Scotney Castle (NT)

Country house, romantic garden, 14th century moated castle - all in a beautiful wooded estate. Scotney is not one but two houses, surounded by the moat at the bottom of the valley and then at the top of the hill is the "new" house built in the mid 1800s. Relax in the picturesque garden, Scotney Castle estate covers 770 acres of which around 20 acres is garden with the glorious backdrop of the fairytale castle. Discover the delights of the Victorian country mansion with its secrets and stories. Enjoy a delicious meal in the tea-room or bring your own food along to eat in the newly created woodland picnic area. Your day would not be complete without a visit to the shop, where you will find tasty local produce including bitter made from hops grown at Little Scotney Farm. Please note that access within the house is by wooden staircase; the rooms have guides and there is plenty of seating in the house and gardens; the grounds are quite hilly.