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About this property

Historic Setting: The Beacon in Royal Tunbridge Wells is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and express check-in and check-out services. Comfortable Accommodations: Each apartment features a private bathroom, garden or lake views, and amenities such as bathrobes, spa bath, and work desk. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes full English or Irish, champagne, warm dishes, juice, and fresh pastries. Prime Location: Located 38 km from London Gatwick Airport, The Beacon is near attractions like Hever Castle (18 km) and Glyndebourne Opera House (37 km). Guests appreciate the scenic views and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available on-site


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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is lovely. The rooms are beautifully decorated, clean and have lots of amenities including complimentary snacks and drinks in the room. The restaurant was great I would highly recommend eating here. The views from the property were...
  • Chandrima
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is in a lovely setting, with lush gardens surrounding it. My room was cozy and beautiful, I had complimentary brownies coffee and tea. The bed was super-comfortable.
  • Barbara
    Belgium Belgium
    Extremely friendly welcome. We stayed in the holly hut and we just loved It, fabulous decoration !
  • Luca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, designs of room, facilities available in room
  • Serena
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We spent one night in the cabin overlooking the garden and with the external bath tub and fireplace. It was a lovely experience and we were just sorry we didn't book a longer stay. The room is large and very comfortable, we slept very well.
  • Fabian
    Germany Germany
    Everything, it’s just the way the team makes your stay unique. Super clean, very delicious food, super nice location.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The layout of the building is interesting being on different levels
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This hotel is a real gem . A beautiful building in a stunning location. The food was delicious and the staff were so friendly . I can imagine it also makes a wonderful wedding / party venue
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pleasant location with great countryside views close to Tunbridge Wells. Comfortable room with some thoughtful touches such as fresh milk in the fridge. Good chef.
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    fabulous hidden gem finished to the highest possible standard. Bed was super comfy and the room smelt amazing with the addition of diffusers and bathroom products. Roll top bath at the foot of the bed was a quirky additon making it feel like luxury

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Beacon

Company review score: 9.5Based on 121 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Beacon is open Monday & Wednesday from 9am-9pm and through to 11pm on Wednesday to Saturday nights and until 7pm on a Sunday The Beacon Country House has a long history of hosting glamorous parties and providing care and shelter for those in need. From the Tea Rooms and Pleasure Gardens created by Sir Walter Harris to the important role it played housing both Basque and Jewish refugees in Wartime. We are proud of these values and traditions and aim to keep The Beacon fire burning bright for generations to come and by offering you a spectacular space for memorable dining, providing a picture postcard of whimsical, rustic romance and undeniably stunning views. In an ever-increasingly fast-paced world, we are here to help you to check out of the virtual hustle and bustle, offering you an unforgettable dining experience to share with your loved ones in either the elegant Restaurant or stylish Garden Bar Combining the best local ingredients we can find, breath-taking views, and care-filled service, here at The Beacon you are sure to experience something that will stay with you for a long time.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

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

House rules

The Beacon takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
4 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Beacon in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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