Kent’s oldest family-run vineyard is run by Julian Barnes, his wife Sally and son Tom.
It spans 23 acres of south-facing slopes located in a sheltered valley outside the beautiful village of Biddenden, with 11 different grape varieties producing white, rosé, red and sparkling wines.
Located 13 miles from Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel; just less than half an hour by car!
Chapel Down boasts more than 100 acres of vineyards and produces a range of sparkling and still wines.
Near Tenterden, the vineyard is one of the best known in the county and UK and it supplies big names such as Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver as well as famous institutions including the Royal Opera House, the Turner Contemporary and No. 10 Downing Street.
Managing director Mark Harvey says: “We believe our Kit’s Coty vineyard on the North Downs of Kent is the finest vineyard in England”.
Located 16 miles from Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.
Set within rolling hills, this stunning estate surrounded by ancient woodland and with 36 acres of vines is a perfect setting to sample delicious wines.
Owned by Richard Balfour-Lynn, who has lived at Hush Heath Manor since the 1980s with his family, it has become one of the leading wineries in the county.
Located 10 miles from Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.
Host your charity event at the Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel and you are guaranteed a fabulous night to remember. With your Fundraising activities in mind, we have tailored packages to ‘WOW’ your Guests and meet your budget.
The end of University and College life is a big moment for anyone. That’s why you want the occasion to be as memorable as possible. Friends, family and fellow students all make such days great fun and something to be remembered forever.
We can help with every aspect of planning and coordinating a graduation party or ceremony, so that everyone is sure to have an incredible time.
Our prom package offers an evening of delicious dining and music for your guests to mark their achievements.
Whether it is the end of term, the end of the year exams or any other special occasion, you are bound to feel the need to celebrate! Wherever your journeys are leading, make this a night to remember with great memories to look back on & smile on.
Celebrate your little arrival with a Christening or baby shower at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel!
Explore our package options and contact us to start planning your special day.
Losing your loved one can be a difficult time and planning a wake for a funeral can be overwhelming, but we are here to provide an excellent range of services and our venue can be tailored to suit your individual needs. Our highly experienced team will help you organize the wake at our beautiful venue in Maidstone and will arrange a funeral reception, managing caterers, florists, room layouts and everything else involved with a gathering of this nature.
Our experienced staff at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel are here to help and can tend to your requirements with the sensitivity and professionalism you would expect.
From £15 per person, choose from a range of adaptable menu options for your reception. From morning and afternoon teas to finger buffets and sit-down meals, simply let us know what you’d like, and we’ll make it happen. We also offer a range of drinks packages to suit your budget.
You can find us at this address:
Ashford Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME17 1RE
