The Plough Inn in Swale

A wonderful 2 night stay. The friendly team, the views, the atmosphere, the food were all fantastic. Only one teeny point is that if you ask for twin beds they are tiny and far narrower than a standard singles which are OK for kids but not adults.

We went for lunch on a Tuesday to end my 30th birthday weekend and had been recommended by our Airbnb. The food was 10/10 - could not fault it, so delicious! It’s a cosy, casual pub vibe but the quality of the food and menu was amazing. Service was also fantastic. It was a bit quiet but I think that’s to be expected on a late afternoon on a random Tuesday. Just wish we lived closer to be able to try more of the menu sooner!

Without doubt the best pub lunch I’ve had in a long while. On the recommendation of the friendly waitress I went for soft shell crab followed by the sea bream and a bottle of the Chilean Chardonnay. All cooked to perfection and the service was relaxed, un rushed and professional. Thank you, we thoroughly enjoyed it and will certainly be back soon.

Stayed 4 nights at the Plough and it was excellent. Warm friendly welcome, excellent food and attentive service. Great central location for walks or visits to many attractions in Kent.

Very cosy, well decorated, bright, clean country pub. Lovely log fire and a nice view. Lots of gin to choose from too. Unfortunately this was a flying visit but I will definitely be back! Sausage and mash was stunning and my friend enjoyed his fish and chips too. Can’t wait to bring my parents here

Not the easiest place to get to if you’re not a fan of country roads. Feels like forever to get there. But it was so worth it! And the food was 11/10! I had to rush off but can’t wait to visit again and spend the whole evening there. What a beautiful pub!

National Pie Week and a truly amazing pie! At the age of 78 I can state that ai have eaten many a pie in many a pub.The Plough’s brisket and kidney pie was the most exquisite pie creation I have tasted. Very good service by excellent friendly and knowledgeable staff.

We booked last minute for bed and breakfast and had our dinner there too. The rooms are lovely, well thought out with everything we needed. Our meal was delicious with good portions and a very friendly team. The absolute triumph was the breakfast delivered to our room in the morning which was amazing. Piping hot cooked breakfast and hot coffee. It was really dog friendly and the pup had a great time.

Great service and fantastic food. Not a large menu but a very good choice to suit everyone. We can't fault the quality of the food or the presentation. We were served by a very chirpy guy who was very attentive without being too eager. Certainly going again. Best birthday meal I've had for sure.

We stayed in our campervan overnight in the pubs camping field this past very wet weekend. After setting up we went off for a walk exploring the paths and lanes that surround this very quiet and rural location. When we got back the open fire was roaring away and the drinks tasted better. Dinner was up there with the best I've had. A long way from pub grub but served and tasting more like city fine dining without the price tag. I need to emphasise, the food is amazing. The staff and owners (and regulars who joined us to watch the rugby on our iPad) were friendly and the whole afternoon lovely despite the weather. This will now be a regular overnight getaway in our calendar.

This is my fourth stay at the Plough. The rooms/suits are fantastic. Lovely bed linen and superbly appointed. The food is exceptional. Some good standard pub food but the gems are on the specials board. Also recommended for Sunday lunch. The service is first class and the staff very friendly. In all ways absolutely first class.

Excellent Sunday roast, wonderful service, great selection of ales. Perfect pub for a country side walk afterwards.

After a long journey I arrived at the Plough inn and was greeted warmly and with smiles all round. Very friendly staff and they were all happy and very relaxed and friendly.What a lovely country pub with a real fire and genuine people. My room was absolutely fantastic , it was more like a flat than a room and had everything I needed. The menu was superb and the food was exquisite. An absolute Gem with gorgeous views and fabulous food ….. all set in a beautiful location. Will definitely be visiting again . A big thank you to everyone at The Plough Inn for making my stay so memorable.

My husband and I spent a wonderful weekend at the Plough Inn. Is a perfect getaway! Luckily, some of their rooms are dog friendly so we took our dog Teddy. Room is super well thought out. It has everything you need, really well furnished and spotless clean. We had breakfast brought to the room in the morning and it was perfect. Marianne was a superb host! Thank you much for making our stay so comfortable and Pleasent.

Easily the best pub in Kent for a Sunday lunch. Very traditional building with open fires, excellent range of beers and spirits - think Goachers & Chapel Down. Menu caters for a range of tastes and think just the "right" level of fine dining given the setting - e.g. a Sunday roast with plenty of trimmings, but equally the appearance of the odd jus or similar, so traditional with a contemporary twist. Only catch is the location is a little rural, meaning you'll need to have a plan for after the Chapel Down... Plenty of nice countryside in the immediate vicinity to combine with a walk.

I recommend going to this place for a lovely Sunday roast! I had the chicken that was moist and had a beautifully crisp skin. Special mention to the red cabbage which tasted delicious. For a starter we had the baked Mont d’Or cheese on the recommendation of the waiter over the baked Camembert, and it tasted really nice. No room for dessert, but the options looked good. Service was brilliant as well.

Everything was great! Accommodation was first class, furnished to a high spec and very comfortable. Staff were brilliant, food was excellent and Maddie and Marianne went above and beyond to make us feel welcome.

Great space big historic building

Perfection from the moment I booked a last minute weekend break. Called in the morning and everything was sorted by the time we arrived a few hours later - a quick glass of wine in front of the beautiful fire before being taken to our room (dog I tow as dog friendly is an understatement) and wow what a surprise a beautiful duplex room stunningly presented and furnished with all the little extras I had asked for. Then dinner - well once again wow we had one of the best meals I have had - the venison was to die for, but leave room for the sticky toffee pudding as that was to die for and all served by the most friendly attentive staff and special mention to the guy with the husky. Just when we thought our meal and room were outstanding the wonderful Marianne arrived in the morning with the most amazing breakfast, beautifully presented and goes without saying as tasty as you can imagine. What a gem of a place and can’t wait to return - thank you all at The Plough

Great place to stay and a great pub, with a cracking Sunday lunch. Lovely breakfast bakery as well. *****

Loved it such a little gem. Would definitely book again, lovely friendly owners and staff.

I led 8 members of CTC Swale cycle club out on a loop ride to The Plough at Stalisfield. Thank you for being so accommodating. Food, service location excellent. Merry Christmas and thank you and your efforts are very much appreciated. 😊

Went for Sunday lunch with friends, the place is just beautifully decorated, lovely fireplace on,as soon you step in you can smell the food being prepared and you know that you are in for a treat…. We all had starters and then roasts…. Everything was perfectly cooked and presented, the service friendly but professional…. desserts and cheeses were great too. Well done Richard & Marianne, you are simply the best!!!! See you soon🙌

The food was very, very good,we will return and tell our friends

Can't fault the service and ambience at The Plough Inn, we stayed in one of the converted Barns, top spec's and lovely details everywhere. A bath and separate shower, it's split level so bedroom and bathroom downstairs with a TV if you want one plus a living room upstairs with a even bigger Smart TV if you know your Netflix password etc you can even carry on as if you have not left home. The breakfast choices were very flexible, we basically went for the Breakfast rools with Fried Eggs and sausage or bacon 🥓 with orange juice Coffee and Tea plus Fruit Salad, the French Pastries were warm and all presented in your living room in the barn, you let them know what time and your choices no matter what you want it arrives hot from the kitchen. Dog friendly downstairs with dog bowls and treats provided. Lot's of dog friendly grass outside our door for our Pug to roam around safely, always a worry. The parking is spot on, remember its a busy vibrant pub so if you want lunch or dinner it's available when the chef is on duty even if off duty we were offered a supper of cheese and ham etc We stayed for Sunday lunch with friends, the menu is not just roast dinner plenty of Specials on the blackboard, the pub is dog friendly too so lots of cuddles from the staff. It's our last day and looking over the green fields of Kent while l am writing from the living room. Yes free WiFi is absolutely and works very well. Can't wait to return. Thank you Marian

The Plough has been our local now for some years and is located on the beautiful village green in Stalisfield. It has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The food is consistently of a very high standard and the service is also very good. Staff are pleasant and always check that you are happy and have everything you need. We have never been disappointed. Although this is a review for dining, we have recently stayed in the beautiful holiday accommodation provided in a converted barn. This is also of a very high standard and well worth a stay.

Just had Sunday lunch for two and could not fault it. The apple and sparsely soup, sounded bizzare, but was just beautiful. We then had roast beef, which was cooked to perfection and the best roast potatoes in Kent. Service and atmosphere were perfect the nicest place to enjoy Sunday lunch. Highly recommend a drive out to the Plough Inn. We'll be back soon.

My husband and I had a fabulous dinner here for our anniversary. The service was warm and attentive and everything was perfectly cooked. We also stayed in one of the rooms which was wonderful, spotlessly clean and comfortable. The breakfast delivered to our room in the morning was superb. Marianne was a wonderful host and nothing was too much trouble. I cannot recommend The Plough enough. We will definitely be back!

We had an excellent lunch with friends at the Plough. Everybody in our party though their dishes were delicious, the best food in a pub we had had for some time. The service was good with helpful suggestions made. The only slight disappointment was the machine produced coffee.

My husband and I really enjoyed our Sunday Roast Lunch - it was beautifully cooked and the service was warm and friendly. Lovely atmosphere - highly recommend. We will definitely return. Thank you.

Fabulous meal - food was divine - great subtle flavours, well presented and quality produce. We’ve only just discovered this gem and will be back soon. Highly recommended even though it’s off the beaten track it shouldn’t dissuade you from going.

Poor service but excellent food. We arrived early for a pre lunch drink. Bar staff did not listen that we were happy to wait for the time we were booked in to take up our table. Thus said we took to the sofa to enjoy a drink and the starters were excellent. Sunday roast was ok. Had better, had worse. On receipt of the bill very surprised at price of wine bearing in mind price point of food and beer. Had asked for my fav sauv blanc. No alternatives offered or discussed. £13.55 for a glass of wine is extortionate when a pint of beer is £5.90. Would have expected to pay around £9. Will not revisit.

I randomly chose the Plough Inn when looking for a stop over between London and Eurotunnel Folkestone. The pictures on Google maps looked good. What a great choice it turned out to be. The rooms were very comfortable in a separate building behind the pub, recently refurbished, very comfortable bed and good bathroom with separate sitting area on a mezzanine floor. Fresh milk was available for a morning coffee. Dinner was excellent, there is a hearty pub food menu but the specials were amazing, the best venison we have eaten for a long time (and that includes at a number of Michelin starred establishments), the quail starter was also excellent, really good flavours. The cheese board had a good selection to choose from and the cheeses were ripe and ready to eat NOT dull and just out of the fridge as is often the case elsewhere! A great bottle of Burgundy at a decent price finished things off nicely (again not to be found in some of the London restaurants these days). If we lived closer we would be here regularly- as it is we will be visiting again when we next go to the Tunnel and maybe stay more than 1 night.

Lovely setting, excellent accommodation. Fixtures and fittings all first class, comfortable bed. Proprietors helpful and friendly - nothing too much trouble. Had dinner in the restaurant on two nights (out of three). Interesting menu and excellent dishes. Breakfast is delivered to your room at a time to suit you. My fruit platter was a work of art! Highly recommend.

We decided to try The Plough Inn after reading glowing reviews. We were not disappointed - firstly the homemade bread was delicious, soft on the inside, crunchy outside, perfect! I’m not a big fan of beef so opted for the chicken, moist and tasty, with plenty of well cooked vegetables, and I added a yorkie to my meal. My husband loves roast beef when we sous vide it at home but is always disappointed when we eat out, on this basis he too ordered chicken with a beef supplement - he was not disappointed and next time will go for the beef entirely! Dessert of orange pavlova was worthy of a Michelin star (we eat in many Michelin restaurants) and so much nicer than desserts we’ve had in Michelin or AA restaurants! Remind me of the oil and micro herb accompaniment, it was delicious. The pub is 45 minutes from our home but was well worth the trip. Will we be back? - definitely

""Beautiful stay! The Plough inn is a perfect place to stay in Kent. The room was very pleasant, it was very cozy and clean. Breakfast was excellent and classic pub Dinner was delicious. The hotel team has always been friendly specially Jordan, patient and helpful. No matter what time of the day , you could turn to them with all your concerns specially Marianne was super helpful, friendly and Responsive. That impressed me the most. On my next stays, I will definitely check into The Plough inn again. Thank you so much Asanka & Shanthi

A wonderful, old, traditional pub with a superb Sunday Roast, most delicious desserts and friendly, courteous, attentive staff. A gem of a place.

Incredible food, best lamb pie and sausages. The Camembert was the true Winner! Good value for money and an brilliant find

Just stayed here for my husband’s birthday, and had drinks and dinner whilst there. The room was so lovely and well thought out. In such a beautiful peaceful location! Dinner was lovely, in a really nice chilled restaurant. We ate a lot! All the staff were really friendly, welcoming and helpful. My husband even got a happy birthday song and chocolate, which was very thoughtful too. And we arrived too early for the bar to be open but the guy working said he was happy to still serve us :-) I can’t wait to come back one day as this was such a good find!

Location location - dogs and me were made very welcome. Lovely room, comfy bed. Excellent staff, great atmosphere. A bit pricey though.....

Really great food. Big portions. The burger and pie were delicious. Friendly, helpful staff. Highly recommend

Went here for lunch last Sunday, what a treat. Food was really good. I had the roast beef Sunday lunch and the meat was cooked to perfection. It came with a huge homemade yorkshire and plenty of veggies. staff were very friendly and the whole place had a really lovely atmosphere. This pub is definitely worth a visit.

From the moment we arrived we were warmly welcomed to The Plough. All staff were friendly and we were given a lot of information about the menu and specials board from the young guy serving us. When we came to eat, our food was delicious,...

We absolutely love it here as it never disappoints. The food is always exquisite & the service excellent. I hate a fuss but managed to get through the singing when they discovered it was my birthday. We try to order different items so we can...

Amazing. From arriving at The plough and experiencing the very well kept grounds, the wonderful building and beautiful plants to feeling as full as I'd ever been a wonderful experience. The salmon fishcake was art on a plate to look at and an experience to...

We went for lunch on a Saturday a few weeks back. It wasn't overly busy, but you could see there were issues. We had to wait ages for our food, and when it arrived, we complained. The response was very unsatisfactory, so we are never...

Great pub , lovely staff and fabulous food . We took our puppy (4.5 months old) and were made to feel really welcome . The Burgers were huge - the Whitebait was perfect , the beer good and the white wine chilled . What more...

Superb eating area, very light and airy. Food arrived quickly, roast beef was the star, although the selection of vegetables was fabulous in its own right. Great attentive staff, kitchen on top form - apricot bread and butter pudding sublime . We enjoyed every minute...

Absolutely brilliant lunch. Innovative dishes. A culinary experience! We love good food and there isn’t much we thought in and around Ashford Kent, or so we thought. We’ve found this pub recently and so pleased. Hopefully they will be consistent in the quality of the...

The place was excellent beautiful room (lodge type) nothing was too much trouble for Marianne our host food was excellent , (bar meals only on a Tuesday ) but still lovely choice & delicious. Staff very nice, lovely choice of Rums & Gins, tasty beer....

The setting of the inn is a lovely area very pretty the food exceptionally good. Very polite staff. Will be going back again

I actually didn’t get there as my friend had lost his job earlier in the day. With everything going on around his situation I forgot to cancel. I’m sure this venue is wonderful and look forward to going soon. The website says it may charge...

The food and service is excellent. One of the best roast dinners in the area. The venue is beautiful and the setting is lovely. Dog friendly too!

Just returned from a night away at this beautiful pub. The rooms are outstanding with breakfast served in your your own sitting room which is situated above the bedroom. The food was amazing, the staff are delightful and very knowledgeable.

Firstly, the hospitality on arrival was out standing. We were greeted by Marianne, who felt like someone we’d known for years, she was warm and welcoming. She was so lovely and could not do enough for us. The pub is so cozy with its old...

We had wanted to try The Plough, Stalisfield for a while but had never ventured over that way. We happened to be passing and popped in for lunch. We did not regret our decision. The service and food were both superb, certainly the best meal...

Visited for the first time ever for Sunday lunch. We hadn’t booked but staff were so helpful and found a table for two available for a couple of hours. What luck! Lunch was excellent! The quality of the food was the best we’ve found in...

We arrived around midday, checked in to our room then straight in the pub for an ale and some lovely lite bites. Pub is lovely as all the photos show, great history and charm. Off for 6km walk around Stalisfield and local woods in the...

We stayed overnight in the Stuckles cottage. The accommodation was great and the evening meal in the pub was excellent. Breakfast was served via hamper to our room and was still piping hot. Thoroughly recommend this place, conveniently less than 30 minutes from Eurotunnel Folkestone..

Am so impressed that after a disappointing meal/experience that the owner rang up and was very sad for the experience. Apparently we should not have been charged for extra gravy and should have got more than one piece of lamb. Apologies for cold crumble/custard. We...

To be fair the staff were lovely. Party of four, two of which had Sunday lamb roast. It was extra 50p for Yorkshire pudding, asked for extra gravy and charged £1.00. There was just one very thin slice of lamb. I constructively mentioned that the...

Myself and my husband stayed over and also used the restaurant in the evening. After a hectic Christmas with the family we needed a restful peaceful day and night away and we couldn’t have picked a more perfect place to stay. We were greeted by...

We had a fantastic stay here. Beautiful location, our room was lovely and we had an excellent meal. The team were so friendly and welcoming and when they discovered it was my daughter's Birthday they put a candle in her desert and sang Happy Birthday...

What a find. Food and service were exemplary. We had roasts and the gammon, egg and chips (apparently the best he’s ever eaten!). Table 10 in the inglenook was perfect - just watch your head when you stand up!!! We will be back ….

Polite and kind staff our food was tasty yummy and have since recommended many family members to go take a visit here

This place has it all. It is welcoming, the service is great, the beer wonderful and the range and quality of the food is excellent. The prices are very reasonable too. All this in a traditional Kentish building with great views and footpaths right to...

I have only recently discovered this hidden gem despite living 2 miles away!. My husband and I went for drinks recently and were so hugely impressed by the fantastic staff I immediately booked for a meal for my friends birthday. I have eaten in a...

We were recommended to visit here for lunch and we were blown away! The whole experience from the welcome to when we left was exceptional. Sunday roast was the best roast dinner I have ever had, succulent beef, cauliflower and broccoli cheese, crispy roast potatoes...

Fantastic service and I really liked the two options for food - your traditional pub grub or a very nice specials board. I opted for fish and chips which were excellent. Service was also really impressive. Well done. We'll be back

When you make the effort to visit one of the most beautiful pubs in a stunning rural location the very least you deserve is a warm welcome. You get it at the Plough and more! Not many pubs have a front of house person, but...

Wonderful welcoming charming place. The dinner was skilfully prepared and was outstanding quality. It was also extremely good value for the quality. Service is friendly and relaxed with a well coordinated team. I do not understand why Michelin have not given a red bib. It...

We would like to thank all the staff for making Jack and Millies wedding so lovely . The food was amazing and staff so friendly. I will definitely be coming back to spend a relaxing break and to enjoy the food again. Carole

My fiancée and I visited The Plough on route back home after a weekend in Kent. I had seen that it was highly rated and liked the look of the place so booked a table for a Sunday lunch. What can I say, the friendliest...

This has to be one of the best meals/evening out we have had in a long time. The service was friendly, fast and plentiful. The food was totally amazing, beautifully cooked and presented. Unusual dishes which tasted divine. Will definitely return.

Believe the reviews! We booked this via Secret Escapes, based on the Trip Advisor feedback and we were not disappointed. Friendly personable service and truly outstanding food, we’ll be returning for sure.

We had been meaning to come here for some time and we are so pleased we did for my Wife's birthday lunch. The weather was beautiful, the pub is atmospheric, the service is wonderful and the food is amazing. We've been searching for a pub/restaurant...

A warm welcome to the campsite from Richard. Dinner at night a real treat especially the amazing dessert which used fresh fruit, fritters and ricotta. Ruby always attentive and with friendly chatter. The pub also makes you feel at home.

We had the most wonderful stay at The Plough Inn and the food was DIVINE! We had the warmest of welcomes from the point of booking to checking out. We sat in the sun in the garden on our arrival overlooking the village green, yet...

Just stayed for a two night break- cannot fault a single thing. Lovely accommodation, great service and fantastic food - nothing was overlooked! Owners made us feel very valued. Can't wait to visit again. Already looking forward to the asparagus starter and liquorice cheesecake!!

We've been before, and my God, its always been amazing... inspired food, mouth wateringly delicious as always. This time we came when the (owner) head chef was away, and it was still absolutely brilliant. The sign of an excellent kitchen team is keeping the standard...

We stayed at The Plough Inn for one night and it was so relaxing that we wished we’d booked two nights. This was our second stay and this time, we had our six month old puppy with us. We were provided with a stair gate...

We booked this wonderful pub for our special event. The staff were very welcoming,the table was in a lovely spot. All of our meals were cooked to perfection especially the crab starters and the steaks .All in all a perfect location .

Can't say enough good things about The Plough. The food is off the scale for excellence. Front of house? What can I say about Ruby? She is friendly and personable, while being very professional and always on point looking after customers. Sophie was on her...

My wife and I visited For the first time and what a fantastic experience Easy to find/ great parking/ very friendly welcome/ all staff very professional and attentive throughout our visit/ Good choice of drinks and excellent Sunday menu/ great value for money/ This establishment...

Superb food and ambience - great service and made to feel extremely welcome. A wide range of food available - so the kids were happy too! We stayed for one night - the real highlight was the amazing split level room we had. Spectacular view...

After exploring the Isle of Thanet all day our tour group had dinner reservations at this delightful inn. The pastoral setting , the ambience of this historic inn and the very attentive service was the perfect end to our wonderful day. Our delicious meal started...

Un établissement typique au cadre très chaleureux. La nourriture est excellente et mérite d'être récompensée +++ Un accueil au top!!...

Apologies beforehand , but I am a slight critical foodie . I agree in the fact from the other review that the Sauvignon. Blanc was average at £12 a glass , and was an average vintage , but the food was purely divine !!! I...

Nice meal with friends, the food was of good quality the serving staff were polite, however pushing to get us to order quickly. The meal was spoilt by the price of Sauvignon Blanc which was extremely overpriced at £12.00 per glass. Buyers beware CHECK THE...

Great place to eat , we had been looking for a country pub with a great food reputation, look no further the plough was nothing short of AMAZING, quality of the food , its presentation and certainly tasty, it's" pièce de résistance" is it menu...

We were doing a circular walk from Charing yesterday and on seeing The Plough we decided to stop for lunch, not something we would normally do when we still have miles to go! So glad we did. The weather was beautiful, blue sky, scudding clouds...

A difficult time, my Husband's Wake, dealt with sensitively but professionally. Fantastic home cooked finger buffet food, plentiful, lovely atmosphere & service putting everyone at ease including me. Many friends & guests said they will be booking to go there for a meal having sampled...

Me and my husband stayed at The Plough Saturday night, and what a fantastic stay it was. The staff were lovely. The food was lovely. The main cook that owns the place was so nice, coming over to see if food was ok and if...

Originally planned to have dinner and stay the night for my birthday but due to COVID it never happen, my husband re-arranged for this weekend. What can I say, the food as always was excellent, freshly prepared and cooked to perfection the staff including the...

Fantastic family meal in wonderful scenery. Relaxed atmosphere for us to enjoy our meal (especially as our party included a toddler and newborn!) Service was quick and food exquisite, well worth checking out the specials board.

ABSOLUTELY delicious. The Roast beef was cooked to perfection, ample vegetables to accompany it. My husband had the plaice and he thought it was amazing. The deserts were to die for - Sticky toffee pudding with stem ginger ice cream, and chocolate brownie with passion...

We visited The Plough during the Easter holidays for lunch on a Saturday - we hadn’t planned where to go and booked last minute so did not know what to expect. First impressions from the outside were good - the building is beautiful and the...

A very relaxing stay with lovely views from our bedroom. Very friendly atmosphere with attentive staff. Lovely food, great menu and wine list. All very fresh. Breakfast was served in bed. Wonderful croissants and pain au chocolat. Scrambled eggs cooked perfectly. Can highly recommend.

The Plough Inn has always been one of our favourite pubs, not least because of its atmosphere & setting, and this visit was no exception. The staff who looked after us were unfamiliar to us on this occasion but as friendly and helpful as ever...

Had a fantastic Sunday roast at The Plough. The lovely Sharon and team kept the kitchen open for us as we'd been delayed on our journey (and kindly didn't rush us in any way) and it was well worth it. A superb menu of roast...