The Holt B&B, Benenden is a comfortable detached house in 2.5 acres of secluded woodland and gardens offering one double room and one twin bedroom both with en-suite facilities, free wi-fi, and clean comfy beds.
The Holt Bed & Breakfast offers a peaceful countryside retreat in the heart of Kent, set within 2.5 acres of secluded gardens and woodland in the lovely village of Benenden.
With just two comfortable ensuite guest rooms, The Holt provides a calm and welcoming base for a relaxing short break, a visit to local gardens and historic houses, or a stay in the beautiful Kent and Sussex countryside.
Guests enjoy open views across the garden and fields towards Benenden’s historic church or into our bluebell woods, with birdsong, wildlife and the occasional distant puff of steam trains in the Tenterden vale adding to the atmosphere.
The Holt is ideally placed for visiting nearby attractions including Sissinghurst, Great Dixter, Scotney Castle, Smallhythe Place and Bodiam Castle, with lovely local walks, pubs and village amenities all close at hand. See our local eating & places page for more nearby ideas.
Kate and Tim, who have always lived in Kent, are always pleased to help guests make the most of their stay and discover both the well-known highlights and some of the county’s hidden gems.
Book direct for the best rates and a personal welcome.
Private parking is available in our grounds immediately adjacent to the house.
Our rooms
Our two guest rooms overlook the private garden, either across the fields towards the 15th-century church at the head of Benenden village green or towards our bluebell-filled woods. For more details, please see our accommodation page.
One room has a king-size double bed and the other twin beds, with an optional additional fold-out bed if required. Both rooms have private ensuite shower rooms, are centrally heated, non-smoking, and include free Wi-Fi and internet-connected television.
The house is often decorated with fresh flowers and greenery from the garden. Do let us know in advance if you are a hay fever sufferer.
Home-cooked breakfast with local produce
Breakfast is served in our dining room overlooking the garden and includes fresh fruit, pastries, cereals, natural yogurt, home-made bread, and preserves including our own honey, marmalade, blackcurrant and strawberry jams.
Fresh eggs can be prepared to order, and breakfast is accompanied by freshly brewed coffee, a selection of teas, hot chocolate, local apple juice, orange juice and fresh milk.
On fine days there is often the chance to enjoy tea and home-made cake in the garden on arrival, or in the dining room if the weather is less kind.
We have had excellent feedback from our guests - a sample of the guest book can be seen here - and we hope you will have the chance to add your comments when you stay with us.
A short walk or drive from The Holt
The village of Benenden and the woodland walks of Hemsted Forest are less than a 10-minute stroll away. See our What’s On page for ideas for local visits, or look at our online Google map of local sights.
The Holt makes an excellent base for exploring Kentish villages, gardens, historic houses and castles, including Sissinghurst (2.5 miles), Cranbrook (3 miles), Smallhythe Place (4 miles), Great Dixter (7 miles), Tenterden (7 miles), Bodiam Castle (10 miles), Scotney Castle (10.5 miles), Rye (14 miles) and Leeds Castle (22 miles).
Benenden itself has two welcoming country pubs, a well-loved community shop and coffee bar, and a real village atmosphere. Please see our local eating & places page for more suggestions.
The Bull is an easy walk and serves a wide range of food and drink, together with roaring log fires for cooler English days. The Woodcock is a lovely 40-minute walk away through the Roman Strawberry Wood Culvert. If you fancy a stroll to the village for coffee and a paper, we are pleased to support our village community shop and coffee bar, ‘Benendens’.
Benenden Girls School is about a 10-minute walk away, and Benenden Hospital is a short drive. The Grange, just off Benenden Green, is home to the famous Collingwood ‘Cherry’ Ingram garden.
Prices
Rooms are from £110 per night for two people staying two or more nights, including breakfast.
An additional fold-out bed may be added to the twin room for three people sharing for an extra £40 per night including breakfast - though it is best suited to very close friends.