Charming B&B in the centre of Tunbridge Wells, the former home of Tom Baker, Dr Who actor
Why choose The Lancers? Four reasons spring to mind: blissful beds, fresh food, helpful hosts and private parking. But there's also the fact that it is a very pretty little 'oasis' right in the centre of Tunbridge Wells, minutes from shops, restaurants and theatres, and until 2007, the home of the fourth Dr Who, actor Tom Baker.
The Annexe Self-contained, this stunning room has a sumptuous king-sized wrought iron bed with hand-pressed cotton sheets and memory foam, air-pocketed mattress (the finest of the finest!), small ensuite shower room, and seating area with leather bucket chairs. If you are planning on a long stay, there is ample storage space including a large dressing table that doubles as a desk, a double wardrobe and plenty of drawers. There are windows to three sides, with one set about 12ft back from Church Road, so there can be traffic noise as it is a single-lane main road. If you want a memorably romantic environment, opt for the Annexe with its magnificent beamed ceiling, great privacy with its own front door, pretty outlook with large windows onto the garden and fishpond, and roaring log fire (gas, so a cheat, but no need to shovel out messy embers and very atmospheric!). Tealight candles to complete the effect are, of course, complimentary!
The Blue Room Would you like to stay in a cosy, beamed hideaway, tucked away in the eaves at the top of the main Georgian house, that is styled with Alice in Wonderland in mind? The room has its own staircase leading from the first floor, and a queen-sized memory foam bed with hand-pressed cotton sheets finished with an old-fashioned toile de joie quilt and white wooden furniture, including a dressing table and chair which doubles as a small desk, and a chest of drawers (but no wardrobe and not a lot of space for storage if you have loads of suitcases). There's a little en suite shower room. The double windows overlook the back so there is little or no traffic noise. As with the Annexe, you have your own coffee and tea-making facilities with freshly-made cakes and fruit, as well as complimentary bottled water, TV guide and local town guide and map.
Your breakfast You can enjoy traditional full English, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or slimmers' breakfast options in the B&B's oriental dining room. There are also lighter options. The light granary bread is home-baked and all the cooked items are freshly prepared especially for you. Our dairy and meat products are free range, and locally sourced from organic producers. You will be served to the table throughout your breakfast; there will be no need for you to queue at any buffet.
Our central location We will be delighted to help you choose from the many fantastic cafes, pubs and restaurants on your doorstep in Royal Tunbridge Wells, and make dinner or theatre reservations for you in advance of your stay.
The bed and breakfast is located within walking distance of both the modern shopping centre, Royal Victoria Place, and the old town around The Pantiles. The Trinity Theatre and the Assembly Halls are on your doorstep. You will find a brochure with suggestions for eating out, shopping, visiting local attractions and pampering with a town map in your room, but if you would like to see a pdf version on booking so that you can pre-plan, just let us know.
Parking There is one small offstreet parking space in the driveway of the B&B or we can provide you with a visitor's parking permit (£2 per day) which will allow you to park in any nearby residents' parking space.
We look forward to warmly welcoming you to The Lancers Bed & Breakfast where we will be delighted to make sure you enjoy an excellent stay.