Scotney West Lodge
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A pretty gatehouse on the Scotney Castle estate, with a tucked-away garden.
Scotney West Lodge is a classic and comfortable two bedroom house at the entrance to a beautiful wooded estate. Scotney Castle is home to a 14th-century moated castle, Victorian country mansion and romantic garden, and you’ll have free entry during your stay, during opening hours.
You’ll enter the lodge through its private garden at the back of the house, which has stone paths, raised planting and a deck for dining. Indoors, there’s a small kitchen, a dining room with the corner windows typical to gatehouses, and a comfortable sitting room with a log burner and a grand staircase leading upstairs. The colours in the house reflect the estate’s sandstone hues and feature Scotney blue, the characteristic teal of the castle’s doors.
Both bedrooms are upstairs. The first has a king-size bed, an ornate fireplace and steps leading down into the family bathroom. There’s a shower room downstairs which guests in the second bedroom may like to use; this bedroom is a twin with a large window and window seat.
The Scotney Castle estate has over 780 acres of beautiful parkland, woodland and many gardens to enjoy. Charming local villages, such as Wadhurst and Lamberhurst, offer a range of pubs and local shops.
Layout
Ground floor layout
Enter through the back door into the kitchen. The dining room is through the kitchen. Hallway leads to shower room with walk in shower and sitting room. Stairs lead up from the sitting room to the first floor.
First floor layout
Stairs lead to a hallway with ensuite king sized bedroom with bath on the left and twin bedroom on the right.
- Wi-Fi, available
- Garden, available
- EV charging, not available
- Fridge, available
- Freezer, available
- Microwave, available
- Open fire / wood burner, available
- Television, available
- DVD, available
- Washing machine, available
- Dishwasher, available
- Tumble dryer, not available
- BBQ, not available
- Cot & high chair, available
Enclosed rear garden. Steps from parking into garden. See an independent accessibility review and our accessibility guide below. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
View AccessAble's independent accessibility review of Scotney West Lodge.
Heating: Oil fired central heating included. There is also a wood burner in the sitting room.
Parking: Parking for 2 cars.
Garden: Enclosed rear garden with decking and outdoor seating for 4.
Please note: The cottage is located between the main drive into Scotney Castle and a B road so there may be road noise from passing traffic. Steps lead from the parking into the garden.
Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm.
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