1 / 8Chilston Park Hotel
Maidstone, Kent
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A manor house hotel set in 77 acres of Kentish parkland near Maidstone, where two dogs can share a selected room and the grounds are open to them.
Chilston Park is a seventeenth century manor house full of antiques, some of them as old as the house itself, set back from tree-lined lanes in 77 acres of Kentish parkland. It is run as a dog friendly hotel in a specific way: selected bedrooms and the grounds are open to dogs, though the restaurants are not, and this is a 4 Red Star country house hotel.
A selection of the bedrooms is given over to dog friendly stays, with treats on arrival, and two dogs can share one. The suites take the original rooms of the Lord and Lady of the Grade I listed manor house, with canopied four poster beds, roll top baths and the lake, the manicured gardens and the Kentish countryside in front of them. Dog friendly breaks are arranged with the reservations team by phone, as the website cannot guarantee them.
Culpeper's Restaurant, two AA rosettes, is housed in Chilston's original dining room, with sash windows, a decorative ceiling and a fireplace, while afternoon tea goes out in The Marble Lounge. No dogs in the restaurant, which leaves the question of where the dog goes while you eat; the hotel doesn't state whether one can stay behind in the room, so put that to the reservations team as well.
The Mews Junior Suites sit on the ground floor of the stables, with two bathrooms and a separate living area, and a grand staircase runs up through the heart of the manor house. Dogs are welcome in the 77 acres: Lenham and the Pilgrim's Way Circular, on our map, is 1.2 miles away, and Leeds Castle Estate Circular Walk is 4.1 miles away.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £20 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- Not in the dining areas
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- Treats
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Shellness Beach, 15.6 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Afternoon tea. 2 AA Rosettes
- Rooms
- Four poster beds, roll top baths and suites
- Views
- Lake views
- Awards
- 4 Red Star
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chilston Park Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from Chilston Park Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Chilston Park Hotel?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at Chilston Park Hotel?
£20 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Chilston Park Hotel?
Dogs aren't allowed in the dining areas.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Chilston Park Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near Chilston Park Hotel?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Lenham and the Pilgrim's Way Circular (1.2 miles) and Leeds Castle Estate Circular Walk (4.1 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near Chilston Park Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Shellness Beach, 15.6 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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