The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings
8-9 The Square, Lenham, Nr Maidstone, ME17 2PQ
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham
Overlooking a leafy square in the heart of the oldest medieval village in Kent, this charming hotel combines modern comforts and accommodation with beautiful or... more
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8/10 Overall rating
| Category | Average Rating |
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| 8/10 | Check-in process |
| 7/10 | Your room |
| 7/10 | Working order of facilities / equipment |
| 8/10 | Order and cleanliness of the hotel |
| 7/10 | Performance of staff |
| 7/10 | Overall experience |
| 8/10 | Overall value for money |
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Roger ( Solo business traveller)
from Nuneaton , GB on January 19, 2009
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on October 18, 2008
Lovely staff and great restaurant
Floor was very squeaky
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Vanessa ( Mature couple)
from Southend on sea, essex , GB on April 2, 2008
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"made to feel very welcome, enjoyed the stay. a very pretty quaint hotel nicely modified without changing to much of the original building. an outside smoking area undercover with patio heating would have been nice." (97173484)
decor and comfort
not able to control the heating very hot
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on March 12, 2008
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"Fantastic hotel in a lovely village. It's been newly refurbished to a high standard and the staff were exceptional. I didn't get the opportunity to eat here, but my friends rated it highly, and one friend booked another night there and then! Highly recommend it!" (97394805)
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Kym ( Mature couple)
from London , GB on February 13, 2008
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"had to wake the morning staff up for breakfast (9am)was not advised on check in or when booking that the restaurant was booked & we ended up having to eat in the pub (dog&bear)" (97639530)
clen & pleasant
bathroom very cold, shower was a mere dribble,sink plug did not work (pop-up waste ) would not hold any water had to run water constant
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Lucie ( Young couple)
from Telford , GB on October 3, 2007
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"We were staying overnight as we were attending a wedding reception close by. The staff were very helpful and friendly and the hotel was lovely. The rooms are presented well and are very comfortable. The room we had was small but was adequate for just the one night. I would recommend people to stay here." (97957412)
It was modern, bright, clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful.
The shower was very cramped but the space was used well. This may be a problem for some. I would have liked more choice for breakfast rather than just English or the 'continental' which was just cereal and toast.
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Tony ( Mature couple)
from Fedamore , Ireland;IE on July 26, 2007
THE OWNER STEVE AND HIS EXCELLENT STAFF AS WELL AS THE BEAUTIFUL ROOM WE STAYED IN.
THE STAIRS
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Andrew ( Mature couple)
from Nr tain , GB on July 25, 2007
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"We liked the general overall charm of the place, though we would liked to been offered another room on a lower floor. And the floor of the bedroom, could be quite off putting sloping . What we did like was the cleaness and bottles of water provided each day and room service. The waitress service was a bit hit and miss. Bit better as the days followed on. The evening meal prices were to high for us to eat in the evening. You had a good choice for Breakfast though." (97238870)
We liked the charm and the fact it was old and quaint.
The stair case was twisted and steep with two floors to climb up. Quite a task if you are more mature like us. Plus the bedroom floor sloped and the en suite was small.
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Anonymous ( Other)
on May 22, 2007
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"The lay out of the hotel is a little odd, however I like it as it's quirky. The staff are very friendly and make you feel at home." (99521737)
Liked the rooms, which were spotless and well decorated
the checking in service was in the bar and you then had to walk through the restaurant to get to the rooms.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on June 3, 2007
Quiet
Very poor blinds / curtains to shun the early morning sinlight, and the shower cubicle was too small as there was a huge ventilation pipe hidden behind a neat, horizontal, square-shaped pipe going through the shower cubicle at head height leading to banging my head a few times and regretting to stay at this hotel.
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Michael ( Young couple)
from Newbury , GB on May 4, 2007
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"This hotel is very pleasant and I will stay here again. I would recommend to friends and family. A wonderful nights accomadation, I will be back!" (99162838)
Very pleasant owner, great location, clean standards, very helpful staff.
Bathroom was a little cramped.
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Peter ( Family with older children)
from Stalybridge , GB on April 16, 2007
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"We were unable to have lunch when we arrived,as the restaurant was fully booked by non-residents,quite understandably.The staffs understanding of the English language was pretty sketchy.We had booked a twin bedded room,only to be told on arrival that it was being used as a staff bedroom and so had to make-do with a double bedded room. That said it is in a nice setting in a pleasant village with all necessary amenities. Finally,it would be helpful to be told that the parking is in a public car park with only 2 hours stay permitted. However,all that said I would like to give it a second chance,as I feel sure that given the right room my view would not be so jaundiced!" (99553552)
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on May 10, 2007
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"We would have liked to know that we could not get dinner in the hotel. (Fully booked) We would have liked to know that the bar was not open on Sunday evenings." (99756706)
Cleanliness
Lack of heat in the room
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on April 27, 2007
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"I found my stay pleasent as the staff at the hotel were friendly and very welcoming. The services were good and I thought that my room was of an excellent standard with everything that you could need to make your stay as pleasant as possible." (99732022)
Relaxed, friendly and good service.
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Anonymous ( Other)
on April 18, 2007
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"enjoyed it" (99937541)
lovely room
check in service
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on March 14, 2007
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"The stairs to the rooms were very steep - If we had had a walking difficulty this would have been a problem. The room we were supposed to stay in was changed at the last moment we believe because of another couple could not do the stairs to our room." (99070762)
The fact that it was an old Inn (15th century) gave property character
The staff could not speak english very well
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Herman ( Mature couple)
from Wassenaar , Netherlands;NL on April 10, 2007
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"good" (99692815)
the atmosphere of the hotel
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Graham ( Mature couple)
from London , United Kingdom;GB on December 16, 2006
The character, the friendliness and the atmosphere of the hotel.
The room was a bit drab and facilties and furniture a bit basic for the cost.
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Shirley ( Young couple)
from Canterbury , United Kingdom;GB on November 8, 2006
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"I would have liked to have known that the hotel charged an extra " (99165519)
It was convenient for attending a wedding at Chilston Park
Room very shabby, bed uncomfortable, furniture in need of update. The hotel gave impression of being strictly non-smoking, yet people were smoking in the bar whilst hotel guests were eating breakfast, which was very unpleasant.
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Philip ( Group of work colleagues)
from Kettering , United Kingdom;GB on December 4, 2006
Very helpful
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on November 10, 2006
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"Continental breakfast adequate but nothing special. And not available until 8.30 on Sunday mornings." (99152464)
excellent location in central square of pretty village, very quiet
had to walk throught the dining room with all our luggage (en route to Gatwick) to get to the guest accommodation
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on October 24, 2006
The setting was lovely, the room was okay and clean. Friendly service.
The breakfast was terrible and shouldn't have been advertised as a bed and breakfast really. All that was available to eat was some single boxes of cereal, some sweaty cheese and meat and yoghurts getting hot under the lights, none of this refridgerated. This is not a breakfast! This place is also a restaurant so they could have made a decent breakfast and it would have made all the difference.
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Kurt ( Mature couple)
from Wevelgem , Belgium;BE on August 31, 2006
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"the room was very clean,charming and big. the bathroom was modern and we had all confort. the shower worked very good. breakfast was a little bit poor for us and especially for my husband. but I would recommend this hotel to everyone. the ladies who work there were very flexible with our luggage; we were by motorbike. thanks for this. if we ever go to visit Kent again, we will book again in the Lime Tree Hotel !!" (3305064911)
the hotel was very clean - charming - the personnal was very kind and helpfull - a wonderful bed to sleep in !!
nothing
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Sandra ( Mature couple)
from Temple cloud , United Kingdom;GB on August 7, 2006
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"Breakfast was disappointing and it would have improved my stay if I had been able to order a cooked breakfast however small. I would also have liked to have been able to check in between 3.00 pm and 6.00 pm instead of having to time my arrival to just after 6.00 pm bearing in mind the traffic on the M25 at that time of day." (3304918924)
The room was large and had a large window overlooking the square it was also very quiet.
The bathroom was small but adequate
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Terence ( Other)
from Temple cloud, england , United Kingdom;GB on August 3, 2006
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel is formed from an Elizabethan house and has all the charm and minor draw backs associated with it. The hotel is clean and set in a beautiful village just off the A20/M20. The staff are young, beautiful and offer a friendly excellent service. The restaurent is excellent with a small but exciting menue plus a fine wine selection at reasonable prices." (3304520399)
The hotel is within a process of renovation and the results are promising
Overall the decor is a little tired and the rooms small
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on August 30, 2006
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"The Lime Tree is a perfect base for short stays, but if you're going to spend any time at the hotel you would probably prefer somewhere with more facilities; breakfast/room service/minibar/TV film & music entertainment; and perhaps a little more space." (3304882099)
The Lime Tree has a brilliant location in a very pretty village & area, very decent rates, lovely staff and nice rooms. Being part of a good restaurant is another bonus.
Accommodation is basic; it's really bed & breakfast (although the breakfast is continental, and hardly worth getting up for). As with many hotels, the rooms are small with creaky floors and very thin walls.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on August 1, 2006
Recommendation
Quite noisy/traffic from through road, simple double glazing could rectify this.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 30, 2006
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"It was very pleasant quiet hotel staff were very attentive but not in your face. Maybe you could offer bar meals as well?" (3304947647)
Characterful, interesting
Nothing
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Trevor ( Mature couple)
from Tunbridge wells , United Kingdom;GB on July 26, 2006
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"The management and staff were extremely friendly, courteous and well presented. The food was excellent. The hotel was managed to make you feel part of the family whilst still maintaining a high level of service. Our only very minor issue is that my partner would like to have had a 4 Poster Bed as depicted in the on-line hotel's photo gallery." (3305060638)
Very Clean, tidy and well presented.
Location of room 5 above the restaurant : but the noise level was not too bad for a 1 night stay and the overall experience of the hotel made this issue negligible.
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Anonymous ( Family with young children)
on August 21, 2006
friendly helpful staff in lovely location
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Alan ( Solo business traveller)
from Loughborough , United Kingdom;GB on August 18, 2006
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"A nice friendly hotel with original features set in a glorious little village square offering superb food. Though only continental breakfast available." (3305204651)
A character hotel with comfortable accommodation and excellent food
Shower showing signs of age
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Dav id ( Young couple)
from Huntingdon , United Kingdom;GB on August 9, 2006
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"Nice clean and tidy hotel. Friendly staff and efficient check in. Room was ok although a bit basic. Room above us shower was very noisy and woke us up at 06.30!!!" (3304979690)
clean and tidy
Noisey showers above us. Who ever it was was showering at 06.30 when we were looking forward to a lie in!!
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on May 28, 2006
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"Had a lovely stay, could not really fault this hotel." (3304743945)
Beautiful old building, lovely unique room.
Having to walk through the restaurant to get to your room, which made me feel I was disturbing diners.
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Gordon ( Group of adult friends)
from Horncastle , United Kingdom;GB on May 17, 2006
The Lime Tree Hotel, Lenham - Reviews & Ratings"Friendly staff but not up to expectations" (3304482017)
bath towels not changed daily.tiles on floor of bathroom cracked.Smell of cooking permeating the room.Television not tuned in properly only receiving 1 channel properly
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Hotel styling with nice little touches in keeping with their name "Lime Tree " Hotel.
The only critisism was that as I was staying two nights I had to pay credit card for the accommodation then each night pay seperate for the evening meals. I think it would have been better to authorize my card in the beginning then issued me with a final invoice on departure.
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