About this property
The magnificent Greenwich Hall holds a wonderful location set in one of South East London’s premier addresses in the popular suburb of Eltham. While those fortunate enough to enjoy a stay here are just a short journey from the bright lights of Central London, the excellent near-by road links will allow you to escape the city and head down to the coast with Whitstable, Brighton and Camber Sands all within easy reaching distance.
Greenwich Hall is a completely unique home, with its oak panelling, original tiled flooring and chandeliers it possesses endless charm and character while boasting contemporary and luxurious interiors throughout. The Hall can comfortably sleep up to twenty-two guests across its nine beautifully-appointed bedrooms, the accommodation is split between the main house, which can sleep fourteen plus an additional two children, and the cottage, which can sleep a further six.
In the main house, the ground floor is home to the impressive entertaining areas which make it the ideal venue for a family reunion or get-together with plenty of space for the whole group to socialise together. These comprise of a bright drawing room, a library, a quirky orangery and a wood-panelled drawing room while the spacious open-plan kitchen and dining hall means that having too many chefs won’t be a problem here! There is plenty to keep the whole group busy without even leaving the house whether you prefer to chill out in the sauna, work up a sweat in the gym or enjoy a competitive game of pool or darts in the games room, there is something for all ages.
Upstairs, on the first floor are the first four bedrooms, a master suite complete with king-size bed, en-suite bathroom and a children’s room with two singles. There are a further three bedrooms on this level, a king and a double room, each with en-suite facilities as well as the medieval suite with king-size bed. On the second floor is the penthouse suite, here there is a king-size en-suite room, as well as an en-suite twin room, with a double sofa bed available in the lounge. In the cottage are a further three bedrooms, two doubles and one twin, each complete with en-suite facilities.
The outside space at Greenwich Hall is an equally impressive with half an acre of garden, the younger children will enjoy the addition of the climbing frame, trampoline and swings, while the older ones are bound to enjoy a game of table tennis. On Summer evenings, the terrace makes the perfect spot to enjoy a delicious meal al fresco.
* Please note that the price for 14 will only give you access to the main house (which sleeps a maximum of 14 adults & 2 additional children). In order to have access to both the main house and cottage to sleep 22 you will need to pay the higher rate.
Greenwich Hall is situated in a residential area within walking distance of the wide variety of amenities Eltham has to offer including shops, bars and restaurants. Eltham Station is just a 10-minute walk away, from here trains go into central London every 15-minutes and it is only a 25-minute journey. Eltham is home to the Art Deco Eltham Palace & Gardens, owned by English Heritage, this is only a 5-minute walk from Greenwich Hall and is a must-visit while you are in the area. Greenwich is just a 15-minute drive away, home to Royal Greenwich Park and the Greenwich Royal Observatory, this is a beautiful part of London that you don’t want to miss.
Greenwich Hall’s excellent road links opens up a wide variety of family-friendly attractions in the surrounding counties of Surrey and Kent. For the children, Chessington World of Adventures, Diggerland, Thorpe Park and Legoland Windsor are all within a 90-minute drive. For history enthusiasts, Leeds Castle, dubbed “the loveliest castle in the world” and the romantic double-moated Hever Castle are both just a 40-minute drive away and make for wonderful days out the whole family will enjoy. The coast is also within reaching distance, the Kent seaside town of Whitstable, best known for its fresh seafood, is just a 60-minute drive away.
Accommodation
Main House
Lower Ground Floor
- Games room with full size American pool table/table tennis and dartboard
- Gym and Cinema Room with 85inch TV
- Sauna, seating 8-10
Ground Floor
- Living room
- Library
- Panelled sitting room
- Fully-equipped kitchen with ceramic hob, two large Meile ovens, steam oven, combination microwave, two large dishwashers and Nespresso coffee machine
- Open-plan dining hall with seating for 12 (additional table/chairs can be provided to seat up to 22 persons)
- Orangery
First Floor
- Master bedroom with super-king bed and en-suite bathroom and adjacent children's room with single bed and sofa bed
- Bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom
- Medieval suite with king-size bed, en-suite bathroom and mezzanine level with additional double mattress (ideal for 1-2 children)
Second Floor/ Penthouse
- Living area with kitchenette and double sofa bed
- Bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with three single beds and en-suite bathroom
Cottage
Ground Floor
- Living area
- Open-plan kitchen
- Cloakroom
- Studio bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom
First Floor
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with twin single beds and en-suite bathroom
Exterior Grounds
- Half an acre of garden
- Table tennis table
- Trampoline, swings and climbing frame
- Barbecue (coal provided)
- Dining facilities on the terrace for 10-12
- Summer house
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- 7 TV's, including 4 with Sky Plus
- Sonos speaker
- Large selection of books from a range of genres
- Grand Piano
- Wood burning stove, 2 open log fires and 3 gas fires
- 2 travel cots & 1 highchair available on request (please bring your own cot linen)
- Parking for 6-7 cars
* Please note that the price for 14 will only give you access to the main house (which sleeps a maximum of 14 adults & 2 additional children). In order to have access to both the main house and cottage to sleep 22 you will need to pay the higher rate.