About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Checkers Inn in Smarden offers family rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, free toiletries, and carpeted floors. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy local cuisine at the family-friendly restaurant, serving brunch, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant caters to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets, providing diverse dining options. Leisure Facilities: The property features a garden, outdoor seating area, and a bar. Live music is available in the lounge, and free on-site private parking is provided for guests. Location and Attractions: Located 51 mi from London City Airport, The Checkers Inn is near attractions such as Ashford International Train Station (11 mi), Leeds Castle (11 mi), and Canterbury Cathedral (24 mi).
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Barbara
United Kingdom“Traditional country pub. Comfortable room with everything you would need, Staff very friendly and helpful,” - Chris United Kingdom“Nice location and setting, friendly and accommodating staff with a wonderful beer garden! Excellent stay.”
- Josephine United Kingdom“The room was spacious and very comfortable with a T.V corner with comfy armchairs. We enjoyed the evening meal and the breakfast was very good including a sausage from the butchers over the road”
- Christopher United Kingdom“500 years history carefully renovated combining history and comfort.”
- Philippa United Kingdom“Cosy, comfortable room with everything needed for an overnight stay. Great buzzing pub with good food. Perfect for our visit to the big cat sanctuary. We will come here again.”
- Steve United Kingdom“This is a busy but friendly pub, and the young team running it were all excellent. The food was unexpectedly good and the Harveys Suffolk beer was standout.”
- Nigel United Kingdom“Room was very comfortable. Breakfast was fine. Staff were friendly. Location was good.”
- Lorna United Kingdom“Quirky very old building.veet comfortable bed and pillows. Good shower + bath tub in bedroom Provided e bottles if water each dat. Staff very friendly”
- Karen United Kingdom“Bedroom full of character and period features. Food excellent and beautiful village.”
- Varvara United Kingdom“Spacious comfortable rooms friendly staff fabulous breakfast”
Area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
