a Splashing Water Maze and an adventure playground for children ensuring there is plenty for the whole family to enjoy. .

Chislehurst Caves are located approx 23 miles away in the Kent town of Chislehurst. Here there are a series of man made tunnels stretching for approx 20 miles to form a large complex of passageways and caverns that have been dug over the years. There are three main sections to the caves Druid, Roman and Saxon with each separate section connected to the other. Visitors can take a guided tour to learn more about the caves and its fascinating history, including its role in both World Wars.

The Museum of Kent Life is located in Maidstone, the open air museum contains a number of historical buildings that have been preserved and there are a number of exhibitions that detail life in Kent dating over 150 years. There is a farmyard along with a granary and a working farm; there is an adventure play area for children too. There is plenty to see and do here including a nature trail and boat trips. The museum offers a fun and educational day out for the whole family.

Dickens World is located close to Chatham, approx 22 miles from the hotel. Here visitors can go back in time to the Dickens period and see and smell the sights and sounds of the 19th century. There are a range of attractions here including the great expectations boat ride, Britannia theatre, haunted house and many more. There is a play area for young children.

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Closest Train Stations:

Tonbridge: 0.5 Miles

Hildenborough: 3.2 Miles

Leigh: 4.4 Miles


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The hotel is conveniently located for exploring Kent’s Attractions and local places of interest. The closest airport is Gatwick Airport located 33 miles away by road via the A21 and M25. London City Airport is located 45 miles away via the M25 and A2.

Gatwick Airport: 33 Miles

London City Airport: 45 Miles



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