Medley Court Holiday Cottage

Please arrive to the private gated entrance of The Astor Wing which is 100 yards down the road from the main arched entrance to Hever Castle. You will arrive to a private gated entrance for the Astor Wing. Please press number 1 on the intercom and the gates will be opened for you. Please park in the private car park at the bottom of the drive and go to The Astor Wing Reception upon arrival which is located on the right hand side.

Check in time is from 4pm however with advance notice guests can arrive from midday on their day of arrival to collect their complimentary tickets to the Castle and grounds from The Astor Wing reception. Spend time in the grounds and return to check in from 4pm.

Check out is by 10am. Please take the keys back to Reception when you are departing.

Yes, entrance to the Castle and Gardens is included throughout the duration of your stay. If you wish to stay on in the grounds after you have checked out on your day of departure you are welcome to, however, we ask that you move your car to the Day Visitor car park after you have checked out at 10am. Please note that there are certain dates throughout the year where the Castle and Grounds are closed.

Medley Court is a self-catering property however a selection of food and beverage items are provided to get you started. This includes a jar of marmalade, 4 pints of semi-skimmed milk, butter, tea bags, sugar, a couple of coffee sachets for the cafetiere, a loaf of bread, a bottle of wine and a cake. Please do notify your Coordinator if you or your guests have any allergies or dietary requirements.

Yes, please notify us of any delivery you have arranged and please do not book a delivery time before you are due to arrive or for a time when you are not going to be in to receive it. We cannot take responsibility for any orders that are made for a time when you are not in residence.

There is ample parking for at least four cars on the Medley Court drive in front of the cottage.

Yes there is one working fireplace in the lounge. Wood, kindling and matches are provided and replenished as required.

Yes – you can find the code in the folder in the entrance hall.

Medley Court sleeps up to eight guests, which includes children. The bedrooms consist of two double en-suite bedrooms on the ground floor and a further two bedrooms (one double and one small twin) on the first floor that share a bathroom.

Yes, children are welcome but must be included in the maximum number of eight residents. We can accommodate an additional child (aged 12 and under) on a z-bed in one of the ground floor double bedrooms. In addition to the eight guests, two babies in cots are also allowed, we can supply only 1 cot however.

For a limited time, from 17 July to 12 August, dogs are welcome at Medley Court. Please let us know at the time of booking if you are bringing your dog so we can ensure everything is ready for your arrival. Dogs at Medley Court is a limited time offer and is only available for stays during the advertsied dates. If you do not inform us at the time of booking, provisions will not be provided. All other pets are not permitted.

As Medley Court is located on a private estate, visitors other than the guests named on the booking form are not permitted access to The Astor Wing entrance or Medley Court. You are welcome to arrange to meet your friends and family within the gardens and grounds of Hever Castle but they will need to arrive as Day Visitors and as such purchase tickets at the ticket hut.

Short stays are available on a short lead basis, bookable on any available dates within eight weeks. A minimum of two nights must be booked. If you require only one night we suggest you check the availability of our luxury Bed and Breakfast.

There is a double oven with an electric hob, a fridge freezer, a wine cooler, a dish washer, microwave and washer / dryer machine.

Yes, towels and bed linen are changed once during a week’s stay.

Housekeeping service:

If you are staying for 7 days, one full service of the whole house is included at no charge. If you are staying for less than a week (or a week and wish to organise another service), this must be requested before your arrival. Housekeeping service is charged at £85 per bedroom or £400.00 for the entire cottage.

If your Medley Court stay is a two night stay in conjunction with a wedding, we are only able to service one bedroom for the second night and are unable to offer a full house clean.

Hever Castle itself offers such a huge variety of activities within the grounds during opening times, including beautiful formal gardens, a 38-acre lake to walk around, which offers boating in the warmer months. There is an adventure playground, a yew maze and a water maze. Nearby attractions include Chartwell, Penshurst Place, Pooh Corner, Groombridge Place & Wakehurst Place.

On days when the estate is open to the public, there is a café in the grounds serving a selection of hot and cold food, sandwiches and snacks during the day. There is also a traditional English pub opposite the entrance to the Castle called The Henry VIII Inn which offers lunches and evening meals (it is advisable to book in advance to guarantee a table). To view a list of locally recommended places to eat, please click the link below. This is also provided in your welcome information folder in Medley Court.

For a full Access Guide for Medley Court, please click here.

There is an outside covered seating area with beautiful views across the Astor Wing lawns overlooking the Castle. There is also a paved area within the garden. Given the nature and age of our beautiful Castle, BBQ’s are not permitted.

A non-refundable deposit to the value of one third of the total rental cost of your booking is requested at the time of booking unless your booking is within eight weeks of your arrival date when the full rental charge will be payable. The remaining balance is due at least eight weeks prior to your arrival date. For full cancellation terms, please refer to your booking contract.

A damage deposit of £250.00 is taken with the final payment (due eight weeks prior to check in date) and will be refunded within one week of your departure subject to the property and its contents being returned to us in its original condition. Any damage costs will be taken from the damage deposit.

Hever Castle annual pass holders receive a 5% discount on all week long stays.

Yes, with advance notice and subject to the availability of a chef given the other events that may be taking place on the Estate. More details are available from the Astor Wing Sales Office on 01732 861 800.