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Short day trips from London

Short day trips from London

Leave your daily obligations behind and feel a world away in mere minutes! Our magical country house hotels are easily accessed from London and make the perfect base from which to embark on joyful day trips. Discover Britain’s finest gardens, historical sites or dining experiences.

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Discovering the Perfect Wedding Venue

Discovering the Perfect Wedding Venue

Finding a local venue was crucial for this Kent couple, who also required flexibility, personalisation and a stunning setting – Chilston Park Hotel in Lenham was spot-on.

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Five-minute interview with Ross Pilcher

Five-minute interview with Ross Pilcher

After working in top London hotels and running the AELTC, Ross Pilcher now delivers the ultimate fine dining experience in Kent for Chilston Park Hotel.

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The wedding with singing waiters!

The wedding with singing waiters!

We meet Paige and Jason who knew they would get married at Chilston Park Hotel in Kent, 8 years before they even got engaged!

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Lords of the Manor

Lords of the Manor

Living in the next village, it seemed like fate that Chilston Park Hotel was so close and had everything that Ian and James wanted for their Kent wedding, including the option for exclusive use, and a choice menu.

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Exclusive package seals the deal

Exclusive package seals the deal

We meet Emma and David who had a summer wedding in Kent at Chilston Park Hotel. This country house hotel can close its doors to everyone but you and your loved ones for the wedding of your dreams.

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A Coach House wedding

A Coach House wedding

We meet Amy and Ginny who fell in love with The Coach House for an exclusive intimate wedding at Chilston Park Hotel.

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Christmas Gift Vouchers

Christmas Gift Vouchers

From culinary dining experiences, to an idyllic overnight getaway or relaxing spa day, Hand Picked Hotels can offer a truly original Christmas gift with its range of vouchers.

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The local's wedding venue

The local's wedding venue

We meet Martin and Laura who are locals to Chilston Park Hotel in Lenham, Kent, so having grown up in the area, couldn't have married each other anywhere else.

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