Neighbouring Leeds Castle, the Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel is built around a Georgian country house with 26 acres of private grounds. Featuring free Wi-Fi throughout and free parking, it is close to Maidstone at Junction 8 of highway M20, in the heart of Kent. Canterbury Cathedral and Bluewater Shopping Center are a 40-minute drive away, and the channel ports and Eurotunnel are less than an hour away. With an indoor swimming pool, along with a hot tub, sauna, and gym, guests can exercise or relax at the hotel's health club. Guests can also enjoy mini golf, tennis, and croquet on site.