Escape to The Windmill, an upscale inn near Leeds Castle. Enjoy a peaceful garden, stay connected with in-room WiFi and unwind with outdoor furniture. Full breakfast is also available.
The Windmill puts you a short five-minute drive from Leeds Castle. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Also known as
The Windmill Inn
The Windmill Maidstone
The Windmill Inn Maidstone
Frequently asked questions
Does The Windmill offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Windmill does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Windmill?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Windmill?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Windmill?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Windmill and nearby?
The Windmill has a garden.
What's the area around The Windmill like?
The Windmill is only a short 7-minute walk from Hollingbourne Station.
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The Windmill Reviews
Reviews
9.4
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious and offered a great selection of options. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
13 Apr 2025
Lovely place to stay great value
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 May 2025
Great welcome when we arrived
Nigel
Nigel, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Apr 2025
Rest easy after a busy day
Great place ! Always stay here when I am in the area
Nathan
Nathan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 May 2025
Highly recommend staying here!
The hotel was really lovely and comfortable.
They thought of everything you could possibly need, incuding individually wrapped ear plugs, in case of noisy next door guests! It was also so authentic in its decor
Gilliane
Gilliane, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 May 2025
This place was excellent. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The meals were top notch. The ambience was perfect. I would recommend the Windmill to anyone who wants a genuine and traditional British experience.
Paula
Paula, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
11 Jul 2024
Very characterful and friendly property, conveniently located and with great food.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
31 Jan 2025
Second stay
It was a very nice stay and had really good, friendly staff plus the food was excellent.
Second time here and will not be our last.
keith
keith, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
25 Oct 2024
Fantastic hotel
Really lovely place to stay, gorgeous bedrooms, friendly staff and lovely food. I was sorry we only stayed a night - we hope to come back for longer next time!
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Feb 2025
Perfect little stay.
Very pleasantly surprised by our stay here, the pictures do not do it justice.
Very comfy bed, fancy facilities like large very fluffy towels, very nice bathroom products, great selections of hot drinks.
Only thing I would say is that if you are very tall, be careful of the low ceilings!
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
24 Nov 2024
Well worth a stay
We had a fabulous stay there, the rooms were well equipped and furnished, very warm & homely, felt newly decorated yet reflected the heritage of the very old building that The Windmill is.
The breakfast is freshly cooked to order and was delicious and well presented.
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
30 Mar 2024
Dog 🐕 friendly
Lovely accommodation and nice pub
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Jul 2024
Lovely pub
Lovely pub. We really enjoyed our stay. Everyone was so friendly.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 Oct 2024
We spent 3 nights there visiting family! This was a wonderful experience both for us and our sons! Service and care were top notch and I would certainly recommend that you stay here!
Natasja
Natasja, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 May 2024
Best place I have ever stayed so far
One of the greatest stays I have ever had great location best bed I have ever had and right next door a great pub. I often don't leave reviews but my experience here was excellent
Egan
Egan, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
3 May 2025
While the staff, especiallial Phil, were exceptionally helpful, we were disappointed with the quality. This was not a
Erica
Erica, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Jan 2025
18.01.25
Very friendly pub. The room is well presented with modern comforts. It has retained its natural beauty with exposed wooden beams, a large fireplace in the pub and locally produced food and beverage. Would recommend.
Sam
Sam, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
26 Oct 2024
Excited to return!
We loved our one night stay at the Windmill! The staff are friendly and helpful and both the pub and rooms are just gorgeous. The place manages to be both light, airy and clean as well as rustic, homely and super cosy. We also had a delicious breakfast in the pub. We'll be back!
C
C, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
30 Jun 2024
Great location as very handy for motorway but still nice and quiet. The room was very comfortable. Staff were great, very friendly. We had dinner and breakfast and both were delicious. We will definitely be back!
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
5 May 2025
Good stay without being amazing
Overall a nice stay at a good price with a friendly welcome.
room was lovely and clean with good facilities
Tv set up needs looking at nice to have amazon and netflix etc but whole system is all apps no freeview or sky to just watch channel of choice as you normally would.
Problem with heating sorted quickly.
Lose tap on sink minor but reported.
A lovely stay overall and would return ideal for serious foodies with expensive but good quality food menu which we didnt use as we had other plans.
Perfect location for a leeds castle trip or a overnight stay to onward european trip or just a couples get away at the right price.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Jun 2024
Great stopover on route to the tunnel
Lovely traditional inn in the village of Hollingbourne. So welcoming on arrival by Victoria who was a little gem. Nice garden to sit in and taste the local wine. Pet friendly too. Will definitely return!
Vivien
Vivien, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Apr 2024
Perfect
Lovely clean comfortable room, food in the bar is really good, i will definitely return, keep up the high standards
Volta
Volta, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
23 Jul 2024
Nice old hotel
Nice room in a very old pub. Excellent evening meal. However, the less said about the bacon in the breakfast the better. I was thinking of calling for a priest.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Feb 2024
Fantastic customer service in a beautiful environment, shame I was on my own.
Gerry
Gerry, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Feb 2024
Food is divine!!!
The room was lovely. Original features mixed with modern. The staff were friendly.
The food however was next level! We had dinner in the restaurant and it was one of the best meals we’ve ever eaten. The waiting staff and bar tender were lovely as well.
Joanna
Joanna, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
12 Sept 2024
Staff were excellent, they managed the minor issues with the room professionally.
The meal offer is limited if you are not keen on fish or sharing platters. That said we ate twice in the restaurant, the meal was fine, not sure it was great value for the money but I'm sure the price is similar to other establishments in the area.
Breakfast is very good, great selection and options.
Overall we had a great time and will return