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After the Hussey family gave up the house and the last resident of the family died, the house was initially converted into 6 apartments. Margaret Thatcher lived in one of them during her time as Prime Minister. Here she was "easier to protect" than in London. Now everything has been returned to the way it was before the conversion 😉

The Oast Houses at Little Scotney Farm date from the late 19th century. Now owned by the National Trust, they are still used to dry the hops for Scotney Ale. The hop garden next door is a delight in July/August when the plants are in burr and then flower. The crop requires real care and attention to care for.

On the lower part of the hill, at the moat, is Scotney Old Castle, built on an island in the 14th century. Further up the hill sits Scotney New Castle, built between 1843 and 1843 when the original property started to crumble. The estate is now in the care of the National Trust. For further details see their website nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/scotney-castle

This Victorian mansion was built in 1837. Constructed from sandstone quarried from the grounds of the Old Castle, its privileged position offers splendid views of the castle and the estate. As a curiosity, during Margaret Thatcher's time as Prime Minister, she had an apartment in this building. Currently, it is owned by the National Trust, and you can find more information, plan your visit, and check the opening times at: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/scotney-castle

The church of St. Mary in Lamberhurst is a Grade I listed building. Although there is a record of a church here from Saxon times, nothing remains of it today. The building you see dates back to the 14th century, though it was restored in the 19th century.

Laddingford is a hamlet rather than a village but still boasts a local pub, The Chequers Inn. If you're looking to see Oast Houses, then this is the place to come. Oast Cottage and Laddingford Farm, to the north are great examples of this icon of the Kent countryside. Oast Houses were used to dry fresh hops before they are used in brewing.

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Always handy to know if you get caught short