Star & Eagle Hotel is a charming property dating back to the 14th century, located in the village of Goudhurst in the heart of the lovely Kentish Weald. Reputed to have been a monastery at some point, the hotel now overlooks hop gardens and orchards. There are ten individually decorated rooms, some with en suite and some with shared bathrooms. All rooms have a TV and are centrally heated and most have lovely views of the nearby church and the lovely countryside. The Star & Eagle Hotel can help host functions such as wedding breakfasts and parties and sit down meals for up to 65 people. There is also a terrace and lobby fireplace. The hotel has its own restaurant and bar/lounge, which serves all meals including breakfast and features seasoned beams, inglenook and exposed brickwork. The hotel is convenient for the A21 and Tunbridge Wells and Hastings; the Finchcocks Musical Museum and Scotney Castle are some local attractions.
Not only is Star & Eagle a lovely and very picturesque property, guests had a real sense of going back in time when they stayed at the hotel that has a history going back to the 14th century, and the building's connection to smugglers and an ancient monastery. Guests enjoyed the quirky old rooms and features such as exposed beams, inglenooks etc.
Rooms are comfortably done up, warm and cosy, with lovely views said guests. They are clean and well looked after by staff that is also very helpful and polite said guests. The onsite restaurant with the roaring fires and the quality breakfast served there also receives positive comments.
Guests looking for excursions into the Weald and for walks in the Kent countryside found the location to be excellent. Guests also enjoyed the sound of the bells from the church nearby.
Guests at the Star & Eagle pointed out that the TV is the rooms is rather small. Some guests also thought that the mattress appeared old and needed replacing. Because of the age of the building, the flooring is rather creaky, the interiors dark and quite a few stairs to navigate. Taller guests bumped their heads because of low ceilings.
Some guests felt that the hotel is overpriced for the amenities offered. Some guests also thought that the restaurant was overpriced.
Some guests pointed out that the traffic noise was bothersome in spite of the double glazing in rooms.
No, Star & Eagle Hotel doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, Star & Eagle Hotel doesn’t allow pets.
Yes, Star & Eagle Hotel provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.
Check-in at Star & Eagle Hotel is available from: . Check-out time is by .
Star & Eagle Hotel is located in High Street, TN17 1AL, Goudhurst, United Kingdom.
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