The Hand & Sceptre by Innkeeper's Collection
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The Hand & Sceptre by Innkeeper's Collection
The Hand & Sceptre, London Road, Southborough, Kent, TN4 0QB, United Kingdom
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Restaurant
Private parkingFree
Bar
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
English
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Smoking area
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Property Description
The Hand & Scepter by Innkeeper's Collection has been fully refurbished in 2023, each room has a Hypnos bed with mattress topper, flat-screen TV, desk and is furnished in a modern design. Each private bathroom has also been fully refurbished and includes a powerful shower, toiletries and plenty of fluffy towels
The Hand & Scepter by Innkeeper's Collection is a restored 18th-century hotel, set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The historic town of Royal Tunbridge Wells is just a 5-minute drive away, and the accommodations offers free private parking.
Fresh, seasonal food is served in the The Hand and Scepter pub, which features modern British dishes interwoven with some Mediterranean influences. A traditional Sunday roast is also available, and guests can enjoy their drinks on the pub terrace which overlooks Southborough green.
Groombridge Place Gardens is a 15-minute drive and features a moated manor house with a secret garden. Lamberhurst Vineyards and Hever Castle are both around 10 miles from the accommodations.
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7.0/10
Cleanliness7.0
Amenities7.0
Location7.0
Service7.0
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Surroundings
Airport: London Gatwick Airport
(52.7 km)
Airport: London City Airport
(65.4 km)
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Double Room
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Clothes hangers
Private toilet
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Standard Twin Room
2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
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4
Family Room
1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Clothes hangers
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Guest Reviews
7/10
19 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness7
- Amenities7
- Location7
- Service7
Average for similar properties in Southborough
AI Summary
The rooms are consistently praised for comfort and cleanliness, including comfortable beds and renovated decor. Guests appreciate the excellent and friendly staff, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
jeremy_hartigan
February 28, 2025
Freddie and Myself booked this hotel on *********** on route between Chester and Hastings this week A very reasonable £72 B&B each On arrival there was plenty of parking and we entered checked in and were given the keys to two rooms Mine was clean , warm and comfortable and hard to fault Freddie was equally nice but he mentioned the noise from adjoining road was a little intrusive at 5.30am However that night and the following morning we both enjoyed a beautiful evening meal and breakfast The menu was 1st Class and my main of Pork Belly with Potato Dauphinoise and scallops was excellent Freddie Calamari followed by Risotto was equally delicious At breakfast I enjoyed Eggs Benedict and Freddie and full English Breakfast I very pleasant and welcoming surprise If I am ever in town again I would definitely return Highly Recommend
Jon G
March 3, 2025
We stayed here on our way to Gatwick and the staff were fantastic and went out of their way to accommodate our wishes for a nearly check in and late check out. The food at dinner was good and sensible value and the inclusive breakfast excellent. Would thoroughly recommend
rayfowell
December 15, 2024
Check in was easy, no faff or fuss. Room was great, Bed was comfortable. We had booked dinner as we were meeting friends. Excellent service and wonderful menu and tasty food. We all had a great evening. My thanks must go to the young man who played the role of Santa during breakfast on the Saturday morning (or maybe it was Santa). At the end of the evening my hearing aids had run out of charge. I removed them and put them in my pocket. But when saying goodbye to our friends I must have dropped one in the car park. We searched by phone torchlight to no avail. A young staff member helped me look but he too could not see it. Now he may have been Santa in disguise, because at breakfast Santa approached me and opened his palm to reveal my hearing aid. He had found it in the car park that morning. What a star he is. These aids are not cheap, although insured for over £1000 each, Santa saved me from a lot of hassle and inconvenience. Please look after that young man he is a credit to your business.
Maisey M
August 10, 2024
What can I say, checked in and checked right back out...the whole experience was one of the worst ever.On arrival after a 7 hour drive the 2 girls behind the bar both went 'we can't check you in'...someone then appeared after about 5 minutes...no smile, no welcome,just threw a form at me to complete. The room was booked for 2 nights but it was nothing like on the website...like a shoebox..on the main road which was noisey.. the window wouldn't shut, the bathroom floor had a massive pool of water, the so called luxury toiletries was a nearly empty bottle of hand wash. I did go to reception to complain and we were offered 2 other rooms which looked slightly more like the ones advertised but I was too upset by then and just wanted to get out of the place especially when one of the rooms she showed us she caught the edge of the desk and the front ***** was then hanging off. It is very hard to believe this hotel had a refurbish last year as it is very tatty and needs a lot doing to it.
JLJ70
July 1, 2024
We stayed with family for our Grandsons Wedding at a church near by and the staff were very helpful. They did everything , but they could to make it a special weekend for us. All 5 rooms were great, our appreciation for the food on the Friday evening was shown by the empty plates for every course. The young lady on reception couldn’t have been more helpful. My only criticism is that I wish all hotels ( yours included because you can’t sleep with the windows open due to traffic noise) would put summer quilts on their beds during summer months. Guests would get a better night sleep.
Natasha W
April 20, 2024
Great place to stay in Kent. Comfy, clean room and friendly staff particularly Jay and Kris (who makes the best poached eggs ever!) Definitely a place to stay again when in this part of Kent!
Navigator14552116209
September 24, 2023
I stayed two nights here with my husband as we were going to a wedding in the local area. The room was comfortable and clean and service from the staff was great. We ate in the restaurant on Friday night which was delicious. Breakfast on the Saturday was equally as good. We missed breakfast on the Sunday as needed to get on the road early which was a disappointment as it had been so good the day before.
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March 4, 2023
Excellent hotel, Beautifully refurbished, Great stay all round We stayed here in a family room for 1 night following a full refurbishment to both the pub and the hotel. We eat dinner in the restaurant - decor is beautiful and food was really excellent. Service great all round. Room is newly decorated (we were one of the first to stay) and is finished to the highest level throughout. Beds so comfortable and sofa bed also was very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent and overall we had a fabulous stay. Wide choice of dishes for breakfast. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a hotel in the area. Car parking free and easy.
Services & Amenities
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Restaurant
Private parking
Free
Bar
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
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Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Public Areas
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Smoking area
Facilities for Children
Children's meals available
Safety & Security
Smoke detector
CCTV in public areas
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–22:00
Check-out: 07:00–12:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
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Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 12
The Hand & Scepter by Innkeeper's Collection has been fully refurbished in 2023, each room has a Hypnos bed with mattress topper, flat-screen TV, desk and is furnished in a modern design. Each private bathroom has also been fully refurbished and includes a powerful shower, toiletries and plenty of fluffy towels
The Hand & Scepter by Innkeeper's Collection is a restored 18th-century hotel, set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The historic town of Royal Tunbridge Wells is just a 5-minute drive away, and the accommodations offers free private parking.
Fresh, seasonal food is served in the The Hand and Scepter pub, which features modern British dishes interwoven with some Mediterranean influences. A traditional Sunday roast is also available, and guests can enjoy their drinks on the pub terrace which overlooks Southborough green.
Groombridge Place Gardens is a 15-minute drive and features a moated manor house with a secret garden. Lamberhurst Vineyards and Hever Castle are both around 10 miles from the accommodations.