The White Lion
$112
/ night
Avg. for October
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$112
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The White Lion average $98 in January, the cheapest month, and $144 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $98 |
| February | $115 |
| March | $111 |
| April | $118 |
| May | $134 |
| June | $139 |
| July | $144 |
| August | $137 |
| September | $134 |
| October | $112 |
| November | $110 |
| December | $104 |
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Cheapest: January (~$98)
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At White Lion Tenterden, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at White Lion Tenterden in Tenterden, you'll be just steps from St Mildred's Church and Tenterden Museum. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Kent and East Sussex Railway and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Tenterden Leisure Centre.
What's nearby
St Mildred's Church(0.1 miles)
Tenterden Museum(0.1 miles)
Kent and East Sussex Railway(0.2 miles)
Tenterden Leisure Centre(0.4 miles)
London Beach Golf Club(2 miles)
The Chapel Down Winery(2.1 miles)
Smallythe Place(2.3 miles)
Morgan Museum(2.8 miles)
High Weald(3.2 miles)
Biddenden Vineyards(3.7 miles)
Hole Park Gardens(4.2 miles)
All Saints Church Biddenden(5 miles)
South of England Rare Breeds Centre(5.1 miles)
Chart Hills Golf Club(6.4 miles)
Gusbourne Estate Winery(6.5 miles)
The nearest major airport is Gatwick Airport (LGW)(59.1 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Family Room
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Free Parking
Location
High Street, Tenterden, England, United Kingdom
St Mildred's Church (0.1 miles)
Tenterden Museum (0.1 miles)
Kent and East Sussex Railway (0.2 miles)
Tenterden Leisure Centre (0.4 miles)
London Beach Golf Club (2 miles)
The Chapel Down Winery (2.1 miles)
Room options
4
Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
8
Double Room
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
6
Family Double Room
1 Full Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Studio Suite
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of The White Lion
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 859 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
5%
Couple
64%
Family
15%
Group
11%
Solo
2%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The White Lion, many guests highlight friendly staff and a welcoming pub atmosphere, while opinions on the rooms are mixed due to the historic building's quirks, including creaky or uneven floors and varying temperature comfort across different stays.
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What guests think
At The White Lion, many guests highlight friendly staff and a welcoming pub atmosphere, while opinions on the rooms are mixed due to the historic building's quirks, including creaky or uneven floors and varying temperature comfort across different stays.
Breakfast is often very good and many enjoyed dinners and drinks, but some report bland dishes, small portions, long waits, or coffee limited to filter. Cleanliness is generally strong, though several guests mention maintenance issues such as flaking paint, stains, broken or rattling windows, and mismatched decor. The High Street setting is convenient for Chapel Down and Tenterden's shops, and secure free parking is appreciated. Expect a friendly, characterful inn with comfort that depends on the room.
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Facilities
On-site pub and restaurant are well liked, and parking at the rear is free, safe and secure.
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Angela
Jul 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was lovely very clean and nicely decorated. The staff were friendly and helpful. Parking was very secure. Positioned right on the high street so plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants. Would definitely recommend staying here.
The property was lovely very clean and nicely decorated. The staff were friendly and helpful. Parking was very secure. Positioned right on the high street so plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants. Would definitely recommend staying here.
10
Carol
Jan 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed overnight on New Year's Eve. Good parking behind hotel. Rooms comfortable, with everything that we needed. Great breakfast the following morning. Many thanks.
Stayed overnight on New Year's Eve. Good parking behind hotel. Rooms comfortable, with everything that we needed. Great breakfast the following morning. Many thanks.
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Leigh
Aug 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A great location in the centre of Tenterden. Parking at the rear of the property included in the cost of you’re a resident in the hotel. We had a very pleasant airy and comfortable room. Certainly worth another visit in the future.
A great location in the centre of Tenterden. Parking at the rear of the property included in the cost of you’re a resident in the hotel. We had a very pleasant airy and comfortable room. Certainly worth another visit in the future.
10
Theresa
May 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was a lovely - period dated pub with wood beams. The facilities were excellent and the hosts were fantastic I used this for a visit to the nearby vineyard. Its directly on the high street with its own car park. There are many shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes on the high street, and the steam train station is just off the high street
It was a lovely - period dated pub with wood beams. The facilities were excellent and the hosts were fantastic I used this for a visit to the nearby vineyard. Its directly on the high street with its own car park. There are many shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes on the high street, and the steam train station is just off the high street
10
Karen
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Well decorated and spacious room in a building with character. Easy to park. Quiet. Great location in Tenterden.
Well decorated and spacious room in a building with character. Easy to park. Quiet. Great location in Tenterden.
10
Alisdair
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great pub good food and rooms have all you need for a comfortable stay.
Great pub good food and rooms have all you need for a comfortable stay.
10
Brian
Oct 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff, room clean and parking was safe and secure.
Friendly staff, room clean and parking was safe and secure.
10
NIGEL
Mar 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
WOW. A gem in the High Street. The staff were very friendly, some great real ales and the food was absolutely amazing. I had the cider batter Haddock and chips, OMG.
WOW. A gem in the High Street. The staff were very friendly, some great real ales and the food was absolutely amazing. I had the cider batter Haddock and chips, OMG.
10
Joanne
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was very convenient for chapel down wines where we had arranged a tasting and dinner. Parking was good. The staff at the hotel were great. We ate lunch there one day and dinner one night the food was very good and reasonable. The cooked breakfast was excellent. My only criticism was the coffee there was only filter coffee available.
It was very convenient for chapel down wines where we had arranged a tasting and dinner. Parking was good. The staff at the hotel were great. We ate lunch there one day and dinner one night the food was very good and reasonable. The cooked breakfast was excellent. My only criticism was the coffee there was only filter coffee available.
10
Carol
Nov 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly great food good service. Free car park
Very friendly great food good service. Free car park
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Cleanliness
Rooms are generally clean and tidy, though several mention maintenance wear such as tired décor, flaking paint, stains, or rattling or broken windows.
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Fiona
Feb 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub/hotel in a great location. We had an excellent Sunday roast .The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. My only criticism is that it needs a lick of paint here and there.
Lovely pub/hotel in a great location. We had an excellent Sunday roast .The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. My only criticism is that it needs a lick of paint here and there.
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David
Apr 15, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Everything was ok but it could have been so much better with a bit more attention to detail. Breakfast service is less than slick but when it comes, it’s great. The rooms are showing signs of wear and tear eg flaking pain in the bathroom ceiling, coffee stains on the dressing table. Checking out was a nightmare.
Everything was ok but it could have been so much better with a bit more attention to detail. Breakfast service is less than slick but when it comes, it’s great. The rooms are showing signs of wear and tear eg flaking pain in the bathroom ceiling, coffee stains on the dressing table. Checking out was a nightmare.
10
Angela
Jul 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was lovely very clean and nicely decorated. The staff were friendly and helpful. Parking was very secure. Positioned right on the high street so plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants. Would definitely recommend staying here.
The property was lovely very clean and nicely decorated. The staff were friendly and helpful. Parking was very secure. Positioned right on the high street so plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants. Would definitely recommend staying here.
10
Melanie
Jan 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice oldie worldie pub with rooms. Beautiful open beams and vintage style soft glow lighting add to a relaxed atmosphere. The room was a great size clean and comfortable. Its the kind of placebthat has creeky floor boards but you wouldnt expect it not to. Check in was easy and quick, as was check out. All staff friendly
Nice oldie worldie pub with rooms. Beautiful open beams and vintage style soft glow lighting add to a relaxed atmosphere. The room was a great size clean and comfortable. Its the kind of placebthat has creeky floor boards but you wouldnt expect it not to. Check in was easy and quick, as was check out. All staff friendly
6
Nicola
Sep 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a pleasant stay. The staff were very friendly and the bar and restaurant area very nice. Our room was tired and needed a good lick of paint. The room was hot and stuffy and the sash window was broken and wouldn’t stay open which was annoying. We would go here again to use the bar and restaurant but would not stay overnight as there are better accommodations nearby.
We had a pleasant stay. The staff were very friendly and the bar and restaurant area very nice. Our room was tired and needed a good lick of paint. The room was hot and stuffy and the sash window was broken and wouldn’t stay open which was annoying. We would go here again to use the bar and restaurant but would not stay overnight as there are better accommodations nearby.
10
Michael
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and tidy, quite a few stairs to out room but all very comfortable and clean.
Clean and tidy, quite a few stairs to out room but all very comfortable and clean.
8
Claire
Jan 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We booked this hotel for a special occasion. The room was gorgeous and clean and comfortable and worth the money we paid for it, albeit very cold and drafty through the night, with the windows rattling in the wind, which we could forgive, with it beaing an old property. We had informed the hotel of the reason for our visit, however no acknowledgement of this was made. Previously when we've stayed in other places, they at least said happy birthday when we arrived. The food was absolutely stunning, but there was a very long wait for it, which seemed unnecessary as it did not seem overly full. The waiting staff all seemed very apologetic when we mentioned this and were lovely throughout our stay.
We booked this hotel for a special occasion. The room was gorgeous and clean and comfortable and worth the money we paid for it, albeit very cold and drafty through the night, with the windows rattling in the wind, which we could forgive, with it beaing an old property. We had informed the hotel of the reason for our visit, however no acknowledgement of this was made. Previously when we've stayed in other places, they at least said happy birthday when we arrived. The food was absolutely stunning, but there was a very long wait for it, which seemed unnecessary as it did not seem overly full. The waiting staff all seemed very apologetic when we mentioned this and were lovely throughout our stay.
10
Brian
Oct 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff, room clean and parking was safe and secure.
Friendly staff, room clean and parking was safe and secure.
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Susan
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The floors were creaky and could hear the quests in the room above walking around and down pipe when they flushed the toilet. If you were taller than 5ft 10in I would have difficulty in the bathroom, especially the shower. Paint work was tried.
The floors were creaky and could hear the quests in the room above walking around and down pipe when they flushed the toilet. If you were taller than 5ft 10in I would have difficulty in the bathroom, especially the shower. Paint work was tried.
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Martin
Jan 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Room was looking tired, and in need of renovation. Food in the restaurant wasn't up to standard, and quite tasteless. Breakfast was better.
Room was looking tired, and in need of renovation. Food in the restaurant wasn't up to standard, and quite tasteless. Breakfast was better.
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Rooms
Guests often find rooms spacious and comfortable, but recurring comments cite dated décor, creaky or uneven floors with some noise from above, low ceilings or steps in certain bathrooms, and temperature issues in some rooms.
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Tracey
Jun 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Old pub with rooms. Our room was on the second floor and was very hot. There was a fan but it was just moving the air around, obviously not the sort of building you can instal aircon. Decor was a bit mismatched but bed was comfortable and room was clean. Bottles of UHT milk are nice as you get more but the heat did not do them any favours. Breakfast costs extra and we had it on first morning, it was acceptable, the bacon was the best item.
Old pub with rooms. Our room was on the second floor and was very hot. There was a fan but it was just moving the air around, obviously not the sort of building you can instal aircon. Decor was a bit mismatched but bed was comfortable and room was clean. Bottles of UHT milk are nice as you get more but the heat did not do them any favours. Breakfast costs extra and we had it on first morning, it was acceptable, the bacon was the best item.
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Alan
Jun 12, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
If creaking floor boards and uneven floors are your thing then the White Lion is for you. It wasn't for us. We booked in for 4 nights and were offered a small room, when enquiring about another we were told none were available, although the place didn't seem full. The room had some hanging space, but no storage so we just lived out of the suitcase during our stay. The room was accessed by a further short staircase once in the room itself, which became tedious. The room was fairly bare and had no zircon, so became extremely hot in the day. Bathroom was good and looked new but the provision of soap dispensers was another irritant esp a they were placed for a shower user rather than the bath. Breakfast was charged extra so watch what you're paying for. The food was generally good and breakfast choice was good. Overall, not one I can recommend.
If creaking floor boards and uneven floors are your thing then the White Lion is for you. It wasn't for us. We booked in for 4 nights and were offered a small room, when enquiring about another we were told none were available, although the place didn't seem full. The room had some hanging space, but no storage so we just lived out of the suitcase during our stay. The room was accessed by a further short staircase once in the room itself, which became tedious. The room was fairly bare and had no zircon, so became extremely hot in the day. Bathroom was good and looked new but the provision of soap dispensers was another irritant esp a they were placed for a shower user rather than the bath. Breakfast was charged extra so watch what you're paying for. The food was generally good and breakfast choice was good. Overall, not one I can recommend.
10
ian
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely big room, very helpful staff
Lovely big room, very helpful staff
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Karen
Mar 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
lovely style older property in the high street Great location and has parking at the back Beds were slightly hard and the shower was in the bath We didn’t use it as the ceilings were very low and felt too small for us both Im only 5”4 but could have touched the ceiling if i was having a shower so a bit too confined for us Im guessing all the rooms are different so if we stayed here again we would ask for a free standing shower if possible and also if there was any softer mattresses Staff were very friendly and check in was quick Breakfast was very good and i would definitely stay here again
lovely style older property in the high street Great location and has parking at the back Beds were slightly hard and the shower was in the bath We didn’t use it as the ceilings were very low and felt too small for us both Im only 5”4 but could have touched the ceiling if i was having a shower so a bit too confined for us Im guessing all the rooms are different so if we stayed here again we would ask for a free standing shower if possible and also if there was any softer mattresses Staff were very friendly and check in was quick Breakfast was very good and i would definitely stay here again
10
Bernadette
Mar 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely central location. Based in the high street of Tenterden. The room is well equipped and spacious. Comfy bed.
Lovely central location. Based in the high street of Tenterden. The room is well equipped and spacious. Comfy bed.
8
John
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location, friendly staff. Comfy room spacious and a good shower. A few issues with the heating being noisy and on throughout the night also unable to open front window
Excellent location, friendly staff. Comfy room spacious and a good shower. A few issues with the heating being noisy and on throughout the night also unable to open front window
10
Karen
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Well decorated and spacious room in a building with character. Easy to park. Quiet. Great location in Tenterden.
Well decorated and spacious room in a building with character. Easy to park. Quiet. Great location in Tenterden.
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Susan
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The floors were creaky and could hear the quests in the room above walking around and down pipe when they flushed the toilet. If you were taller than 5ft 10in I would have difficulty in the bathroom, especially the shower. Paint work was tried.
The floors were creaky and could hear the quests in the room above walking around and down pipe when they flushed the toilet. If you were taller than 5ft 10in I would have difficulty in the bathroom, especially the shower. Paint work was tried.
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Jonathan
Jul 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is nice and comfortable but can be a bit noisy from people walking around upstairs as old building with lots of wooden floors
Hotel is nice and comfortable but can be a bit noisy from people walking around upstairs as old building with lots of wooden floors
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Martin
Jan 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Room was looking tired, and in need of renovation. Food in the restaurant wasn't up to standard, and quite tasteless. Breakfast was better.
Room was looking tired, and in need of renovation. Food in the restaurant wasn't up to standard, and quite tasteless. Breakfast was better.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with quick check-ins; however, a few guests experienced reservation mix-ups or a slow, confusing checkout or breakfast service.
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Fiona
Feb 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub/hotel in a great location. We had an excellent Sunday roast .The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. My only criticism is that it needs a lick of paint here and there.
Lovely pub/hotel in a great location. We had an excellent Sunday roast .The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. My only criticism is that it needs a lick of paint here and there.
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David
Apr 15, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Everything was ok but it could have been so much better with a bit more attention to detail. Breakfast service is less than slick but when it comes, it’s great. The rooms are showing signs of wear and tear eg flaking pain in the bathroom ceiling, coffee stains on the dressing table. Checking out was a nightmare.
Everything was ok but it could have been so much better with a bit more attention to detail. Breakfast service is less than slick but when it comes, it’s great. The rooms are showing signs of wear and tear eg flaking pain in the bathroom ceiling, coffee stains on the dressing table. Checking out was a nightmare.
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Celene
May 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was VERY helpful. There was a problem with the reservation through Expedia, only one bed in out room rather than two. They ended up giving us a second room free of charge. Really accommodating. Also free parking!
Staff was VERY helpful. There was a problem with the reservation through Expedia, only one bed in out room rather than two. They ended up giving us a second room free of charge. Really accommodating. Also free parking!
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Pamela
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Only stayed for one night. Didn't get much sleep - noisy guests in the corridor and then there was a 7.30am fire alarm. Wouldn't stay there again, but would eat there and visit the pub. Staff were very nice and helpful.
Only stayed for one night. Didn't get much sleep - noisy guests in the corridor and then there was a 7.30am fire alarm. Wouldn't stay there again, but would eat there and visit the pub. Staff were very nice and helpful.
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Christopher
Apr 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent service and accommodation. The bar/restaurant food and drink was exceptional along with the superb service.
Excellent service and accommodation. The bar/restaurant food and drink was exceptional along with the superb service.
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Gary
Aug 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel with a great pub, ideal location for a trip to chapel down winery. Great little town too, helpful staff when an extension was required for one of the rooms. Breakfast was delicious just a little confusing with regards to prices and choices. Overall great stay would recommend and stay again.
Great hotel with a great pub, ideal location for a trip to chapel down winery. Great little town too, helpful staff when an extension was required for one of the rooms. Breakfast was delicious just a little confusing with regards to prices and choices. Overall great stay would recommend and stay again.
10
Theresa
May 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was a lovely - period dated pub with wood beams. The facilities were excellent and the hosts were fantastic I used this for a visit to the nearby vineyard. Its directly on the high street with its own car park. There are many shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes on the high street, and the steam train station is just off the high street
It was a lovely - period dated pub with wood beams. The facilities were excellent and the hosts were fantastic I used this for a visit to the nearby vineyard. Its directly on the high street with its own car park. There are many shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes on the high street, and the steam train station is just off the high street
10
Daniel
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really nice room & pub with very helpful staff.
Really nice room & pub with very helpful staff.
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Josie
Sep 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Loved the place but unfortunately there were huge issues with our reservation where one of rooms was given away by mistake and we offered a downgraded room. Although when we asked for refund we were going to get it, it was a disappointing experience and we booked certain rooms for a reason. In the end we were given another room same quality to the detriment of someone else checking in later who would have experienced the same issue as we took their room. Really loved the room though and breakfast was great.
Loved the place but unfortunately there were huge issues with our reservation where one of rooms was given away by mistake and we offered a downgraded room. Although when we asked for refund we were going to get it, it was a disappointing experience and we booked certain rooms for a reason. In the end we were given another room same quality to the detriment of someone else checking in later who would have experienced the same issue as we took their room. Really loved the room though and breakfast was great.
10
Stella
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect ‘treat’ break … lovely pub/hotel. The weather was superb too! Room was everything we would put on a wish list (it was a great price on our budget so didn’t get church tower & high st views) but everything so easily walkable. Lots cafes restaurants but chose hotel as vg menu choice on a Sunday night! Thanks to all staff who were extremely accommodating & friendly. We will def visit again.
Perfect ‘treat’ break … lovely pub/hotel. The weather was superb too! Room was everything we would put on a wish list (it was a great price on our budget so didn’t get church tower & high st views) but everything so easily walkable. Lots cafes restaurants but chose hotel as vg menu choice on a Sunday night! Thanks to all staff who were extremely accommodating & friendly. We will def visit again.
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Location
Central High Street setting is convenient for Chapel Down and exploring Tenterden, with many appreciating the on-site parking.
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Angela
Jul 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was lovely very clean and nicely decorated. The staff were friendly and helpful. Parking was very secure. Positioned right on the high street so plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants. Would definitely recommend staying here.
The property was lovely very clean and nicely decorated. The staff were friendly and helpful. Parking was very secure. Positioned right on the high street so plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants. Would definitely recommend staying here.
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Bernadette
Mar 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely central location. Based in the high street of Tenterden. The room is well equipped and spacious. Comfy bed.
Lovely central location. Based in the high street of Tenterden. The room is well equipped and spacious. Comfy bed.
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elizabeth april
Jan 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely old pub/hotel. A bit ,'shabby chic' but that adds to the character Great staff and good food( dinner and breakfast) Good central location and parking
Lovely old pub/hotel. A bit ,'shabby chic' but that adds to the character Great staff and good food( dinner and breakfast) Good central location and parking
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Leigh
Aug 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A great location in the centre of Tenterden. Parking at the rear of the property included in the cost of you’re a resident in the hotel. We had a very pleasant airy and comfortable room. Certainly worth another visit in the future.
A great location in the centre of Tenterden. Parking at the rear of the property included in the cost of you’re a resident in the hotel. We had a very pleasant airy and comfortable room. Certainly worth another visit in the future.
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Gary
Aug 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel with a great pub, ideal location for a trip to chapel down winery. Great little town too, helpful staff when an extension was required for one of the rooms. Breakfast was delicious just a little confusing with regards to prices and choices. Overall great stay would recommend and stay again.
Great hotel with a great pub, ideal location for a trip to chapel down winery. Great little town too, helpful staff when an extension was required for one of the rooms. Breakfast was delicious just a little confusing with regards to prices and choices. Overall great stay would recommend and stay again.
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John
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location, friendly staff. Comfy room spacious and a good shower. A few issues with the heating being noisy and on throughout the night also unable to open front window
Excellent location, friendly staff. Comfy room spacious and a good shower. A few issues with the heating being noisy and on throughout the night also unable to open front window
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Theresa
May 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was a lovely - period dated pub with wood beams. The facilities were excellent and the hosts were fantastic I used this for a visit to the nearby vineyard. Its directly on the high street with its own car park. There are many shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes on the high street, and the steam train station is just off the high street
It was a lovely - period dated pub with wood beams. The facilities were excellent and the hosts were fantastic I used this for a visit to the nearby vineyard. Its directly on the high street with its own car park. There are many shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes on the high street, and the steam train station is just off the high street
10
Karen
Mar 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Well decorated and spacious room in a building with character. Easy to park. Quiet. Great location in Tenterden.
Well decorated and spacious room in a building with character. Easy to park. Quiet. Great location in Tenterden.
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Stella
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect ‘treat’ break … lovely pub/hotel. The weather was superb too! Room was everything we would put on a wish list (it was a great price on our budget so didn’t get church tower & high st views) but everything so easily walkable. Lots cafes restaurants but chose hotel as vg menu choice on a Sunday night! Thanks to all staff who were extremely accommodating & friendly. We will def visit again.
Perfect ‘treat’ break … lovely pub/hotel. The weather was superb too! Room was everything we would put on a wish list (it was a great price on our budget so didn’t get church tower & high st views) but everything so easily walkable. Lots cafes restaurants but chose hotel as vg menu choice on a Sunday night! Thanks to all staff who were extremely accommodating & friendly. We will def visit again.
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Joanne
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was very convenient for chapel down wines where we had arranged a tasting and dinner. Parking was good. The staff at the hotel were great. We ate lunch there one day and dinner one night the food was very good and reasonable. The cooked breakfast was excellent. My only criticism was the coffee there was only filter coffee available.
It was very convenient for chapel down wines where we had arranged a tasting and dinner. Parking was good. The staff at the hotel were great. We ate lunch there one day and dinner one night the food was very good and reasonable. The cooked breakfast was excellent. My only criticism was the coffee there was only filter coffee available.
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Breakfast is frequently rated very good and many enjoyed dinners and drinks, but some reported bland dishes, small portions, long waits, or coffee limited to filter. Breakfast costs extra and pricing confused some guests.
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Tracey
Jun 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Old pub with rooms. Our room was on the second floor and was very hot. There was a fan but it was just moving the air around, obviously not the sort of building you can instal aircon. Decor was a bit mismatched but bed was comfortable and room was clean. Bottles of UHT milk are nice as you get more but the heat did not do them any favours. Breakfast costs extra and we had it on first morning, it was acceptable, the bacon was the best item.
Old pub with rooms. Our room was on the second floor and was very hot. There was a fan but it was just moving the air around, obviously not the sort of building you can instal aircon. Decor was a bit mismatched but bed was comfortable and room was clean. Bottles of UHT milk are nice as you get more but the heat did not do them any favours. Breakfast costs extra and we had it on first morning, it was acceptable, the bacon was the best item.
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Graham
Nov 4, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice pub with rooms. We checked in, which was quite quick and simple. We decided not to have breakfast as there were other options locally, and better value. We had an evening meal, but it was just ok. Nothing special. I thought it was pricy for what we had too. What I didn’t like was a service charge added to the bill. I didn’t like it because when we were at the bar before we had a meal, we agreed for the bar bill to be added to our meal bill, however we were not told this would incur an additional charge. We carried over all the drinks to our dining table so in hindsight we should have paid at the bar first. Apart from this little niggle the pub was ok. I think it was in the motion of changing menus etc. However I think it isn’t there yet. The layout of the restaurant was nice.
Nice pub with rooms. We checked in, which was quite quick and simple. We decided not to have breakfast as there were other options locally, and better value. We had an evening meal, but it was just ok. Nothing special. I thought it was pricy for what we had too. What I didn’t like was a service charge added to the bill. I didn’t like it because when we were at the bar before we had a meal, we agreed for the bar bill to be added to our meal bill, however we were not told this would incur an additional charge. We carried over all the drinks to our dining table so in hindsight we should have paid at the bar first. Apart from this little niggle the pub was ok. I think it was in the motion of changing menus etc. However I think it isn’t there yet. The layout of the restaurant was nice.
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Phil
Jun 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful building, well decorated room and excellent breakfast. Staff were very friendly and professional, welcoming at all times and the room, bar and restaurant are beautifully decorated. Room amenities were excellent, just a shame we didn’t discover the brownies until it was too late!
Beautiful building, well decorated room and excellent breakfast. Staff were very friendly and professional, welcoming at all times and the room, bar and restaurant are beautifully decorated. Room amenities were excellent, just a shame we didn’t discover the brownies until it was too late!
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Christopher
Apr 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent service and accommodation. The bar/restaurant food and drink was exceptional along with the superb service.
Excellent service and accommodation. The bar/restaurant food and drink was exceptional along with the superb service.
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Gary
Aug 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel with a great pub, ideal location for a trip to chapel down winery. Great little town too, helpful staff when an extension was required for one of the rooms. Breakfast was delicious just a little confusing with regards to prices and choices. Overall great stay would recommend and stay again.
Great hotel with a great pub, ideal location for a trip to chapel down winery. Great little town too, helpful staff when an extension was required for one of the rooms. Breakfast was delicious just a little confusing with regards to prices and choices. Overall great stay would recommend and stay again.
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Claire
Jan 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We booked this hotel for a special occasion. The room was gorgeous and clean and comfortable and worth the money we paid for it, albeit very cold and drafty through the night, with the windows rattling in the wind, which we could forgive, with it beaing an old property. We had informed the hotel of the reason for our visit, however no acknowledgement of this was made. Previously when we've stayed in other places, they at least said happy birthday when we arrived. The food was absolutely stunning, but there was a very long wait for it, which seemed unnecessary as it did not seem overly full. The waiting staff all seemed very apologetic when we mentioned this and were lovely throughout our stay.
We booked this hotel for a special occasion. The room was gorgeous and clean and comfortable and worth the money we paid for it, albeit very cold and drafty through the night, with the windows rattling in the wind, which we could forgive, with it beaing an old property. We had informed the hotel of the reason for our visit, however no acknowledgement of this was made. Previously when we've stayed in other places, they at least said happy birthday when we arrived. The food was absolutely stunning, but there was a very long wait for it, which seemed unnecessary as it did not seem overly full. The waiting staff all seemed very apologetic when we mentioned this and were lovely throughout our stay.
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Jason
Jun 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was very nice but a cold room and food portions small !!
It was very nice but a cold room and food portions small !!
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NIGEL
Mar 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
WOW. A gem in the High Street. The staff were very friendly, some great real ales and the food was absolutely amazing. I had the cider batter Haddock and chips, OMG.
WOW. A gem in the High Street. The staff were very friendly, some great real ales and the food was absolutely amazing. I had the cider batter Haddock and chips, OMG.
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Joanne
Sep 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was very convenient for chapel down wines where we had arranged a tasting and dinner. Parking was good. The staff at the hotel were great. We ate lunch there one day and dinner one night the food was very good and reasonable. The cooked breakfast was excellent. My only criticism was the coffee there was only filter coffee available.
It was very convenient for chapel down wines where we had arranged a tasting and dinner. Parking was good. The staff at the hotel were great. We ate lunch there one day and dinner one night the food was very good and reasonable. The cooked breakfast was excellent. My only criticism was the coffee there was only filter coffee available.
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Martin
Jan 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Room was looking tired, and in need of renovation. Food in the restaurant wasn't up to standard, and quite tasteless. Breakfast was better.
Room was looking tired, and in need of renovation. Food in the restaurant wasn't up to standard, and quite tasteless. Breakfast was better.
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Trevor
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Great position but really tired halls and rooms. Restaurant and bar was lovely.
Great position but really tired halls and rooms. Restaurant and bar was lovely.
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Jill
Sep 19, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Badly needed a short break and this was perfect. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. The food was excellent and plenty of choice. Great value for money
Badly needed a short break and this was perfect. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. The food was excellent and plenty of choice. Great value for money
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Simon
Sep 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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RICHARD
Aug 28, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were extremely pleasant, room was comfortable and clean, the only negative i would say was we were in the eaves of the building and i had to crouch to take a shower and get in bed. Despite the above we will definitely be coming back.
Staff were extremely pleasant, room was comfortable and clean, the only negative i would say was we were in the eaves of the building and i had to crouch to take a shower and get in bed. Despite the above we will definitely be coming back.
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Shirley
Aug 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Moved to a family room from a twin. Nice room, windows had been left open with fan on so not too hot. At evening meal and breakfast at the pub which were both ok, but not spectacular. The small town was delightful and a beautiful 90 minutes walk to the chapel down vineyard for a tour and tasting. The charity shops and quirky independents made for a very pleasant morning mooching around the town.
Moved to a family room from a twin. Nice room, windows had been left open with fan on so not too hot. At evening meal and breakfast at the pub which were both ok, but not spectacular. The small town was delightful and a beautiful 90 minutes walk to the chapel down vineyard for a tour and tasting. The charity shops and quirky independents made for a very pleasant morning mooching around the town.
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FAQs about The White Lion
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15.00 per person.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The hotel offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility features are not provided.
How is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?
The hotel is located just steps from St Mildred's Church and Tenterden Museum, approximately 0.1 km from both. It is also 0.4 km from the Kent and East Sussex Railway and 13.7 mi from Camber Sands.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the hotel, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 per person
- Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
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