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PUB LIST PUBLIC HOUSES Paul Skelton

Earliest 1990

(Name from)

Inn on the Lake

Open 2025+

Watling Street

Shorne

01474 823333

https://innonlake.co.uk/

https://whatpub.com/inn-on-the-lake

Inn on the Lake 2025

Above photo, 2025.

Inn on the Lake 2018

Above photo, 2018.

Inn on the Lake 2018

Above photo, circa 2018.

Inn on the Lake 2018

Above photo, circa 2018.

Inn on the Lake reception 2018

Above photo showing the reception area circa 2018.

Inn on the Lake map

Above showing the map for the main lake.

 

This is the sister venue to the "King Charles Hotel" in Gillingham.

The family run hotel is set in 12 acres of woodland, and has stunning views across the two lakes and although relatively close to the M2 are surprisingly tranquil and relaxing.

The hotel boasts 80 comfortable guest rooms (many of them with direct access to the 2 beautiful lakes and surrounding woodland) offering luxurious en-suite bathrooms, colour satellite television, direct dial telephone, tea & coffee making facilities and hairdryer,. A Fully licensed bar, conference facilities and a unique banqueting room with a 180º panoramic view of the lakes and fountain.

 Classed as a hotel today this venue is only open to residents and guests. However, this is also one of the venues managed by the Thameside Works Angling Preservation Society (TWAPS) which can supply tickets for its members to fish here. https://twaps.co.uk

Previously known as the "Laughing Waters Motor Inn," the first building being erected in 1932, but many alterations and extensions have been undertaken since.

 

From the https://www.bbc.co.uk By Hsin-Yi Lo, 18 December 2025.

Man arrested after woman found dead in hotel.

A man has been arrested after a woman was found dead in a hotel near Gravesend, police have said.

Kent Police said they were called by South East Coast Ambulance Service to The Inn On The Lake, in Shorne, just before 12:00 GMT on Tuesday.

A spokesperson for the police said: "A woman in her 40s was confirmed deceased at the scene and a 49-year-old man, who was known to her, was arrested in connection with the incident."

They added inquiries into the circumstances were under way following the completion of a post-mortem examination.

 

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