Five Star Luxury Stays

Dating back to 1903, Medley Court is a luxurious four bedroom holiday cottage forming part of the Astor Wing, awarded a 2018 VisitEngland ROSE Award in Recognition Of Service Excellence, as well as ‘five-star gold’ rating by Quality in Tourism. The charming, double-moated Hever Castle and surrounding formal lawns provide a stunning backdrop to this beautiful holiday cottage in a truly historic location. Although Medley Court is now just over one hundred years old, its appearance is that of a Tudor house, the standard of decoration and comfort is outstanding and it still retains the warm, relaxed feel of a family home.

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Hever Castle Venue & Accommodation
Hever, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG

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Tel: +44 (0)1732 861800
Email: [email protected]

2024 Dates

Please note we are closed on the following dates in 2024: Tuesday 2 January – Wednesday 10 January. Then Mondays and Tuesdays from Monday 15 January – Tuesday 6 February.

Your Stay

Whilst staying in this superb property, guests have the opportunity to visit the historic castle throughout the duration of their stay, once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s ill-fated second wife and mother of Queen Elizabeth I. Guests also have the unique opportunity of access to the gardens and grounds during times when they are closed to the public, providing a unique opportunity to soak in the breath-taking views and scenery in complete privacy.

Upon arrival, a member of the Astor Wing staff will guide you to the private driveway, check you into Medley Court and present a ‘Castle Kitchen’ welcome hamper to get you started.

Bookings are available on a week by week stay however short stays are available on a short lead basis. Check in on the day of arrival is from 4pm and check out on the day of departure is by 10am.

Tickets to the Castle & Gardens are included with every stay and do not need to be booked separately online.

Our Rooms

Sleeping up to eight guests, Medley Court offers four beautiful bedrooms: two en–suite ground floor double bedrooms and a further double (twin if preferred) and a small twin on the first floor which share a bathroom. The spacious cottage kitchen features state of the art appliances and a family breakfast table. The lounge offers a working fireplace and deep sumptuous sofa’s in which to relax, with views through leaded windows across the formal lawns to the castle. There is a cosy outside covered terrace waiting to be discovered from where you can while away the hours on balmy summer nights.

The Dining Room

Lavished with Tudor inspired wood panelling and walls displaying a fine collection of period portraits, the dining room boasts an impressive dining table for feasts and banquets for up to eight guests.

The Kitchen

Fully equipped with all the mod cons you will need to make your stay special, the kitchen at Medley Court is a comfortable retreat to return to for a cuppa after a day exploring in the grounds. Think comfy cottage kitchen, and papers over coffee around the family breakfast table! Double aspect windows fill the kitchen with light and bring in the true beauty of this special place.

The Lounge

Deep cosy sofas around a wood burner await in the oak panelled lounge, offering Castle and garden views through leaded windows. Best of all is the terrace where you can sit in the sun, take in the beauty of the Estate and watch the resident swans and ducks enjoy their home in the peace and quiet after the retreat of our Day Visitors.

The Bedrooms

Expect period colours, panelled walls and predictably divine bathrooms some with claw foot baths and power showers. There are two en-suite double rooms on the ground floor, one also offering a walk in dressing room. On the first floor there is a further double room (that can be set as a twin if preferred) and a quaint twin room which share a spacious bathroom.

Rates

Medley Court, a 4 bedroom five star holiday cottage on the Hever Castle estate sleeping up to eight guests, is available to hire on a week by week basis, from a Saturday to a Saturday.

The Hever Castle Medley Court prices are based on a low, medium and high tariff, with a peak rate during the popular weeks.

The rental charge includes access to the castle and gardens for all residents throughout your stay and a complimentary hamper of goodies to welcome you on your arrival.

Short stays (minimum of two nights) are available eight weeks in advance, subject to availability, prices for which are date dependent and will be confirmed upon receipt of an enquiry.


 Season 2024Weekly Rate
Low season 1 January ~ 9 February£4,200 per week, £700 per night
Midseason (School Half-Term) 10 February ~ 17 February£4,375 per week, £725 per night
Low season 18 February ~ 29 March£4,200 per week, £700 per night
High season (Easter Holidays) 30 March ~ 13 April£4,550 per week, £750 per night
Midseason 14 April ~ 24 May£4,375 per week, £725 per night
High season (School Half-Term) 25 May ~ 1 June£4,550 per week, £750 per night
High season 2 June ~ 26 July£4,830 per week, £775 per night
Peak season (School Summer Holidays) 27 July ~ 31 August£5,250 per week, £850 per night
Midseason 1 September ~ 25 October£4,375 per week, £725 per night
High season (School Half Term) 26 October ~ 2 November£4,550 per week, £750 per night
Low season 3 November ~ 18 December£4,200 per week, £700 per night
Christmas season 19 December ~ 31 December£5,250 per week, £850 per night

Short breaks are only available eight weeks in advance for a minimum of a two-night stay; subject to availability and dependant on the season

Dates on this tariff relate to check in on a Saturday afternoon & check out on the Saturday morning as listed.
All the rates are inclusive of VAT at the current rate.
Friday to Friday stays will be considered subject to availability.

Our stay at Medley Court was beyond memorable. We have stayed on several occasions now, and it always exceeds our expectations. The staff were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, the accommodation second to none, and the added bonus of the grounds and castle to explore made the stay that much more special. Everything was spotlessly clean and beautifully presented. There has clearly been some recent upkeep to the décor which was beautifully done. Thank you!

Owen, March 2024

We would like to thank each and every person who helped make (our stay) perfect. This includes the individual who gave us their own lighter for the fire when we couldn’t find matches, the person who found a decanter for an old bottle of wine that we brought along, flexible cleaning staff who agreed to late check-out…the list goes on. The willingness and good humour of all those we met was remarkable, and of course there are all the people behind the scenes. We will be back in 2024! It really is the perfect place for the family to unwind and relax together.

Sue, December 2023

I want to tell you how greatly we and our guests enjoyed our visit to Hever Castle, the Astor Wing and Medley Court. Our whole weekend proved to be a great success and everything was beautifully arranged. Our lunch at the Golf Club – sitting outside in the sunshine – was exactly what was required and the staff there were very helpful and considerate. The highlight for us was our stay in Medley Court which is so well furnished and equipped. We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary in the dining room with rack of lamb and a special anniversary cake. It was a great pleasure for us and our guests to be able to walk in the wonderful grounds and the two small children thought that the playgrounds were fantastic.

Douglas, October 2023

WOW. We stayed at Medley Court as a group of 8 as part of our Wedding weekend at Hever Castle. Our stay was absolute perfection. When we arrived at Medley Court, we were all blown away by how amazing Medley Court is. It is tucked away behind the Bed & Breakfast and has its own driveway and plenty of space for parking. The property is huge! We thoroughly enjoyed exploring all of the different parts of it (a new delight to see around every corner!). We absolutely loved having a kitchen with seating as well as a separate formal dining room, too. The spacious living room has its own log fire with plenty of logs stored outside in the private garden area. The bedrooms were amazing – beautiful fireplaces, a four poster bed and amazing bathrooms. Everything was spotlessly clean. We also loved the covered outside space with views out onto the side of Hever Castle. I couldn’t recommend staying in Medley Court enough – all of our guests certainly had a memorable time. A huge thank you to all of the staff at Hever who are so incredibly helpful, polite and hardworking. They are proud of both Medley Court and the other amazing rooms in the B&B… and rightfully so!

November 2021

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