Located in the rolling countryside county of Kent, Eastwell is a small village in the borough of Ashford. It houses Eastwell Park, once the home of the Earl of Winchelsea, as well as the ruins of St. Mary's Church, a historic monument in the village. Nearby attractions include the Godinton House estate and Beech Court Gardens.
A manor house hotel with a history stretching back to the Norman Conquest, Eastwell Manor reflects its past with its paneled rooms and large stone fireplaces. It features 23 traditionally designed rooms offering modern amenities such as satellite televisions, DVD and CD players and 24-hour room service. The hotel also comprises "Eastwell Mews," cottages offering apartment-style accommodation with 39 bedrooms in total. Hotel facilities include two restaurants, a bar, private dining suites, conference rooms with free Wi-Fi, a spa and swimming pool, tennis courts, gymnasium and a golf course.
Eastwell Manor
Eastwell Park, Boughton Lees
Ashford, Kent TN25 4HR
011-44-1233-213000
eastwellmanor.com
Priding itself on a warm, friendly atmosphere where guests are encouraged to feel at home, the Croft features 14 rooms with attached bathrooms, televisions and Wi-Fi. It offers a lounge, bar and an Italian restaurant, "La Dolce Vita," that often showcases live entertainment. It provides conference facilities with catering, audiovisual equipment and Wi-Fi, as well as a venue that is suitable for parties and licensed for weddings.
The Croft
Canterbury Road, Kennington
Ashford, Kent TN25 4DU
011-44-1233-635271
thecroft.biz
With affordable rooms for the budget-conscious guest, Travelodge offers double or family rooms. Rooms feature attached bathrooms, televisions and tea/coffee-making facilities. The hotel bar café serves a breakfast buffet, snacks, evening meals and beverages. Other amenities include Wi-Fi access for an additional charge and complimentary car parking on a first-come basis. Ashford International railway station is two miles away with services to London, France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Travelodge Ashford
Eureka Leisure Park, Rutherford Road
Ashford, Kent TN25 4BN
011-44-871-984-6004
travelodge.co.uk
Close to major highways and with countryside views, the Holiday Inn offers contemporary rooms and suites. Rooms feature satellite television and in-room movies, high-speed Internet access, air conditioning and facilities for making tea and coffee. Hotel amenities include a business center, Wi-Fi in public areas, fitness center, a bar and a restaurant serving three meals a day. There is also a pub on the hotel grounds that welcomes families, offering drinks and pub menus for lunch and dinner.
Holiday Inn Ashford-North A20
Maidstone Road, A20 Hothfield
Ashford, Kent TN26 1AR
011-44-1233-713333
holidayinn.com
