This medieval manor house was one of our favourites during a June visit to Southern England. It is tucked away in a wooded area and has kept most of the original medieval features. The dark wood and stonework interior, numerous rooms to peruse (different styles and eras), unique tree trunk carved ch
I’ve been to Ightham Mote on a few occasions and it’s always been a lovely peaceful experience. The house is stunning with an amazing back story. It’s also a great starting point for some good walks.
I sadly hit it today at the wrong time with car parks full and queues to get in and worse queues for
Yet another lovely National Trust property in the beautiful Kent countryside. The beautiful building is set in lovely grounds, consisting of a mote, lakes and gardens. The only slight issue I have with the property (hence only 4 stars) is that the cafe is located beside the main entrance, which is u
Tudor styled home nestled in beautiful gardens and surrounded by some really nice walking trails. The staff are knowledgeable and happy to share info on its history. We went in summer and there were themed activities happening on the grounds. There is a kids playground and many picnic spots. The caf
We visited with our 5 and 3 year old. Stopped into the cafe first, which you can visit without having to pay admission. There was a small selection of well prepared hot and cold lunch items available. I enjoyed my sausage bap, the spicy cauliflower pastry also looked good. The kids enjoyed the kids
You feel one with nature here! A fabulous and interesting house with some lovely gardens to walk around as well as a nice but a bit basic natural playground for kids. Although it's right next to a stream the kids can play in which is nice. The cafe is what you expect for a National Trust. But a love
Beautiful gardens with a big lawn where you can have a picnic. The house was interesting to look around and there is a good stroll round the gardens with water features. There is also a charming used book shop on site.
My sister has talked about this NT property for years and finally got the opportunity to see it in person. What a quandary with virtually every room you walk into being from a different time period. I really enjoyed the water features throughout with water oozing from various places. Also simple wa
Ightam Mote is a fantastic medieval house with a great location. The picturesque gardens offer a delightful variety of plants, making it a visually pleasing experience. What sets it apart is the intriguing mix of historical eras showcased within the house, providing a comprehensive journey through B
So glad we came after seeing Ightham on the 'Treasures of the National Trust' BBC series. The staff here are keen, knowledgeable, and very friendly, a real asset - they can't wait to share the secrets of this wonderful and unique estate.
It was busy on our weekend visit, even though we arrived befo
Just Fabulous
Great car parking availability (Nat Trust Members don't forget to get you ticket from the machine)
Lovely gardens with a balance to nature wilding v native flowers nothing too pampered and blending with the Tudor Stone.
Natural play area for kids was well supported and was fun.
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Fascinating old house/castle with plenty to see both inside and out. Staff give occasional short talks, one of which crammed 700 years of history into 15 minutes. There is plenty of parking.
Fantastic medieval house with a moat . Lovely gardens and 3 fantastic estate walks . I did the green walk which was the longest and hardest . Probably only for the fit as quite steep in places but beautiful views at the top. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back .
This is a truly lovely place to visit, the gardens are stunning, beautiful place to take family and friends, nice tea rooms, friendly informative staff. Lovely walk around the estate, I would recommend this place if you want a bit of history a lazy walk, or even a picnic by the lake .
Gorgeous gardens, lovely nooks and crannies for the kids to explore. Lovely little cafe, we didn't make it to the shop because we were having so much fun. The house was TRICKY with a toddler but so full of history, we loved our first visit here.
Felt like a hidden gem! Beautiful, relaxing gardens with plenty of seating, including deckchairs around the lake. Guides were knowledgeable and friendly and the talk about the house really added to the experience. Good cafe with most diets catered for and plenty of seating outside.
Inspiring place with a history that's slightly different from most. The "green route" walk is a must for a fantastic view. Hilly for the most part but not impossible.
Not a large National trust, but very nice to spend a couple of hours.
Gardens are nice, though not that big, the house is very interesting and the guides were very helpful with any questions.
Nice cup of tea and scone in restaurant.
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