Oakwood House provides excellent facilities, is set in beautiful grounds and is a convenient place to stay in Maidstone while on business or pleasure. With afternoon tea served on the lawn, dinner and evening drinks at the bar, and a welcoming yet stylish bedroom in which to retreat, you've got a short break or overnight stay to relish.
Traveling
By Road:
From Tonbridge
Follow the A26 towards Maidstone. Turn left at the traffic lights into Queens Road. Go past the Saxon Chief Pub & directly after the pelican crossing turn right into the Oakwood Park Campus. Oakwood House is next to St Simon Stock School on the right hand side.
From London
Follow the M25 to the M20. Exit M20 at junction 5 marked for Aylesford A20. At the roundabout turn left & follow the A20 towards Maidstone. At the 20/20 Business Park roundabout continue to follow A20 towards Maidstone. Go through 3 sets of traffic lights & at the 4th set of lights turn right into Queens Road. Carry on up the road & turn left into Oakwood Park Complex just before the pelican crossing & the Saxon Chief Pub. Oakwood House is net to St Simon Stock School on the right hand side.
From A229 South (From Hastings)
Continue into Maidstone on the one-way system, proceed through the traffic lights along Bishop's Way. Turn left at the traffic rights onto Maidstone Bridge crossing over the River Medway & continue straight up the road past Maidstone West station. Keep left and follow the A26 Tonbridge Road. After approximately 3/4 mile turn right into Bower Mount Road-opposite St Michael's Church & beside the Tonbridge Road Methodist Church.Follow the road around straight into Oakwood Road. Take the first turning on your right into the Oakwood Park Complex then turn right at the T-junction. Oakwood House is just past the Kent Art & Design College on the left hand side.
From A229 North (Chatham)
Follow the A229 towards Maidstone & then from the Maidstone Bridge follow signs for the A26 Tonbridge & then proceed as above
By Rail
From Victoria or Cannon Street - Maidstone East
From London Bridge - Maidstone West
By Bus
Please call Arriva Traveline for times
Entertainment
Traditional English Tea Dance - Sunday 20th March 2011
The Oakwood House Sunday
Afternoon Tea begins with savoury finger sandwiches. Crusts are removed from our fresh white and brown breads, which are filled with smoked salmon, egg, chicken, cheese, ham and cucumber.
Warm scones arrive next, which are served with Kentish strawberry jam and Devonshire clotted cream.
Our final course is an irresistible platter of homemade cakes, once again selected and prepared by our Head Chef.
We have a fine selection of teas for your perusal to compliment your afternoon.
Our young group of professional dancers will enchant you with a superb dance display from the Waltz and Foxtrot to the Jive and cheeky Cha Cha Cha.
Adam Chandler. our talented young X Factor finalist will take you back to the 1920’s and return you to the present year with his amazing voice, to give you the opportunity to take to the dance floor.
‘The perfect Sunday afternoon to spend with friends and family, so dust off those dancing shoes’
Quote from James & Ola Jordan from BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing
Every ticket sold will be entered into a competition to win a dance lesson with either James or Ola Jordan
A Little More 'Strictly' U Come Dancing, with James and Ola Jordan - Saturday 14th May
Soak up the glitz and glamour whilst getting up close and personal with our Strictly Stars, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced dancer there is something for everyone
Contemporary package £240.00 per person This package includes the following
Meet and Greet with James and Ola
2 course lunch
Cha Cha Cha workshop with James and Ola
Waltz workshop with James and Ola
3 course dinner
Dance showcase with James and Ola including a question and answering session Plenty of opportunities for autographs and photographs
Disco
Overnight accommodation in a
standard room
Full traditional breakfast
Superior package £290.00 per person
This package includes all of the above and the following
Overnight accommodation in a superior room
Bathrobe and Slippers
Presidential package £350.00 per person This package includes all of the above and the following
Overnight accommodation in our presidential suite
Jacuzzi spa bath
Alternatively book for our Dinner and Dance Showcase for £80.00 per person
Fathers Day Jazz in the Garden - Sunday 19th June 2011
Celebrate Father's Day at Oakwood House this year and enjoy an amazing afternoon of Jazz with our fantastic band. A BBQ lunch is included and with activities for the children and wine and cheese tasting for the adults this is a fantastic family day out.
Adults £25.00 per person
Children U 12 £16.00 per child
Children U 6 £7.00 per child
Caribbean Party - Friday 23rd July 2011
The perfect way to celebrate the start of the summer and excellent for an end of term get together with colleagues. Arrive through the garden to our Steel Band and Limbo Dancing Production who will amaze you with their music and then enjoy a beautiful Catibbean themed meal.
£45.00 per person.
Call our events team today for more information on any of our events.
Sports and Leisure
Outdoor Adventure
Stuff for Kids
Love and Marriage
Tucked away in secluded grounds, Oakwood House is a charming place to spend your special day. Add to this is convenient location in Maidstone and you can expect practicality as well as tranquillity.
From experienced staff and elegant rooms to exquisite menus and newly refurbished accommodation, you can be sure we've got every element of your wedding covered.
Because we have years of experience with weddings, we understand that your special day is one of the most important in your life. As such, we are committed to ensuring that everything is exactly as you want it to be. From making your booking to the big day itself, you will have a dedicated wedding co-ordinator who will guide you through each step of the way.
Health and Beauty
Living the High Life
The `just plain odd` list
Hotel's Cancellation Policy
48 hours Prior to date of Arrival
General Policies
Children Accepted
Pets Not Accepted
Check In on or after - 15:00
Check Out prior to - 11:00
Parking Info / Road Info
Nearest Motorway - M20/M25/M2
Nearest Motorway Jct - 5
Parking - On-Site - 260
Parking Restrictions - Free Parking
Accessibility
Disabled Facilities Available
