The Chequers Inn

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.6

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 a family-friendly restaurant serving local cuisine with vegetarian, brunch, lunch, and dinner. The bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening drinks. Leisure Facilities: The property features a garden, outdoor seating area, and live music. Additional amenities include a lounge, daily housekeeping service, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 82 km from London City Airport, The Chequers Inn is near Leeds Castle (18 km), Sutton Valence Castle (13 km), and other attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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

Josephine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was spacious and very comfortable with a T.V corner with comfy armchairs. We enjoyed the evening meal and the breakfast was very good including a sausage from the butchers over the road”
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“500 years history carefully renovated combining history and comfort.”
Philippa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Cosy, comfortable room with everything needed for an overnight stay. Great buzzing pub with good food. Perfect for our visit to the big cat sanctuary. We will come here again.”
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.”

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.