The Hand & Sceptre By Innkeeper'S Collection - Southborough
51.163866, 0.253632
Overview
Restored 18th-century hotel with a gastro-pub dining experience in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Dining
The Hand & Sceptre pub serves fresh, seasonal food with modern British dishes interwoven with Mediterranean influences. Guests can enjoy a traditional Sunday roast and a diverse buffet breakfast served daily. The on-site bar area offers a good selection of wines, and drinks can be taken on the pub terrace overlooking Southborough green.
Rooms
Each of the fully refurbished rooms (completed in 2023) contains a Hypnos bed with mattress topper and a flat-screen TV. En-suite bathrooms feature a powerful shower, toiletries, and plenty of fluffy towels. Rooms are furnished in a modern design and include a desk, with family rooms available to accommodate various needs.
Location
The Hand and Sceptre is set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the historic town of Royal Tunbridge Wells a 5-minute drive away. Guests can reach Groombridge Place Gardens in 15 minutes and Hever Castle or Lamberhurst Vineyards within approximately 16 km. The accommodation offers free private parking and is situated on Southborough green, providing direct access to local walks.
Family
The Hand & Sceptre By Innkeeper'S Collection offers spacious family rooms that can accommodate various group sizes. Children are welcome in the pub and restaurant, with kids' meals available on the menu. The hotel's location near Groombridge Place Gardens and Hever Castle provides easy day-trip options for families.
Amenities & Services
Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and guests benefit from CCTV in common areas and outside, along with smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. Daily housekeeping, key access, and invoice provided are standard. The hotel is a restored 18th-century lodge and offers designated smoking areas and heating in all rooms.
- Dining: Fresh seasonal British & Mediterranean dishes in a gastro-pub
- Rooms: 2023 refurbished rooms with Hypnos beds
- Location: 5 min drive to Royal Tunbridge Wells, in High Weald AONB
- Parking: Free private parking on-site
- Family: Spacious family rooms and kids' meals
- Nearby: 15 min to Groombridge Place Gardens, 16 km to Hever Castle
Rooms and availability
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20 m²
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25 m²
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Bed options:1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Room size:
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Essential information about The Hand & Sceptre By Innkeeper'S Collection
| 💵 Lowest room price | 71 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 600 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 56.2 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | London Gatwick, LGW |
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