Lower Road, West Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0PE, United Kingdom
#4 of 8 B&Bs and inns in Maidstone
Guests' ChoiceBased on 434 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Free Wifi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 8, 2025
Oliver
United KingdomSome food on menu had run out
Wonderful staff
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Eleanor
United KingdomNoise from the garden - but you expect that in a pub in the summer!
Good food and atmosphere. The room was well designed spacious and comfortable.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 21, 2025
Michael
United KingdomGreat location, lovely beer garden and lovely food
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 6, 2025
Gary
United KingdomNothing
Nice room, nice coffee station and bottled water. Comfy beds, good shower, nice restaurant.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: April 30, 2025
Judi
United KingdomRegular stopover when in the area visiting family. Comfortable rooms and dog friendly. Excellent breakfast and evening meal .
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 30, 2025
Alan
GermanyWe had nothing to complain about.
Friendly professional staff, good food, nice room.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 27, 2025
Daniela
United KingdomDinner was very good
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 25, 2025
Connor
United KingdomThe ceilings are very low and the doorways are tiny and seem to be made for hobbits. I am 6”3 and my girlfriend is 5”11 and all we seemed to keep doing is banging our heads which was not ideal. This needs to have some kind of warning as i feel someone could get hurt.
The property was quiet and relaxing and had very good amenities.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 7, 2025
Anatolijs
United KingdomToo close to road.That was the only minor issue during the stay.Apart from that everything amazing
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 2, 2025
Ross
United Kingdomcan't really be helped but very noisy when above pub until 1130
food, rooms lovely
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 31, 2025
Paul
United KingdomAlways a high standard thankyou
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Julia
United KingdomNothing
It was room with breakfast which was really nice.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 18, 2025
Tina
United KingdomReally cosy place with a spacious and well-equipped room. The pub downstairs is great to, so we enjoyed our dinner before setting down for the night.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: February 13, 2025
Tom
United KingdomFood was delicious, but rather small portions for the price.
Spacious room, well lit and very comfortable - high-end décor, and a good hot powerful shower. Staff welcoming and friendly.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 9, 2025
Lisa
United KingdomNothing!
We’ve stayed here a few times now and we only live 25 minutes away! But this place makes us feel like we’ve taken a trip away. The food is always great, but the staff are what really makes it special. Always happy, with a story to tell, we always stay up later than planned because we’re having such a nice time chatting at the bar! The rooms are all individual with a different name with beautiful decor, and super comfy beds. We aim to work our way around all the rooms 😊 Thanks again, we’ll be back again soon.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 4, 2025
Liz
United KingdomA little bit pricey, but the service was quality, so I didn’t mind.
Good location , nicely furnished, friendly staff, excellent food
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 3, 2025
Brian
United KingdomNo issues
We recently stayed in the Balfour Suite at The Tickled Trout, and from start to finish, it was an outstanding experience. The room itself was beautifully appointed—spacious, stylishly decorated, and exuding both comfort and charm. The bed was incredibly comfortable, ensuring a restful night’s sleep, and the attention to detail in the amenities made our stay feel truly special. The highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the dining experience. Dinner was nothing short of exceptional, with every dish beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The locally sourced ingredients were evident in the freshness and quality of each course. The service was equally impressive—attentive without being intrusive, with the staff striking the perfect balance between professionalism and warmth. The atmosphere in the restaurant was inviting and relaxed, making for a wonderful evening. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, the entire experience was seamless. If you’re looking for a boutique stay with excellent food and service, The Tickled Trout is an absolute gem. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: February 2, 2025
Saskia
United KingdomWould have appreciated management presence in bar...locals seemed a force to be reckoned with and inconsiderate of diners despite bar staff's request full wall between the bathroom and the bedroom. Mismatched furniture...wicker headboard, for example, was dated and not that comfortable...shabby chic! Smart tv had poor signal,
Welcoming and attentive staff...especially Rob who couldn't do enough for us. Amazing food and wine. Spacious room. Accommodating of our dog. Overall, a relaxing break with a friendly atmosphere. Good selection of tea, coffee, and biscuits, which staff were happy to replenish.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 31, 2025
Michael
United KingdomNothing.
Excellent! In every sense. A very warm welcome, fantastic dinner and breakfast. The room was immaculate, clean and with attention to detail.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 29, 2025
Conboy
United KingdomI liked everything
food excellent the staff really good and roomvwas perfect
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: January 27, 2025
Noreen
United KingdomStaff training as when we arrived the girl had no idea of our booking and thought were were 3 hours early for dinner. Also didn't like having to go outside the bar area (in the rain) to access our room
Friendly staff and efficient. Breakfast excellent, evening meal very good
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 24, 2025
Andrew
United KingdomNothing
Great Room, friendly staff and great food
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 24, 2025
Andrew
United KingdomNothing
Everything, friendly staff lovely stay and great breakfast
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 23, 2025
Richard
United KingdomRoom was cold upon arrival, but staff assisted and made sure we were ok (someone was a bit keen with the radiator controls, turning everything off)!
Warm welcome from great staff upon arrival. Nice sized well decorated clean room, comfortable bed and great breakfast. Great tea and coffee selection in the room. There was plenty of room in their car park. As we were leaving, the general manager was sweeping the car park - joked with him that it was pretty spotless as it was, but he likes to lead by example and certainly has high standards. I suggested the only thing missing in the bar / restaurant was a real fireplace, which was replied perfectly with "We are looking into that, with possible planning permission required". Would certainly consider staying here again!
Stayed in December 2024
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