The Leicester Arms

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The Leicester Arms Country Inn, High Street , Penshurst , gb

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Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Food quality inconsistent
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.32
Some complaints regarding room cleanliness and maintenance.
Service
10
Staff were reported as friendly and helpful.
Location
10
Multiple reviews praised the location positively.
Room Quality
9.52
Rooms were generally comfortable but had some issues noted.
Amenities
9.82
No key complaints were made; standard offerings for the rate.
Value for Money
9.32
Some felt the price was high for the quality of food and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.82
Several mentions of poor food quality, especially for dinner.
Overall Experience
10
Overall a positive experience, with many looking forward to returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 11:40

Property Description

Charming Accommodation: The Leicester Arms Country Inn offers cozy non-smoking rooms with modern amenities like free WiFi and flat-screen TVs.

Delicious Dining: Indulge in British cuisine at the on-site restaurant which also caters to dietary preferences with vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan options available.

Outdoor Adventures: Explore the picturesque surroundings of Penshurst with activities like hiking and cycling, making your stay at The Leicester Arms Country Inn truly memorable.

Book your stay at The Leicester Arms Country Inn now to experience a delightful blend of comfort and adventure in Penshurst.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 9.32
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.52
Amenities: 9.82
Value for Money: 9.32
Food and Beverage: 8.82
Overall Experience: 10
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Stephen • couple • ie
10
Very comfortable stay if a bit pricey
Pros:

Beautiful old building where rooms have been renovated nicely. Very friendly staff

Cons:

Not their fault but was warm in the heatwave. Had a fan in the room to be fair

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Herwig • family_with_children • be
9
Pros:

The staff were very helpful and friendly. The food was very nice.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Alison • solo_traveller • gb
9
Short stay in beautiful location
Pros:

Good location and a very warm welcome.Staff were most helpful with luggage support, information and help.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Charmian • couple • gb
9
A lovely place in a beautiful setting ..I would highly recommend
Pros:

Lovely ,helpful Staff .We stayed there because we were attending a wedding in a venue just beside it .
The food was delicious .

Cons:

Everything was good .

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Sandy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely country inn. Very comfortable and clean. Friendly, polite staff and delicious fish and chip supper in the restaur
Pros:

Beautiful historic building in a great location.

Cons:

Needed a mirror in the main bedroom near a plug for hair drying. Kitchen extractor fan outside our bedroom window was noisy until 11pm and started up again at 7.30am.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Jo • extended_group • gb
10
Perfect for a countryside getaway
Pros:

Great atmosphere with lovely rooms and excellent food

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Sharlene • couple • gb
8
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Food was excellent. One evening meal in particular was exceptional. Bar atmosphere was lively with good quality beers.
Bedroom very comfortable and shower/bath was brilliant.

Cons:

Nature of the building means no air conditioning so bedrooms were uncomfortably hot, but it was during a heatwave!

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Cindy • couple • gb
10
High quality country vibe
Pros:

Three location was great. Very close to a stately home we wanted to visit. The village was very beautiful. The pub itself and rooms were immaculate. A lot of thought had gone into the details.

Cons:

Breakfast was very expensive. Dinner was worth it.... but a bowl of Granola and yoghurt is not. So only had breakfast here 1 morning.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • gb
8
Beautiful place, quirky and historic and staff really care; but on the expensive side.
Pros:

Beautiful old buildings, listed and very well done; good bar, restaurant, outside areas to eat and drink. Staff outstanding and food very high quality generally. Rooms comfortable and well furnished, bathroom and shower excellent

Cons:

Despite the above, I feel it’s pricey for what you get especially as breakfast not included

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • couple • us
9
Pros:

People were outstanding

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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JACQUELINE • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely hotel and an ideal location to explore the Kent countryside
Pros:

Perfect location for Penshurst place, great breakfast, room was comfortable, staff very helpful and friendly

Cons:

For a slightly older couple the walk up to 2nd floor was a challenge

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Laurie • couple • us
9
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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CHOBE • family_with_children • fr
9
Un petit hôtel bourré de charme
Pros:

Un petit hôtel comme on les aime, dans une belle campagne environnante, même sous la pluie. Un endroit bourré de charme de style cottage anglais un peu vintage. La restauration est simple et de qualité. Le personnel est très accueillant.
On recommande sans hésitation.

Cons:

Rien

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Lucille • couple • us
10
Romantic stay at a fun country Inn
Pros:

Loved the warmness and welcoming staff. Everyone was terrific! Loved the dinner, the vibe at the pub and the outside tables and also garden tables. Well apointed and beautiful rooms!

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • fr
10
Une soirée fort sympathique dans un bel endroit
Pros:

L'amabilité du personnel et la qualité du restaurant

Cons:

Petite chambre

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Arie • extended_group • nl
10
Super
Pros:

Prima hotel, vriendelijk personeel en super diner en ontbijt

Cons:

Niet van toepassing

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Humphry • couple • gb
9
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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donivy01 • couple • gb
6
Disappointing and Expensive
Pros:

The Location was perfect as we were attending a wedding at Penshurst Place. The Pub overall was OK and the staff especially Tom very helpful. However, we were staying 3 nights and expected a reasonable room - this was not the case as we were at the back with the kitchen just below our window. On a plus point the food was perfectly acceptable and breakfast adequate. As a tip maybe the rooms on the front roadside are cooler - as my Father In Laws room Daffodil was cooler.

Cons:

Having been allocated the room Lavender - our first nights sleep was interupted by noise from the kitchen including clear down after hours. Not the Hotels fault but our stay coincided with a heatwave. The temperature in the room unbearable and I do mean unbearable. Tom very kindly re allocated us a different room on the same floor for the next 2 nights. Alas it was also above the kitchen and had a double roof fan making a hell of a noise - so we now had that to contend with ( room Golding ). in our Family we had many rooms all of them inadequately ventilated / cooled. The stand alone fans merely pushing the warm air around. 3 sleepless nights not ideal.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee