Goodnestone Park, Goodnestone

About this property

Exquisite privately owned stately home and garden sensitively restored to its former magnificent glory. A favourite of Jane Austen's.

As featured in both The Telegraph and Yahoo! Finance.

Transform a memorable occasion into something unforgettable by hosting your celebrations at Goodnestone Park, a stunning stately home in the wonderful Garden of England in Kent .

Goodnestone’s charm is a magical combination of history, romance and beauty. Home to the same family since built in 1704, it is now sensitively restored to its former glory. Mixing traditional luxury with a contemporary vibe, its fabulous without being formal and the views are breathtaking. Goodnestone offer resident guests quintessentially English gracious living in an aristocratic private residence with impeccable high class standards. Totally renovated, there are 12 bedrooms with mainly en-suite bathrooms, 5 elegant but homely reception rooms and a brand new kitchen giving a traditional feel but with modern day comforts.

A perfect combination of the depths of the country and yet only an hour and half from Central London. The renowned gardens lovingly referred to as ‘Sissinghurst without the crowds’ set the scene for your stay at this beautiful Queen Anne Gem. Jane Austen was a frequent visitor as her brother married into the family that owned it and the house inspired her to write Pride and Prejudice after her stay.

There are lots of activities on offer, sports and spa treatments; gardens and gastronomy, country pursuits and culture; history and heritage and experienced staff will prepare the house just for you. Food at Goodenstone is a moveable feast. The house can be fully catered or resident guests can self-cater, just ask us for details. We can arrange cookery classes, helicopter rides, wine tasting, whatever the occasion, let us help arrange your itinerary and make your stay special.

Ideal for weddings, celebrations or a business meeting, Goodnestone is a blank canvas for an infinite variety of activities. The Park would be an ideal wedding location , small enough to host the most intimate and bespoke wedding and large enough to host a lavish occasion for up to 150 wedding guests.

Accommodation

Goodnestone Park: sleeps 24 in 12 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, 5 reception rooms including Drawing room, Dining room with seating for 24, Library, round painted reception room (ideal for small wedding receptions), first floor sitting room with TV/DVD, hallway with sweeping staircase, huge breakfast room, Kitchen, Large gardens and grounds extending to 15 acres, extensive terraces, BBQ, ample parking.
Ground Floor
Drawing room, fireplace

Dining room to seat 24 with fireplace

Round painted reception room with double opening doors to the extensive terraces

Library

Hall with guest cloakroom

Breakfast room with casual seating and table and chairs for 16 with window seats, wood burner

Kitchen with electric range oven, 5 gas hobs, 2 additional electric ovens, Larder Fridge, freezer, dishwasher

Boot room with fridge, freezer, sink, washing machine, tumble dryer, door to WC with wheelchair access

Pantry with tall wine fridge, dishwasher, separate sink, wine bottle rack storage 
Sweeping staircase to the First Floor
Galleried landing 

Fitzwalter Room (sleeps 2) Master bedroom with Super King size bed, wonderful far reaching views of parkland and cricket pitch, fireplace, 2 wardrobes, door to en-suite bathroom with roll top bath, walk in shower, hand basin, WC 

Jane Austen Room with mix of sofas and chairs, views of parkland and cricket pitch, fireplace

Pink Room (sleeps 2) large bedroom suite with zip link super king size/twin beds, stunning views of parkland and cricket pitch, wardrobe,fireplace, door to en-suite bathroom with roll top bath, WC, hand basin 

Effie’s Room Suite (sleeps 2) king size bed, fireplace, door to en-suite bathroom with roll top bath, hand basin, WC

Dressing Room (sleeps 2) king size bed

Green Room (sleeps 2) king size bed, door to en-suite bathroom with bath, WC and hand basin

Family bathroom with bath, WC, hand basin

Guest cloakroom
Stairs to Second Floor
William’s Room (sleeps 2) zip link super king size/twin beds, views of parkland door to en-suite bathroom with bath, walk in shower, WC and hand basin

Games Room (sleeps 2) zip link super king size/twin beds, views of parkland door to en-suite bathroom with bath, WC and hand basin

Francis’s Room (sleeps 2) zip link super king size/twin beds, views of parkland, en-suite bathroom with bath, WC and hand basin

Henry’s Room (sleeps 2) king size bed

Family bathroom with bath, WC and hand basin

George’s Room (sleeps 2) king size bed 

Julian’s Room (sleeps 2) king size bed

Family bathroom with bath, WC and hand basin

Robert’s Room (sleeps 2) king size bed, en-suite shower room with WC and hand basin

Guest Cloakroom
Services
Afternoon tea on arrival, newspapers and magazines

Evening drinks

Garden games including croquet and giant Jenga

Bicycles available

Wi-Fi 

Central heating 

Catering options available including champagne receptions, light lunches , informal suppers and fine dining, please ask us for details.

Licenced wedding venue in grounds for up to 70 guests