The price tag for a former 16th century coaching house with 56 ensuite bedrooms has dropped by £1million after being on the market for four years.

The Rose and Crown, a prominent landmark building in the heart of Tonbridge, was originally put up for sale for just under £3 million in August 2018.

But after failing to find a buyer, estate agents are now looking at offers in the region of £2,100,000 for the three-star Best Western hotel in a bid to sell it.

The oak beamed Grade II listed Tudor retains many original features and is steeped in history.

Its 18th century brick facade features a coat of arms at the entrance commemorating a visit from the Duchess of Kent and her daughter, the future Queen Victoria.

The roof of the large porch which stretches out across the pavement was traditionally the place from which election results were announced.

In the 1700s and 1800s, it was a popular stopover with travellers dropping off in their coach and horses on the way from London to the Sussex coast and the Royal spa town of Tunbridge Wells.

When there was a cattle market in the town, a special all-day refreshments room was laid on for farmers and traders.

It was bought by experienced hotelier Nick Richards in 2010, when it had an asking price of £1.65 million, for an undisclosed sum

Couples getting married at the nearby Tonbridge Castle hire the venue for wedding receptions.

It boasts a function room, meeting room, bar and restaurant as well as private parking for guests and a canopied outside seating area.