Hever Castle’s luxury Bed and Breakfast has upheld its 5* Gold status and a Breakfast Award following a Visit England inspection.
Surrounded by the glorious Kent countryside, Hever Castle’s Bed and Breakfast offers a truly unique stay within the stunning grounds of one of England’s most renowned castles. Guests can enjoy a collection of 27 ‘five star’ stunning bedrooms located within the Astor Wing and Anne Boleyn Wing, both Edwardian Wings attached to the castle built in Tudor style.
The accommodation achieved a 97% quality score following its assessment by Visit England. To gain a 5* rating businesses have to score between 85% and 100% and are marked on bedrooms, bathrooms, cleanliness, hospitality and breakfast.
The Gold Award is given to accommodation which offer exceptional quality and go above and beyond to deliver outstanding service for their customers. The Breakfast Award recognises breakfast experiences which offer exceptional quality and exceed guest expectations.
The bed and breakfast received a 100% rating on hospitality and friendliness, service and efficiency, cleanliness, food quality, exterior and dining room and restaurant.
Visit England said that: “Hever Castle Bed & Breakfast continues to provide an excellent standard of bed and breakfast accommodation and safely retains the Five Star Guest Accommodation.”
“The property continues to benefit from the ongoing investment and renewal.”
“Excellent standards of housekeeping and cleanliness were seen throughout the property, for which all concerned are to be commended”
“The buildings and surrounding grounds and gardens are maintained extremely well. The central courtyard with a fountain and a host of colourful planting offer a most pleasant space to relax and make the most of the fine weather.”
“The team are wished another positive and successful year ahead.”
The Visit England inspection took place on 10 March 2025.
Book to stay in the bed and breakfast or our four bedroom holiday cottage, Medley Court.
Book your visit to Hever Castle & Gardens.
Within the grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, there are two opportunities for you to stay the night with us.
Hever Castle has played host to many important events and celebrations for over 600 years. In 1903 when William Waldorf Astor set about restoring Hever Castle to its former glory, he added the Astor Wing, to accommodate his family and guests, before creating a lake and the spectacular Italian Garden to house his impressive collection of ancient Greek and Roman statuary.
There are multiple places to eat & drink across the Hever Castle Estate. Select between the Castle & Gardens and Golf Club below to discover more.
Set in the mature grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, Hever Castle Golf Club is a 27 hole Kent golf course that will encourage and inspire all golf enthusiasts.
Set in the mature grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, the Wellbeing Centre consists of five smart treatment rooms.
