The Leicester Arms Country Inn

The loveliest staff, incredibly beautiful rooms and the beds are very comfy. The place is spotless and the food and drink is delicious. There's lots to do nearby we had long walks, saw Penshurst castle and gardens and enjoyed the gorgeous views

Our family group stayed here for a wedding, taking all the rooms for 2 nights & having dinner on 1 of them. It was superb: - the staff’s attitudes were terrific (at a time when good staff can be so hard to find) and nothing was too much trouble; - the rooms are beautifully & elegantly furnished (we were in Golding, which was large, comfortable and at the back of the building. An extractor fan operated 24/7 not far outside, so ask for a room elsewhere if that might bother you but it wasn’t a problem for us); - the bar and dining area are similarly decorated in a comfortable country Inn style; - the food was excellent, good ingredients, skilfully cooked and well presented; - the wine list, beers (including the outstanding Harvey’s Best) and gin selection was extensive; - the little village is lovely, as is the countryside around Penshurst. All in all, from cleaners to owners, everyone was friendly, polite and helpful and clearly cared about the Leicester Arms. A wonderful weekend.

First time we had been there since complete refurbishment and new owner. Beautifully done, decent car park, outside eating areas( far too cold and wet yesterday!). Not large menu (good!). Excellent variety, freshly cooked and lovely young waitress who could have been more pleasant and helpful.

We had a wonderful evening meal with my elderly mum and her friends at the Leicester Arms. All the staff (and particularly the manager from the Netherlands!) couldn't have been more helpful and the food was just delicious. We will definitely be back very soon.

The perfect spot for a night away from the city, in a beautiful village. The decor of the pub and rooms are stunning. We stayed in the Rosemary room. Both the room and bathroom were so spacious and the bed was so comfy! It was very hard to get up in the morning to check out! The food was incredible, we had dinner on the Saturday night and then a roast on the Sunday, which was amazing. The staff were so kind and knowledgeable and nothing was too much for them. We will definitely be back in the summer to make the most of the outdoor space and of course to have more of the delicious cookies they leave in the room. They were incredible and such a lovely touch.

Staff, service and food were exceptional! Thank you for making it such a wonderful experience! We will definitely be back. The set lunch was great value, we were made to feel very welcome by every member of staff. The food was amazing as was the wine list. Really impressed.