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The Old Police Guest House

Upper Street, Maidstone, ME17 1SJ, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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    8.9

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Location

    8.9

  • Total

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

Excellent breakfast with good choice. Friendly and very helpful host. Very clean and spacious room with table and seats and good shower. Good facilities and furnishings in room. Quiet and peaceful location.

Geoff United Kingdom

Vary nice and friendly spot. Great food, and very clean and large room. Small lounge nice for in-house meetings with a few people.

Gary United States of America

Loved the hut and how it was transformed in 1940's style.

Ronald United Kingdom

French room was beautiful - amazing bath tub! Breakfast was delicious and despite the B&B being on a main road, our stay was peaceful and quiet.

Sophie United Kingdom

Karen was wonderful. The bed was comfortable. The food was fantastic and we had everything we needed for a great stay.

Rebecca United States of America

Absolutely amazing service and went above and beyond to ensure I had accomodation for my business trip at such short notice, would highly recommend!

Jonesyf United Kingdom

Room number 5 was lovely very clean the bath was spotlessly clean and very deep

Paul United Kingdom

A beautiful quaint guesthouse 2min away from a lovely forest walk. Karen is delightful. The rooms was clean and comfortable. Don’t worry if the room is cold, just ask to put the heating up and it’ll be toasty!

Jessi United Kingdom

Amazing hotel warm and comfortable plus katherine was great too highly reccomend

Ammar United Kingdom

Room 5 has a good decor style. Bathroom was a good size and it was a peaceful break, at an awkward time.

Slade United Kingdom

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9.0
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342 reviews
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  • “Excellent breakfast with good choice. Friendly and very helpful host. Very clean and spacious room with table and seats and good shower. Good facilities and furnishings in room.”
    Geoff Geoff United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Vary nice and friendly spot. Great food, and very clean and large room. Small lounge nice for in-house meetings with a few people.”
    Gary Gary United States of America United States of America
  • “Loved the hut and how it was transformed in 1940's style.”
    Ronald Ronald United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “French room was beautiful - amazing bath tub! Breakfast was delicious and despite the B&B being on a main road, our stay was peaceful and quiet.”
    Sophie Sophie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Karen was wonderful. The bed was comfortable. The food was fantastic and we had everything we needed for a great stay.”
    Rebecca Rebecca United States of America United States of America
  • “Absolutely amazing service and went above and beyond to ensure I had accomodation for my business trip at such short notice, would highly recommend!”
    Jonesyf Jonesyf United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Room number 5 was lovely very clean the bath was spotlessly clean and very deep”
    Paul Paul United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “A beautiful quaint guesthouse 2min away from a lovely forest walk. Karen is delightful. The rooms was clean and comfortable.”
    Jessi Jessi United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Amazing hotel warm and comfortable plus katherine was great too highly reccomend”
    Ammar Ammar United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Room 5 has a good decor style. Bathroom was a good size and it was a peaceful break, at an awkward time.”
    Slade Slade United Kingdom United Kingdom

Set in a former 1950s Police House, The Old Police Guest House (formerly known as Kent House B&B) is located in the small village of Leeds, 5 miles from Maidstone town center. It offers contemporary accommodations and substantial breakfasts, just 1 miles from Leeds Castle.

Rear-facing rooms at The Old Police Guest House have countryside views. All include fresh water, tea and coffee making facilities with biscuits, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. A guest fridge with small freezer compartment is also provided in the breakfast area.

A continental or cooked breakfast with tea, coffee, juice, cereals and toast is available each morning. The George Inn local village pub is also just a short walk away.

The property has a cozy guest lounge with an open fire. The nearby majestic Leeds Castle has a traditional moat and is surrounded by beautiful parkland. Guests can enjoy walking in the area.

The Old Police Guest House offers free private parking and is just off junction 8 of the M20 Motorway, ideally located for cross-channel ferry travel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.0 for two-person stays.

낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

끉 Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Continental, Buffet

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  • Geoff United Kingdom

    “Excellent breakfast with good choice. Friendly and very helpful host. Very clean and spacious room with table and seats and good shower. Good facilities and furnishings in room. Quiet and peaceful location.”

  • Gary United States of America

    “Vary nice and friendly spot. Great food, and very clean and large room. Small lounge nice for in-house meetings with a few people.”

  • Ronald United Kingdom

    “Loved the hut and how it was transformed in 1940's style.”

  • Sophie United Kingdom

    “French room was beautiful - amazing bath tub! Breakfast was delicious and despite the B&B being on a main road, our stay was peaceful and quiet.”

  • Rebecca United States of America

    “Karen was wonderful. The bed was comfortable. The food was fantastic and we had everything we needed for a great stay.”

  • Jonesyf United Kingdom

    “Absolutely amazing service and went above and beyond to ensure I had accomodation for my business trip at such short notice, would highly recommend!”

  • Paul United Kingdom

    “Room number 5 was lovely very clean the bath was spotlessly clean and very deep”

  • Jessi United Kingdom

    “A beautiful quaint guesthouse 2min away from a lovely forest walk. Karen is delightful. The rooms was clean and comfortable. Don’t worry if the room is cold, just ask to put the heating up and it’ll be toasty! ”

  • Ammar United Kingdom

    “Amazing hotel warm and comfortable plus katherine was great too highly reccomend”

  • Slade United Kingdom

    “Room 5 has a good decor style. Bathroom was a good size and it was a peaceful break, at an awkward time.”

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  • Hi , My best friend’s son wedding is at the orangey, but it is also my husband and I 25th wedding anniversary & need to stay how far is it please ?

    Hi there it’s about 5.2 miles 9 Min drive


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Hosted by Welcome to my Guesthouse my name is Karen and I own this beautiful property which was once the home of the Village Bobby and his family were he lived and worked back in the 1960

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Welcome to my Guesthouse my name is Karen and I own this beautiful property which was once the home of the Village Bobby and his family were he lived and worked back in the 1960

Welcome to my Guesthouse my name is Karen and I own this beautiful property which was once the home of the Village Bobby and his family were he lived and worked back in the 1960

Set in a former 1950's police house, this 4-star B&B is set in the small village of Leeds, 5 miles from Maidstone. It offers contemporary accommodation and substantial breakfasts, 1 miles to Leeds Castle. Rear-facing rooms at Kent House Bed and Breakfast have countryside views. All include fresh water, tea and coffee making facilities with biscuits, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. A fridge is also provided. A continental buffet breakfast is included, served with tea, coffee, juice and toast. The George Inn local village pub is just a short walk away, while Maidstone centre is 10 minutes’ drive away. The property has a guest lounge and the area is ideal for walkers. Majestic Leeds Castle has a traditional moat and is surrounded by beautiful parkland. Kent House offers free private parking and is just off junction 8 of the M20 Motorway, ideally located for cross-channel ferry travel.

We look forward to meeting you all

Leeds village in Kent cannot, of course, be compared with Leeds in Yorkshire which is probably the first 'hit' you get when searching for Leeds on the web. We are a small community with fewer than 1000 inhabitants, nestling at the foot of the North Downs in the heart of the Kent countryside five miles south east of Maidstone. The village may have taken its name from the stream known in early times was known as the Hlyde…… the loud or noisy one. We know the original settlement was called Hlydes – 'belonging to the noisy one' and is recorded as Esleades, 1086, Hlydea, Hledes c.1100 and Leeds 1610. LEEDS CASTLE Leeds Castle has been a Norman stronghold; the private property of six of England’s medieval queens; a palace used by Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon; a Jacobean country house; a Georgian mansion; an elegant early 20th century retreat for the influential and famous; and in the 21st century, it has become one of the most visited historic buildings in Britain.

Languages spoken: English

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Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Leeds Castle
    1.2 miles
  • Maidstone Services M20
    1.7 miles
  • Sutton Valence Castle
    2.1 miles
  • Bearsted Golf Club
    2.7 miles
  • Mote Park
    3.2 miles
  • Maidstone Borough Council
    4 miles
  • Maidstone Magistrates Court
    4 miles
  • Hazlitt Arts Centre
    4.2 miles
  • The Hazlitt Theatre
    4.2 miles
  • Maidstone Hospital
    5.6 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant The George Inn 10mins Walk
    0.5 miles
  • Cafe/Bar The Potting Shed
    1.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Historic Chatham Dockyard
    10.1 miles
  • Chatham Train Station
    10.2 miles
  • Rochester Castle
    11.1 miles
  • Dickens World
    11.4 miles
Closest Airports
  • London Southend Airport
    22.9 miles
  • London City Airport
    30 miles
  • London Gatwick Airport
    34 miles
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Amenities of The Old Police Guest House Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Chocolate/Cookies
  • Bottle of water
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

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

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Express check-in/out
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
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  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
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4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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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

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Mastercard Visa The Old Police Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Old Police Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Early check-in is based on availability and an additional charge applies.

Please note, late check-out is not permitted at this property. Early check-in is only available from 14:00 on.

FAQs about The Old Police Guest House

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Old Police Guest House (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Secure parking
    • Electric vehicle charging station

  • The prices at The Old Police Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Old Police Guest House is 3.7 miles from the center of Maidstone.

  • Room options at The Old Police Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Vacation Home

  • Check-in at The Old Police Guest House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at The Old Police Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

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  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.2
  • Value for money9.0
  • Location8.9
  • Free WiFi8.3

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