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Salomons Estate

Southborough, West Kent

Salomons Estate's Victorian mansion and grounds from the airPhoto: Salomons Estate
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Salomons Estate is a Grade II listed Victorian country house estate near Tunbridge Wells, set in 36 acres of gardens, woodland and lakes. Associated with the Salomons family, including the scientist and inventor Sir David Lionel Salomons, it is now a weddings, events and hospitality venue with 47 bedrooms and six cottages. Visitors can also book afternoon tea, Sunday lunch or the weekday bistro.

Highlights

  • Victorian manor house in 36 acres of grounds
  • Weddings for up to 220 seated and 350 evening guests
  • 47 bedrooms and six holiday cottages on site
  • Afternoon tea, Sunday roasts and a weekday bistro
  • 11 event and meeting rooms for conferences and parties

Good to know

  • Advance booking is recommended for afternoon tea
  • Bistro tables can be reserved through OpenTable
  • Some of the holiday cottages are dog-friendly

Getting there

Salomons Estate, Broomhill Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TGParking: Ample free parking on site.

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