Oxon Hoath

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Oxon Hoath
Set in the heart of the West Kent Rural Conservation Area and only 45 minutes south-east of London, the ancient Manor of Oxon Hoath has 73 acres of its own beautiful, tranquil gardens and parkland and is a joy to explore.

The exotic trees and romantic gardens, sweeping lawns and mysterious woodlands; hidden dells; secret gardens; courtyards and sculptured lake create the perfect environment for self-discovery, profound learning and spiritual development.

A bit of History
Oxon Hoath was originally built more than 600 years ago by Sir John Culpepper, a Knight of King Henry V, as a royal park for the Kingdom's oxen and deer. Over the centuries the Oxon Hoath Estate has been the ancestral family home to eleven Knights of the Realm, many of whom enhanced both the house and the grounds in a fascinating variety of classical architectural styles. The most recent enhancement was in 1846 when Sir William Geary commissioned the renowned French gothic revivalist architect Anthony Salvin to build the mansard dome, and the chateau tower. Sir William, son of Admiral Sir Francis Geary who was Nelson's mentor, also engaged W.A.Nesfield to create the formal gardens in the style of Capability Brown. The Oxon Hoath gardens are the only surviving unaltered parterre gardens in England today.

Oxon Hoath remains in family ownership today and is preserved as an enchanting and historic country estate of the most exquisite beauty.

Map and Directions

Oxon Hoath, Hadlow, Nr Tonbridge, Kent TN11 9SS

By Car
At the junction of the M25 and M26 (J5) take the A21 (South) towards Sevenoaks and Hastings. After about 10 miles take the A26 towards Tonbridge. Stay on the A26 through the industrial outskirts of Tonbridge following signs to Maidstone and then Hadlow. As you enter Hadlow on the A26, turn sharp left into Carpenters Lane, just past the Prince of Wales pub on your right. Stay on Carpenters Lane (bearing left at the two forks) for about a mile then turn right at the little crossroads into Oxenhoath Road. The house is signposted about 500 yards on the right, landmarked by a white Tudor-style lodge cottage at the entrance to the Estate. Follow the drive over 2 cattle grids, until you see the house on your right. Please respect the speed limit of 15mph.

By Train
To Tonbridge from London Bridge, Charing Cross, East Croydon or Gatwick.

There is a good taxi rank at Tonbridge station. Oxon Hoath is about 5 miles and the fare should be £10-£12.
Note that images of the bedrooms are examples and individual bedrooms may vary

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