The Inn on the Lake Hotel in Longfield

Set on 12 acres of woodland, this family-run, lake-view hotel dates from the 1930s and is a 17-minute walk from Shorne Woods Country Park, 1.9 miles off the M2 motorway and 4.1 miles from Gravesend.The straightforward rooms feature pine furniture and traditional decor, and come with WiFi (fee), TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some also have patio doors leading to lakeside terraces, while suites add 4-poster beds.Dining options include a casual bar, a more formal restaurant serving evening meals, and a private dining area. Regular entertainment nights are also held in the on-site function room.