The Bottle House is situated in the heart of Kent, where there is always something to do and somewhere to visit. Why not make a day of it and visit historic Penshurst Place or take a tour round charming Groombridge Place? Or how about Hever Castle, Chartwell, the rare animal farm at Hildenborough or a walk in the fabulous local countryside? Tunbridge Wells with its excellent shops and beautiful streets is just a short drive away, while Penshurst village holds regular antique and craft fairs, and twice a year hosts the point-to-point races. There are several excellent B&Bs locally, as well as fine hotels within a 10-minute drive.
THE PUB
The bar area has a warm welcoming atmosphere with low beams and a copper-topped bar. A good range of local, traditional hand-pumped beers are on offer, as well as the excellent food for which the pub is famed. Choose from either bar snacks and sharing platters to a sumptuous three-course meal
HISTORY
The Bottle House Inn at Smart's Hill was built during the reign of Henry VII in the year 1492. When first built it was a farm dwelling forming part of the estate of one Robert Grubbe esq. of Edenbridge, who possessed of it until his death in the 10th year of Henry VIII, 1519, where after it passed by right of descendancy to his nephew Thomas Wylcombe of Frant.
