Enjoy this lovely moated manor home, characterised by David Starkey as “one of the most magnificent and fascinating English country mansions.”
This mansion, which was built almost 700 years ago, has undergone numerous modifications and has been held by Medieval knights, courtiers to Henry VIII, and high society Victorians.
The beautiful courtyard, Great Hall, crypt, Tudor painted ceiling, Grade I listed dog kennel, and private rooms of Charles Henry Robinson, who donated Ightham Mote to the National Trust in 1985, are among the highlights.
The home is surrounded by tranquil grounds that include an orchard, water features, lakes, and forest trails.
Explore the Ightham Mote estate on one of the three estate walks, which provide spectacular vistas of the Kent countryside as well as magnificent displays of flora and wildlife. Scathes Wood has a famous old bluebell forest in spring, wildflowers in summer, fall colours, and crisp days in winter to enjoy. Discover the hoppers’ cottages and the source of the water spring that supplies Ightham Mote’s moat.
