About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Chequers Inn in Smarden offers family rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, free toiletries, and carpeted floors. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy local cuisine at the family-friendly restaurant, serving brunch, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant caters to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets, providing diverse dining options. Leisure Facilities: The property features a garden, outdoor seating area, and a bar. Live music is available in the lounge, and free on-site private parking is provided for guests. Location and Attractions: Located 82 km from London City Airport, The Chequers Inn is near attractions such as Ashford International Train Station (17 km), Leeds Castle (18 km), and Canterbury Cathedral (38 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a busy but friendly pub, and the young team running it were all excellent. The food was unexpectedly good and the Harveys Suffolk beer was standout.
  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was very comfortable. Breakfast was fine. Staff were friendly. Location was good.
  • Lorna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quirky very old building.veet comfortable bed and pillows. Good shower + bath tub in bedroom Provided e bottles if water each dat. Staff very friendly
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Bedroom full of character and period features. Food excellent and beautiful village.
  • Varvara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious comfortable rooms friendly staff fabulous breakfast
  • Philippa
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The staff could not have been more accommodating. We didn't realise that breakfast was later on a Sunday, so when we appeared early the chef was happy to provide us with a cooked breakfast before we left! Food for dinner and breakfast was all...
  • Bridgette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely olde worlde pub with really friendly staff.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was very filling. Room was clean. Staff very helpful
  • Marilyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean liked breakfast included. Staff very helpful
  • Bridget
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean fresh linen and towels Matress comfortable Staff very friendly and helpful Lovely location

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
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.