Banks Rooms - Minster, Isle of Sheppey

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Banks Rooms in Minster offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and parquet floors, ensuring a pleasant stay. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace, enjoying the quiet street views. The property provides free on-site private parking and bicycle parking for added convenience. Convenient Location: Located 78 km from London City Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Historic Chatham Dockyard (30 km) and Leeds Castle (32 km). Free WiFi is available in public areas. Guest Services: The property offers daily housekeeping, full-day security, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking and bicycle parking enhance the guest experience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Gorgeous B&B. We had such a great stay here whilst attending a wedding locally. The room was lovely, clean and comfy and the breakfast items were such a nice touch. Georgette was a brilliant host and was so helpful when we needed some assistance...”
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very nice clean and easy to find, convenient restaurant with great food below.”
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We had the Swale room; it was so lovely, the bed so comfy and a beautiful view over the Isle of Sheppey, a nice continental breakfast was in our room, and a full breakfast was available down stairs. The host Georgette was so helpful throuhout...”
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I can honestly say the room exceeded my expectations.”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Thought staff went out if their way in getting a selection of options.”
  • Fabiana
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “This was a lovely bed&breakfast, with the breakfast items already made available in the room at arrival. The room was large, well appointed and very comfortable. View from the b&b's terrace was amazing, all the way to the estuary. We really...”
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The lovely comfortable bed and continental breakfast”
  • Julie-anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We stayed overnight here for a local wedding. The accommodation was brilliant. Very clean and had everything you needed, including a microwave and a fridge. Georgette messaged before we arrived with details of entry etc and even gave me...”
  • Tracy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The room was lovely and had everything you could need.”
  • Chloe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “No staff about, only in the restaurant but the room was lovely, the bed was so comfortable and a nice size bathroom”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Banks Rooms

Company review score: 9.7Based on 81 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Please note we operate a self-service check-in. On the morning of your booking, we will send you details of the access codes during your stay. There is free parking at Banks Roomsin the car park opposite. If this is full there is free public parking just up Waterloo Hill next to Minster Abbey. The nearest train station is Sheerness where you can find a taxi or take the 360 bus service to Minster Village.

Property information

This former alehouse was once frequented by Charles Dickens. and visited by the painter Hogarth as he walked to Minster from Queenborough in 1732 whilst on his infamous 5-day exploration of the area- "Hogarth's Frolic: The Five Days' Peregrination Around The Isle Of Sheppey" Now beautifully renovated brimming with charm and character, we are delighted to continue to welcome guests. All our bedrooms blend stylish modern décor with original features to create a wonderfully relaxing environment after a busy day.

Neighbourhood information

Banks' is situated right in the heart of Minster Village, Minster's heritage stems from its royal Saxon Abbey which was originally a Benedictine convent, founded in the 7th Century by Queen Sexburga of Kent. The Abbey is a stone's throw from Banks. 10 minutes away by car the small seaside town of Leysdown offers a trip down memory lane to a traditional British seaside holiday experience complete with sandy beaches, ice cream, candyfloss, amusements, and a kiss me quick hat! 10 minutes away on foot you can take a relaxing walk along the picturesque clifftops that lead down to the Blue Flag bathing beaches at Minster Leas. To the north-east of the island is the market town and port of Sheerness; to the west is the historic town of Queenborough. For nature lovers a visit to Elmley Nature Reserve (Only 8 mins by car) is a must, huge skies, wilderness and wildlife. Tucked away on the edge of the Swale estuary, the reserve attracts 12k visitors a year Sheppey rich in history is known as the birthplace of British aviation, for more details visit Eastchurch Aviation Museum. Other historical figures linked to the Island incl. Lord Nelson, Charles Dickens, Hogarth, JW Turner...

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Banks Rooms - Minster, Isle of Sheppey takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

KEYS

You have 24-hour access to the building and your room with the keys provided. A £100 replacement fee applies if keys are lost.

LIABILITY

We do not accept liability for any damage, loss, or injury to guests or their belongings unless caused by our negligence.

LOST PROPERTY

We are happy to return items left behind after departure, subject to a minimum charge of £10 to cover postage and packaging.

MISSING ITEMS

We reserve the right to charge for any items found missing after your stay.

Please inform Banks Rooms - Minster, Isle of Sheppey in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.