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", the county "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. You can 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 April-September) 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.
Amenities
General
Infant cots / cribs
Bar
Newspaper / magazines
Extra beds / roll away beds
Restaurant
No pets allowed
100% smoke-free
Services
24-hour front desk
24-hour room service
Airport transfer (fees apply)
Chauffeur service (fees apply)
Express check-in / checkout
Laundry / dry cleaning
Business center
Safe in reception
Baby-sitting service (fees apply)
Room amenities
Central heating
Coffee / tea-making facilities
Fridge
Iron and ironing board
DVD / CD player & library
Flatscreen TV
Internet
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Bathroom
Bathrobes and slippers
Bathtub
Hair-dryer
Luxury toiletries
Parking
Complimentary parking
Off-street parking
Public car park
Accessibility
Accessible bathroom in some rooms
Accessible meeting room
Accessible parking
Accessible path of travel
Accessible restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Policies
Check-in:
Standard Time is 3pm. Minimum age required to check in: 18.
Checkout:
Standard Time is 11am.
Children and additional guests:
Extra bed available upon request, free of charge, for children 1 to 12. Extra bed available upon request, for older children and adults: £15 per night. Cot available upon request: free of charge. Please use the Special Request field to confirm the age of the third guest. Supplements are not included automatically in the total price and will be charged directly by the hotel. See room descriptions and rate policies for information about room occupancy and prices. Breakfast is included.
Pets:
No pets allowed.
Cancellation:
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Rates may vary by date, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your purchase is complete.
The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
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Please note: Some amenities and services may not be available in all rooms or may incur an additional charge. All prices stated have been verified at the time of publication and may vary at the discretion of the hotel.
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(58 Member Ratings)
Ratings & reviews reflect verified member feedback for Chilston Park (part of Handpicked Hotels) over the past 15 months.
We spent one night there with another couple ,staff were lovely,food good and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
ALAN26. Sep 2019Faversham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
I was there to celebrate my wifes birthday and from the moment we arrived and checked in at the reception, it was a first class experience and the staff couldnt have been more helpful... We will certainly be returning in the future.
David13. Sep 2019Welling, United Kingdom
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It was a brilliant break and so convenient for Dover
Other Comments
N/A
Raymond08. Sep 2019Market Harborough, United Kingdom
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Great value deal through travel zoo the staff and hotel did not disappoint. Just be prepared that although the food is wonderful the menu is limited and more fine cuisine. We loved it but I know not all do!
Jennifer03. Sep 2019Larkfield, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Lovely house and setting
Stephen03. Sep 2019Sittingbourne, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Relaxing break
Karen01. Sep 2019Romford, United Kingdom
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Thoroughly enjoyable and well worth the money .Excellent ,friendly staff
Other Comments
Best meal in an hotel for a long while
J E D22. Aug 2019Paignton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Friendly, helpful staff, Lovely room and facilities in the room. Great breakfast, delicious evening meal. Beautiful decor throughout the hotel.
vivien21. Aug 2019Pinner, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Overall very good Just £13.00 for 3 Scallops disappointing
PETER18. Aug 2019Bromley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very friendly and efficient
Other Comments
Complimtary fizz for our anniversary
Lesley18. Aug 2019Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very friendly staff and comfortable rooms.
John17. Aug 2019Pulborough, United Kingdom
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Lovely place, excellent touches, great food and service. Would recommend.
Sharon16. Aug 2019Swindon, United Kingdom
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enjoyed the whole experience
a superb building with attentive helpful staff,great food and wonderful surroundings
Glenda11. Aug 2019Carmarthen, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Wonderful hotel in stunning location. Grounds beautifully kept, room spacious with very comfortable super king bed. Reception staff very friendly and helpful, as were the serving staff at breakfast. A little disappointed with the restaurant given that it is expensive and a two AA star.
Patricia11. Aug 2019Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Grounds and ambiance.staff were very pleasant.
Other Comments
Food was dreadful for a 4rosett hotel
robert08. Aug 2019Epping, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely relaxing stay - great restaurant and service
Chris06. Aug 2019CrowboroughCrowborough, United Kingdom
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Exceptional hotel delivering excellent value for money. Food was amazing and Staff professional and the staff cheerful. They had two weddings happing when we were there so they were very busy yet there was no reduction in service. Could not recommend this hotel enough.
Bill04. Aug 2019Devizes, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Well kept grounds. Impressive looking house and public areas. All staff from check in to restaurant exceptional. Very friendly and helpful.
Other Comments
Food quality. Room quality.
Pam02. Aug 2019Bromley, United Kingdom
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Fabulous hotel.
Other Comments
Beautiful grounds.
Marlane01. Aug 2019Arundel, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Fantastic. Best ever stay as the food was much better.
Nicole24. Jul 2019Ashford, United Kingdom
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It was so wonderful. We stayed in the Camelot room, what an experience. Had to be seen to be believed.
Other Comments
Great place for a relaxing stay
Peter21. Jul 2019Dartford, United Kingdom
Other Comments
A Jem of a hotel
colin21. Jul 2019Horsham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very relaxing and quite needs some music or piano playing to add to the atmosphere
Other Comments
It would be good to have a one way in to the hotel from the road ( I hah to reverse back nearly all the way back to the cross road as a lorry was coming the opposite way and there are no pullings to let him pass
Carole21. Jul 2019Sidcup Kent, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
We had a fantastic stay at this hotel. The Staff were lovely and the service excellent. Our room was large and clean. We did not have the best view but it was only a one night stay so not an issue. Value for money with the package we had was amazing.
Tim18. Jul 2019Hockley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Break away from London
David17. Jul 2019London, United Kingdom
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great break
james11. Jul 2019Bexleyheath, United Kingdom
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Warm welcome. Lovely room. Interesting hotel.
Arnold10. May 2019West Chiltington, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Quality of service and accommodation
John26. Apr 2019Godalming, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The rooms were spacious and clean with ample toiletries/ towels etc. Staff were very friendly and helpful
Other Comments
The restaurant was very good and the food produced to a very high standard
Robert18. Apr 2019Gillingham, United Kingdom
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A beautiful house that creates a warm relaxing environment and the service from all staff was professional and friendly, the value for money is excellent. Looking forward to a return visit.
Michelle15. Apr 2019Warlingham, United Kingdom
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Excellent service nothing too much trouble .Food was lovely good choice.Even a wedding going on did not wait for our food will return again
Other Comments
AS above
carol14. Apr 2019West Malling, United Kingdom
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Wonderful surroundings and service
Steve07. Apr 2019Benfleet, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Everything other than the food
Other Comments
Main food - poor products poorly prepared.
Barry05. Apr 2019Ipswich, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
the atmosphere, the lovely rooms and the food
Other Comments
everything was perfect
hayley04. Apr 2019Enfieldlondon, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The main building rooms
Other Comments
Thought I would be in main building but stuck in an outbuilding with a low doorway knocked my head badly filled out accident form was moved to a room in main house when complained
Nigel23. Mar 2019Truro, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The staff were friendly and helpful
John22. Mar 2019Pulborough, United Kingdom
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Espresso Martini after a delicious dinner
Kate18. Mar 2019Canterbury, United Kingdom
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The atmosphere was great as were the staff.
Peter18. Mar 2019Dartford, United Kingdom
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Great staff
Katherine21. Feb 2019Folkestone, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful grounds & room.
Other Comments
Only negative was that breakfast service was rather slow.
Sally19. Feb 2019SOUTH CROYDON, United Kingdom
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Very pleasant, helpful members of staff in all departments. Beautiful quiet bedroom of character. Memorable stay.
Other Comments
Ideal location for a weekend break. Well organised for Valentine Celebrations.
raymond18. Feb 2019Gillingham. Dorset, United Kingdom