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A peaceful spot at the end of a quiet country lane, Chevening is essentially a great mansion and its estate, with a church and a small group of cottages. In the early 17th century Chevening House was the home of the Stanhope family, whose memorials are in the church and its burial ground. The house was bequeathed to the nation by the seventh and last Earl Stanhope, who hoped that the young Charles, Prince of Wales would live there. However, the Prince eventually declined the house in favour of Highgrove and Chevening House is now the official country residence of the Foreign Secretary. Chevening House is not open to the public, and is almost invisible behind its trees and high walls. The formal gardens, lake and maze are open on occasional days though. The estate lies at the foot of the North Downs, and a pleasant short walk starting along a lane from the churchyard climbs up to the ridge, from which there is a distant view of the house. Description by Jeffrey Darlington
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Attractions near Chevening
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Emmetts Garden
(2 Miles)*
This charming and informal garden at the highest point in Kent was laid out in the late 19th Century., with many exotic and rare trees and shrubs from across the world. |
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Squerryes Court
(3 Miles)*
Experience the warm welcome of this beautiful 17th Century manor house, still lived in by the descendants of John Warde who purchased Squerryes from the Earl of Jersey in 1731. |
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Chartwell
(3 Miles)*
Visit the home of Sir Winston Churchill and gain an insight into the domestic life of Britain's famous wartime Prime Minister. |
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Towns near Chevening
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Sundridge Tourist Information
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Brasted Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
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Knockholt Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
Knockholt enjoys an airy situation on the crest of the North Downs. It is an old village, and over the years its focus has shifted from the original centre round the church to its offshoot Knockholt Pound a mile away. |
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Hotels near Chevening
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Self Catering near Chevening
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Hopefield Cottage
(5 Miles)*
Hopefield Cottage is situated down a quiet country lane in the charming village of Underriver. Set in gardens of 3 acres with lovely views. |
Credible Apartments
(11 Miles)*
Credible Apartments comprise quality home style living in 27, 4 star rated contemporary studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments all of which are of an extremely high standard. |
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