We bought The Lancers from actor Tom Baker and his wife Sue in the summer of 2007, when it was their family home. They were frequent guests at many of the restaurants in Tunbridge Wells, and Tom was a 'local' at the atmospheric Hotel du Vin, which is a couple of minutes' walk down the road.
The beamed Annexe with ensuite shower, which we have turned into superb, original guest accommodation, was Tom's den. It is the same as it was in Tom's day, with high beamed ceiling, wood panelling and leaded windows on three sides.
We have added a self-indulgently romantic and comfortable king size bed with memory foam, air pocketed mattress (many of our guests have said they have gone back home with the intention of buying one!) and fresh pressed cotton sheets, a dressing table and stool with mirror, a wardrobe and two comfy leather bucket seats.
We provide candles, bottled water, wine glasses, home-baked cupcakes and fresh fruit as well as the usual tea and coffee-making facilities you would expect, so you can enjoy a cosy, romantic evening with everything you want within easy reach!
In the summer of 2008 we were assessed by Visit Britain and gained a Four Star quality rating with a Silver Award for Excellence. We are also proud that we are currently the most popular B&B in Tunbridge Wells on Tripadvisor, ranked purely on our visitors' reports.
