Bed and breakfast within 13th-century castle grounds? Don’t mind if I do!
Located in Kent, Hever Castle was once the seat of the Boleyn family and today is a beautifully preserved museum. King Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne Boleyn, spent her early youth here, and the castle was later given to the kings’ fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, as a part of the divorce settlement. Today, it has all the ingredients of a fairy-tale get-away: beautifully preserved interiors, a moat, and stunning grounds with a hedge maze.
The B&B rooms are located in Astor and Ann Boleyn Wings, both added to the castle over a hundred years ago. All rooms have been individually styled, setting you up for a pleasant surprise. Will yours have a four-poster bed, an ornate fireplace, a roll-top bath… or all? You can certainly expect Tudor-style antique furniture, rich fabrics, and modern comforts. The Edward VII suite is the most luxurious one on offer, with a large living area overlooking the cherry orchard, but each and every room has its own charm.
It is only fitting that a bed and breakfast in such a noble setting provides you with a true king’s worthy breakfast experience. The wood-paneled breakfast room is adorned with 16th-century portraits and a large stone fireplace making it one of the most beautiful interiors in the castle. You will have a choice between a hearty full English or a continental-style breakfast buffet to start your day off right.
Included in the room rate is a ticket to the castle and round-the-clock access to the gardens. There is also a golf course and a tennis court on the grounds, and if you’re still looking for more activities, you can take a wooden rowing boat out on Hever lake.
Hever Castle Inner Hall
Hever Castle Drawing Room
Hever Castle Henry VIII's Bedroom
Medley Court
Tydemans Bedroom
Water Maze
Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG, UK
