WELCOME The Stable Courtyard B&B at Leeds Castle
DIRECTIONS Broomfield Gate / Private Entrance Leeds Castle is situated 7 miles east of Maidstone, Kent. 1. Leave the M20 at Junction 8 (Lenham A20) 2. Follow the brown and white tourist signs 3. At the third roundabout, go straight and IGNORE Leeds Castle sign-posted right via the B2163. 4. Proceed along the A20 towards Lenham for approximately one mile passing the Park Gate Inn and Leeds Castle Golf Course on your right. 5. Take the next turning right sign-posted Broomfield (Broomfield Road). 6. Approximately 100 yards along, turn right through the iron gates with a lodge house each side. 7. A member of staff will direct you to the appropriate car park. BROOMFIELD GATE
ENTERING & LEAVING THE ESTATE Please enter/leave the estate via the private entrance on Broomfield Road (Broomfield Gate). Please ensure you give your name to security or via the intercom to the right of the barrier upon entry and return. Please vacate your bedroom before 10am on your day of departure. GOLF COURSE Leeds Castle golf course is a 9-hole, par 34, 2843 yard course built in 1931 by Sir Guy Campbell. If you would like to play golf during your visit please call +44 (0)1622 767828. Club and trolley hire available; hot meals and refreshments are served in the Clubhouse. The golf course is only accessible from the A20 entrance. USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS If you require assistance in your room please dial 7823 to contact Hospitality Reception (see over for seasonal times). If you require assistance in your room outside Reception open times please dial 7870 to contact Night Security Officer. In case of emergency, or if life is at risk, please dial 999 (Ambulance, Police or Fire Brigade). COMPLIMENTARY WIFI Network: Leeds Castle Secure Password: leedscastle11
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ESTATE TIMINGS Summer April - September Winter October - March Check-in 2pm 2pm Breakfast served in Castle View Restaurant 8am - 10am 8am - 10am Check-out 10am 10am Hospitality Reception* 8am - 9pm 8am - 8pm Grounds & Gardens (for day visitors) 10am - 6pm 10am - 5pm Ticket Office 10am - 4.30pm 10am - 3pm Leeds Castle 10.30am - 5.30pm 10.30am - 3.30pm Last entry to Castle 5pm 3pm Falconry Display (by the Maze) 2pm 2pm Leeds Castle Shop at the Main Entrance 10am - 6pm 10am - 5pm Leeds Castle Shop on the Castle Island 10am - 5.30pm 10am - 4pm Castle View Restaurant - day opening 10.30am - 5pm 10.30am - 4pm Castle View Restaurant - evening opening From 6.30pm From 6.30pm Castle View Restaurant - hot lunches 12pm - 2.30pm 12pm - 2.30pm Costa Coffee 9.30am - 5pm 9.30am - 4.30pm * subject to change
LOCAL PUBS & RESTAURANTS Castle View Restaurant Leeds Castle ME17 1PL Tel: 01622 767777 The George Inn Leeds Village ME17 1RN Tel: 01622 861314 The White Horse The Green, Bearsted Maidstone, ME14 4DL Tel: 01622 738365 Park Gate Inn Leeds A20, (nearest to the Castle) ME17 1PG Tel: 01622 880985 Oak on the Green The Green, Bearsted Maidstone, ME14 4EJ Tel: 01622 73797 The Dirty Habit The PilgrimsWay, Upper Street Hollingbourne Maidstone, ME17 1UW Tel: 01622 880880 The Black Horse The Pilgrims Way, Thurnham Maidstone, ME14 3LD Tel: 01622 737185 Pepperbox Inn Windmill Hill Fairbourne Heath Ulcombe, ME17 1LP Tel: 01622 842558 The Roebuck West Street, Harrietsham Maidstone, ME17 1HX Tel: 01622 858388 LOCAL TAKE AWAY Collection only Marinos (Fish & Chips) A20 Ashford Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4NA Tel: 01622 737081 TheTaste of Bengal (Indian) A20 Ashford Road, Harrietsham Maidstone, ME17 1HY Tel: 01622 859461 Yummy s (Chinese) Cavendish Way, Maidstone ME15 8PW Tel: 01622 631818
LOCAL INFORMATION Hospital / Accident & Emergency Maidstone Hospital Hermitage Lane Maidstone, ME16 9QQ Tel: 01622 729000 Local Doctor Yeoman s Lane Medical Practice Yeoman s Lane Bearsted, ME14 4DS Tel: 01622 737326 Non-emercency Advice NHS General health information and advice 24 hours a day. Website: nhsdirect.nhs.uk Tel: 111 Dentist AWrigley 1 Cavendish Way Bearsted, ME15 8PW Tel: 01622 736968 Chemist Paydens 126-128 Ashford Road Bearsted, ME14 4LX Tel: 01622 737713 MaidstoneTourist Information Town Hall, High Street Maidstone, ME14 1TF Tel: 01622 602169 Local Services BP Garage A20 Bearsted ME14 4NA Tesco Express Supermarket A20 Bearsted ME14 4NE Tesco Superstore Grovewood Dr N Weavering, Maidstone ME14 5TQ Maidstone Services Jct8, M20 ME17 1SS Entertainment Cinema, Bowling, Trampolining Lockmeadow, Barker Road Maidstone, ME16 8DW Tel: 0871 224 4007 Taxi Companies Apollo Taxi Tel: 01622 882020 Spot Travel Tel: 01622 738932 Sapphire Cabs Tel: 01622 663000 Express Cabs Tel: 01622 690000
TERMS & CONDITIONS The Hon. Olive, Lady Baillie, an Anglo-American heiress, was the last private owner of Leeds Castle.The castle was her lifelong love and she ensured that after her death in 1974 the castle, managed by the Leeds Castle Foundation,should be enjoyed by visitors from all over the world. We aim to keep Leeds Castle as a living Castle rather than a museum therefore we welcome guests to stay in our bedrooms on site. Leeds Castle s bedrooms offer character and luxury for modern day guests but please note some rooms have steep stairs, sloped floors and low ceilings. Due to the age of the buildings on the castle estate, some structures and fittings may not have all modern safety and design features. Leeds Castle Foundation is a charity which receives no funding from the Government. All profits go to the upkeep of the Castle and Grounds. Leeds Castle Enterprises is unable to reserve accommodation for clients. Accommodation can only be confirmed with full payment at the time of booking. The maximum occupancy of any double or twin room is two persons unless sold as a family room when the maximum capacity is two adults and two children. The maximum capacity for our single room is one person. Some of our twin / double rooms have space for a Z-bed suitable for a child for an additional charge of 50. We have a small number of travel cots available which can be booked in advance of your stay. An additional charge of 25 per cot including bed linen applies. Either must be requested at the time of booking your stay. Any evidence of over occupancy will result in a levy of 100 per person being placed on the credit card used to make payment for the accommodation. Smoking is not permitted in any of the venues or bedrooms on the estate and is strictly prohibited on the Castle Island. If evidence of smoking is found in the bedrooms or venues, a penalty charge of 200 will be charged to the credit card provided by the client. Check-in time for overnight guests is from 2pm Check-out time is 10am. Failure to vacate bedrooms by this time will result in a penalty payment of 140, which will be charged to the credit card provided by the client. Reception is open until 8pm (October - March) / 9pm (April - September)* every day, after this time you will be assisted to your room by our night security staff. Full English breakfast is served in the Castle View Restaurant between 8.00am 10am. If you wish to cancel your booking, you must notify the Hospitality team at least 14 days prior to your check in time to qualify for a full refund; this does not apply to advanced purchase and non-refundable bookings. Guests booking through an external agent must notify the agent directly. Any cancellations made after this time will not receive a refund. Our evening restaurant is open 7 days a week, but can be booked out for private events. Please call to check availability and book a table. Please be aware that we are a venue that hosts evening functions and events, therefore one may be taking place during your stay. On these occasions the evening dining will not be available. Leeds Castle cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss of personal items or vehicles. Please note that wheel-based toys for children are not permitted on the Leeds Castle Estate. Please do not bring any wheel-based toys with you if you are bringing children. * subject to change