Hotel is built as a coaching inn in the 18th century, Sevenoaks and the Royal Oak Hotel practically grew up together. The oaks got blown down but this Sevenoaks hotel is still flourishing. Hand on heart, Queen Victoria did stay here when she visited Knole House - which you might like to do too. You're five minutes drive from the M25 and you'll find the hotel is calm and orderly, quiet and well run.