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Our top choices for The Big Cat Sanctuary hotels

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Wilderness B&B

Wilderness B&B

Wilderness B&B
4.0 star property
2.7 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (49)
"Lovely place, comfortable bed, comes with everything you need, fire was ready to use, lovely hosts, heated towel rail, lovely breakfast, amazing area which is very peaceful, would definitely recommend, thank you!"
United Kingdom
Josh
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Wilderness B&B
Lake
Weald of Kent

Weald of Kent

Weald of Kent
2.0 star property
4.9 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (296)
"lovely large bed very friendly staff."
United Kingdom
Karen
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Weald of Kent
Front of property
King Hotel Tenterden

King Hotel Tenterden

King Hotel Tenterden
3.0 star property
7.1 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (66)
"Very pleasant staff and location"
United Kingdom
william
King Hotel Tenterden
Exterior
The Stable Courtyard Bedrooms at Leeds Castle

The Stable Courtyard Bedrooms at Leeds Castle

The Stable Courtyard Bedrooms at Leeds Castle
4.0 star property
9.9 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (294)
"Good size room. Staff were pleasant and helpful. "
United Kingdom
RICHARD
The price is €182
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Stable Courtyard Bedrooms at Leeds Castle
Restaurant
The Windmill

The Windmill

The Windmill
4.0 star property
11.3 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (67)
"A wonderful place to stay, home away from home, I couldn’t recommend more. "
United Kingdom
Kirsty
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Windmill
Superior Family
Dog & Bear Hotel

Dog & Bear Hotel

Dog & Bear Hotel
3.0 star property
9.2 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (698)
"Great staff and very good breakfast "
United States
Johnson
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Dog & Bear Hotel
Superior Double Room
The Print House

The Print House

The Print House
3.5 star property
10.7 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67)
"Fabulous place to stay. "
United Kingdom
Scott
The Print House
Deluxe Suite, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Courtyard Mini Suite)
Little Dane Court

Little Dane Court

Little Dane Court
4.0 star property
10.4 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (217)
"Great place to stay, very clean. Very friendly owner. A great full breakfast in the morning. "
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is €183
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Little Dane Court
Restaurant
The Woolpack Hotel

The Woolpack Hotel

The Woolpack Hotel
4.0 star property
10.5 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (165)
"A very old property modernised tastefully but in a plain comfortable way, in a convenient location with very welcoming friendly staff."
United Kingdom
John
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
The Woolpack Hotel
Restaurant
White Lion Tenterden

White Lion Tenterden

White Lion Tenterden
4.0 star property
10.6 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (105)
"Convenient location, good food."
United Kingdom
Jennifer
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
White Lion Tenterden
Terrace/patio
London Beach Country Hotel

London Beach Country Hotel

London Beach Country Hotel
3.0 star property
8.2 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (111)
"Lovely staff and hotel "
United Kingdom
Richard
London Beach Country Hotel
Reception
Holiday Inn Ashford North A20 by IHG

Holiday Inn Ashford North A20 by IHG

Holiday Inn Ashford North A20 by IHG
4.0 star property
10.9 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (718)
"Excellent friendly staff who went above and beyond to make the hotel stay stress free and comfortable.The evening meal was perfectly cooked ,served and good value."
United Kingdom
Linda
The price is €67
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Ashford North A20 by IHG
Indoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club

Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club

Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club
4.0 star property
12.8 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (918)
"Lovely staff and great amenities."
United Kingdom
Louise
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club
Exterior
The Bull Inn Lodges

The Bull Inn Lodges

The Bull Inn Lodges
3.0 star property
12.3 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (69)
"Room was clean"
United Kingdom
Nikita
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
The Bull Inn Lodges
Food and drink
The Goudhurst Inn

The Goudhurst Inn

The Goudhurst Inn
4.0 star property
14.3 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (89)
"Lovely Inn, great helpful staff, delicious food!"
Canada
Brenda
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
The Goudhurst Inn
Lunch and dinner served
The George Hotel

The George Hotel

The George Hotel
3.0 star property
11.4 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (462)
"Clean room and good breakfast. Staff very friendly."
United Kingdom
Andy
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
The George Hotel
Lobby
Hampton by Hilton Ashford International

Hampton by Hilton Ashford International

Hampton by Hilton Ashford International
3.0 star property
14.7 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (631)
"The room was spotless, the shower was great, and the breakfast was excellent. The staff were exceptionally friendly and polite. The only downside of our stay was that the beds were extremely firm to the point of being uncomfortable."
United Kingdom
Simon
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Hampton by Hilton Ashford International
Indoor pool, pool loungers
ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel

ORIDA Maidstone Hotel
3.0 star property
15.8 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1202)
"Nice stay"
United States
Opeayo
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
ORIDA Maidstone Hotel
Daily English breakfast (GBP 17.95 per person)
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4.0 star property
11.2 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"Always a comfortable stay here. Love the breakfast. So tasty, especially the fried bread. "
United Kingdom
caroline
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone

Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone

Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3.0 star property
12.2 km from The Big Cat Sanctuary
7.6 out of 10, Good, (811)
"Room was very clean staff were pollite and friendly"
United Kingdom
Paul
The price is €40
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Big Cat Sanctuary?
The Big Cat Sanctuary is located in Smarden. You'll find 89 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay close to The Big Cat Sanctuary?
Wilderness B&B is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this B&B offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from The Big Cat Sanctuary. Other good options within a few miles include Looking for a romantic escape in the countryside, with outdoor bathtub ! and Weald of Kent.
How many hotels will I find close to The Big Cat Sanctuary?
Expedia has 89 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from The Big Cat Sanctuary.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Big Cat Sanctuary, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to The Big Cat Sanctuary.