4 Douro Stables, Mount Ephraim, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8BA, United Kingdom
#5 of 48 hotels in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Guests' ChoiceBased on 56 apartment reviews
9.5Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Free Wifi
8.3
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Reviewed: September 2, 2025
Clara
United KingdomEverything was great, the only thing to note is that although the curtains in the rooms are blackout, there is still some light coming through the edges, so guests who are very sensitive to light should bring an eye mask if they want total obscurity. That's what we did as we always travel with eye masks and slept very well.
Lovely apartment, beautifully decorated by the host, Mark. We slept very well. The poster bed on which we slept was very comfortable and cosy. Location is good, not far from the Commons and the Town centre, accessible on foot (20min walk). Mark was very kind and let us leave our luggage as there was no booking after us. Modern and clean bathroom with good water pressure.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 30, 2025
Nicola
ItalyMark is a wonderful host! He always does everything he can to improve your stay, and we felt fully supported the whole time, even from a distance. Thanks a lot, Mark!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 2, 2025
Jason
United KingdomVery clean and quirky styling
The location was great
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 1, 2025
Gillian
New ZealandGreat to have parking on site for a small to medium car, just a little manoeuvring required. Neighbour with the garage doors was pleasant and explained the necessity to park as close as possible to the Fuchsia or he couldn’t get into his garage.
The apartment is outfitted with everything you could possibly need, you could even entertain here such is the wealth of appliances and excellent standard of utensils. Very much appreciated the milk, coffee pods, washing machine and tabs also bathroom amenities.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 30, 2025
Adrian
United KingdomAs we had a works vehicle it was too large to park outside the property in the designated spot, so had to park out on the main road. Though, we could access the courtyard to unload our kit on arrival and it was only a minute walk to the main road which Mark had already sorted permits for, so in fairness not much of a negative!
A lovely little property that suited all our needs whilst we were working in the area. Comfortable beds, great shower and the addition of fans in the bedrooms were a godsend, due to it being over 30 degrees that week. Conveniently located within a short walk of some great pubs and eateries which we found top class. Mark was a great host and was on hand to answer any questions quickly including sorting parking permits.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 18, 2025
Rebecca
United KingdomThere wasn't anything we didn't like
The host was very helpful. Excellent instructions and sorted out car park permits very swiftly. Very comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 10, 2025
Lauren
United KingdomAggressive parking notices from neighbour was really off putting. Driving a Honda jazz we couldn’t have been closer to the wall - ignored it because we didn’t want it to ruin our holiday and it was a bit embarrassing on them they couldn’t just knock and ask us to move. but had we been staying longer we probably would have complained. Not the hosts fault - but obviously an ongoing civil issue.
Great location and really cosy place. We were going to a party at the spa hotel which was great and in walking distance from house. Everything you’d need and loved bottled water in fridge. Thank you for letting us use washing machine. Host really helpful prior to our stay. The place was very clean and fun!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 8, 2025
Jacob
United KingdomI don't recommend walking up the steep hill from the train station after a long day of exploring 😅
Lovely quirky aesthetic, very quiet at night, well-equipped kitchen and bathroom
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 27, 2025
Lisa
United KingdomSpacious. Excellent kitchen. Close to town. Quiet. Excellent owner communication. Parking permits provided.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 26, 2025
Lea
United KingdomParking was a little tight for a big car you would struggle however the host offered a parking permit for on road parking a 2 minute walk away so wasn’t an issue if there was more than one car or a larger car
Convenient location very Clean and quirky
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 21, 2025
Sue
United KingdomI really don’t think there’s anything to say here. I would very much recommend using this as a base for a very enjoyable visit to Royal Tunbridge Wells
This is the first time we’ve opted for this type of stay over a hotel. We weren’t disappointed it was clean, beautifully decorated although I’m still trying to figure out why one of the chairs was on the table 🤭. The property had everything we needed and and everything was good quality lovely shower lovely rooms and the owner had left some milk and water in the fridge which was very kind and much appreciated. The location is very quiet and although our car was quite big, we still managed to tuck it into the allocated parking space quite easily. The property isn’t the easiest to find, but that wasn’t a problem because the owner had provided photographs which proved very useful.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 20, 2025
Kevin
United KingdomOthers supply a loaf of bread and small butter portions. You didn't.
Our 2nd visit; clean and tidy.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 7, 2025
Daniel
United Kingdomthe plows
loved the quirky way the house was furnished some very interesting things to talk about , it was like going back babe m time in some respects
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 19, 2025
Claire
United KingdomHaving no television in the property did not really affect us, as we were out most of the time. I could see it being an issue for some people if they were stuck in doors due to bad weather though
The location was perfect being within a 5 minute walk to the town centre, and a 10 -15 minute walk to a park, and the station
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Allison
United KingdomEverything was exceptional We had a quiet and good nights sleep even though the property was near the town and facilities
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 10, 2025
Darren
United KingdomHost was very helpful, location and property are excellent.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 31, 2025
Adele
United KingdomParking was tight - accurately advised in advance by the host so well aware of situation. Would have loved a king-sized bed in main bedroom.
Location was brilliant. Loved the interior eclectic design and quirky features. Very clean and well organised with everything you could need or just in case.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 12, 2025
Nicolle
United Kingdom❌The apartment has everything perfect, but there were no televisions in the living room and bedroom, but that wasn't a problem because there was good wifi to see netflix on my laptop 💻.
This is one of the most perfect and cozy apartments I have stayed in. It is located in the city center with all the shops nearby within a 5-minute walk. ✅The kitchen is complete and has several pans so you can make lots of food without having to buy anything. ✅The decor was so vintage, I felt like I was in the 80s. The bed was one of the most comfortable and smelly I slept in the week I was there. ✅There is private parking in front of the house, just a little narrow to park the car. ✅Wifi fast,good bathroom ,strong shower washing machine,dishwasher. ✅The owner allowed an early check in and a late check out, but I left in the morning. ✅I can't forget to mention a sculpture of a man with glasses that is in the room, identical to the Brazilian singer Raul Seixas🤣🤣.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: March 7, 2025
Harriet
United KingdomNo TV. Otherwise had everything we needed.
Nice quirky decor, easy to get to town and explore the city.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: December 16, 2024
Claire
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing
A quiet location, only a short walk to the centre. House was quirky, had a lovely atmosphere - fab host / thank you.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 10, 2024
Loren
SpainIt was perfect
Perfect location, original decoration and functional. Mark was very attentive and sent us lots of information!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 3, 2024
Philip
United KingdomBetter instructions to find the accommodation as it was a slight challenge and my sat nav did not get me there and had to rely on walking around to find it! Stairs were quite steep so nightlights might be helpful to avoid leaving hall lights on.
Very comfortable with lots of character and the best equipped kitchen we have come across (just like home) so self catering was so straightforward. All the little touches were thought through.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 10, 2024
Abi
United KingdomThe only negative is the taste of the tap water, but that’s quite normal for some areas of Tunbridge Wells!
Location, owner, amenities, cleanliness, beds, quirky!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: October 8, 2024
Tony
United KingdomNA
Stayed in October 2024
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