Inn The Chequers Inn
The Street, Smarden, TN27 8QA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 157 reviews)
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It's was a sweet little place. Quirky. Lovely surrounding areas. Very friendly locals
United KingdomMy wife and I visited The Chequers Inn yesterday for an evening meal, overnight stay and breakfast, and we were blown away. The food, accommodation and service are top notch. We like to travel about, visiting new places, and have frequented many Inns. The Chequers Inn, I must say, is the best all round. We could not fault anything about our stay or the delicious food served. The service and friendliness of the staff is unrivaled. Every single person who tended to us possessed a helpful and friendly manner. Well done to you all. It is no surprise to see why you have such high ratings. Your business should be a benchmark for others to strive for. We will definitely return in the future without hesitation. To boot, Smarden is a beautiful village of picture postcard quality. If you are thinking of visiting The Chequers Inn, stop thinking, treat yourself, and just go. You will not have any regrets.
United KingdomBreakfast as really nice with enough choice. Location was good for what we needed being just a 5 minute drive to the big cat sanctuary. All staff were lovely with nothing too much trouble. Would stop again.
United KingdomThe thought and comfort in the bedroom and bathroom was first rate.
United KingdomThe bed was wonderfully comfortable The bathroom was great. The food I had was really good and good value .
United KingdomLocated in one of the most quaint villages in the County of Kent. A most tasty cooked English breakfast, using locally sourced quality ingredients. Really friendly and helpful staff. I would highly recommend this guest house.
United KingdomSuperb breakfast. Quiet location. Beautiful setting. Superb evening meals. Compliments to the chef
United KingdomBeautiful 14th Century building full of character. Staff were very efficient and quickly fixed a couple of minor issues as soon as requested. Food was lovely although not a lot of choice for evening meals if you were there for a week. We were only there 2 nights so it was fine and the cheesecake I had for dessert was exceptional. Lovely beer garden will a small lake and the area is lovely. Probably one of best showers I’ve come across away from home.
United KingdomBreakfast was good ,room was excellent, and evening meal was very good and resalable with cost
United KingdomStaff are really friendly and made me feel very welcome. Wasn't too busy and social distancing was maintained. Lots of historical information available. Room was plenty big enough for my one night. Lovely evening meal. Breakfast was good, although possibly a bit late service if you had to be off early.
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The Checkers is a 14th-century coaching inn located in the picturesque Kent village of Smarden. Bedrooms feature exposed wooden beams and the candlelit restaurant serves fine British cuisine.
The spacious rooms at The Checkers Inn include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Rooms also have writing desks and deep armchairs.
The cozy bar has a real fireplace and a menu that changes with the seasons. Roast dinners are served on Sundays, and there is an outside eating area, which leads to the large garden and duck pond.
Countryside walking routes surround the inn. The Weald of Kent Golf Course is a 10-minute drive from the Checkers.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.
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About The Chequers Inn
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Sutton Valence Castle5.8 miles
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Leeds Castle7.3 miles
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Maidstone Services M208.7 miles
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Bearsted Golf Club10.1 miles
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Mote Park10.3 miles
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Maidstone Magistrates Court11 miles
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Maidstone Borough Council11 miles
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Hazlitt Arts Centre11.2 miles
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The Hazlitt Theatre11.2 miles
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Train Ashford Eurostar International8.2 miles
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London Southend Airport29 miles
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London City Airport36.9 miles
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London Gatwick Airport37.1 miles
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Amenities of The Chequers Inn Great facilities! Review score, 8.7
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Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Temporary art galleries Off-site
- Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
- Fishing Off-site Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Packed lunches
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Debit card
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.
Please inform The Chequers Inn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about The Chequers Inn
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Check-in at The Chequers Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Room options at The Chequers Inn include:
- Double
- Twin
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Chequers Inn (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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Guests staying at The Chequers Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- À la carte
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The Chequers Inn has 1 restaurant:
- The Chequers Inn
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Chequers Inn by:
- Taxi 1h
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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.
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The Chequers Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Temporary art galleries
- Horseback riding
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The Chequers Inn is 350 feet from the center of Smarden.
