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a Castle in the town of Lamberhurst, in the county of Kent

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About Scotney Castle

What could be more romantic than to wander amongst the ruins of moated Scotney Castle, believed to have been begun in the latter half of the 14th-century, the castle is attributed to Roger Ashburnham. Rather than a castle, Scotney has the appearance of a well fortified house, useful at a time when tensions existed between the English and French.

The house has an interesting history. It has had a number of owners, amongst them Thomas Darrel who was a Catholic. He is possibly responsible for the number of Priest holes discovered from turbulent Tudor times. From 1591 to 1598 Scotney was the centre for activities of Jesuit priest, Father Richard Blount. In spite of several attempts to capture the priest, he always managed to evade the ensuing authorities.

In 1630 the east range was rebuilt in the style of Indigo Jones, and later when the castle came into the hands of the Hussey family in the 19th-century, the foundations of a new manor house were laid. This was completed by the middle of the century, since then the old castle has remained within Scotney gardens as a romantic relic of a long gone era.

It is a fabulous place to see, its faded stone walls reflected in reed fringed waters are reflective of an age of romance. The gardens feature old rambling roses as well as exotic plants and a circular herb garden is found near the bridge.

The village of Lamberhurst shows delightful old houses and just a short way away you can see the 13th-century remains of Baynham Abbey.

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Recommended towns near Scotney Castle

Ticehurst, in the county of East Sussex (3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction S)
For a village worthy of a picture postcard, Ticehurst would be hard to beat. It is all enchanting white weatherboarded cottages hidden beneath russet tiles interspersed around a pleasant square with a church.
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Brenchley, in the county of Kent (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction N)
Brenchley is a beautiful "showpiece" village full of picturesque Tudor cottages, complimented by houses from the Regency and Victorian periods.
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Cranbrook, in the county of Kent (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction E)
Cranbrook is an old rural town of numerous streets and alleys, all still true to their medieval layout.
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Burwash, in the county of East Sussex (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction S)
It is from his home in this very English village that Rudyard Kipling penned the wise and wonderful words of his poem 'If'.
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Tunbridge Wells, in the county of Kent (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction W)
Also known as Royal Tunbridge Wells and only a short distance from London, this popular spa town gained a reputation as the place to see and be seen during Georgian Times frequented by royalty and fashionable members of aristocracy. It also happens to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England.
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Mayfield, in the county of East Sussex (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction SW)
This is a tranquil, historic village lying close to the beautiful River Rother. The village stands on a ridge in a lovely rural location with panoramic views over the valley.
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Tonbridge, in the county of Kent (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction NW)
Fine streets show a rich variety of architecture including typical Wealden tile-hung properties, and handsome Georgian and Victorian buildings dominating the river scene.
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Rolvenden, in the county of Kent (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction E)
Surrounded by a well-wooded landscape, this delightful village was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book, so we are assured of its long history.
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Groombridge, in the county of East Sussex (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction W)
In an area of attractive, outstanding villages, Groombridge with its 18th-century tiled cottages against the back-drop of a beautiful village green, stands out as being the very epitome of the perfect English village.
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Shipbourne, in the county of Kent (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction NW)
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Nearby travel help

Wadhurst Station	(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction SW)
Frant Station	(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction W)
M20 Junction 5	(14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction N)
M20 Junction 8	(14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction NE)
Lydd Airport	(25.1 miles, 40.4 km, direction E)
London Gatwick Airport	(26.1 miles, 42.0 km, direction W)
Scotney Castle to London	(36.9 miles, 59.3 km, direction NW)

Accommodation & Hotels near Scotney Castle

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Dale Hill Hotel	(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction S)
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Swan Hotel	(7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction W)
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The Royal Wells Inn	(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction W)
The Spa Hotel	(7.7 miles, 12.5 km, direction W)
Best Western The Rose And Crown Hotel	(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction NW)
The Hadlow Manor Hotel	(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction N)
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