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The George Hotel & Brasserie, Cranbrook

Stone St, Cranbrook, TN17 3HE

Prices from £80

In a historic 14th-century building, this beautiful boutique hotel houses 12 unique and individually designed rooms, offering a stunning blend of stylish contemporary design and beautiful original period features. The hotel is one of Cranbrook's most historic landmark buildings and originally dates back as far as the 1300s. Today, it has been transformed into a unique boutique hotel. A selection of elegant and luxurious rooms are available, with a choice of beautiful period opulence with modern comforts and facilities, or sleek stylish contemporary design with ultramodern features and amenities. The masterful blend of old and new extends to every aspect of the hotel and brasserie, from the accommodation and the facilities to the regularly changing menu.

Facilities
General	Bar, Design Hotel, Free Parking, Luggage Storage, Non-Smoking Rooms, Parking, Pets Allowed, Restaurant.
Services	Dry Cleaning, Fax/Photocopying, Internet Services, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.

Room information

All of the hotels beautiful rooms are unique and individually designed, offering a unique choice of period luxury and opulence or sleek contemporary style and ultramodern design. Each room has been designed with a specific and individual colour scheme and the attractive décor and sumptuous fabrics have been carefully selected to reflect the specially commissioned or discovered pieces of furniture and art. There are 8 elegant and luxurious rooms in the historic period section of the hotel: Mandarin, Aurum, Heather, Crimson, Paprika, Truffle, Azure and Willow. There are 4 stylish and contemporary rooms in the newer part of the hotel: Pewter, Mocha, Oyster and Copper.

All of the hotels comfortable and luxurious rooms are well-equipped, with all the modern comforts and facilities you need in a restful, relaxing base. Whether you are exploring the region as a tourist, visiting the area on business or attending a conference, the comfortable, peaceful rooms provide a relaxing haven. It is in the details that the hotels quality really shines through and all of the impressive accommodation features large fluffy white towels, luxury Egyptian cotton sheets, large double beds and the latest flat-screen TVs with Sky satellite channels. Each room is also provided with complimentary mineral water.

The hotel has 2 feature rooms. Heather has a spa bath, and Crimson has a hand-carved four-poster bed and gold painted ceiling for a touch of opulence and decadence.

There are several rooms that are suitable for families and which can accommodate up to 2 extra beds. These rooms are available on request.

Food & beverage

The George Hotel and Brasserie creates a relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy first class cuisine. The hotel has developed an excellent reputation for dining in Kent and has won countrywide acclaim from industry experts. The hotel has now been recognised for its culinary excellence with an AA rosette and inclusion in The Good Food Guide 2008. This prestigious acknowledgement is awarded to no more than 1,200 UK restaurants out of some 30,000 and this places the hotel amongst some of the finest restaurants in Kent and across the UK.

The cuisine mirrors the hotels décor, using a contemporary approach to cast new light on traditional classics. The hotel offers a modern English menu with dishes carefully selected by the head chef. These include vegetarian and children's options. All of the ingredients are freshly prepared and sourced, where possible, from local producers. The food is complimented by a carefully selected wine list, which features everything from famous French wines to the lesser-known new world wines of the southern hemisphere.

Guests can enjoy their food in the hotels dining room or in the vibrant atmosphere of the brasserie. The dining room is one of the oldest and most striking parts of the hotel and the main focal point is a magnificent, 16th century inglenook fireplace. Beautiful original features, such as heavy wood beams and leadlight windows, contrast with contemporary oak furniture and features, comfortable leather chairs and opulent chandeliers. The brasserie is situated at the front of the hotel with a pleasant outlook onto Cranbrooks Stone Street, the vestry hall and St Dunstans Church beyond.

Area information

The George Hotel & Brasserie is situated in Stone Street, which is in the centre of Cranbrook. Cranbrook is known as the capital of the Weald of Kent and is the hub of rural life in the area. The town offers a delightful retreat from the bustling city and is ideally located for staying in Kent and exploring the Kent and Sussex countryside and seaside. Cranbrook's character and charm owes a lot to the medieval layout of its streets and alleys, as well as the typical Wealden architecture featured along its 2 main roads. The town has numerous buildings of interest dating from the 14th Century. Along the main high street, visitors will find an array of gift, antique and specialist shops. Other places of interest include an art gallery, a farmers market, golf courses, vineyards, fisheries and Bentleys Fine Art Auctioneers.

Cranbrook is also ideally located for discovering the many attractions in the surrounding areas in Kent and Sussex, including Bodiam Castle, Chapel Down Vineyard, Scotney Castle Garden and Estate, Sissinghurst Castle Gardens and Leeds Castle, Maidstone. The towns of Maidstone and Royal Tunbridge Wells are also within easy reach. With the hotel as a comfortable and luxurious base, you could also experience the natural beauty of Bewl Water Reservoir, Camber Sands and Bedgebury National Pinetum.

Travel information

By Train:
The nearest train station is Staplehurst and the hotel is approximately 15 minutes’ drive from the station. Staplehurst is on the Ashford International line and trains run regularly between Staplehurst train station and Charing Cross, London Bridge and Waterloo East.
By Car (from London and the M25 motorway):
- Exit the M25 at junction 3, following the signs on to the M20 motorway.
- Exit the M20 motorway at junction 6, following the signs towards Maidstone on to the A229.
- Continue on the A229 then follow signs to Cranbrook.
- The George Hotel and Brasserie is situated on the left of Stone Street, before the sharp left turn into the main high street.

By Car (from the A21):
- Exit the A21 at the junction signposted for Lamberhurst and Goudhurst.
- Follow signs to Goudhurst and continue on this road through the village.
- At the large roundabout take the 3rd exit, following the signs for the A229.
- Then follow the signs to Cranbrook.
- The George Hotel and Brasserie is situated on the left of Stone Street, before the sharp left turn into the main high street.

Parking:
Parking is available for guests’ use, free of charge. To locate the car park, follow the left-hand bend into the high street and turn left immediately into the narrow entrance.