Newly renovated in the past 5 years, High Banks offers a high standard of accommodation in a peaceful secluded location right in heart of Sevenoaks. At the end of a small lane surrounded by trees and gardens, we are only a 5 minute walk from the centre of town and a 12 minute walk to the station with its excellent services to London, Canterbury and the South Coast.
The stylish ground floor studio apartment has its own separate entrance and comprises of a bedsitting room, kitchenette and shower
Tucked away at the end of a leafy cul-de-sac, High Banks is in a tranquil environment surrounded by trees and greenery and yet extremely close to all the restaurants and shops of the very pleasant market town of Sevenoaks. It is also extremely convenient for the station which offers numerous fast trains to London and other parts of the South East of England. For those visitors arriving by plane we are no more than 40 minutes away from Gatwick airport.
The town itself is surrounded by beautiful countryside and only a short distance away there are numerous fascinating historic properties to visit and delightful villages to explore. The nearest of these is Knole House only a 5 minute drive away, a fine National trust property set in a glorious 1000 acre park with herds of deer roaming free. Within easy reach also by car are the National Trust properties of Chartwell (Winston Churchill’s delightful country home) and Quebec House (home of General Wolfe) both in Westerham only 6 miles away. In the vicinity also are Ightham Mote, Hever Castle, Penshurst Place and the charming village of Chiddingstone. A little further away still are Leeds castle and the historic city of Canterbury as well as the delightful Regency town of Tunbridge Wells which includes the famous Pantiles as well as a range of antique shops and other independent stores in a charming traditional setting.
For those who feel more energetic, the area offers a superb range of walks suitable for all levels and along the way of some of these routes there is a wealth of old Kentish pubs serving food ranging from simple ploughman’s to more sophisticated fare.
If you are less inclined to dash about and simply want to relax in a well-appointed environment, HighBanks studio offers all you need for an enjoyable stay with relaxing décor, comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen, TV and Wi-Fi. An ideal location for a perfect break!