Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells is set in one of the town's architectural landmarks, a Grade II-listed sandstone mansion built as a private residence in 1762.The authentic original detailing has been carefully preserved, whilst bringing the property bang up-to-date with signature du Vin panache. With sweeping views over Calverley Park, the hotel makes for a tranquil bolthole in Tunbridge Wells.

The facilities

The Bistro is a major draw here, cosy and intimate it's the perfect spot for a lengthy lunch or candlelit dinner. Accompanying the food is a wine list that's both extensive and eclectic - a key feature of du Vin hotels - as well as a lovely garden terrace.

The rooms

Each of the guestrooms at Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells is spacious and elegant, with thoughtful touches like Egyptian linen, monsoon-like showers and handsprung mattresses a feature of each. Antique oddities and memorabilia provide quirky detail and keep the building anchored to its past.