As part of our ‘staycation’ series, we were kindly invited to spend a night at the Old School Cottage, a beautifully renovated building situated behind The Dorset Arms on the Buckhurst Estate in Withyham. Set deep within the English countryside lies The Dorset Arms, an 18th Century public house owned by the De La Warr family.

In the first of our staycation series we explore the finest hotels, bed and breakfasts and accommodation in and around Tunbridge Wells. As residents we rarely take the opportunity to stay in these beautiful places, so we wanted to experience first-hand what is on offer so we can whole-heartedly recommend them to you. Our insider’s guide gives you the low down on everything you need to know, whether you’re hosting family in town or just want to escape for a night away…