Beautifully situated on the River Darenth, beyond the old farmyard and C18 dovecote, are gardens evolved over 4 generations. Mature trees and an elegant lawn lead down to the river. Behind old yew hedges lie a secluded white garden, kitchen garden, a renovated rose walk, and bee loving mixed borders. There is a walled Italian Garden and also a wild bank to meander through.
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Court Lodge is a medieval fortified manor house built on lands granted to Bishop Odo of Bayeaux. It is the site of Horton Castle – which was once a stone moated manor house with a drawbridge and a moat fed by the River Darenth. Little remains of the medieval building but you can still see an upper doorway, 2 small square windows and stone quoins on the the external south wall.
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Court Lodge,
Dartford,
Kent,
DA4 9BN
Directions to Court Lodge
Court Lodge is in Horton Kirby village off Horton Rd: white gates, next to St Mary’s Church. Please look out for parking and entrance signs. Farningham Rd nearest railway stn (15-20 min walk).
This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.
Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Part of a beautiful, listed Regency terrace consisting of nine paved front gardens with carefully selected planting to enhance the classic...
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Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Yes, coaches are accepted at Court Lodge. Please get in touch with the owners for details.
Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.
There are no plants for sale for the time being.
Sorry, Court Lodge does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Yes. Court Lodge seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.
