The White Lion

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Young & Co.’s Brewery
8.6 (996 reviews)
High Street , Tenterden , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Evening entertainment
Outdoor furniture
Pet bowls
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Spotless rooms
Good amenities
Festive atmosphere
Cons:
Heating issues
Poor lighting in rooms
Narrow car park entrance
Inconsistent room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Room was spotless & comfortable, but some were unhappy with heating and maintenance.
Service
9
Staff were friendly and helpful, received special mentions for their service.
Location
9
Convenient location with free parking and easy access to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms were good sized and relatively quiet, but some reported issues with heating.
Amenities
8.5
Good tea and coffee facilities, but lack of a lift noted by a guest.
Value for Money
8.5
Overall a good value given the location and facilities.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast was mentioned favorably, but more attention could be given to meal quality.
Overall Experience
8.6
Guests reported a good overall experience, particularly enjoying the festive atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 07:23

Property Description

Charming Historic Property in Tenterden

Luxurious En-suite Rooms: Enjoy a comfortable stay in our Family and Superior rooms equipped with modern amenities like flat screen TVs, Nespresso coffee machines, and plush bathrobes.

Quality Dining and Entertainment: Indulge in fresh, locally sourced food at our restaurant, and unwind with live music at the pub. Our large terrace area is perfect for relaxation.

Convenient Location and Facilities: Benefit from free WiFi, complimentary parking, and access to function and conference spaces. Explore Tenterden's antique shops and visit nearby attractions easily.

Experience the charm of The White Lion in Tenterden - Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

If you wish to arrive outside normal check-in times, please contact the property directly using the details on the Booking Confirmation.

The property hosts music occasionally on Fridays and Saturdays in the bar. Some rooms may be affected by noise.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 996 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Jean • couple • gb
9
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
9
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Corina • couple • gb
10
Comfortable, quirky, lovely place to stay
Pros:

Love the old building with different floor levels. The bed was very comfortable. The staff were very helpful and friendly

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Sue • family_with_children • gb
7
Reasonable
Pros:

Felt breakfast too expensive so ate elsewhere for less

Cons:

Not much hot water although were made aware it is an old building , but did run the water for quite a while , basket provided with goodies , items were very overpriced

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very comfortable room, quiet and very friendly staff. Good food as well. It’s in the centre of Tenterden and you everything is within walking distance.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Torunn • couple • no
9
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
8
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Alan • extended_group • gb
8
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
10
Perfect weekend getaway
Pros:

Our room was comfortable and cosy, lovely extras laid out. Plenty of space for coats and clothes. Breakfast was delicious plenty to choose from to suit all tastes. Staff so friendly and welcoming, we would love to come back very soon!

Cons:

I really don't think they need to work on anything!

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Teffahi • extended_group • gb
9
Central location few minutes to Chapel Down for our wine tasting event. Friendly staff
Pros:

Hotel with character. Great location & atmosphere, friendly & helpful staff

Cons:

Liked everything about the hotel

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Carole • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Pillows were too soft. Only complaint

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Aliona • couple • gb
10
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very comfortable experience
Pros:

Property was clean, well run and the staff were very friendly

Cons:

N\A

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Aliona • couple • gb
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
9
Satisfied
Pros:

A very quiet, comfortable and clean room, well stocked with refreshments.

Cons:

You have to run the taps for quite a while to get warm water.
I understand it's an old building, but for me it's quite a waste.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Tom • couple • gb
8
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Binda • couple • gb
6
Room was overpriced for the standard I would expect
Pros:

Location was good right in town, check in staff nice and helpful. parking on site for free

Cons:

Room decor tired with marks on the walls, and door looked damaged. Bed was very soft and uncomfortable, also had to drink elsewhere as they had run out of Guiness

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast not included

Cons:

The Hotel is in need of a face-lift

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • family_with_children • gb
1
Do not stay until health & safety issues are resolved.
Cons:

We stayed for an early appointment for my son.
However, all doors were locked and we could not get out. Two other guests could not open the door plus one member of staff who confirmed this was a regular issue.
My son missed his appointment because of this and it is obvious fire safety risk.

However, when reporting the issues, the manager was totally dismissive and saying the lock was a standard door lock and he did not have problems opening it.

He refused to recognise the problem even when I used a broken record to say 5 people including a member of staff could not open the door.

I have no confidence that the issue will be rectified. Hence, the very bad review as I would not stay in this hotel again until this both Health and Safety and practical issue is resolved.

In addition, there was no plug for the bath with a beam making having a shower difficult. I did want a bath!

Generally, although quaint old place with expected character forming features, which I would normally love, it is overdue for some refurbishment.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Miia • family_with_children • sg
8
Lovely little pub in a central location
Pros:

Location in the middle of Tenterden High Street was good - just a short stroll to shops, cafes and restaurants. Also, just a 20 min drive to Rye for a day of sight-seeing. Free parking for guests. Rooms were quite large, comfortable and clean. Nice selection of teas and coffee in the room. Breakfast selection and portions were really good. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. Pub had a lovely ambiance.

Cons:

A bit noisy at night. Unfortunately it was a weekend of private parties and a live band performance so it was quite noisy at night - suppose you can expect that from a pub accommodation though. Music did stop at 11pm as advertised.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee