Located in the heart of the city, The Leather Bottle Ltd offers a warm welcome with a bar and restaurant. Connect to WiFi, unwind with barbecue grills, and enjoy free self parking. Helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Bluewater Shopping Centre - 10 min drive - 14.3 km
Brands Hatch Circuit - 19 min drive - 20.1 km
Getting around
London City Airport (LCY) - 57 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 63 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 70 min drive
Meopham Station - 6 min drive
Gravesend Station - 8 min drive
Sole Street Station - 25 min walk
Restaurants
Moot brewery & taproom - 11 min drive
George Inn - 5 min drive
The Darnley Arms - 1 min walk
Bartellas - 5 min drive
Nell's Cafe - 3 min drive
About this property
The Leather Bottle Ltd
When you stay at The Leather Bottle Ltd, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Bluewater Shopping Centre and Thames River. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Cycling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Computer station
Services
Wedding services
Facilities
Picnic area
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Leather Bottle Ltd offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Leather Bottle Ltd does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Leather Bottle Ltd?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Leather Bottle Ltd?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Leather Bottle Ltd?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Leather Bottle Ltd and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and return when the snow melts for cycling and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. The Leather Bottle Ltd also has a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near The Leather Bottle Ltd?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Leather Bottle Ltd like?
The Leather Bottle Ltd is located a short 4-minute walk from Jeskyns Community Woodland.
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The Leather Bottle Ltd Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was lovely with a good choice, including cereal and a full English. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
2/10 Poor
Aug 14, 2025
Hotel is very old and dated. Some people like this of course but some of the bathroom fittings could have been better. The room had holes in the wall, windows were dirty and I just felt it needed a good clean and upgrade.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Lovely pub and stay
Super friendly and helpful staff especially Joe and Keri. Lovely owners who chatted with us each night and gave us tips on what to see. Comfortable bed and room.
Really old buildings so don’t expect it to be pristine but it has loads of character and history.
We ate in the pub both nights, the food was good, served very quickly considering it is all cooked to order and was fairly priced.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Kate
Kate, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
Perfect English coutryside retreat
The hospitality was some of the best i have ever experienced. The food was great, the beer garden was perfect. Brian and Sue and the entire staff were absolutely the best and will forever be a memorable part of our trip. Yes, the building is old, 1600s. To us, that is a key part of the charm. You wont be disappointed. Dont hesitate. Dont overthink it. Book your stay here.
TYLER
TYLER, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
Always a joy to return
Staff are warm welcoming and friendly. Food is great especially the full english breakfast. Rooms are clean beds are really comfy. Its a 17th century building with all the quirks you would expect. There is a huge beer garden and parking in a nice village location
Wendy
Wendy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2025
Perfect stay
From the moment i got there i was made to feel welcome, its a lovely old building with tons of character, even down to little mice painted on the skirting boards.
The chef went above and beyond to accommodate meals and even came out to chat to understand what i wanted.
I will certainly be staying there again and would recommend to anyone.
Phil (Shropshire)
Phil
Phil, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2024
Really lovely location with great surrounding walks. The food I had was good and the service was with a smile.
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1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 12, 2025
Rooms very cold
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2023
Great stay in a peaceful area
Lovely charming little pub and hotel rooms are very nice good car park, nice food and plenty of parking in nice quiet area, lovely little village
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2022
Beautiful location and characterful room. Food was above average..great stay!
Tony
Tony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2023
Lovely one night stay at the The Leather Bottle, nice room, comfortable bed and good food with great service.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2022
Will stay again
Good pub, excellent food and large comfy room.
Nigel
Nigel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2023
A lovely stay. we go back there regularly as so friendly
David
David, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 31, 2024
Friendly staff and a nice place. The rooms need modernisation
jeremy
jeremy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 2, 2024
Pleasant stay.
A pleasant nights stay. Large room and ensuite. Noise from the bar and pub garden but to be expected as rooms are over the pub , but it was quiet after 11pm. Breakfast choice, cereal and full English which was good.
Janitha
Janitha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2024
Lovely 17th century hotel/pub
Great 17th century hotel/pub full of history and character. Our room was a good size and the bed was very comfortable. We had an on suite and this was a good size. We only had breakfast but it was lovely and the service was great. We only stayed here to break a journey up but we’re really glad we did. Would definitely stay here again.
Sheila
Sheila, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2022
A beautiful period property with lots of Charles Dickens memorabilia.
Clare
Clare, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 19, 2022
Loved the four poster bed and the old fashioned feel to the property. It was lovely to stay in a property unlike the commercial hotels of the current world. And a very charming building and with a really lovely warm feeling
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2023
Great Pub
A great place to stop, Good beer and food, the staff were very helpful. The room was great with good Wifi. I will use again when I'm next in the area.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2024
Like stepping back in time with modern essentials
Deirdre
Deirdre, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2022
We have been here twice now
The staff are friendly, accommodation cosy, historical and fascinating!
Such a beautiful place to stay within a lovely village. We brought our friends here this week to show it off!! They loved it. Can’t wait for next visit!
Florendia
Florendia, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 17, 2024
Just OK for a night's stay
Very interesting hotel with lots of character. Friendly staff. Poor ensuite, too small, no water power on the shower and basin not suitable for a wet shave.
Comfortable bed but squeaky floors.
Food poor quality
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2022
The Leather Bottle has that unique charm that is quite often lost, from the flagstone corridors, the creaky floorboards to the pictures on the walls. From the moment you check in to the moment you leave you feel you have entered the world of Charles Dickens, from a drink and some food in the restaurant to quietly reading in the snug.it feels nice. We are already making plans to revisit later in the year and explore Kent.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2023
Well worth a Visit
The Leather Bottle was well worth our stay. It’s historic links to Charles Dickens makes it a must visit for those interested in the author. Full of photos. drawings and personal items belonging to the author. Apart from that this 500 year old building is well worth a visit in it’s entirety. Cosy clean and comfortable breakfast included,with a excellent bar although no Campari when we stayed there. A good menu with plenty of choice. Overall well with a visit.
Jan
Jan, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 23, 2024
Much is made of Dickens' connection with the inn but it's not been dusted or the carpet shampooed since his visit. We were seduced by the half-timber exterior but inside is all very dreary and tired, an upgrade long overdue. Strong bitter coffee undrinkable. Lesson learned.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 27, 2024
Very historic building. Lots of photos and things to look at and original features.
Overlooking the graveyard and church was less scarey than the sharpness and attitude of the bar person who checked us in. The only saving grace was the pretty young blonde girl who was training. She answered all our questions with a lovely smile.. hope she continues like that. The beds were also uncomfortable. We had 2 rooms one bed sloped towards the floor. And the other had wooden boards and cardboard under the mattress.. the Inn is historic the beds don't have to be.