Banks Bed & Continental Breakfast

428 Minster Road, Minster, ME12 3NZ, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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9.0
Scored 9
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
68 reviews

Very clean, cute little place, very private. The owner was really lovely.

Julie United Kingdom
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Banks Bed & Continental Breakfast

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Banks Bed & Continental Breakfast is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Minster where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace. This bed and breakfast features free private parking, full-day security, and free Wifi. Leeds Castle is 20 miles away, and Rochester Castle is 22 miles from the bed and breakfast. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. The bed and breakfast provides some units with quiet street views, and each unit is equipped with a kettle. Historic Chatham Dockyard is 19 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Chatham Train Station is 19 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 48 miles from Banks Bed & Continental Breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.1
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  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very clean, cute little place, very private. The owner was really lovely.”
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Home from home! so clean and comfortable! they have thought about every last little detail of the room I stayed in (Swale View) it was just perfect!”
  • Sandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely room, very friendly staff, gorgeous food in restaurant. Excellent having a fridge and microwave in room”

Managed by Banks Bed & Continental Breakfast

Company review score: 9.3Based on 66 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Please note we operate a self-service check-in. On the morning of your booking, we will send you details of the access codes during your stay. There is free parking at Banks Bed & Breakfast in the car park opposite. If this is full there is free public parking just up Waterloo Hill next to Minster Abbey. The nearest train station is Sheerness where you can find a taxi or take the 360 bus service to Minster Village.

Property info

This former alehouse was once frequented by Charles Dickens. and visited by the painter Hogarth as he walked to Minster from Queenborough in 1732 whilst on his infamous 5-day exploration of the area- "Hogarth's Frolic: The Five Days' Peregrination Around The Isle Of Sheppey" Now beautifully renovated brimming with charm and character, we are delighted to continue to welcome guests. All our bedrooms blend stylish modern décor with original features to create a wonderfully relaxing environment after a busy day. A continental breakfast is included in the room rate. Should you fancy something more substantial you can book brunch from 11:00 a.m. Tuesday to Saturday in the Restaurant below. Banks Restaurant serves delicious Brunches, Lunches, mouth-watering Sunday Roasts, and sublime Evening meals.

Neighborhood info

Banks' is situated right in the heart of Minster Village, Minster's heritage stems from its royal Saxon Abbey which was originally a Benedictine convent, founded in the 7th Century by Queen Sexburga of Kent. The Abbey is a stone's throw from Banks. 10 minutes away by car the small seaside town of Leysdown offers a trip down memory lane to a traditional British seaside holiday experience complete with sandy beaches, ice cream, candyfloss, amusements, and a kiss me quick hat! 10 minutes away on foot you can take a relaxing walk along the picturesque clifftops that lead down to the Blue Flag bathing beaches at Minster Leas. To the north-east of the island is the market town and port of Sheerness; to the west is the historic town of Queenborough. For nature lovers a visit to Elmley Nature Reserve (Only 8 mins by car) is a must, huge skies, wilderness and wildlife. Tucked away on the edge of the Swale estuary, the reserve attracts 12k visitors a year Sheppey rich in history is known as the birthplace of British aviation, for more details visit Eastchurch Aviation Museum. Other historical figures linked to the Island incl. Lord Nelson, Charles Dickens, Hogarth, JW Turner...

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Banks Bed & Continental Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Banks Bed & Continental Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Banks Bed & Continental Breakfast

    • The prices at Banks Bed & Continental Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Banks Bed & Continental Breakfast include:

      • Double
      • Single

    • Banks Bed & Continental Breakfast is 2,450 feet from the center of Minster. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Banks Bed & Continental Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Beach

    • Check-in at Banks Bed & Continental Breakfast is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.