Maidstone and Kent superbly situated for a short break. Being only an hour from London and close to the motorway routes means you have less time travelling and more time to enjoy yourself.
Weekend breaks or long weekends are the traditional form of short break with some excellent hotels only a short distance from the motorway it means that you can spend more quality time doing the things you would like to do. Check out our special offers pages, as there are frequently some good accommodation offers.
Romantic breaks are popular as Maidstone has country houses and castles for those looking for something special but also some of our self-catering cottages in the countryside are available for short breaks, when you can have the place to yourself or there is the glamping option where you can stay in a Knight’s tent with your own fire pit or a shepherd's hut in a field of your own.
Spa breaks are very popular and Maidstone’s hotels offer a wide choice and again check out our special offers page, as there times when there are excellent offers included within packages. The Marriott Tudor Park Hotel and Country Club, The Hilton, The Mercure Great Danes and The Village Hotel all have excellent pools, treatment rooms, saunas and opportunities for relaxation.
If you are looking for a great location to explore more of Kent’s castles, museums, heritage, theatres, music or sporting events then Maidstone is the place to start. Maidstone is the capital of events in Kent, with more music, sport, exhibitions and places to see than anywhere else in Kent with both indoor and outdoor venues. So if you have tickets and are going to one of our big Music Events or to the Golf Open or to motor racing at Brands Hatch, stay another day and enjoy a little more of what the local area has to offer. Click here to find the options of places to stay. If you have specific dates then the search facility will help you find what is available and the price. Then just press the booking button to book what suits you best.
Check out our pages with Attractions and Activities, so that you can maximise your time and make the most of your budget.