insideKENT Magazine Issue 25 - April 2014 | Page 116

GETAWAYS

A STAY WITH THE FAMILY AT

Eastwell Mews Cottages
Eastwell Manor is definitely one of the county’s most beautiful treasures. The manor house,
parts of which date back to the Norman Conquest, is set in a beautiful part of the North Downs
just outside of Ashford near the picturesque cricket green of Boughton Aluph. BY ADAM READY

As we left the main road and drove through the
gates, the magnificence that is Eastwell Manor
came into sight. For the weekend we had the
pleasure of staying with the family in one of the
delightful three-bedroom Mews Cottages.
These beautiful cottages situated in the
grounds of the Manor, have been sympathetically
converted from original Victorian stables. These
courtyard apartments, comprising a total of 39
bedrooms, all offer the very highest quality
accommodation.
Some have private terraces with uninterrupted
views over the North Downs, with one, two or
three bedrooms all en-suite, excellent kitchen,
sitting room and dining facilities. They provide
spacious and extensive accommodation and the
advantage of self-catering if you so choose.
Perfect for seclusion; providing accommodation
for family, friends and conference delegates at
any time.
After picking a room and unpacking we
headed for a brisk walk around the grounds
before the evening set in and it was