Chilston Park Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (230 reviews)
Sandway , Maidstone , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Cons:
Cleanliness concerns
Noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues such as the need for more attention to detail.
Service
9.45
The majority of reviews praised the staff for being friendly, accommodating, and helpful.
Location
8.75
Mixed reviews on location; some found it tricky to access, but others appreciated the peaceful surroundings.
Room Quality
8.75
Generally positive feedback on rooms, but some noted noise issues from pipes.
Amenities
8.75
Facilities were appreciated for their quality, aligning with expectations for this type of hotel.
Value for Money
9.25
Good value as guests highlighted quality service and amenities for the price.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Food received high praise, indicating it was one of the standout features of the stay.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall positive experiences noted, with some dissatisfaction over changes in hotel ambiance and decor.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 07:09

Property Description

Historic Luxury Accommodation:
Nestled in a grand Grade I listed property once frequented by politicians and Lords, Chilston Park Country House Hotel offers a unique stay immersed in history and luxury. The 22 acres of rural parkland provide a serene backdrop for a relaxing getaway.

Fine Dining Experience:
Indulge in exquisite dining at the 2 AA Rosette restaurant, set in the original dining room of the estate. Enjoy locally sourced quality produce in the evening menu and wake up to a delicious full English breakfast. The ambiance is enhanced by open fires in the drawing room and bar.

Opulent Rooms and Modern Comforts:
Each room at Chilston Park is a blend of opulence and modern comfort, featuring antique furnishings dating back to the 17th century. Relax with amenities such as a satellite TV with a DVD player, luxurious toiletries, and a private bathroom with both a bath and a shower. Some rooms even boast 4-poster beds and original features.

Experience the charm and elegance of Chilston Park Country House Hotel, your perfect retreat just a short distance from Maidstone. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

Please advise at time of booking if any children under 12 years will be sharing the room with the parents.

The property has a limited number of dog-friendly rooms available, which are offered on a first come, first served basis and are subject to extra fees. Please inform us at the time of booking if you will be staying with a dog. We will confirm the availability of a dog friendly room within 24 hrs of the booking being made. If no dog friendly rooms are available, we will refund your booking. A maximum of 2 dogs per room can be accommodated.

Please note that, when booking for more than 6 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 230 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.45
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 8.75
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P. Franz-Josef couple de
10
Ein absolutes Highlight in Kent
Pros:

Wunderbares Gebäude mit weitläufgem Park, alles bestens, vom Personal bis zur Größe des Zimmers. Man hat Platz und Stauraum - ideale Unterkunft für die Durchreise, aber auch für einen längeren Aufenthalt auf dem Land. Zentral gelegen für viele Sehenswürdigkeiten von Kent. Wir wollen wiederkommen.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Nikolay couple de
9
Pros:

Location was convenient next to main road and was quiet enough to feel you're in the country side with only a gentle hum coming from the motorway. Facilities and grounds were really well maintained. Restaurant has excellent food and staff was friendly and attentive.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Veronique Maes couple be
7
Cons:

Spinnenwebben in het restaurant werden niet verwijderd

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Olga couple nl
3
Very nice and beautiful hotel, that needs to up its game in service to charge those night rates
Pros:

The territory is absolutely beautiful and hotel is very nice, the problem is service

Cons:

A lots of things:
* party next door till midnight so we couldn’t sleep
* the staff was inattentive
* breakfast is meh and service is more than meh

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Aimee couple gb
3
Disappointing and not a relaxing stay due to excessive noise with no fore-warning!
Cons:

We were giving a room above a function room which had a DJ until midnight and was exceptionally noisy and not given any prior warning at the time of booking. The room was nice but a lot of the furniture was chipped and veneer coming away, the plastic toilet seat was yellow with age and too small for the ceramic bowl of the toilet, the bath panel was wood and was blown and all paint chipped and peeling. Mirrors were chipped. Not at the standard expected for the price point and for being part of the hand picked hotel group. Needs refreshing.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Adrian couple gb
8
Very enjoyable one night stay with good food
Pros:

The setting

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Jean-Paul solo_traveller nl
10
Geat overnight stay
Pros:

Friendly staff, nice food and great bed. All good.

Cons:

-

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Aneurin couple gb
10
Luxury accommodation a nice treat.
Pros:

Great location lovely facilities and staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Carina couple de
1
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Jennie couple fr
8
Pleasant and relaxing
Pros:

Our room which was lovely. The cost for bed and breakfast. Good bathroom. The impressive grounds with the lake and wildlife.

Cons:

Breakfast. I wanted muesli, plain yoghurt, berries and toast from a freshly cooked loaf.
Dinner in the restaurant was overpriced. We could have had a great dinner for less than half the price either way room service.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Frances couple gb
4
Overpriced.
Pros:

Setting and house is very nice. Staff were freindly.

Cons:

One of those hotels trying to be 'posh' but that isn't really that elevated beyond a premier inn when it comes to actual comfort or service. It hasn't upgraded decor or menu in 10 years. Staff were sweet but pretty clueless. Food was expensive and overly fancy but dishes just didn't work. We paid 170 for one night not including breakfast. We declined the extra 50 pounds (!) for that and left quickly in the morning.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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cherylann couple gb
10
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Beckett solo_traveller gb
6
Love the grounds and the essence of the hotel
Pros:

The grounds, hotel itself and surrounding areas are utterly beautiful.

Cons:

That a member of staff woke me up at 4am by talking animatedly into his phone outside of reception (by my room). The sole reason for my travel was to sleep well ahead of an event and I could have travelled up on the day instead based on how it actually turned out… an expensive failing :(

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Leslie couple gb
9
Great short break with excellent food.
Pros:

Food, location and staffs helpfulness.

Cons:

The place starting to show signs of wear and tear and looked like it could do with a bit of a refurbishment.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Lee couple je
9
Excellent stay
Pros:

Amazing estate with lovely views

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
6
Acceptable
Pros:

Setting is wonderful

Cons:

It’s expensive and only okay

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple gb
9
Beautiful place
Pros:

Beautiful Grade 1 building and lovely grounds. staff, particularly Morgan & Archie , very attentive and polite
Food v good

Cons:

This place is soo nice but the lovely resteraunt sadly needs more cleaning as flies in the same spot every day. Not new ones old ones from the day before -
On window sills & dado rails.
Also very large cobweb in the window blind….. there over a period of 3 days

Sad to leave the review as this was the only thing wrong…

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Yanxx123 solo_traveller de
8
Perfekt für einen Zwischenstop
Pros:

Sehr schönes Anwesen

Cons:

Beliebte Hochzeitslocation, da wird man als Individual-Tourist vom Service schon mal vergessen.
Die Küche schaffte es nicht, ein ordentliches Club-Sandwich herzustellen, da wurde ein knusprig getoastetes trockenes Teil serviert, das in tausend Teile zerfiel. Die Preise im Restaurant sind daher sehr überteuert. Also lieber woanders essen!

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Charlotte couple gb
9
Attended a wedding and we had a great time
Pros:

Beautiful location. And staff were so amazing

Cons:

Just the nature of the old building it was boiling in a heatwave

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Aaron couple gb
10
2026-05-27 via Nuitee