Maidstone
Chilston Park Hotel
Travelzoo Staff
Why We Love It
- This Grade I-listed 17th-century manor is set in 22 acres of parkland in Kent
- The hotel has been awarded four AA Red Stars for outstanding levels of hospitality, and its restaurant holds two AA Rosettes
- Leeds Castle and the city of Canterbury are both within 35 minutes' drive
- Inside the hotel, "an impressive collection of original paintings and antiques creates a unique environment" (The AA)
Map & Directions
Rooms & Rates
Overview
Chilston Park Hotel is a Grade I-listed manor house nestled in private parkland in Kent. With its "fragrant landscape of gentle hills, fertile farmland, cultivated country estates and fruit-laden orchards", Kent "isn't described as the garden of England for nothing", says Lonely Planet.
Canterbury, which "tops the charts for English cathedral cities" (Lonely Planet), is around 35 minutes' drive from the hotel. Explore the medieval city's narrow alleyways, riverside gardens and ancient city walls. The "fairy-tale stronghold" (Fodor's) of Leeds Castle -- a favourite home of many medieval English queens -- is just 10 minutes' drive away.
The Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a hotspot for walking, cycling and horse riding. It is home to Belmont House (open Apr-Sep) and its gardens (open year-round), which are 25 minutes' drive from the hotel. National Trust properties Ightham Mote and Knole House, as well as Lullingstone Castle, are within 45 minutes' drive.
This hotel is replete with antiques and traditional furnishings, and the restaurant, Culpeper's, holds two AA Rosettes. The AA says, "the kitchen deals in modern British cooking clearly rooted in the classics but with some inventive combinations".
Bedrooms are individually designed and are located in the coach house, stables, cottage and manor house. Wi-Fi is free.
From the press:
- "Chilston Park brims with enough period authenticity, antiques and oil paintings that you might be inspired to dress as Jane Austen's Mr Darcy or Elizabeth Bennet for dinner" -- The AA Restaurant Guide 2018
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(69 Member Ratings)
(69 Member Ratings)
Other Comments
Only negative comment were concerning the restaurant, the first night we waited ages for our dessert as our order had not been put through. Also tried to order a bottle of Temprenillo red wine only to be told they had run out, apparently their wine supplier stopped supplying this two months ago but it is still on the menu. Our order for breakfast on our second morning was not correct however as we were in a rush we did not have time to reorder.
gina
29. Apr 2018
Billingshurst, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
location, food
george
27. Apr 2018
Hampton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Each of the executive rooms were different ...
Other Comments
Maybe post more pictures of the “named” rooms so people can see how different they are.... we moved because we didn’t like the first room offered( too dark)
Carol
25. Apr 2018
Crawley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Peace, quiet and good service and ambience. Very relaxing! We would love to go back!
Other Comments
Bit difficult to find, so allow plenty of time to get there!
Jane
23. Apr 2018
Battle, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
All aspects of the hotel wete excellent
Other Comments
A very nice and warm atmosphere with welcoming and helpful staff.
Martin
18. Apr 2018
Margate, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The quality of food was exceptional, freshly cooked and absolutely delicious.
Other Comments
Our room was extremely well appointed.
Robert
24. Apr 2018
Stevenage, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful grounds, welcoming staff, delicious food
Other Comments
Everything was lovely but it was the friendly welcome and attentiveness of the staff throughout our stay that made it a great stay. Excellent breakfast too!
Priya
03. Apr 2018
Ilford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Food was first class
Jane
03. Apr 2018
Rainham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The meal was excellent.
Carolyn
12. Apr 2018
west midlands, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food and service. Chocolates, a card and rose petals on the bed for our 42nd anniversary. A lovely personal touch.
Other Comments
All the staff were very helpful and polite. The room was fine apart from a very noisy extractor fan in the bathroom. We stayed in the courtyard rooms but next time we would love to stay in the main house rooms which look amazing.
Susan
31. Mar 2018
Chichester, United Kingdom
