# Great Everden Manor, Alkham, Kent Private estate sleeping up to 40 with indoor swimming pool and hot tub, and tennis, for celebrations near Folkestone ## At a Glance - Sleeps 18 - 40 - 18 bedrooms - Dining for 70 ## Images - Total images stored: 65 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/EVERDEN MANOR - SNOW.jpeg (caption: Winter at Great Everden; alt: Winter at Great Everden) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/06522D44-721A-4DBF-83DA-3D6E326A9C48.jpeg (caption: Inner Garden and Terrace; alt: Inner Garden and Terrace) - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/tennis 5.jpeg (caption: tennis Courts; alt: tennis Courts) - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/estate_0.jpg (caption: Main entrance to Great Everden Manor; alt: Main entrance to Great Everden Manor) - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Property-1059.jpg (caption: Manor house; alt: Manor house) - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Property-1067.jpg (caption: Indoor heated swimming pool; 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alt: Surrounding fields) ## Floor Plans - No floor plans are available for this property. ## About The Property Sleeps 4 to 45 Manor sleeps 14 Annexe sleeps 7 plus 4 in lounge area 5 cottages sleep 4 each Great Everden Manor dates back to the 11th century. It is nestled in the beautiful Alkham Valley countryside just 5km from the sea. The estate is completely private with a security fence running around the boundaries. It boasts 6 acres of land including a double pond, gardens and paddocks. Everden is renowned for its stunning sunrise and sunsets. The estate is surrounded by fields, footpaths and country lanes. Ideal for both beach and countryside lovers. 20 mins drive to the city of Canterbury. Folkestone is 4 miles away with lovely beaches and cliff top walks. The village of Hawkinge for shops and takeaways is 1 mile away. This stunning estate is made up of the main manor house, an annex flat and 5 separate cottages, all of these being within a 20m range from each other. The manor house dates back to the 13th century and was used by the Crusaders as a stopover on their journey to Europe. It is full of charm and history, and is furnished with top quality furnishings. The downstairs of the manor house consists of a dining room, lounge, formal morning room, large kitchen, and sitting room with a genuine fire place. Upstairs it boasts beautiful light fixtures, 6 double bedrooms and 3 luxury bathrooms. Attached to the house is a large games room with seating and a pool table. This leads into a fully equipped gym, leading in turn into the indoor heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi. The annex flat, situated above the pool, boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is plenty of outdoor space with seating areas in the gardens surrounding the house. This estate also boasts the second deepest well in Kent with a depth of over 100 metres. This is, of course, grated for safety reasons. To the back of the manor house lies the floodlit tennis court, equipment is provided. Quality Carrera mountain bikes are available to guests for rent. A beauty therapist can be hired to provide a range of massage and beauty treatments during your stay. All in all, this is a wonderful estate for a group looking for a relaxing getaway. ## Facilities - **WiFi:** WiFi available on parts of the estate as this is an old manor with thick walls . Mobile phone signal. - **Accessibility:** The cottages are at ground floor level and are accessible to disabled guests. - **Dog Friendly:** Pets can not be accomodated. - **Kitchen:** Large fully equipped kitchen with beautiful period beams. Ovens, large fridge/freezer, microwave and electric hob. - **Dining Room:** Beautiful marble floored modern room with underfloor heating. Can seat up to 43 people. - **Sitting Room:** One period sitting room with large fire place. A second modern marble floored room with French doors and windows. - **TV and Music Facilities:** Satellite TV and a music system. - **Games Room:** Large room with leather sofas, bi-fold patio doors and table tennis table and pool table. - **Heating and Open Fires:** One large open fireplace in the sitting room. Central heating throughout. - **Bedrooms:** Manor house: Master bedroom with en suite bath, 5 double bedrooms. 5 Cottages: 2 bedrooms each. Flat:1 double, 1 twin, 1 triple. 6 sofa beds. - **Linen:** All linen and towels provided at no extra cost. - **Bathrooms:** 3 in manor, all baths. 2 in flat, all baths. 2 cottages - 1 in each, only showers. 2 cottages - 2 in each, showers. 1 cottage - 1 shower. - **Children's Facilities:** We have cots and highchairs available on site, to be booked in advance. - **Outdoor:** Biking, tennis, barbecue, several seating areas. Large paddocks and gardens. 6 acres in all. kids corner . - **Swimming Pool:** Beautiful heated medium size indoor pool and Jacuzzi, with two changing rooms with showers and toilets. - **Parking:** Plenty of off street parking. - **Smoking:** Only in outdoor areas please. ## Rental Rates ### Headline rates - From **£15000** per week - From **£8900** for a 3-night weekend - From **£7500** for a 2-night weekend - From **£2800** per midweek night ### Additional rates | Period | Weekly | 3 Night Weekend | 2 Night Weekend | Midweek per night | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Rest of the Year | £13800 | £9500 | £7900 | £2800 | Prices shown in GBP. ## Booking Information - Please click through on the Contact button on this page to enquire. ## Availability Please contact the owner for availability dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/great-everden-manor-alkham-kent#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/england) > [South East England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/south-east-england) > [Kent](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/kent) > [Folkestone](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/folkestone) ### Address Address: Alkham, Folkestone, Kent, CT15 7EH, GB Latitude: 51.1357363 Longitude: 1.2239286 ### About The Area The property is located on the plain of Alkham surrounded by Alkham valley. Beautiful countryside, 5 km from the coast. Its surrounded by large fields. There are 3 roads leading up to the plain. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** The nearest town is Hawkinge, 2 miles away. Folkestone and Dover are both a 15 minute drive. - **Shop:** Hawkinge - 2 miles. Folkestone and Dover are both a 15 minute drive and provide a full range of shops. - **Food and Drink:** The Marquis at Alkham, Alkham Valley Road, Alkham, Nr Dover, 6 minute drive.Garam Masala, 105 Canterbury Rd, Hawkinge, Folkestone, 9 minute drive. - **Airport:** London Gatwick Airport, 1 hour 20 m. - **Train:** Folkestone Central, 14 minutes. - **Bus:** Hawkinge, 10 minutes. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Aaron Dee - Phone: +44 (0)7708 905 447 - Email: greateverden@gmail.com