A popular National Trust property- manor house near the Kentish Town of Westerham, belonged to Winston Churchill from 1922 until his death in 1965. Britain’s Wartime leader would retreat here during tough times, painting, writing and composing  his rousing speeches. 

Churchill bought the house in 1922 by the very expensive Weald views, his wife Clementine always had her doubts, fearing it would be too expensive to maintain. Indeed she was right, Chartwell had to be put on market in 1946. It was bought by a consortium of the Churchill’s supporters. The family has a right to live there until they died, after which it was left to the nation (National Trust).

Before Winston Churchill came Prime Minister in 1940, he expanded  a lot of his energy on improving Chartwell,  and with Clementine he created magnificent gardens with lakes, black swans, a rose garden and gorgeous views over the Kent Weald.

After Winston Churchill’s death Lady Clementine left the house almost immediately, and the main rooms are still preserved very much as she left them. Enormously atmospheric, they are full of books, photos, cigar stubs, letters and memorabilia.

Chartwell’s rolling grounds, bobbing with flowers, dotted with lakes and ponds are perfect for a picnic place for everyone who wish to enjoy the surrounded beauty.