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The Chequers Inn
The Street, Smarden, TN27 8QA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 213 reviews)
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Both breakfast and dinner were memorable. The service was attentive, and the food was tasty and good value for money. Drinks were of good quality and well served. The toast and croissants served in a paper bag was very quirky.

We stayed in the Sir Galahad room, which was quirky and historic, but with just the right amount of refurbishment to make it efficient and comfortable. We had a cute little garden outside and an incredibly soft four-poster bed, but a smart and modern en-suite. The food was excellent too, and the bar staff (and many locals) were extremely friendly and hospitable. Smarden is very cute (and very old) but the Chequers seems to be the hub of village. The only slight negative about the location is that there are no other facilities in the village apart from a butcher, so if you wants shops and things on your doorstep it’s maybe not for you, but if you want a really warm welcome and a very comfortable stay then it’s very hard to beat. Also - the food is of a very high standard, clearly using superior quality ingredients and very well prepared and presented, so again there’s no real need to go anywhere else!

The village of Smarden is a treasure buried in the Kent countryside with The Chequers at the heart of it with its hundreds of years of history. Had a lovely walk around the village which is full of buildings from different eras. Sat in an empty pub garden by the peaceful pond and we enjoyed a fabulous breakfast alone apart from the knight in shining armour that stands in the pub. I loved the themed Arthurian room we were given which is teamed with a big modern bathroom. Half an hour to Ashford from this rural spot.

It's was a sweet little place. Quirky. Lovely surrounding areas. Very friendly locals

It was exactly what we wanted, old and rustic. The restaurant had great food and great service

Breakfast was excellent. Lovely quiet garden to sit outside. Restaurant and bar very welcoming

We had a great sleep in the 4 poster bed (king Aurthur room) it was quite an experience...food was lovely.. Room was very clean...😁

We had a great room with our own little garden. It was beautiful.

Nice breakfast, lovely bed, really nice bar area and overall very attractive place to stay

Great breakfast choice, tried different menu each morning and all exceptional, had dinner twice there and great food and great choice. Staff very friendly and professional. Will definitely return

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Hi there, do you have vegan options on your dinner menu and breakfast?Hi, we can offer vegan dinner and breakfast if we know beforehand that you'll be coming.Answered on September 24, 2020
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I would need to leave by 8am. Would it still be possible to get breakfast?breakfast is served between 8am - 9.30am, 7.45am would be the earliest we could offerAnswered on April 19, 2022
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Have you got parking spaces as many hotels and inns dont offer parking spaces. Thank youHi yes we have parking spaces but only about a dozen'Answered on September 24, 2020
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Is there a full english breakfast or scrambled eggs ?? Is evening meals being served menue? What size is the tvHi from the chequers inn smarden, yes we offer full English breakfast, eggs cooked however you require and tv's range from 32 42"Asked about: Superior King Room with Copper Bathtub • Answered on September 15, 2020
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Are evening meals available.Do you have disabled parkingHi from the chequers inn smarden, yes we do evening meals and we have a car park but no dedicated disabled parking bays. Kind regardsAnswered on September 2, 2021
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The Chequers Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
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FAQs about The Chequers Inn
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Guests staying at The Chequers Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- À la carte
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Chequers Inn by:
- Taxi 1h
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The Chequers Inn has 1 restaurant:
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The Chequers Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Horseback riding
- Temporary art galleries
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The Chequers Inn is 350 feet from the center of Smarden.
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Room options at The Chequers Inn include:
- Double
- Twin
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Check-in at The Chequers Inn is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The prices at The Chequers Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.