The Leather Bottle

Hotels
Eviivo
8 (110 reviews)
54-56 The Street, Gravesend, England, DA12 3BZ , Gravesend , GB

Facilities

Birdwatching nearby
Free WiFi
Picnic area
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Wedding services
Free self parking
Computer station
Birdwatching nearby
Horse riding nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Delicious breakfast
Helpful staff
Excellent food
Charming old building
Perfect beer garden
Cons:
Old and dated hotel
Cleanliness issues in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.58
The room had holes in the wall, windows were dirty and I just felt it needed a good clean and upgrade.
Service
9.05
The staff were very helpful as I had an issue and they were very helpful.
Location
8.09
Location is standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
7.04
Hotel is very old and dated. Some people like this of course.
Amenities
8.07
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.03
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Enjoyed good quality meal in the pub restaurant and excellent food.
Overall Experience
8.05
Perfect English countryside retreat; the hospitality was some of the best I have ever experienced.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 00:47

Property Description

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a picnic area. Quench your thirst at the bar/lounge, savor a meal at the restaurant, and indulge in breakfast for a fee.

Comfortable Accommodation: Feel at home in one of the 5 well-appointed guestrooms with free self-parking available onsite.

Nearby Attractions: Venture to National Trust - Owletts, Shorne Woods Country Park, and Kent Cyclopark among other exciting spots within a 15-minute drive. Explore Gravesend's charm and be within reach of Bluewater Shopping Centre and Thames River for a delightful stay.

Immerse yourself in a perfect blend of convenience and comfort at The Leather Bottle Ltd - book your stay now.

Important information:

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a picnic area.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: LCY

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 110 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.58
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.09
Room Quality: 7.04
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 8.05
G
Gillian
8
Pros:

Enjoyed a couple of nights stay here with delicious breakfast. We also enjoyed good quality meal in the pub restaurant 😀

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
I
Ian
10
Pros:

The staff were very helpful as I had an issue and they were very helpful. Food snd service were great

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
P
Peter
2
Pros:

Hotel is very old and dated. Some people like this of course but some of the bathroom fittings could have been better. The room had holes in the wall, windows were dirty and I just felt it needed a good clean and upgrade.

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
D
Desislav family
10
Pros:

Charming old building

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
A
andrew
8
Pros:

Location

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
A
Amanda partner
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff , excellent food

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
T
TYLER
10
Perfect English coutryside retreat
Pros:

The hospitality was some of the best i have ever experienced. The food was great, the beer garden was perfect. Brian and Sue and the entire staff were absolutely the best and will forever be a memorable part of our trip. Yes, the building is old, 1600s. To us, that is a key part of the charm. You wont be disappointed. Dont hesitate. Dont overthink it. Book your stay here.

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
K
Kate
10
Lovely pub and stay
Pros:

Super friendly and helpful staff especially Joe and Keri. Lovely owners who chatted with us each night and gave us tips on what to see. Comfortable bed and room.
Really old buildings so don’t expect it to be pristine but it has loads of character and history.
We ate in the pub both nights, the food was good, served very quickly considering it is all cooked to order and was fairly priced.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back.

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
M
Michelle
10
Pros:

Beautiful building
Very friendly staff
Helpful and courteous
Loved my stay

2025-06-25 via Nuitee
W
Wendy
10
Always a joy to return
Pros:

Staff are warm welcoming and friendly. Food is great especially the full english breakfast. Rooms are clean beds are really comfy. Its a 17th century building with all the quirks you would expect. There is a huge beer garden and parking in a nice village location

2025-04-21 via Nuitee
P
Phil
10
Perfect stay
Pros:

From the moment i got there i was made to feel welcome, its a lovely old building with tons of character, even down to little mice painted on the skirting boards.
The chef went above and beyond to accommodate meals and even came out to chat to understand what i wanted.
I will certainly be staying there again and would recommend to anyone.
Phil (Shropshire)

2025-03-08 via Nuitee
C
Chris
6
Pros:

Rooms very cold

2025-02-12 via Nuitee
T
Tim
10
Pros:

Loads of character and great value for money

2024-11-21 via Nuitee
J
Joel partner
10
Pros:

Great place to stay. The service from checking in to breakfast in the morning was excellent. Lovely rooms spent 2 great nights here.

2024-09-08 via Nuitee
R
Robert
4
Pros:

Much is made of Dickens' connection with the inn but it's not been dusted or the carpet shampooed since his visit. We were seduced by the half-timber exterior but inside is all very dreary and tired, an upgrade long overdue. Strong bitter coffee undrinkable. Lesson learned.

2024-08-23 via Nuitee
J
Jane
8
Pros:

The inn is very historic and thought has been put into the decor of the rooms. Staff were friendly and bed was comfy. Food was good.

2024-08-09 via Nuitee
J
jeremy
8
Pros:

Friendly staff and a nice place. The rooms need modernisation

2024-07-31 via Nuitee
R
Richard
10
Leather Bottle Brands Hatch stay.
Pros:

Our stay at the Leather Bottle was excellent. We were made to feel welcome from the minute we arrived. The staff were very friendly, helpful and nothing was too much trouble.
The garden area was good, where we were able to eat evening meals in the sunshine and pleasant surroundings. The menu suited our taste, perfectly; breakfast was also good and freshly cooked to order.
We had a nice, relaxing time at this hotel, with reminders and references to, Dickens' enjoyment of his stays there.

2024-07-29 via Nuitee
J
Janitha
8
Pleasant stay.
Pros:

A pleasant nights stay. Large room and ensuite. Noise from the bar and pub garden but to be expected as rooms are over the pub , but it was quiet after 11pm. Breakfast choice, cereal and full English which was good.

2024-07-02 via Nuitee
T
Thomas
6
Just OK for a night's stay
Pros:

Very interesting hotel with lots of character. Friendly staff. Poor ensuite, too small, no water power on the shower and basin not suitable for a wet shave.
Comfortable bed but squeaky floors.
Food poor quality

2024-06-17 via Nuitee